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Chester: Re-elected MP's royal role in Vice-Chamberlain appointment
Re-elected MP Samantha Dixon will have a royal role to play in the new Government. The Chester North and Neston MP, who won her seat in last week's General Election with a five-figure majority, has been appointed as a Senior Government Whip now
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Man jailed after being caught with drugs in Cheshire town
A 25-year-old man has been jailed for drugs offences after being stopped by police in a Cheshire town. Shaun Gargan from Pencombe Road, Huyton, pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs (cocaine and heroin)
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UK households could be due £170 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?
UK households could be due a £169.50 refund on the cost of their TV Licence. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. However, you could be
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Ellesmere Port: Inquest opened into tragic death of eight-month-old baby
A baby in Ellesmere Port has sadly died after being found unresponsive next to a bed by her mother. An inquest was opened into the tragic death of eight-month-old baby Harper-Rose Hayden at Cheshire Coroners Court on Wednesday, July 10. It
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Community group urge residents to take part in Neighbourhood Plan survey
A COMMUNITY group in Blacon, Chester is urging residents to participate in a vital survey which will shape the development of the area’s Neighbourhood Plan. The Blacon Neighbourhood Alliance Neighbourhood Forum, which has been designated by Cheshire
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Chester FC: Tricky first few games as National League North fixtures are released
A tricky first month awaits Chester FC in their opening few matches to the 2024/25 National League North campaign. The Blues will aim to be contenders for promotion, after falling short of the play-offs last season with a 10th-placed finish in
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Ellesmere Port: MP 'delighted' with new Government role
Re-elected MP Justin Madders has been handed a new role within the Government. The Labour politician had held the former Ellesmere Port and Neston seat since 2015, and now is MP for Ellesmere Port and Bromborough, having been re-elected with a
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Inquest hears Chester man had significant delay waiting for ambulance before death
AN inquest has been opened into the death of an elderly man from Chester who waited more than two hours for an ambulance to take him to hospital. Edward Cutler, 86, of Hatchmere Drive, Great Boughton, was admitted to hospital on June 26 with an
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Teachers at Chester college take to picket line in dispute over pensions
TEACHERS at Chester’s Abbey Gate College were on the picket line today (Wednesday, July 10) as part of an ongoing dispute about the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS). Today is the second of seven planned strike days – the first being Monday (July
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Chester man was found dead at home with self-inflicted wounds
A Chester man was found dead at his home with self-inflicted wounds, a court has heard. An inquest was opened into the death of Greyham Stone, 38, at Cheshire Coroners Court on Wednesday, July 10. It was heard that Mr Stone was found dead at
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Mountain bike champion Danny Butler visits Chester school
In a busy summer of sport, the children of Chester Blue Coat CA Primary School have been raising money for new PE equipment by getting active with a daredevil mountain biker. Danny Butler, a five-times British and European champion and creator
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Marketing Cheshire announce new festival category for annual Tourism Awards
MARKETING Cheshire Tourism Awards have announced a new Best Event or Festival category for 2025 as they launch their annual search for the region’s tourism superstars. The prestigious awards celebrate the wide range of visitor economy businesses
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Ellesmere Port: The Boutique Atelier crowned Ultimate Large Salon
An Ellesmere Port salon has been crowned as the UK's 'Ultimate Large Salon' at a top national awards ceremony. The Boutique Atelier continues to lead the hairdressing industry, having earned 10 national nominations this award season. Salon
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Woman bit store staff member after being caught shoplifting, court told
A WOMAN caught shoplifting in Wrexham went on to bite a member of staff who detained her. Denisa Constantin, aged 21 and of Beaver Close in Chester, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday alongside 22-year-old Alimonata Dragusin, of Echo
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Chester accountants celebrate office move with grand bash
Chartered accountants bennettbrooks recently hosted a celebratory get together to mark their Chester office's relocation. The event, held June 27, welcomed clients, local businesses, and the Lord Mayor of Chester to their new site at the Coachworks
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The Forge in Chester collaborates with royal supplier for new summer menu
The Forge restaurant at Hotel Indigo Chester has launched a new collaboration with Aubrey Allen, offering ethically sourced meats for their summer menu. The award-winning restaurant, known for gaining two AA Rosettes for Culinary Excellence in
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Experience an Olympic-style sports day at a Chester Care Home this summer
A Chester care home is set to bring Paris to the city as they host their very own version of the Olympics. Deewater Grange, is opening its doors on July 25 from 11am to 3pm to invite the community for their own Games. This event is a part of
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National recognition for Ellesmere Port residential service manager's tireless work
The manager of an Ellesmere Port residential service has won a national award for her work. Dreena Davies, who runs the 12-bed Rivacre residential home on Seymour Drive, has been recognised for her "tireless dedication" to supporting individuals
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Chester University discovers urban impact on squirrel cognition
The impact the urban environment has on squirrels’ problem-solving, learning and memory has been highlighted in new research from the University of Chester and Hokkaido University in Japan. The study, focusing on the cognitive effects of urban