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Chester: New bar/eatery planned for home of former pub
Pints are looking to be pulled once more at the former home of The Plumbers Arms in Chester city centre. A licensing application has been submitted to Cheshire West and Chester Council which would see the Newgate Street venue open once more, under
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New Chester South and Eddisbury MP hails father's act which brought happiness to many
The new MP for Chester South and Eddisbury, Aphra Brandreth, has praised her former MP father for helping introduce an act which brought much happiness in England. Aphra Brandreth, who earlier this month became the Conservative MP for the reshaped
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Constable dismissed from Cheshire Police for failed drugs test after Creamfields
A SPECIAL constable has been dismissed by Cheshire Police after failing a drugs test following a trip to Creamfields. Special constable Matthew Ince, based in Widnes, has been dismissed without notice following an accelerated misconduct hearing
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Lengthy delays on the A483 near Posthouse roundabout amid incident
MOTORISTS are facing lengthy delays on the A483 approaching the Posthouse roundabout this afternoon (Thursday, July 25). Northbound congestion is stretching from the Belgrave traffic lights to near the Rossett junction. Witnesses state that
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Traveller group ordered to leave park and ride site in Chester
A TRAVELLER group have been ordered to leave a park and ride site in Chester after setting up an unauthorised camp on Tuesday (July 23). The group are currently occupying land at Wrexham Road Park & Ride site, with four caravans on the site.
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Wellbeing hub given £5,000 funding boost by Cheshire Freemasons
A WELLBEING charity near Chester has received a funding boost courtesy of Cheshire Freemasons. The Kelsall Wellbeing Hub is a community-funded charity dedicated to improving the lives of residents in Kelsall and surrounding parishes, with a focus
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Illegal vape traders warned they face losing all profits in court
Traders who sell illegal and harmful vapes will not be tolerated in Cheshire west and Chester. That's the message coming through from the local authority's Trading Standards team, which recently prosecuted a shopkeeper which sold disposable vapes
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Firefighters called to woodland in Chester after 'deliberate' fire
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a small woodland near the centre of Chester this afternoon (Thursday, July 25) after reports of a fire. A fire crew arrived at the scene at Newton Hollows near Sefton Road at around 12.20pm. A spokesperson for Cheshire
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Chester children's disability charity given vital boost
A Chester-based children's disability charity has received a vital boost. Children Today Charitable Trust has been given a £625 donation from Deva Masonic Lodge No 3447. The children’s disability charity, which celebrates its 30th anniversary
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Renowned shed and summerhouse retailer launches new outlet near Chester
A NEW specialist garden building outlet has opened near Chester. Award-winning specialist shed and summerhouse retailer Tiger collaborated with Megasheds to create a new show site in Tarporley. Launched as part of Tiger’s long-term partnership
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Chester site manager wins prestigious industry 'Oscar'
A SITE manager for a major housing development in Chester has been presented with a Pride in the Job ‘Quality’ Award by the National Home Building Council (NHBC). Cait Grady triumphed in the annual awards after impressing judging at rigorous site
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Entrepreneur duo champion women's confidence in Chester
Two award-winning entrepreneurs are launching a ground-breaking initiative aimed at empowering women in Chester. This autumn, confidence catalysts Maggie Chen and Marie-Claire Ashcroft are launching a fully funded, four-week confidence-building
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Nuts recalled from sale in the UK due to hydrogen cyanide contamination fears
Nuts have been recalled from sale in the UK over fears they may contain “foreign bodies” which could release “hydrogen cyanide when consumed.” Leo’s Import Export & Trading Ltd is recalling its Buram Nuts in Syrup because of the safety fears, which
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National Waterways Museum celebrates octogenarian volunteers with 'OBE'
THE National Waterways Museum in Ellesmere Port has celebrated its incredible octogenarian volunteers with an ‘OBE’. A new Octogenarian Boating Ensemble (OBE) was held at the museum by the Canal & River Trust charity on Wednesday, July 24, to mark
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The area celebrating a Postcode Lottery win TODAY
RESIDENTS living in Flintshire will be celebrating People's Postcode Lottery wins today (July 25). Players across Britain are winning whopping prizes through the subscription lottery which raises money for charities. People's Postcode Lottery
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Ellesmere Port: Teenagers charged over serious assault which left victim in hospital
Two teenage boys have been charged following a serious assault in a park area in Ellesmere Port which left a 17-year-old in hospital. A 14 and a 15-year-old boy were arrested at a train station on Tuesday, July 23. The pair, who cannot be named
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Ancient reptile species has new home at Chester Zoo
A reptile that lived on the planet before the dinosaurs, nearly 200 million years ago, has a new home at Chester Zoo. The ancient reptiles, called tuataras, are one of nature’s “greatest marvels” and have moved into their immersive new habitat.
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Warning to Ryanair, EasyJet, Jet2 & other airline passengers over rule changes
Holidaymakers flying with Jet2, Ryanair, EasyJet, TUI and other airlines have been warned to make sure they are aware of new rules this summer. There have been a number of changing rules and regulations at airports over recent months, with many
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Chester mum who delayed chemo to sing at charity concert smashes fundraising target
A CHESTER mum who organised a special concert for Cancer Research UK has smashed her donation target, raising almost three times as much. The Gala Concert at Ellesmere College was organised by Bells Lewers who is undergoing chemotherapy alongside
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Serving police officer narrowly avoids driving ban - after being caught at 96mph
A SERVING police officer has narrowly avoided a driving ban after he was caught doing almost 100mph. Sean Caffrey, of Kenneth Cross Way in Sealand, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Wednesday morning. The 35-year-old admitted one offence
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Universal Credit and PIP claimants to receive early DWP payment next month
Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the bank holiday next month. Monday, August 26, is a bank holiday, meaning payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) won’t be made on this day
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Why large emergency presence will be at River Dee, Chester
There will be a significant emergency presence at the River Dee in Chester today (Thursday, July 25). But there is no need to panic, as it is all pre-planned, with Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service leading the way on World Drowning Prevention Day
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Man avoids jail despite collecting hundreds of child abuse images over eight years
A CHESHIRE man has avoided an immediate spell behind bars despite collecting hundreds of child abuse images over an eight-year period. Craig Adams, of Davenham Way, appeared at Chester Crown Court on Monday, July 22, to be sentenced on five indecent
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University of Chester student bags national award for dolphin research
University of Chester student, Lauren Kent-Walton, has bagged a national award for her impressive research on dolphins. Ms Kent-Walton won the prestigious Undergraduate Recognition Award from the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB
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University of Chester geography student shortlisted for Green Gown award
Laura Tuckey, a final year Geography student at the University of Chester, is in the running for a major national environment accolade. Soon to graduate, Ms Tuckey has been shortlisted in the student category for Sustainability Champion of the
