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This is the new name and format for a much-loved Chester food festival...
TASTE Cheshire's food and drink festival has been saved with a new name and format to be held over the 2026 Easter weekend.
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Grosvenor Park railway boss's case prompts clarity call for DBS policy
CHESHIRE West and Chester Council's DBS policy for businesses that operate around children on leased grounds says it's down to them to ensure checks are made.
Harasser sent threatening texts to his ex about killing her and her family
William Gurney said he would kill his ex – by setting alight her house or slitting her throat – and also kill his ex's family members.
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Prisoner jailed for breaking into home with machete has year added to sentence
A SERVING prisoner from Northwich who was jailed for breaking into the home of an alleged paedophile while armed with a machete has had a year added to his sentence.
Plans to demolish and redevelop outbuildings on homeless shelter site in Chester
THE council has lodged plans to flatten and redevelop two outbuildings at a homeless shelter site in Sealand Road.
Appeal to trace Ellesmere Port man wanted on recall to prison
POLICE in Ellesmere Port are appealing for help to trace a wanted man.
Updated weather forecast next week following sleet prediction
Earlier in the week, BBC Weather forecasted wintry conditions for much of next week - with temperatures to plummet close to zero.
Residents urged to be vigilant following spate of reports of counterfeit banknotes
Cheshire Police is warning businesses and private sellers to keep their wits about them following a number of reports of fake banknotes being offered as payment.
New date announced for popular run at Chester Zoo
It will take place on Sunday, March 29, with funds supporting the zoo’s wildlife conservation efforts in the UK.
Flintshire villages to lose evening and Sunday bus service from Chester
Arriva's number 4 Chester-Mold bus will be re-routed in evenings and Sundays
Two fire crews called to incident at property in village on outskirts of Chester
Firefighters attended the scene in Winterford Lane, Tarporley, at about 12.35pm today, Thursday, January 22.
Electricity restored to homes in Chester following power cut
A SMALL number of homes in Chester experienced a power cut on Wednesday, January 20.
Popular Chester riverside restaurant The Moorings up for sale
THE Moorings, in Chester, is up for sale as new owners are being sought to make it an evening destination.
Refurbishment plans for historic pub near Delamere
THE pub in Cuddington has submitted a premises licence variation to Cheshire West and Chester Council as it looks to update its interior.
Museum of the Moon set to arrive at Chester Cathedral
CHESTER Cathedral is set to host the Museum of the Moon for a month with activities and events for all ages.
Chester man says he was 'helping a friend' when arrested for fishing without licence
A CHESTER man has said that he had made 'one underarm cast' when he was arrested by police in Parkgate Road.
University of Chester raises £17k for British Heart Foundation
The University of Chester raised nearly £17,000 for the British Heart Foundation by donating pre-loved goods through its PackForGood campaign
Start Up Loans funding launches Saltney golf simulator for family
A SALTNEY golf simulator business has opened after a Flintshire family has transformed a disused Chester warehouse, thanks to £100,000 of Start Up Loans funding.
Men jailed for dealing crack cocaine and heroin in Cheshire town
Tahir Darr and Saeed Malik both pleaded guilty to being members of a county lines gang who were selling crack cocaine and heroin in Crewe.
Chester and Cheshire Oaks Russell & Bromley stores face closure
Russell & Bromley stores in Chester and Cheshire Oaks are in danger of closing with jobs at risk after Next failed to include them in their purchase.