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Further major Chester city centre road closure announced for works
A major Chester road will be closed in both directions as part of ongoing roadworks in the city centre. Previously we reported about the works which have led to the temporary closure of the top of Lower Bridge Street, as the existing traffic signal
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Chester vulnerable couple scammed by power wash cold callers
Police in Chester are urging residents to be vigilant after a vulnerable elderly couple were scammed by cold callers. Officers from Chester Rural South Police posted they visited the victims of Wednesday, October 16, in the Waverton area. Posting
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Ellesmere Port vets launches Pet A&E service at its 24-hour hospitals
A NEW Pet A&E service will be available for owners from Ellesmere Port vets Animal Trust at each of its three 24/7 animal hospitals. The company, which is based in Ellesmere Port, operates hospitals in Ellesmere Port, Shrewsbury and Bolton.
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Nursing boss had ‘no qualms’ employing ‘creme de la creme’ Letby
A Chester nursing boss has told a public inquiry she never had any evidence of wrongdoing by “creme de la creme” nurse Lucy Letby. The Thirlwall Inquiry into the events surrounding the crimes of Letby has heard that senior consultant Dr Stephen
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Liam Payne's family say they are 'heartbroken' over his death in first statement
The family of former One Direction star Liam Payne have said they are “heartbroken” over his death, in their first statement. The singer died after falling from the third-floor balcony of a hotel in Argentina on Wednesday (October 16). Local
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'Check your change' as Royal Mint 50p coin sells for almost 400 times face value
We should all be checking our change, our wallets and down the back of our sofas after a 50p coin sold for almost 400 times its face value at auction this week. The 50p coin in question was released in 2009 to mark 250 years since the opening of
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Day nursery that went from struggling to successful sold to major operator
A DAY nursery in Cheshire has been sold for an undisclosed fee. Holly Grange Montessori Nursery, a highly successful children’s day nursery with capacity for up to 70 children, is located in the heart of Sandbach. Specialist business property
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Haulage firm loading up on low carbon technology
A SUCCESSFUL haulage company with offices near Chester has loaded up on low carbon technology as it targets net zero. Farrall’s Group – which employs more than 110 workers at its sites in Deeside, Ashton Hayes, Sandycroft, Telford and Newport -
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£3million ‘Hollywood Hills’ Wirral mansion up for grabs in latest Omaze prize draw
A STUNNING Hollywood Hills-inspired mansion worth £3 million is up for grabs in Wirral. Omaze has launched its latest prize draw with a five bedroom mansion which features coastal views, a cinema room and heated swimming pool. The property
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Flooding expected to affect properties in Chester
A FLOOD warning has been issued for streets in Chester today (Thursday, October 17) following an extended period of heavy rain. Several areas near the city have already seen flood waters, however Gov.uk is now advising that streets near the Countess
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Fire crews and boat team called to village after flooding traps three
FOUR fire crews and a boat team were deployed to a village near Frodsham this morning (Thursday, October 17) after flooding left several people in danger. The crews, who had come from Frodsham, Warrington, Chester and Northwich, had initially responded
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Pair rescued from car stuck in flood water
TWO people had to be rescued after their car became stuck in flood water near Tarporley in the early hours of this morning (Thursday, October 17). Three fire engines, one from Nantwich, one from Crewe and another from Lymm were called to scene
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Council announce road closures with several routes flooded
HEAVY rain and flooding have resulted in several road closures across Cheshire West today (Thursday, October 16). Extremely wet conditions meant a yellow weather warning was issued by the Met Office yesterday, with flood water making a number of
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Fire crews called after floodwater hits electricity supplies
Emergency teams have been called to flood-hit properties in Elton near Chester. Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service was deployed to the scene by Link Road at 8.08pm on Wednesday, October 16, after receiving reports of properties having their electricity
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Covid XEC cases on the rise - what is known about the new variant so far
The new Covid XEC variant has been detected in the UK as it continues to spread across the world. The new Covid variant was first detected in Germany earlier this year and has now been identified in 29 different countries. The new strain is
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Major traffic disruption as flooding hits Chester area
Heavy rain has caused traffic chaos on the roads and rail in the Chester area this morning. Previously we reported that residents had to be evacuated from their homes in Lower Kinnerton on Wednesday afternoon, while fire crews had to rescue two
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Flood alert issued for River Dee following heavy rain
A FLOOD alert is in place on a stretch of the River Dee following torrential rain. Due to the weather conditions yesterday (Wednesday, October 16) flooding of roads and low lying land is possible. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near
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Security guard catches festivalgoer after hearing nitrous oxide crack in tent
AN alert security guard caught a festivalgoer in the act after hearing nitrous oxide being ‘cracked’ in a tent. In the early hours of Friday, August 26, 2022, security officers were on patrol at Creamfields electronic dance music festival in Daresbury
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Olly Murs leads tributes to Liam Payne following 'devastating' death
Tributes have been pouring in after it was revealed One Direction star Liam Payne has died at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Liam was one of five One Direction members, along with Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson,
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Chester dance group gets £900 donation for new flooring
A Chester dance group can now hit the dancefloor after receiving a £900 donation from a housebuilder. Commodores Colour Guard, who practice at Chester Catholic High School, received the money that will go towards new flooring from Redrow’s community