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Woman's body found in marshland is from River Dee incident, police confirm

CHESHIRE Police has confirmed that a woman’s body was found in marshland near Neston last month was the same who fell into the River Dee.

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Chester store which launched Pets at Home celebrates 35th birthday

THE first ever Pets at Home store, which opened in Chester in 1991, is celebrating a milestone birthday.

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This is where traffic is particularly heavy in Chester on Friday morning...

Chester drivers are being warned of traffic jam hotspots on both the A51 and A41 on Friday morning.

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Much-loved mum was on wrong side of road before deadly crash, inquest hears

Lauren Surridge died at Aintree Hospital after a crash on Chester Road, in Delamere, on Thursday, September 25.

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Jail for group who followed elderly and vulnerable people before burgling their homes

A group of people who followed elderly and vulnerable people around before burgling their homes have been jailed.

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Blacon man admits dangerous driving and drug charges in city

Chester Magistrates Court will sentence a man who admitted dangerous driving and possession of cocaine.

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Cheshire Police praise for operation as one arrested in Chester clash

THE Chester and Macclesfield play-off match police operation was praised as just one arrest was made.

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Burnley drink-driver was three times legal limit in Chester

Chester Magistrates Court will sentence a Lancashire man for being three times the legal limit for drink-driving.

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Top Chester restaurants to try this bank holiday according to TripAdvisor

IF you're heading out for something to eat this weekend, you'll find plenty of top restaurants in the city.

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Parking enforcement patrols using bikes to boost coverage and cut emissions

CIVIL enforcement officers have adopted cycling patrols as a way of covering greater distances and reducing their reliance on vans.

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Chester-based firm recognised for work supporting vulnerable people in Durham

AN AWARD-WINNING public health firm based in Chester has been commended for its work supporting an outreach project in Durham.

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Firefighters called out to incident involving tractor near Chester

Firefighters attended the scene in Harthill Road at about 4.30pm yesterday, Wednesday, April 29.

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Residents object to egg production site expansion proposals

RESIDENT in a village near Chester have objected to the expansion of an egg production site, saying the firm behind it are exploiting a loophole.

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Motorcyclist, 25, left with 'suspected serious injuries' after M56 crash

The incident occurred eastbound near the M53 on Sunday afternoon

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Students hunt for more fascinating finds as Grosvenor Park dig returns

STUDENTS have returned to Grosvenor Park in Chester as excavations take place to uncover more about the area's ancient past.

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Men's footwear brand Loake lodge plans to replace beauty clinic in Chester

A FORMER beauty clinic in Chester city centre could be replaced by a new Loake Shoemakers location.

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Saturday opening for historic Chester Shot Tower for public to take a look

CHESTER Shot Tower will be open to the public on Saturday, May 2.

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Not guilty pleas entered by former Chester student over child sex abuse

A former Chester student accused of multiple child sexual abuse and blackmail crimes has entered not guilty pleas ahead of his trial.

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Road closures a serious threat to small businesses in Farndon, says shop owner

A BUSINESS in a village near Chester has lost thousands in takings this month after recurring road closures drove customers away.

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Wrexham drug driver was on cocaine when caught at speed, court told

CHESTER Magistrates Court will sentence a Wrexham man next month for driving at speed while on cocaine,