News for Chester

Obesity Costs NHS Billions

Obesity is weighing heavily on the NHS.

There has been a 785 percent rise in the number of weight-loss operations in England over five years.

It is costing the health service more than 4 billion pounds a year.

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Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Work with Local Schools

Almost three thousand deliberate fires are started in our area every year – and according to Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, most of them by children and teenagers.

They are now working with local schools on a special competition to raise awareness.

It focuses on teaching children the dangers of matches and lighters.

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Underage Drinking Campaign Continues

A campaign against underage drinking is continuing in Cheshire.

Retailers are being subjected to trials to see if they sell alcohol to underage volunteers.

Officers are targeting youngsters in the evenings and at weekends