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50 years of helping deaf people in Cheshire celebrated by Chester charity

A CHESTER-based charity that began life as Cheshire Deaf Society celebrated 50 years of supporting people with hearing and sensory loss across Cheshire.

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Giant otter triplets born at Chester Zoo in major boost to endangered species

THE pups are part of the world's largest otter species, and represent hope for the endangered animals.

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This is why Chester's Brook Street was closed on Thursday...

SP Energy Networks has confirmed the reasons why Brook Street in Chester was closed on Thursday.

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The cheapest places to fill up across Chester and Ellesmere Port

WITH fuel prices remaining high, we take a look at where motorists could find cheaper fuel.

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August trial date set for ex-Chester student over sex and blackmail charges

CHESTER Crown Court has set a trial date for August this year for Bilal Kazi over multiple child sex abuse and blackmail charges.

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Firefighters called out to early hours incident close to Chester city centre

One fire crew attended the scene, close to Chester railway station in City Road at about 4.15am today, April 10.

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Phone thief admits fraud after trying to order Apple computer with stolen data

Adam O’Connor, of Court Keepers Lane in Weaverham, pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud and one charge of theft dating back to June 25 and 26, last year.

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Teenager and older female filled pram with Primark goods and left without paying

Margaret Doran appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday

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Evan Rothwell accused denies causing death by careless driving at court

CHESTER Crown Court will hold the trial of Jade Emslie for causing the death of Evan Rothwell in February 2027, a judge has ruled.

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Love Island: All Stars winner to meet fans at Chester nightclub

Love Island: All Stars winner Ciaran Davies is making an appearance at Rosies nightclub in Chester on Friday.

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Crowds flock to Chester BusFest as £2,500 raised for causes

Vintage bus festival Chester BusFest raised £2,531 for Cancer Research UK and Alzheimer’s Society, with free heritage bus rides around the city.

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Promotion-winning 1985/86 Chester squad to reunite at Deva Stadium

FORTY years after securing promotion from Division Four, members of the 1985/86 Chester FC squad will return to the Deva Stadium.

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Cheshire groups and charities urged to apply for new £15,000 community fund

A HOUSING association is urging community groups around Cheshire to apply for a share of a new funding pot.

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Sex offender jailed at Chester Crown Court over indecent images of children

A SEX offender who continued to upload indecent images of children has been jailed at Chester Crown Court.

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Residents urged to help shape update to carer strategy for Cheshire West

RESIDENTS will have the chance to shape an updated All-Age Carer Strategy for the borough.

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Pub shortlisted for top award celebrating the best in Cheshire

A PUB in Mobberley is among three venues nominated for best in Cheshire at the National Pub and Bar Awards 2026.

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Chester primary school receives mixed report following January Ofsted inspection

OFSTED has given a Chester primary school a mixed report following an inspection undertaken in January this year.

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Family pay tribute to 'irreplaceable' husband and father, John Jennings

WELL-KNOWN Chester figure, John Jennings, has been described as 'irreplaceable' following his sad passing at the age of 65.

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Storm Dave fails to ruin Cheshire and North Wales food festival over Easter

THE Cheshire and North Wales Food And Drink Festival picked up 6,000 visitors despite being forced to close for a full day.

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This is when temporary traffic lights on a major Chester road are in place...

Temporary traffic lights on the A41 outside Chester for water mains works are expected to be in place for another week.