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MP praises Ellesmere Port school's SEND provision and future plans
An MP has praised an Ellesmere Port school's past, present and plans for the future. Ellesmere Port and Bromborough MP Justin Madders paid a visit to Woodlands Primary School and Nursery, celebrating the school’s impressive achievements over the
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‘Cold’ Lucy Letby initially failed final year student nurse placement
Lucy Letby initially failed her final year placement as a student nurse after she was noted to be “cold” and lacking empathy with patients and families, a public inquiry has heard. Her assessor Nicola Lightfoot, deputy ward manager on the children
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Chester Grosvenor celebrated coveted 'Best Hotel' title
LUXURY hotel The Chester Grosvenor is celebrating after its recent win at the Chester BID Customer Service Awards. Held in the Guild on Watergate Street on Thursday (October 10), the Grosvenor was recognised for its exceptional hospitality, with
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Chester: Roofing contractor death 'could so easily have been avoided'
A health and safety inspector has said the death of a roofing contractor at a Cheshire farm was a "tragic incident that could so easily have been avoided". Previously we reported Denis Thornhill, 78 and the company which he is a director of, DS
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National Highways provide update as M53 roadworks near end
NATIONAL Highways have provided and update on roadworks which are taking place on the M53. Part of a £7m programme of barrier strengthening work to improve safety on the motorway, the work was initially due to be completed in August, but this was
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North Wales politician questions Stanlow HyNet investment
A North Wales politician has expressed concerns following the announcement of a major £22 billion carbon capture funding pledge which is to be rolled out in Ellesmere Port across the region. Welsh Labour and Co-operative MS Carolyn Thomas raised
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George Mallory musical captures 'exhilarating moments' of legend's Everest quest
A NEW musical capturing the fascinating life of Mobberley-born Everest mountaineer George Mallory is coming to the stage. This year marks the centenary of his brave attempt to become the first man to conquer the summit in June 1924. George
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Capenhurst technology firm welcomes 'significant investment'
A technology firm next to Ellesmere Port has welcomed a significant investment. EA Technology (EA), based in Capenhurst, is a specialist in electrical asset management and smart grid solutions. It has announced the investment from Summa Equity,
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Watch: Rare Indonesian calf, Kasimbar, born at Chester Zoo
NEW footage shows the remarkable moment that a rare anoa calf – the world’s smallest species of wild cattle – was born at Chester Zoo. The video, captured by hidden cameras, shows mum Darcy safely delivering her female calf following a 10 month-long
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Lucy Letby told colleague ‘I can’t wait for my first death’
Lucy Letby told a colleague on her first day of employment at the Countess of Chester Hospital that she “couldn’t wait for my first death”, the public inquiry over her crimes has been told. The Thirlwall Inquiry heard the remark was made in January
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Ellesmere Port men's community group earns £10k grant from Asda
An Ellesmere Port community group for men is delighted to have received a five-figure funding boost. Asda’s charity, The Asda Foundation, has awarded £10,500 to The Port Men in Sheds group in Ellesmere Port, through its Investing in Spaces and
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Magical new surprise for visitors to Chester's Wizard School
CHESTER'S popular Wizard School has teamed up with the city’s newest visitor attraction to provide youngsters who attends the half-term event with a drinkable potion as part of their immersive experience. With Chester Wizard School set to return
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MP to host Older People's Fair at Chester village
An Older People's Fair is to take place at a village not far from Chester. Aphra Brandreth, Chester South and Eddisbury MP, will host the fair on November 1 at the Barbour Institute in Tattenhall between noon and 3pm. In attendance will be
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Thunderstorms possible as weather warning issued for spells of heavy rain
RESIDENTS are being warned to expect spells of heavy rain over the next 24 hours. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the region, with wet weather forecast. This will come into effect from 6pm this evening, Tuesday, and it
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Cheshire luxury hotel's £6.5 million revamp under way
A luxury hotel on the outskirts of Chester is well under way with a huge £6.5 million investment. The Carden Park Hotel is transforming its 197 bedrooms, integrating energy-efficient technologies with a fresh new interior design. A total of 20
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Top Chester choirs to host city centre concerts
TWO of Chester’s top choirs are set to perform this week at venues in the city centre. Chester Bach Singers, regarded as one of the UK’s top chamber choirs, will kick off their 2024/25 season with a concert entitled ‘Journeying Together’ at the
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Airbus staff raise £20k trekking North Wales coast for hospice
A team of 27 staff from Airbus raised £20,000 for a children’s hospice after a gruelling 82km trek. The group walked from their Broughton base along the North Wales Coast Path to Tŷ Gobaith in the Conwy Valley, from September 14 to 15. The
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Oktoberfest beer festival brings Lederhosen and oompah band to Cheshire barn
GET your Lederhosen at the ready as an oompah band is coming! The Lambing Shed farm shop and kitchen in Knutsford is hosting its first ever Oktoberfest beer festival. A barn at Moseley Hall Farm on Chelford Road will be turned into a beer hall
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Man whose partner made him sleep on the floor speaks out on abusive relationship
A VICTIM of domestic abuse has shared his story. Winsford resident Sarah Rigby was given a suspended prison sentence earlier this year after admitting to controlling and coercive behaviour. Over the course of a nine-month relationship, Rigby
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'Known sex offender' in court again for possessing images of children
A WIRRAL man has appeared in court for the second time on charges of possessing hundreds of indecent images of children. Leslie Ward, 71, appeared for sentencing at Liverpool Crown Court on Friday (October 11) after pleading guilty to three charges