News for Chester

Ex-Cheshire Jets Star Dies in Shooting

A former Cheshire Jets player has died in the United States.

Shuan Stegall was shot while trying to break up an argument. He later died from his wounds at a hospital in DeKalb County, Georgia.

Police have been unable to find his killers.

The 25-year-old American played for the Jets for a number of seasons before leaving the Chester side in 2008.

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Excessive Drinking on the Increase

Irresponsible boozing is on the up across our region.

According to a study by Liverpool John Moores University, we are among the worst areas for bad drinking habits.

The death toll in England now exceeds fifteen and a half thousand people a year.

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Regeneration for Ellesmere Port Shopping Centre

Work is about to start on the revamp of a shopping centre in Ellesmere Port.

The Council’s hoping it’ll help boost the local economy; create jobs and attract more business investment.

The Port Arcades Shopping Centre is to expand with up to four new units.

The expansion will take over two years to complete, with work due to start on 6th September.