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Chester sex offender to be sentenced for SHPO breach at crown court

A CHESTER sex offender will be sentenced at crown court next week after admitting breaching his sexual harm prevention order in Merseyside.

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Wirral man caught drink-driving in Chester after watching Tranmere Rovers

CHESTER Magistrates Court has fined and banned a Wirral man from the road after he was caught drink-driving.

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Independent school receives 'excellent' report ahead of 50th anniversary

THE school has received a glowing report as it prepares to celebrate its 50th year.

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Dual carriageway on outskirts of Chester partially blocked by crash is cleared

A DUAL carriageway on the outskirts of Chester is currently partially blocked following an accident.

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Pensioner died days after leaving hospital due to time taken to be seen at A&E

A PENSIONER sadly died days after leaving a hospital A&E department due to the time it would take for him to be seen.

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Faulkner pub in Hoole's menu deigned to get people out in January

CHESTER residents are being urged to utilise a menu at a Hoole pub to get out and dining in January.

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Tesco superstore closes for refit as some residents raise parking concerns

CHESTER’S central Tesco superstore closed on Saturday (January 10) for a period of about three months.

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Three men arrested following illegal tobacco raids in Chester

THREE men have been arrested and illegal tobacco seized after a joint operation between Cheshire Police and Trading Standards.

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Cheshire Police launch CCTV appeal for mobile phone theft suspects

MOBILE phone thefts in Chester are being investigated by Cheshire Police, it has confirmed.

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Hundreds of calls for help over Christmas received by Chester Salvation Army

CHESTER'S branch of the Salvation Army has said it received 175 referrals for its helps over the Christmas period.

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Ex-soldier jailed after trying to rape nine-year-old girl in her own bed

Michael Hale from Barnton was around 22 when he tried to rape the child.

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Nuns Road near Chester Racecourse to be closed for three months

CHESHIRE West and Chester Council has confirmed that Nuns Road, near the Racecourse, will be closed for three months from next week.

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Chester trees can be cut back from property says Cheshire West planners

Cheshire West planners have approved an application to cut four trees in Chester city centre.

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Traitors star Leanne Quigley urges Chester residents to join 'Race for Life'

CHESTER residents are being urged to sign up to Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life by Traitors winner Leanne Quigley and her family.

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Chester property fire tackled by Cheshire firefighters on Sunday

CHESHIRE firefighters had to cut away from a chimney breast in a Chester property to help tackle a blaze.

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Daughter of missing Wirral mum renews appeal to find her five years on

Carol Mighall, 56, from Tranmere, was last seen on Monday 4 January 2021 on Rodney Street, Birkenhead.

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Chester Lord Mayor's charities set to benefit from market quiz

THE Chester Market quiz is back this weekend, hoping to raise thousands for the Lord Mayor's charities.

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10 of the best and most luxurious Cheshire spas to try in 2026

Kate Houghton takes a look at the best spas to try in Cheshire in 2026 in the latest of Cheshire Life's features, The List.

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Looking back: Chester law firm pledges funds to local charity for 2021

Oliver and Co Chester law firm supports Claire House Children’s Hospice with fundraising and a “Mile A Day” challenge to aid seriously ill children in 2021.

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Cheshire West parents urged to share views and help shape SEND support services

Cheshire West and Chester Parent Carer Forum has launched SEND survey for families to influence local special educational needs and disability services.