News for Chester

GCSE Results Expected to Show Another Rise

Teenagers across Cheshire and North Wales will receive their GCSE results today.

The pass rate is expected to show another rise.

For those who do not get the grades they had hoped for, there are words of
encouragement from employment experts.

They say many firms recruit young people based on their attitude and
potential, not simply their academic record.

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Anti-Social Behaviour Scheme Praised

An anti-social behaviour project is being praised for reducing re-offending rates.

Teams of youths have been helping to restore Chester Cemetery.

According to Cheshire West and Chester Council, the amount of anti-social behaviour appears to have dropped since the scheme began.

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Deeside Attack Investigated

Police are investigating an assault on a man in Deeside.

The victim was repeatedly kicked by a group of three men while on the ground in Shotton.

The incident happened in the early hours of Sunday morning on the A548 at the junction with Shotton Lane.