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House in the heart of Cheshire village undergoes gorgeous refurbishment
TAKE a look at this house in the heart of a Cheshire village which has undergone a huge refurbishment. A full programme of refurbishments has taken place at the semi-detached four-bedroom home on East Avenue, Stockton Heath. This includes extensions
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Sneak peek at popular restaurant ahead of Italian adventure after £2m makeover
A POPULAR bar and restaurant is preparing to reopen as an authentic Italian following a £2 million refurbishment. Chime in Hartford has been closed since early August as work got underway on the exciting changes. And, while the Chester Road
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Firefighters called out to incident at property in Ellesmere Port
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to an incident at a property in Ellesmere Port. One fire crew attended the scene in Whitby Road at about 6.10pm yesterday (Saturday, October 19). A spokesperson for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "A lithium-ion
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'No further action' over station collapse as ticket office reopening delayed to 2025
NO action will be taken against Network Rail following the collapse of Northwich Station’s ticket office. The Office of Rail and Road has completed its investigation into the incident in May 2021 and decided it will not look to prosecute Network
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How to claim compensation from the council for pothole damage to your car
Driving around the UK can be a treacherous task for motorists with potholes being a common sight on roads across the country. The number of potholes on British roads has surged in recent years, seeing the number of callouts for stranded drivers
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Arrowe Park seeing increases in demand ‘no other hospital has seen’
A WIRRAL NHS trust said it is seeing increases in ambulances coming into its hospitals that nowhere else has seen. Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust told Wirral councillors it is trying to understand what is causing a 20%
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Gyles Brandreth on all things that make him happy
He may not have achieved his ambition of becoming Pope but the chameleon that is Gyles Brandreth has many other strings to his bow. I chat with this wonderful wordsmith ahead of his appearance at next month’s free Chester Festival ofIdeas. Our conversation
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Opening date for Cheshire town’s TJ Hughes store – with prizes for first customers
THE date on which a new TJ Hughes store will open in a Cheshire town has now been confirmed. It follows the announcement last month that the department store chain would be opening in Warrington, having closed its Widnes location. Having downed
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Owner of new shop in Cheshire village showcasing creatives is 'thrilled'
A NEWLY launched gift and homeware boutique has been named a winner in a competition supporting up-and-coming independent retailers. Fond Shop Lymm, owned by Laura Collier, was awarded £5,000 to purchase inventory on Faire, a global wholesale marketplace
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Developer secures 82 acres of land in move which could create hundreds of jobs
A COMMERCIAL property developer has secured more than 80 acres of land in a Cheshire West town in a move which 'could create hundreds of jobs for the area'. Stoford has acquired 82 acres of allocated employment land adjacent to Gadbrook, Northwich
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Holidaymaker slams 'jobsworth' Ryanair staff for £75 charge
A holidaymaker slammed 'jobsworth' Ryanair staff for charging him for his suitcase being 'too big' - falling for a simple error that cost him £75. Austin Price was flying from Bristol Airport to Krakow, Poland, on October 4 when he was stopped
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Cheshire construction company has won international award
A CHESHIRE construction consultancy has won an international award. Proicere, a construction consultancy based in Warrington, received the accolade for its innovative planning software at the Sellafield nuclear site in Cumbria. The software
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Dedicated businesses in Cheshire town recognised for long service and commitment
DEDICATED businesses have been honoured for their commitment to the community. Knutsford Town Council is continuing to hand out High Street awards to traders who have served residents for many years. The retail recognition scheme celebrates
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Bronze statue to take pride of place outside Chester Railway Station
A BRONE statue of a railway pioneer is set to take pride of place outside Chester Railway Station following a successful fundraising campaign. Cheshire West and Chester Council’s planning department has rubber-stamped plans for a statue of Thomas
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Special taster event to be held in Ellesmere Port
A SPECIAL taster event will be held in Ellesmere Port next week. In partnership with Cheshire West and Chester Council, Active Travel England and Brio Leisure, national accessible cycling charity, Wheels for All, is hosting a taster event in Ellesmere
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Freeview launching and closing channels amid 'important changes' to UK TVs
Freeview is making some changes including launching new channels and shutting others down. So with that in mind, you might fancy giving your set-top box or TV a retune. The popular free-to-view service has just announced some 'important changes
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DVLA issues number plate warning to UK drivers - how to avoid £1,000 fines
The DVLA has issued an alert to all UK drivers, advising them what to do if they have their number plate stolen. If your plates are stolen, you must report them to the police and order replacement number plates, the DVLA says. When arranging
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How to discover Cheshire town's hidden gems, shops, bars and restaurants
A VIBRANT new destination website has been launched to promote a town as a ‘delightful gem nestled in the heart of Cheshire’. Knutsford Town Council has created discoverknutsford.com to provide a comprehensive guide to the town. It is intended
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Grade II listed building 'ideal for a HMO' is for sale in Cheshire town centre
A GRADE II listed building which is ‘ideal for a HMO’ is for sale in Cheshire. The property is located on Palmyra Square, Warrington, and it was home to a solicitors’ practice for many years. It consists of a terrace of four Grade II listed
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Schools six-a-side teams and more Chester photo memories
Today's Chester Standard photo archives gallery features school six-a-side teams and more. Are you pictured in this collection? Don't forget to tag any friends or family if you spot them. Do you have photos from the past you would like to share
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Popular track near Chester village is given much needed makeover
A POPULAR single track on the outskirts of Chester has been given a makeover. Cheshire West and Chester Council has completed extensive resurfacing work on the byway at Kings Marsh, just south of Farndon. The route is a Byway Open to All Traffic
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Festive flavours and family fun at The Ice Cream Farm
CHRISTMAS at The Ice Cream Farm is set to be a special one this year, with a host of family-friendly events to make the most of the festive season. Boasting new flavours in the world’s largest ice cream shop; free entry to Europe’s biggest indoor