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Community fund reaches milestone with more than £1m of grants awarded
A COMMUNITY fund linked to Frodsham Windfarm has awarded more than £1m worth of grants to local causes. The Marshes Community Benefit Fund (MCBF) awarded £111,934 to 12 community projects at its latest panel meeting on Monday (October 7), bringing
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Tattenhall man charged as part of county lines drug investigation
POLICE investigating county lines drug operations in Liverpool, Sefton and Cheshire have charged a man from Tattenhall. Detectives from Merseyside Police have charged Lee Grace with being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs (heroin and crack
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Carer hit and smothered woman, 90, to death after stealing from her, court hears
A WIRRAL carer murdered a 90-year-old woman in her own home after she had been caught stealing £40 in cash from her purse. Jayne Hill, 52, bludgeoned Myra Thompson over the head with a metal flask and smothered her to death with a pillow days after
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Councillors urged to back community cohesion call
Councillors will be urged to back formation of a cross-party working group to campaign for greater community cohesion following this summer’s national riots. Cheshire West deputy leader Karen Shore has tabled a notice of motion which for next Thursday
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Trio ‘terrorised’ man in hotel by attacking him and threatening sexual violence
THREE thugs left a reveller on a night out with a fractured eye socket and fearing that he would be raped in a hotel room. Callum Higgins, Joshua Bednarek and Jordan Foster refused to let the victim leave and threatened to put him in the boot of
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Chester: 'Freeman on the land' ordered to pay over £1,000 for council tax non-payment
A so-called 'freeman on the land' from Chester who has not paid council tax has been ordered to pay more than £1,000. Chester Magistrates Court heard the case on Wednesday, October 9, of the man named in court as Iain McAdam, and an address given
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How can you take a photo of the Northern Lights? (A guide for beginners)
The Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis are a natural wonder that paint the night sky with shimmering colours, helping to create a beautiful image. Naturally, people in the UK who are lucky enough to be able to see the Northern Lights from where
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Plans announced to help low income OAPs 'bridge the gap' with £200 winter payment
PLANS have been announced to help low income pensioners 'bridge the gap' this winter with a £200 payment. Cheshire West and Chester Council has announced a new measure to support those pensioners who miss out on pension credit, but still have a
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Gallery of your stunning Northern Lights pictures.
LAST night people in and around Chester ventured outside in the cold to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights. One Thursday night the UK was treated to a stunning display of the aurora borealis , from North Wales to Kent. The northern lights
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Firefighters called to incident on street in Chester
FIREFIGTHERS were called to an incident on a street in Chester yesterday (Thursday, October 10). A fire crew were called to the scene on Sealand Road at around 4.20pm to put out a fire which had started in a skip. A spokesperson for Cheshire
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Postcode Lottery win for residents in Ellesmere Port
POSTCODE Lottery players in Ellesmere Port are celebrating after one lucky postcode was selected as part of today’s (Friday, October 11) daily jackpot draw. Each player within the postcode (CH65 8AJ) will receive a £1,000 prize courtesy of the
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Long delays on M6 southbound after two cars overturn in multiple vehicle crash
DRIVERS face long delays on the M6 southbound after two cars have overturned in a multiple-vehicle crash. Three lanes are closed southbound from junction 18 for Middlewich and Holmes Chapel. Emergency services are en route. A spokesman
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The lucky street drawn in latest Postcode Lottery results
LUCKY residents of one Cheshire West postcode are waking up £1,000 richer. The Postcode Lottery has announced its list of winning postcodes for Thursday (October 10). Among them is CW8 2PD - Ash Road in Sandiway. Anyone signed up to the
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Will the Northern Lights be visible in the UK again tonight?
Last night, the UK was treated to a stunning display of the Northern Lights, from North Wales to Kent. Stunning pictures captured the aurora borealis across the UK, filling the sky with pink and green hues. The northern lights are a series
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Residents in Ellesmere Port raise concerns with MP
CONCERNS of residents were answered by Justin Madders MP when he paid a visit to an Extra Care housing scheme in Ellesmere Port. Hartley Place on Summer Close, off Sutton Way, provides older residents with their own self-contained homes in a communal
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Serving police inspector denies stalking and assault charges
A SERVING Cheshire Police officer has denied stalking and assault. Inspector Michelle Boyd appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on Thursday (October 10) where she denied two charges of stalking involving serious alarm or distress, and one of assault
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Chester fashion graduate hosts runway show at art gallery
A Chester fashion graduate has been hailed as a rising star after her art gallery runway show. University of Chester alumna Alexandra Novacki took a significant step towards her ambition of creating a major fashion house in the north, after her
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Chester schoolchildren celebrate positive ageing in unique art exhibition
Schoolchildren in Chester have celebrated positive ageing with a unique art exhibition. The Wyldewoods, Chester's newest integrated retirement community, teamed up with local schools to create the exhibition at Storyhouse Theatre. Pupils from