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Cheshire Live - Chester

Unspoilt Cheshire village named as UK's number one best kept secret

Malpas has taken number one spot in The Times' list of secret beautiful villages

Chester and District Standard | Chester

Chester city centre pub reopened after six-figure revamp

A Chester city centre pub has reopened its doors following a six-figure revamp, creating six new jobs as a result.

Chester and District Standard | Chester

Chester: New hospital tech offers cancer survivors nipple tattoos

Patients undergoing breast reconstruction at the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust now have access to a new, cutting-edge nipple tattoo machine, thanks to the generosity of hospital charity donations.

Cheshire Live - Chester

‘Five basic failures’ at Countess of Chester Hospital where Lucy Letby worked

The Thirlwall Inquiry heard that five basic failures by the hospital continued for two years and had 'fatal consequences'

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Car lands on its side as crash on rural Chester road leaves person 'physically trapped'

Firefighters had to remove the windscreen

Chester and District Standard | Chester

MP says he was quoted £100,000 for Lucy Letby court transcript

A Tory former minister probing the case of killer nurse Lucy Letby has complained after he was quoted £100,000 to obtain a transcript of her trial.

Chester and District Standard | Chester

Chester: 10 people admit supplying illegal drugs in city

Ten people who were arrested as part of an operation into the supply of illegal drugs in Chester have now pleaded guilty to all of the charges against them.

Chester and District Standard | Chester

Chester tile store to reopen its doors following rescue deal

A Chester tiles shop will be able to reopen thanks to a successful rescue deal.

Chester and District Standard | Chester

Roadworks to begin on major Chester city centre junction this month

Major roadworks in Chester city centre are expected to cause delays and disruption for eight weeks.

Chester and District Standard | Chester

Thirlwall Inquiry: Families have 'no interest' in being part of 'ghoulish sideshow'

The families of babies attacked by Lucy Letby want to "live normal lives" and not be "permanent attractions in a ghoulish sideshow", the Thirlwall Inquiry has heard.

Cheshire Live - Chester

Chester CTD Tiles store rescued from closure after firm's collapse

The store on Sealand Road Industrial Estate has been rescued

Chester and District Standard | Chester

Chester: 'Denial, deflection and delay' by hospital bosses to look at Letby's crimes

There was "denial, deflection and delay" by hospital bosses to investigate Lucy Letby's crimes at the Countess of Chester Hospital, the Thirlwall Inquiry has heard.

Cheshire Live - Chester

Baby deaths at Chester Hospital not discussed by board until after Lucy Letby killing spree

Lucy Letby's year-long murder spree had come to and end by the time the hospital board first discussed the spike in baby deaths

Cheshire Live - Chester

More people set to appear in court as police fight back against shoplifting in Crewe and Nantwich

Six more people have been charged and named by Cheshire Police

Chester and District Standard | Chester

Ofsted inspectors praise 'Outstanding' Chester school

A CHESTER school where 'pupils are inspired to be the very best that they can be' is delighted to have been recognised by Ofsted for continuing to provide an 'Outstanding' education for its children.

Cheshire Live - Chester

Council defends new tennis court booking system and charges at Chester park

Although the Westminster Park courts will still provide free use, an annual pass and 'pay for sessions at key times' will also now be available

Chester and District Standard | Chester

Emergency services staff and volunteers praised during special event in Chester

The event was attended by colleagues from Countess of Chester Hospital, police, fire, coastguard, military, and local dignitaries.

Cheshire Live - Chester

Emergency services called to scene in Northwich as men trapped on cherry picker

Police closed the road as firefighters worked to rescue the men

Cheshire Live - Chester

Countess of Chester Hospital labelled baby deaths as risk of 'reputational harm'

The public inquiry has heard how the hospital trust characterised the high mortality rate as a risk to its reputation rather than to the safety of infants

Cheshire Live - Chester

Newlyweds return to Cheshire to open first restaurant on beautiful country estate

The pair first met at Bishop Heber High School and have returned to the area years later to realise their dream of opening a restaurant