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Chester: Tickets on sale for Eaton Estate gardens open day
The gardens of Eaton Hall in Chester, home to the Duke and Duchess of Westminster, will be open to the public this month. The Grosvenor’s Eaton Estate charity garden open day takes places on Sunday, August 25, from 10.15am until 5pm, with money
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'Prolific offender' jailed after six-hour burglary spree
A PROLIFIC offender has been put behind bars. Brendon Bell has been jailed for four years and eight months after going on a six-hour burglary spree across Northwich and Wales. The 22-year-old attempted to run away from police when he was caught
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Chester: Inquest into death of cyclist postponed again
THE inquest into the death of a cyclist who tragically lost his life during a crash has been postponed again as criminal proceedings continue. Roger Dutton, 75, died in a collision on Brown Heath Road in Christleton, at the junction with Rake Lane
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Chester jeweller announced as sponsor of Ladies Day
A HISTORIC Chester jeweller has been announced as title sponsor of Ladies Day at Chester Racecourse on Saturday, August 31. Powells, the third-generation family jewellers, located in the heart of Chester on Eastgate Row, will add prestige and sparkle
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Arrest made after motorist dies in early morning Cheshire crash
POLICE have launched an appeal after a motorist died in a crash in Cheshire. Officers investigating the fatal collision in Adlington are now appealing for any witnesses or those with dashcam footage to come forward. At about 7.45am today (Wednesday
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Cheshire Police ready to tackle 'violent disorder' in wake of country-wide riots
CHESHIRE Police have warned that they are ready to take action against groups intent on causing “violent disorder” after a week of civil unrest in towns and cities across the country. Thousands of police are preparing for more possible riots across
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Chester: Man charged with racial abuse at hospital
A man from Chester has been charged with multiple offences following two incidents at the Countess of Chester Hospital. Steven Hall was arrested on Tuesday, August 6 following two incidents at the hospital which occurred that day and on July 31
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Ellesmere Port: Viking invasion at National Waterways Museum
Viking settlers appeared at the National Waterways Museum in Ellesmere Port on Sunday, August 4. Members of both the Wirral Viking Society And the Chester Viking Society put on a display and spectacular re-enactment. The Vikings first came
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Chester City Walls: Repairs to begin on Northgate Bridge
A section of Chester's historic City Walls will close temporarily for repair works this month. Northgate Bridge will see two of its parapet stones replaced as part of a conservation project, and will see the steps on to the walls at this point
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Chester youngster sets out stall to raise money for victims of Southport attack
A YOUNG boy from Chester has set up a stall outside his home to raise money to help families suffering in the wake of last Monday’s attack in Southport. Max Lee, 10, has raised more than £200 so far selling drinks, pick and mix sweets, cakes and
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New Chester South and Eddisbury MP in summer surgery tour
The newly elected Member of Parliament for Chester South and Eddisbury, Aphra Brandreth, is off to a busy start. The MP is holding a ‘summer surgery tour’ across all 13 wards in the constituency throughout August, from Lache in the north west and
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Chester: New primary school plan for 1,400-home development
A new school which would teach hundreds of primary pupils each year is planned for the Kings Moat housing development off Wrexham Road, Chester. Views are now being sought for the school, which could open in time for the 2026/27 academic year,
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Trial bikers take on gruelling 24 hour ride for North West Air Ambulance
A TEAM of trials bikers from Cheshire have taken on a gruelling 24-hour bikeathon in aid of the North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA). Kevin, Scott and Andy Hipwell took on the intense challenge on Friday, July 19, riding throughout the evening
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Setback for Burger King and Starbucks drive-thru plans
Proposals for new Starbucks and Burger King drive-thrus in a Cheshire town are temporarily on ice after planning chiefs deferred a decision amid concerns over the scheme's layout. A planning application was submitted in March by AIM Land Limited
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Chester: Bike shop employee who stole nearly £19k jailed
The former assistant manager of a Chester bike shop who stole nearly £19,000 from the family-run business has been jailed. Stephen Sharkey, 34, of Blackthorn Close, Huntington, previously pleaded guilty to the charge of fraud by false representation
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'Crucial' plant fertilizer warning to dog owners amid vomit and seizure risk
Dog owners have been issued a 'crucial' warning over the dangers that plant fertilizer poses to dogs. Since it is summer - and hypothetically it is a bit warmer - we will spend more time outside in our gardens. But with higher temperatures
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Photo shows scale of huge cannabis farm raided by police as suspect arrested
A SUSPECT has been arrested by police following a raid at a huge cannabis farm in Cheshire. Hundreds of cannabis plants have been seized and a man has been arrested after a warrant was executed in Widnes. At around 7.25am yesterday (Tuesday
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Chester's Grosvenor Museum ranks among top 20 free attractions in North West
Chester's Grosvenor Museum has been named one of the North West's most visited attractions. The museum was named in the top 20 of the most visited free attractions in the North West by a major survey carried out by Visit England. The survey
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Cheshire Council announces Junior Safety Officers of the year
Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Road Safety team and Cheshire Constabulary have announced the winners of the Junior Safety Officers (JSO) awards. The winners, who promote road and community safety at their school, are from Over St John's CE
