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Cheshire West: Plans for new limits on DIY waste that can be taken to tip for free
New limits on the amount of DIY waste that can be taken trips to the tip in Cheshire West are being proposed. Cheshire West and Chester Council is launching a consultation on potential changes to Household Waste Recycling Centres in the borough
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Jet2 issues travel warning to all passengers flying from Manchester Airport
Going on holiday is exciting and checking key information before you get to the airport is always a good idea, especially if it could interfere with travel times. Jet2.com has issued some advice for all passengers flying from Manchester Airport
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Site manager at Ellesmere Port development wins seventh consecutive quality award
THE SITE manager for a housing development in Ellesmere Port has secured a seventh consecutive Pride in the Job ‘Quality Award’ from the National Home Building Council (NHBC). Ian Palmer, 36, from Birkenhead, won the accolade this year for his
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Chester woman admits causing death by careless driving, denies dangerous driving
A Chester woman has pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving. Lucinda Collins, 39, of Church Lane, Upton, denies causing death by dangerous driving and will stand trial on that charge next year. Collins was charged with causing the
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UKHSA issues update on new variant after small spike in Covid cases recorded
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an update on the latest Covid-19 variant after a small spike in cases was recorded. The new FLiRT variant, KP.3, has been identified in "small numbers" across the UK so far this summer. The UKHSA
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'Avoid the area' - Police shut main road after fire 'gets out of hand'
POLICE have shut a main road in Cheshire West. The A49 Forest Road in Cuddington was closed following reports of a fire at a disused building. Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service have said there was a 'controlled burn', with crews using hose reel
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Chester: Orthoptist trio to take on 15,000ft skydive for hospital
Three brave orthoptists will leap 15,000ft out of a plane next month to help pay for a state-of-the-art machine at a Chester hospital. Claire Voas-Clarke, Abbey Morris and Vicki Jackson are putting their fears aside to take on the UK's highest
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Traveller encampment set up at park next to primary school
A TRAVELLER encampment has been set up near a primary school. Several caravans have pitched up at the King George Street play area in Shotton in recent days. The park is located next to Ysgol Ty Ffynnon. A police van was parked up at the
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Caution urged as weather warning issued for thunder and lightning storms
RESIDENTS are being urged to take caution with thunder and lightning storms forecast. A yellow warning has been issued across the north west, with thundery downpours potentially leading to some flooding. The warning will come into effect from
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The figures behind re-elected Cheshire West Labour MPs' majorities
Labour's three victories in Chester, Ellesmere Port and Helsby in the General Election mean those MPs now have some of the safest seats in the country. The political party swept to power last week with a landslide in terms of seats, winning 411
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Thousands of households eligible for cost of living payments this summer
Cost of living support is a few clicks away for millions of homes in England struggling with the cost-of-living crisis, according to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Vulnerable households in England are being encouraged to see what support
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Police confirm body found in River Mersey, off New Brighton
A BODY was recovered in the River Mersey, off New Brighton last night, police have confirmed. There were reports of a large presence of emergency services on Monday evening and HM Coastguard made the tragic discovery. Police say the body has
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Parents warned of £120 fines as summer holidays approach
With the summer holidays around the corner, parents have been issued a warning that they could face fines of up to £120. Legal experts have told parents looking to save some money on their summer getaways that taking children out of school early
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Leisure centre to be bulldozed to make way for development
A LEISURE centre could be flattened to make way for a new development which would include housing and elderly accommodation. Halton Council’s ruling executive board meets on Thursday where it is expected to sign off £750,000 of capital cash to
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'Save our Summer' says Deva Fest with special deal for Cholmondeley Castle gig
A CHESHIRE festival that is bringing top names to Cholmondeley Castle is launching its ‘Save our Summer’ campaign amid growing concerns for live events. Deva Fest, across the weekend of August 8-11, says it is stepping up support festival-goers
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Gastropub to continue popular guest chef series with Sabrina Gidda
A POPULAR gastropub near Chester is set to continue its Guest Chef series, with Great British Menu star and author of Modern South Asian Kitchen, Sabrina Gidda. Sabrina will be taking the reins at the White Horse pub in Churton this evening (Tuesday
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Two-vehicle crash which sparked 'traffic chaos' on A483 involved police car
A COLLISION involving a police car closed a stretch of the A483 for three hours. The incident occurred on the southbound carriageway near Eccleston, close to the England-Wales border, on Sunday afternoon. It involved a police car and a Citroen
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Motorists warned as fallen tree blocks main road in Chester
A main road in Chester is closed this morning (Tuesday, July 9) due to a fallen tree. Cheshire West and Chester Council has confirmed that Sealand Road is currently closed between the junctions of Ferry Lane and Western Avenue, Blacon, in both
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Chester high school head overjoyed at top inspection report
A Chester high school is celebrating after receiving a top report from an inspection. The Bishops’ Blue Coat Church of England High School has received an exceptional Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) report, rating
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Fire crew called to street in Ellesmere Port
A FIRE crew were called to an incident on a street in Ellesmere Port last night (Monday, July 8). Firefighters arrived at the scene on Marlborough Road shortly after 8.30pm. Officers discovered a bin on fire and used a hose reel jet to extinguish
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Firefighters attend incident at home near Chester
A FIRE crew were called to a property on the outskirts of Chester last night (Monday, July 8). Firefighters arrived at the scene on High Street in Clotton at around 8.50pm. A small fire in a kitchen had caused the room to become smoke-logged
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Police confirm gunshots fired whilst officers dealt with incident
POLICE have confirmed that gunshots were fired while they were dealing with a disturbance in a Cheshire West town. Officers have issued a statement following an incident on Burgess Place, Northwich. Police attended an address at 2.08pm on Monday
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Ministry of Defence reveals why RAF plane was circling Cheshire town
THE Ministry of Defence has revealed why an RAF plane was circling a Cheshire town last week. The plane was heard and spotted by residents across Warrington between 10 and 11 on Wednesday night. In its loop, it was also circling Widnes and
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Motorists warned of traffic lights failure at Posthouse roundabout this morning
MOTORISTS are warned of reports traffic lights failure on the Posthouse roundabout this morning (Tuesday, July 9). Numerous drivers have taken to social media to state that lights on the A483 roundabout are out this morning, and have been since
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Top creative talents in Cheshire recognised at annual literature prize
The best creative writing in Cheshire has been celebrated at the 21st annual Cheshire Prize for Literature awards event. This event, founded in 2003, is one of the few free-to-enter literary competitions. It offers a cash prize to winners who
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Rising theatre star surprises Chester youth theatre with good luck message
A rising star in theatre has sent a surprise message to a Chester youth theatre ahead of their opening night. Chumisa Dornford-May, who previously trained at Chester's On The Mark Youth Theatre (OTMYT), surprised the current members with a good
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Embrace the summer season with Cottons Hotel and Spa
Make the most of summer days with the award-winning Cottons Hotel and Spa in Knutsford. From one-night spa breaks to sizzling summer-inspired dining with friends, it’s time to get out and enjoy the change of season. Soothing spa days Sit back