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Chester throat cancer survivor dad urges parents to get HPV vaccine for children
A vocal cord cancer survivor from Chester is urging parents to sign the consent form for their children’s HPV vaccination when they receive it, this World Head and Neck Cancer Day (Saturday, July 27). Dad-of-two Steve Sweeney, who was diagnosed
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Wirral ice cream legend scoops two awards
THE owner of a popular Wirral ice cream shop has cause for celebration after the business scooped two major awards. The Ice Cream Shop in West Kirby has been honoured with Family Business of the Year and Newcomer (Family Business) at the Business
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Greenlight to breathe new life into former bank which closed two years ago
A BANK which closed two years is to be given a new lease of life. Cheshire West and Chester Council has greenlit plans to convert and extend the former TSB bank in Winsford. The ground floor will be divided into two retail units while the upper
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Cheshire resident is selling 'very rare' 50p coin for a whopping £7,500 on eBay
A ‘VERY rare’ 50p coin with King Charles III’s face on it is for sale for a huge profit on eBay. The coin is listed on the online marketplace by a seller based in Runcorn for a whopping £7,500. This means it is up for 15,000 times its face
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Retail space under £56m apartment development is available to let
A RETAIL space under a huge block of flats in available to let. The premises is located on Winwick Street, Warrington, and sits below The Steelworks, a £56 million apartment complex. The eight-storey block that consists of 362 homes and a 796
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Council under fire over housing cash decision
Opposition and union chiefs have blasted the Cheshire West and Chester Council’s decision making process after it agreed to pump millions into a company which manages its housing stock. The funds were approved at a recent meeting of full council
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Common flight booking mistakes that could end up costing you £115 or more
We are now in the middle of summer (finally) which means only one thing for those lucky enough, going away. Whether you're travelling with family or friends, you'll want to make sure you get the cheapest deal possible. However, as you have
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Man jailed after selling drugs in Cheshire town
A 22-year-old Birmingham man has been sentenced after being found guilty of selling drugs in a Cheshire town. Mohammed Musaid Ali, of Benton Road, Birmingham, appeared at Chester Crown Court on Monday, July 22, where he was sentenced to six and
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Dog lovers invited to enter pet pooches in upcoming event
A second community dog show is being hosted by Runcorn and Helsby MP Mike Amesbury. It will take place at Runcorn’s Phoenix Park on Saturday, August 3, between 10am and 2pm, following last year’s successful event. Members of the public are
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Review: Storyhouse’s staging of the Gangs of New York in Grosvenor Park
CHESTER Storyhouse’s staging of the Gangs of New York as part of its season of outdoor theatre in Grosvenor Park should prove to be a masterclass in entertainment. The show brings together multiple fantastic performances of acting, music and production
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The alarming reason why you should never charge your phone at an airport
Travellers are being urged to never charge their phones at the airport for this alarming reason. The public has been urged to avoid using USB ports for charging their phones and devices. The Federal Bureau of Investigations has previously warned
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Gypsy and Traveller site green light after HS2 is scrapped
Retrospective planning permission has been granted for a temporary Gypsy site in Winsford for a period of up to five years, after the scrapping of HS2 meant the land was no longer needed for the project. Cheshire West and Chester planning officers
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Diggers move in to pave way for affordable waterfront homes
Demolition work is now well underway on two old council buildings to make way for affordable housing. Halton Council secured £291,000 from a government programme to support the development of new homes on surplus publicly-owned brownfield sites
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'Aladdin's cave': Family hardware store marks 35 years as village's 'one-stop-shop'
WEAVERHAM’S own 'Aladdin’s cave' for DIY buffs is celebrating 35 years at the heart of the community. Weaverham Hardware in Lime Avenue was opened in 1989 by Barry Starnes, and has been a cornerstone of village life ever since. The business
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Plan for homes on business park rejected despite 'growing concern' over site's future
PLANS to build homes on a business park have been rejected. Cheshire West and Chester Council has refused an outline planning application for 40 affordable homes at Gadbrook Park in Rudheath. That is despite 'growing concern' around the site's
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How to keep wasps out of your garden without harming them
When Brits get a little bit of sun in summer, it’s only natural to want to soak it all up, eating al fresco and trying to catch a tan before it disappears again but while you’re outside you’ll probably be joined by wasps. Since wasps can sting
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Amphibious vehicle to return to Liverpool’s Royal Albert Dock for summer holidays
AN AMPHIBIOUS vehicle will return to Liverpool’s Royal Albert Dock in time for the summer holidays. Liverpool’s newest visitor attraction, Splash Tours Liverpool has arrived and will launch next week. The eye-catching pink and blue amphibious
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Narrowboat adventure delights Chester care home residents
Residents from a care home in Chester have taken a trip on a narrowboat. Staff and residents from Barchester's Crabwall Hall embarked on a four-hour round trip on The Shropshire Union Canal with 'Community Narrowboating in Wirral, Cheshire and
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Struggling families given school holiday support by Salvation Army
The Salvation Army in Chester has extended its parent and toddler group programme to support struggling families during the forthcoming school holidays. Usually taking a break during the summer, this year the charity will maintain the programme
