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Much-loved Christmas light trail wows crowds at Chester Zoo
CHESTER Zoo’s much-loved Christmas spectacle returned this weekend, and here’s a sneak peek for those planning to visit this festive season. This year’s trail is now longer than ever before as visitors journey through a number of vibrant lands
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Business community celebrate at Crème de la Crème Awards
THE best of the regions business community were out in force at Cranage Hall on Friday (November 15) as the Crème de la Crème Cheshire Business Awards took place. Excitement filled the air as the evening progressed and true to its ‘Hollywood glamour
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Firefighters tackle 4,000 deliberate incidents across Cheshire West since 2019
DELIBERATE fires continue to waste valuable resources and put lives in danger, with over 4,000 deliberate incidents taking place in Cheshire since 2019. Figures obtained by Public Interest Lawyers found that Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service has attended
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Grosvenor secures 40 new social housing properties in Ellesmere Port
GROSVENOR Hart Homes, a social enterprise and registered provider of social housing has acquired 40 new Ellesmere Port homes as it looks to support vulnerable children, young people and their families in the area. The 40 new family homes – comprising
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Life coach and fitness expert invite Chester mums to wellness event
A LIFE coach and fitness expert will host a ‘Reset and Thrive’ event designed to give local mums a much-deserved break from the demands of motherhood. Life coach Jenny Clarke and fitness coach Kaye Louise Fitness have teamed up to host the afternoon
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Snow and ice expected to hit Chester and surrounding areas
CHESTER and surrounding areas could see flurries of snow and ice over the next two days, according to a new weather warning issued today (Monday, November 18). The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning with large parts of the North of
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Residents urged to report anti-social behaviour as part of national campaign
RESIDENTS are being encouraged to report incidents of anti-social behaviour as the Council supports a national campaign. Running from November 18 to 24, ASB Awareness Week urges communities to take a stand against ASB, to report it and protect
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Stage production of Christmas classic It's a Wonderful Life coming to Chester
A STAGE adaptation of a much-loved classic Christmas film is coming to Chester this week. Chester-based Disley Theatrical Productions will stage the iconic It’s a Wonderful Life at St Mary’s Creative Space, Chester, from Thursday, November 21,
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‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas
A woman who was sexually abused as a child has praised the NSPCC’s Childline service for saving her life. Nicola - not her real name – said speaking to a Childline counsellor is what stopped her from taking her own life when she was a teenager.
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Tearful elderly residents plead with council not to close their meals service
In April Cheshire East’s children and families committee voted to close its school meals service in 2025. No mention was made during the meeting that this would mean the closure of the restaurants for elderly people living in the extra care facilities
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Burglar with 'appalling record' jailed after stealing £1,800 of gardening tools
A CHESHIRE man with an 'appalling record of offending' has been jailed after stealing more than £1,800 of gardening and DIY equipment. Matthew Tyrer, of Beswicks Road, Northwich, appeared at Crewe Magistrates Court on November 6 to face sentencing
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'Unacceptable' plan to close Cheshire town Government office revealed
A GOVERNMENT office is set to close in a Cheshire town- with staff forced to relocate miles away. The Government has announced plans to close Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government offices in six locations, including Warrington.
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Pet owners warned of 'toxic' danger amid cold weather this winter
Pet owners are being warned to keep their eye out for a “toxic” danger that could prove “fatal” to their animals this winter. Experts are alerting owners of the dangers of anti-freeze as we head into the colder months and use of it becomes more
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Pottery bar opens in Cheshire village following success of its first store
A POTTERY bar owned by two friends has opened its doors in a Cheshire village. After a year of thriving in Lytham St Annes, Craft + Common has expanded and opened a second site in Lymm. The studio offers pottery paintings in a fun, relaxed
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Man dies after being hit by a train in Cheshire
AN inquest has been opened into the death of a 57-year-old man who was hit by a train. Christopher Lock, from Birchwood, died on October 21 at Birchwood train station. Cheshire Coroner’s Court heard how the reason for the inquest is due to
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Owner of popular Greek restaurant in Chester banned from running businesses
THE owner of a popular Greek restaurant in Chester has been banned from running businesses for a decade. Dean Wilson, director of the Olive Tree Brasserie chain, has been disqualified from being the owner of any business including his successful
