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Firefighters rescue two people from car trapped in flood water near Chester
TWO people were rescued from a car trapped in flood water near Chester following significant rainfall. Cheshire Fire Service confirmed they were called to an incident on Stretton Mill Lane near Farndon this evening. Firefighters in wading
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Major rail disruption in Chester due to flooding on network
Heavy rain throughout Wednesday has caused major disruption on the Chester rail network. Merseyrail trains have been cancelled between Chester, Ellesmere Port and Rock Ferry due to flooding. Merseyrail has announced that rail replacement buses
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Residents 'evacuated' from rural homes near Chester due to flooding
RURAL homes near Chester have been evacuated this afternoon (Wednesday, October 16) as a result of flooding. Emergency services are at the scene in Lower Kinnerton and motorists have been warned to avoid Main Road. The news comes after a yellow
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Nominations open for prestigious third sector health and care worker awards
THIRD sector workers in the Chester area are being urged to act fast as the nomination period for prestigious awards celebrating those in the not-for-profit health and care sector ends. Whether you work for a small community group which supports
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Lucy Letby 'gave potentially fatal dose of morphine to newborn'
Lucy Letby gave a potentially fatal dose of morphine to a newborn baby two years before she murdered her first victim, an inquiry has heard. The infant received 10 times the correct amount of the painkiller at the end of a night shift in July 2013
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Council company awarded Household Waste Recycling Centre contract
HOUSEHOLD Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) in Cheshire West will be managed by Cheshire West Recycling (CWR) from March next year, with CWR replacing HW Martin Waste Limited. The award of this and another key waste and recycling contract was approved
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Arrests after 'strangers approached girl' in Ellesmere Port
Police in Ellesmere Port are appealing for witnesses following a suspicious incident where a child was approached by strangers. On Sunday, October 13, police received reports of an incident on Randle Meadow, near the junction with Brompton Way,
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Pam Ayres returns to Storyhouse with dazzling new musical revue show
ONE of the UK’s great writers, Pam Ayres, returns to Storyhouse in Chester with a dazzling new musical revue show based on her book Who Are You Calling Vermin? An evening of music, song and words about a subject which affects us all, Vermin is
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Inquest opened after motorcyclist found dead on roadside
AN inquest has opened into the death of a motorcyclist following a ‘crash’. Paul MacDougall was found dead on Duckington Lane in September, age 59. The Wrexham resident was discovered next to his motorbike on the side of the road by a passing
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Further rain forecast as yellow weather warning extended
HEAVY rain continues to fall across the North West today (Wednesday, October 16) with a yellow weather warning remaining in place. The Met Office issued the initial warning yesterday, with the wet weather predicted to subside by midday today, however
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Chester man who raped girl when he was a teenager jailed
A Chester man who raped an underage girl when he was a teenager has been jailed. Lucas Spilsbury, 23, of Saxon Way, was found guilty on all 14 charges of sexually assaulting the girl – including two counts of rape – following a trial held at Chester
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Colourful parade to mark Diwali celebrations in Chester
CHESTER will celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of light, with a special event featuring a parade, Indian crafts and even a touch of Bollywood. The festival, organised by the Sanjhi Indian Association, starts at 12 noon on Saturday (October 26
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Spooky medieval surgeon takes over City Walls 'surgery' for Halloween
A SPOOKY medieval surgeon will be in residence at Chester’s historic City Walls this month. This half term between Saturday, October 26 and Thursday, October 31, between 11am and 3pm, there will be some free, family friendly Halloween fun at Bonewaldesthorne
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Chester pub receives top award after its £400,000 revamp
A Chester pub which underwent a six-figure transformation so it could welcome customers once more has received an award. The Lock Vaults on Hoole Lane underwent an extensive refurbishment in 2022 and 2023. Those efforts have been recognised by
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How much DWP Universal Credit, PIP and other benefits could rise by next year
Benefits including Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are likely to increase by less than expected in April. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits are usually hiked in April in line with September’s inflation
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“Get on the floor” – video of police arrests over cannabis hidden in mattresses
POLICE have released bodyworn video camera footage from officers making arrests over the importation of cannabis to Widnes hidden in mattresses. Three men have been jailed for a combined total of more than 17 years for their role in bringing millions
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Gym chain planning to expand into former bank site
A FORMER bank in Frodsham which has stood empty for years looks set to become the latest branch of a Cheshire gym chain. Barclays on Main Street closed its doors back in 2018, with the company blaming a drop in counter transactions. The closure
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University study reveals struggles of Armed Forces partners
A University of Chester report has revealed the employment struggles faced by partners of Armed Forces personnel. The study, titled 'Exploring the Employment Experiences of Serving Partners,' highlights the unique challenges these individuals face
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Chester Christian Aid Group holds Singing for Peace service, raises £1,000
A Christian aid group has raised more than £1,000 for communities in conflict zones. Chester Christian Aid Group held its annual 'Singing for Justice' service at St Mary’s Without the Walls in Handbridge, attended by around 70 people. The event
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Merseyside leader announced as new chair of Plus Dane Housing
Max Steinberg CBE DL has been announced as the new chair of Plus Dane Housing. He is set to replace Sir Peter Fahy in March 2025. The housing association currently owns or manages more than 14,000 homes across Cheshire and Merseyside, including
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Chester Residents' Associations Group announce conference at Racecourse
Chester Racecourse will host the second annual conference by the Chester Residents' Associations Group (CRAG). The conference on October 22, named 'CRAG24', is free for Chester residents and will focus on the theme of 'Chester: On the Move'.