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Ellesmere Port: 'Sheer luck' danger driver didn't kill anyone
A dangerous driver who led police on a 20-mile pursuit around Ellesmere Port and the M53 motorway was told it was "sheer luck" he didn't injure or kill anybody. Jonathon Jones, aka Jonathon Gallagher, previously pleaded guilty to dangerous driving
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Uncertainty over proposed new bypass in Cheshire town
UNCERTAINTY surrounds the proposed Western Link bypass in a Cheshire town – but the council leader says it is ‘ready to go’ and hopes the Government will fund all of the cost. The route has been planned to connect the A56 Chester Road with the
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Eastgate Street ranked among top 10 shopping streets in the UK
CHESTER’S Eastgate Street is among the most appealing high streets in the county, according to a new study. Research commission by American Express with retail experts GlobalData has revealed that the city has a winning mixture of retailers, pubs
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All children discharged from hospital after Southport stabbings
ALL the children who were injured during the stabbings in Southport have been discharged from hospital. At around 11.50am on Monday, July 29 Merseyside Police were called to reports of “multiple stabbings” at a property in Hart Street where a Taylor
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Exclusive gala dinner to support the work of Chester Zoo's conservationists
2024 marks 90 years since Chester Zoo was made a conservation charity by its founder George Mottershead. Today, the jewel in Cheshire's tourism crown is known globally for its work tackling the global extinction crisis. CEO Jamie Christon says:
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Stunning four-bedroom cottage near Chester on market for £800,000
A CHARMING and spacious detached cottage in the village of Farndon is currently on the market for £800,000. The idyllic property features four bedrooms, two welcoming lounges, a kitchen diner, a versatile study, walled garden and a large garden
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Arrest after man 'made racial slurs' in Chester city centre
An arrest has been made following reports of a man making racial slurs in Chester city centre. Cheshire police have confirmed officers have arrested a man on suspicion of religiously aggravated harassment, following an incident in the Eastgate
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Ambitious city centre plans clear vital hurdle
AMBITIOUS plans for new housing as part of the wider regeneration of Chester city centre have cleared a vital hurdle. Cheshire West and Chester’s ruling cabinet voted to begin searching for a private development partner to progress the second phase
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Chester city break ad campaign proving a hit across UK
A SUCCESSFUL new campaign that has been targeting train stations across the UK and even the London Underground is highlighting Chester as the ideal city break. The ‘City With a Break’ campaign from the region's tourism body Marketing Cheshire uses
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Chester pair arrested for trying to organise hate protest at hotel
A Chester man and woman have been arrested for trying to incite a hate protest at a Cheshire hotel which they claimed was home to asylum seekers. Officers from Cheshire Police confirmed they have arrested two people on suspicion of racially aggravated
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Coroner seeks law change after tragic death of man in canal boat fire
A CORONER is seeking a change in law following the tragic death of a man in a fire which broke out on a canal boat. Peter Dolan, of Widnes, died aged 63 when the narrow boat he resided on caught fire on Bridgewater Canal, near Whitbarrow Road in
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Chester Race Company employee stole £4k from the business
A woman who worked for Chester Race Company stole more than £4,000 from the business. Lucy Kaur, 41, of Holbeck Street, Liverpool, had previously pleaded guilty at the first opportunity to the charge of theft by employee. Appearing back at
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Here's where Chester's M56 services rank for fuelling up on the move
CHESTER has been found to have one the most affordable service stations for fuel in the UK, with several other Northwest services also making the top 10. High fuel prices are still a major concern for many motorists with searches for ‘lowest diesel
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UK homes could be due a £169 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?
UK households could be due a refund worth up to £169.50 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
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Ellesmere Port school earns Outstanding inspection report
An Ellesmere Port school is celebrating after earning a top inspection report rating. St Bernard's RC Primary and Nursery School has proudly achieved ‘Outstanding’ in its recent Catholic Schools Inspectorate. The inspection, conducted on June
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Betting shop robber jailed after claiming he had 'gun under his jacket'
A MAN who robbed a betting shop after telling staff he had a gun under his jacket has been jailed. Benjamin Hargreaves, of Holmes Chapel Road, Holmes Chapel, was sentenced to 45 months after previously pleading guilty to robbery, criminal damage
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Hobbycraft Chester celebrates renovation with free kids' workshops
Hobbycraft Chester is offering free workshops for kids, celebrating its newly renovated store. The store's revamp includes an updated look and improved crafting areas. The renovated layout will ease browsing through the wide range of craft
