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Two major Cheshire roads blocked following collisions
Two major roads near Ellesmere Port in Cheshire have been blocked following collisions this afternoon (Wednesday, July 17). Traffic monitoring service Inrix is reporting that the A5117 is partially blocked in both ways between the junction with
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Fatal M62 crash probe update as police appeal to find potential key witness cyclist
POLICE are appealing to find a cyclist who could potentially be a key witness in a probe into an M62 crash that claimed the lives of two pilots. The horror incident occurred on the motorway in the early hours of last Thursday morning, June 11,
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What Highways North West says about faulty traffic lights at Posthouse roundabout
HIGHWAYS North West has said it is "dealing" faulty traffic lights on the Posthouse roundabout. Over the last week, motorists have regularly reported the lights being out on the busy roundabout - which they say has been causing traffic "chaos"
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Drug dealer jailed after being caught by plain-clothes officers
A DRUG dealer has been jailed thanks to the local community. Ashley Finney has been sentenced to two years and four months in prison after admitting to possession with intent to supply class-A drugs, namely cocaine. The 34-year-old was arrested
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Changes approved for landmark listed building project
Alterations to plans to convert a landmark Grade II-listed building in Cheshire into two homes and build 12 new properties have been rubber-stamped. Planning permission was granted to Tabley Homes to transform Beeston Towers into a residential
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Chester reverse Peterborough Sports fixture in order to avoid clash with Wrexham
CHESTER FC have reversed a fixture which would have otherwise seen both them and Wrexham play in the same city, on the same day. Last week, the Leader reported that the two clubs were both scheduled to play in Peterborough on Saturday, August 31
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Ellesmere Port: Man who took indecent video of child spared prison
An Ellesmere Port man who took an indecent video of a child has been spared prison. Liam Allen, 25, of Sutton Way, had previously pleaded guilty to a number of indecent images offences when he appeared in court. Appearing at Chester Crown Court
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Chester: Domestic abuser jailed for 'shocking trauma' on partner
A man has been sentenced to more than five years after inflicting multiple assaults on an ex-partner in Chester. Ryan McHugh, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to 70 months in prison at Chester Crown Court on Friday, July 5. The 27-year-old
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Drug dealer avoids jail despite being caught selling cocaine in town
A DRUG dealer selling cocaine in a Cheshire West town has avoided an immediate spell behind bars. Sean Sendall, of Newall Crescent in Winsford, pleaded guilty to two drug offences when he appeared at Crewe Magistrates Court on June 10 earlier this
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Major step forward for smart ticketing on Merseyrail rail network
THE introduction of tap-and-go tickets on the Merseyrail network is about to take its next major step by the end of this month. It was revealed back in March that as part of a £10m investment, passengers will be able to use a Metro Card linked
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Police searching for wanted man in connection with assault and theft offences
POLICE are searching for a Cheshire West man wanted in connection with assault and theft offences. Officers have issued an appeal for help from the public to trace Ayden Bailey. The 27-year-old is described as white, around 5'7" tall, of slim
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New pop-up art space opens in Chester city centre
A new pop-up creative space has opened its doors in the heart of Chester. ARTLAB at ōH has arrived in a previously empty commercial unit at 20 Bridge Street Row West, with guest visual artist, illustrator and author, Mark Wigan, as the venue’s
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Cheshire West and Chester Council focuses on unpaid carers' support
Cheshire West and Chester Council are partnering with multiple organisations to provide essential support to unpaid carers. Unpaid carers can be anyone, regardless of age, who offers unpaid care to a friend or family member experiencing illnesses
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West Cheshire museums prepare for a summer of child-friendly activities
Action-packed summer activities are planned for children at West Cheshire museums. Both Chester and Northwich museums have organised fun programmes during the school holidays. Starting from the last week of July and stretching through August
