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Three fire crews called out to incident between Chester and Ellesmere Port
Three fire engines from Powey Lane, Ellesmere Port and Chester attended the scene in Dunkirk Lane at about 3.30pm yesterday, Thursday, June 5.
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Cheshire Police welcomes jailing of Wrexham man Lewellyn Parry-Jones
THE jailing of Lewellyn Parry-Jones for his Chester driving crimes has been welcomed by Cheshire Police.
Office block to become psychiatric hospital despite concerns from public
A DESERTED office block in Chester is set to be turned into a psychiatric hospital creating more than 400 jobs, despite concerns being raised over public safety.
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Council to issue notice to traveller group at playing fields in Chester
A group who set up an unauthorised camp on playing fields in Chester will be moved on by the council.
Ikea plans for Greyhound Retail Park signs submitted to Cheshire West council
SWEDISH furniture giants Ikea have applied to Cheshire West council planners to install signs ahead of the move to the city.
Celebrations as Chester receives award as one of world's most welcoming destinations
CHESTER has been named as one of the most welcoming destinations in the world.
Cheshire West planners to consider NatWest cash machines replacement
CASH machines could be removed and replaced at a NatWest branch in Chester city centre, if a planning application is successful.
Hobbycraft partnership sees Geek Retreat return to Chester
A retail partnership between Hobbycraft and Geek Retreat will see the game store brand return to Chester, within Hobbycraft’s Chester Retail Park location.
Chester egg production site given go ahead despite concerns
A free-range egg production site with up to 32,000 hens has been given approval despite residents’ concerns over noise and smell.
Chester Mum Karolina says Kidora baby items app is 'first of its kind'
KIDORA, an app for parents to buy and sell baby items, has been declared the first of its kind by its Chester-based owner.
Changes to Chester through the centuries charted in new map
A MAP charting Chester through the centuries has been published, after extensive research by the university’s top historians.
Farndon couple David and Lesly to take on Wrexham Parkinson's UK charity walk
A PARKINSON'S UK charity walk in Wrexham will be attended by a former Chester man who lives in Farndon who hopes to raise cash after his diagnosis.
Record-breaking year for University of Chester sporting students fundraising
UNIVERSITY of Chester students have been praised for their charity fundraising efforts in 2024/25 after a record-breaking year.
Father's Day weekend drinks offers for dads at Cosy Club Chester
CHESTER Cosy Club is offering Father's Day drinks to the dads and grandads in life for the weekend.
Birmingham man awaits sentence after admitting to harming dog in Chester
A BIRMINGHAM man will be sentenced after he admitted harming a dog in Chester.
Police secure closure order for Chester property linked to drug activity
A CLOSURE order for a property in Blacon, linked to drugs and anti-social behaviour, has been secured by Cheshire Police.
Countess parking charge issue likely to have affected visitors
VISITORS to the Countess of Chester Hospital are regularly being overcharged for parking.
Paedophile sentenced to 23 years for sickening texts to two children
Mark Woodcock, of Northwich, will serve six years of his sentence on extended licence.
Burglar jailed after leaving trail of blood at scene of crime
A BURGLAR has been jailed after leaving blood at the scene of the crime.
Chester chip shop man James named in top UK national hospitality list
A CHESTER chip shop worker has spoken of his pride at being named in a '30 under 30' list of hospitality stars by The Caterer.