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Chester: Late-night bar planned for former Geek Retreat site
Plans to convert the former Geek Retreat venue in Chester city centre to a bar have been submitted to the council. Applications have been lodged with Cheshire West and Chester Council's planning and licensing departments to change the use of what
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Heavy traffic near Chester after crash sees one person injured
FIREFIGHTERS were called to the scene of a crash near Chester this afternoon (Thursday, July 11) where one person required medical attention. Fire engines from Chester and Malpas arrived on Broxton Road near Clutton at around 3.30pm. A spokesperson
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Trial date set after three deny attempted murder in Chester
Three men have denied charges of attempted murder following a police investigation into a stabbing in Chester. Benjamin Coote, 33, Stephen Fletcher, 44, and Paul Cullen, 49, were arrested in connection with a serious assault which occurred on Abbots
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Plans for new Aldi and Greggs stores in Deeside formally submitted
PLANS to create a new Aldi food store, a drive-thru Greggs and an electric vehicle charging hub in Deeside have formally been put forward. The supermarket chain first announced details of proposals for the Airfields site in Garden City in May,
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Chester Zoo's winter light trail to return bigger and better
Chester Zoo has revealed its spectacular Christmas light trail will return this year, featuring “more animal lantern puppets than ever before.” As the summer sunshine struggles to make much of an impact so far this year, thoughts are already turning
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Ibiza in Symphony and Craig Charles to feature at Racecourse Music Weekend
CHESTER Racecourse is set to host an immersive weekend of music and racing as part of its Summer Music Weekend, featuring Ibiza classics and a special DJ set from Craig Charles. Prepare to pack your dancing shoes for two unforgettable evenings
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Ellesmere Port pupil Ben's commendable contribution to community churchyard
An Ellesmere Port school pupil has been making a valuable contribution to the local community. Ben Williams, a Year 5 student at Little Sutton Church of England School, has taken on the task of maintaining St Paul's Churchyard in Hooton.
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Calls for public inquiry into claims of contamination
COUNCILLORS will be urged to call for a public inquiry into alleged contamination in Cheshire when they meet next week. Green councillor for Helsby Chris Copeman has tabled a notice of motion calling on Cheshire West and Chester’s chief executive
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Coroner demands response after man drowns swimming in sea on Crete holiday
A TOP coroner has demanded a response after a man drowned while swimming on holiday in Greece. Jacqueline Devonish, senior coroner for Cheshire has published a prevention of future deaths report concerning Andrew Story. The 56-year-old, of
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Boutique hotel aims to open soon in Chester city centre
A new boutique hotel could soon be opening its doors in the heart of Chester city centre at a Grade II-listed building. Titled 'The Seven', the hotel would take the spot of Durwen House in 7 Stanley Place, Chester, between the Linenhall Car Park
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Meeting to outline £1m water main project for village near Chester
SEVERN Trent are investing more than £1m on the installation of a new water main that will run through a village near Chester. Farndon residents are being invited to find out more information about the work, which will see a pipe fitted on the
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Ellesmere Port: Ofsted inspectors' praise for school where pupils 'flourish'
An Ellesmere Port school has been praised by Ofsted inspectors. The Bridge Short Stay School has retained its Good rating, with inspectors saying pupils "flourish" there. It was the first Ofsted inspection held at the Great Sutton school since
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School's plastic bottle project praised by national Green Education awards
A SCHOOL near Ellesmere Port has been received a ‘highly commended’ from the Primary Awards for Green Education in School (PAGES) after pupils embraced a new eco-friendly project. Most people will throw an empty plastic bottle straight into the
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Travellers encampment reported on Chester park site
A group of Travellers has set up an unauthorised encampment on a Chester park playing field. The encampment on council-owned land consists of 10 caravans, Cheshire West and Chester Council has reported from its update on Wednesday, July 10.
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M62 in Cheshire closed this morning following 'serious collision'
A STRETCH of M62 in Cheshire is closed this morning (Thursday, July 11) after a "serious collision". National Highways said it was alerted to the collision involving one car and two HGVs on the westbound carriageway between Junctions 9 (Warrington
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Cheshire College signs Mental Health Charter for staff and students
Cheshire College has signed the Association of Colleges' Mental Health Charter, vowing to champion mental health and wellbeing for students and staff alike. The principal and chair of governors at the College signed the deal together showing a
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Discover fun-filled family day with Chester’s cerebral palsy charity
Cerebral palsy charity Stick ‘n’ Step is organising a family fun day, completely free of charge, on July 21. Open to everyone, it will take place at Cheshire View, in Christleton, Chester, from 12 noon until 4pm. Visitors will enjoy various
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Family fun day promises remarkable experience at Chester Racecourse
The Liverpool John Lennon Airport Family Fun Day is returning to Chester Racecourse in August with lots of activities for the whole family. On August 4, the PARADE at Chester Racecourse will be hosting the day of entertainment, offering a host