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Cheshire Police to consult residents on plans to sell three police station buildings
RESIDENTS are to be consulted over plans to sell off three police station buildings. Cheshire Police says it has launched a consultation in relation to the proposed sale of three police buildings. Under the proposals put forward by the force
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Chester shop owner fined after illegal e-cigarettes found
The owner of a Chester shop has been fined after trading Standards officers found illegal e-cigarettes there. At Chester Magistrates Court on October 9, 30-year-old Hamin Latif Rashed, sole director of H Foods Plus Limited, was ordered to pay a
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Police investigate M6 truck crash that left car driver seriously injured in hospital
A MAN was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash between a truck and a car on the M6. The collision happened at around 3.20am on Friday, October 18 on the M6 northbound between junction 18 for Middlewich and 19 for Northwich and
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Man appears in court charged with Turtle Bay Chester explosion
A man charged in connection with an explosion at the Turtle Bay restaurant site in Chester city centre has appeared in court. Mark Blackburn, 39, of Wakefield Road, Ossett, appeared at Chester Magistrates Court on Friday, October 18, facing a total
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Fire crews attend 'deliberate' incident near park in Chester
THREE fire crews were called to a street in Chester today (Friday, October 18) after a ‘deliberate’ fire was discovered within a tunnel. Two fire engines from Chester and another from Ellesmere Port arrived at the scene near Fairfield Road at around
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Cook haunts his old club
Goals either side of half-time from former Tranmere Rovers striker Andy Cook sealed maximum points as Bradford City won 2-0 at Prenton Park in League Two. Tranmere manager Nigel Adkins tried to look to the positives, despite his disappointment,
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Calum wants to start another run!
CALUM MCINTYRE has reflected on the end of a terrific run by calling for a new one from his Chester players. The Blues' 11-match unbeaten stretch ended with last week's FA Cup loss at Scarborough Athletic and Chester are now looking to open a new
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Motors knocked off the top spot
Vauxhall Motors returned to action in the Northern Premier League West Division for the second time in just three days. It was a quiet first half an hour with neither side wanting to overcommit and leave themselves exposed at the back for an easy
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Vandals cut wires to drainage pump leaving Chester trains unable to run
VANDALS have caused major disruption for train passengers in Cheshire West after damage to a drainage pump left staff unable to clear flood water. Trains between Chester and Hooton are currently unable to run after a drainage pump at Ledsham, Ellesmere
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Cheshire MP calls for debate on mental health in farming communities
An MP has called for a debate on mental health in farming communities as she said challenges in the industry are contributing to mental health problems. Aphra Brandreth, Conservative MP for Chester South and Eddisbury, paid tribute to Paul Reeves
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Update issued on road closures following flooding in Cheshire West
AN UPDATE on several road closures has been issued after work by Council teams and emergency services. Flooding resulted in a number of major routes suffering road closures yesterday (Thursday, October 18) which meant heavy disruption for motorists
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DWP update as thousands ordered to repay benefits over 'innocent mistake'
Debts unwittingly racked up by carers due to overpayments of their allowance should be written off immediately, the Government has been urged as it announced a review into the issue. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall acknowledged the problem
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Alcohol education programme 'Smashed' to visit schools in Chester on largest UK tour
SECONDARY school students across Chester will receive crucial lessons on the risks of underage drinking, in an effort to reduce underage drinking and its associated harm among young people. Smashed, an international educational theatre production
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Nursing boss denies Lucy Letby was 'particular favourite' of hers
A nursing boss became tearful as she accepted police should have been called earlier when suspicions were raised over Lucy Letby at the Countess of Chester Hospital. The Thirlwall Inquiry into the events surrounding the crimes of Letby heard former
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MP sees progress on new Chester 3km water pipe installation
One of the MPs for Chester has seen the latest progress on Severn Trent's installation of a 3km water pipe in the city. The water company met Aphra Brandreth, Member of Parliament for Chester South and Eddisbury, to talk about its £16 million investment
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Sainsbury's apologises to customers as FSA issues 'do not eat' warning
Sainsbury’s has apologised to customers who have been issued a “do not eat” warning over one of the supermarket’s products. Sainsbury’s is recalling its own brand Onion Rings because they pose a possible health risk to some customers. The onion
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Minister visits Ellesmere Port to witness work on anti-social behaviour
CHESHIRE’S Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Dan Price welcomed the Minister of State, Rt Hon Lord David Hanson to Ellesmere Port on his first ministerial visit since his appointment in July. The Cheshire PCC was awarded £820,000 by the Home
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Fashion student competes in Miss Great Britain following in footsteps of her mum
A CHESHIRE fashion student is following in her mum’s footsteps - on the catwalk. Tabitha Bennett is competing in the final of Miss Great Britain, the country’s longest running beauty contest, this evening, Friday. The 19-year-old from Knutsford
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Delivery driver died after bike crash while on his way to work, inquest hears
A MOTORCYCLIST died in hospital after a crash while on his way to work, an inquest has heard. David Mark Turner died age 54 after colliding with a telegraph pole on the A530 Croxton Lane in Byley. The Lostock Gralam resident was on his way
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Seven arrests made as police seize £500k cash and cars in major raid operation
SEVEN people have been arrested as part of a major police operation. Police raided homes across Winsford and Hartford this morning, seeking to stamp out criminal behaviour in the area. Along with the arrests, officers discovered around £20,000