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Chester: Man jailed for attempted sex chats with child
A Chester man who tried to engage in sexual communication with an underage child and distributed an indecent image has been jailed. Stephen O'Keefe, 65, of Lightfoot Street, pleaded guilty to a total of seven offences. Appearing at Chester
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Chester: New indoor axe-throwing centre to open this week
A new axe-throwing centre will be officially opening in Chester this week. Axt Haus, located under the historic railway arches in Kitchen Street by Chester Racecourse, will be throwing open its doors on Thursday, July 11. The first of its kind
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Cheshire child sex offender jailed for 30 years
A 60-year-old man from Cheshire has been jailed for 30 years after being found guilty of a string of sex offences. Eric Mottershead, of no fixed address but from Congleton, was found guilty of 29 of the 35 offences following a three-week trial
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Police warn parents to speak to children as they hunt prolific online paedophile
A HUNT for a cyber paedophile targeting children in Cheshire has led to the police issuing a warning to parents. The force is urging parents to speak to their children about sharing images online following a recent case in Warrington. On Saturday
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Touching tributes paid to young dad-of-two who died in Deeside collision
THE FAMILY of a motorcyclist who died following a road traffic collision in Queensferry last month have paid tribute to him. Barrie Wardle was 27-years-old and came from the Sealand area of Flintshire. He tragically died after his motorcycle collided
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Permission granted to transform former Mecca Bingo site into hotel
PLANNING permission has been granted to transform Chester’s former Mecca Bingo hall into a 142-bedroom hotel. The plans, which were first submitted in December 2023, were approved last week by the Council’s planning committee. The incoming
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Chester: New Lache play area to be officially opened
The new children’s play area at Sycamore Park in Lache, Chester, is now complete and will be officially opened later this month. The extensively refurbished play area includes a larger infant/junior play space, a broad range of new with a showpiece
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Cosplay stars dress to impress at Comic Con Mania Chester
Pirates, superheroes and characters from other worlds made for a fantastic showing at Chester Racecourse's Comic Con Mania event this weekend. Famous faces from outer space descended for the fun event on Saturday, with Red Dwarf's Chris Barrie
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Chester: Man, 30, charged following police drugs raid
A man who was arrested following a drugs raid in Chester has now been charged. Tahir Ahmed was arrested on Friday, July 5 after officers from Western Problem Solving team, with the assistance of beat management team and Chester Proactive policing
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UFO sightings reported in Chester and Ellesmere Port
A NUMBER of UFO sightings have been reported in Cheshire West over the past two years. New data from a UFO sightings database has been released, with several sightings being attributed to the Chester area. UFOs, or unidentified flying objects
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Celebrities in action at Cheshire charity cricket match
An annual celebrity cricket tournament in the scenic grounds of a Cheshire castle has gone over and above to help a worthy cause. Once more, the Lord's Taverners Celebrity Cricket Match has taken place with the beautiful backdrop being provided
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Cheshire care provider among Wales' best home care providers for six years running
A home care provider in Cheshire West and Flintshire has been named one of the top 20 home care providers in Wales for sixth year in a row. Bluebird Care Cheshire West and Flintshire, stood out amongst 391 home care providers throughout Wales and
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Chester ranked among top UK cities for university students
CHESTER has been ranked among the best UK cities for university students according to a new study. With many soon-to-be college and sixth-form graduates now in the process of choosing where they go to university in September, a new study has uncovered
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Ellesmere Port: Vintage vehicles on show at National Waterways Museum
People came from near and far to Ellesmere Port to embark on a nostalgic journey. More than 80 vintage gems and timeless classic cars and motorbikes were showcased at the National Waterways Museum. Some 700 people came to enjoy the exhibition
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200 Degrees celebrates summer menu launch with free iced drink giveaway
INDEPENDENT café brand and specialty coffee roaster 200 Degrees are hoping to encourage the good weather with a refreshing giveaway to celebrate the launch of its new summer menu. On Tuesday, July 16, 2024 from 10:30am the first 200 people through
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Check your change for the rare 20p coin worth more than £50
A rare Royal Mint 20p coin has sold for more than 250 times its face value on eBay after inspiring a mini bidding war. The 20p piece is a rare “mule” coin dating from 2008, and fetched more than £50 at auction. The coin was minted without a
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Police 'increasingly concerned' to find missing 13-year-old girl from Cheshire
POLICE are becoming 'increasingly concerned' following the disappearance of a teenage girl from Cheshire. Macy Leigh Price was last seen on Saturday, July 6 at around 10pm in the Peel House Lane area of Widnes. The 13-year-old is described
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'Impressive' £4.3m country house with tennis court and indoor pool up for sale
A 'VERY impressive' country house boasting a tennis court and an indoor swimming pool has been put up for sale. On the outskirts of Knutsford, the five-bedroom property sits within around 12 acres of 'stunning' gardens, grounds, and woodland.
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Drug dealer jailed after police find £24,000 cocaine haul during raid
A DRUG dealer will spend more than half a decade behind bars. Winsford resident Joshua Furmedge has been jailed for six-and-a-half years for drug offences in the town. The 30-year-old was found in possession of around £24,000 worth of cocaine
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'Rare opportunity' - Old public toilet block goes back up for sale
A TOILET block in Weaverham has gone up for sale. The old public restroom on Church Street has hit the market. Priced at £100,000, the property has ‘full planning permission’ to be extended and turned into an office. The listing, by estate
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Two fire crews called out to incident in Frodsham
TWO fire crews were called out to an incident in Frodsham. Firefighters attended the scene in Hale View Road at about 4.15pm on Friday, July 5. A spokesperson for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Firefighters used breathing apparatus