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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 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: 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.
‘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'
Car lands on its side as crash on rural Chester road leaves person 'physically trapped'
Firefighters had to remove the windscreen
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: 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 tile store to reopen its doors following rescue deal
A Chester tiles shop will be able to reopen thanks to a successful rescue deal.
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.
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.
Chester CTD Tiles store rescued from closure after firm's collapse
The store on Sealand Road Industrial Estate has been rescued
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
Emergency services called to scene in Northwich as men trapped on cherry picker
Police closed the road as firefighters worked to rescue the men
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
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