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Almost 60 guns handed into police during firearm surrender
Owners of illegal firearms in Cheshire handed in a total of 59 weapons during a two-week surrender.
Man who fled from Elton collision which killed his wife sentenced to three and half years
A man who fled from a collision in Elton which killed his wife has been sentenced to three years and six months in prison.
Appeal for information following serious assault in Ellesmere Port
Officers from Ellesmere Port CID are appealing for information after a man was assaulted with a machete.
Men jailed after using Chester restaurant as a base to deals drugs
Two men who used a restaurant in Chester as a base to run their drug deals have been sentenced.
Fake taxi driver jailed for sexual assault
A fake taxi driver who sexually assaulted a woman on her way home from Chester has been jailed.
Chester Zoo gives a first glimpse of its super-cute new baby Malayan tapir
The calf, which has been revealed as a boy, arrived to proud parents Margery (7) and Betong (6) on Thursday morning (18 July).
Playful baby meerkats scramble over each other as they explore for the first time
Two mischievous meerkat pups have emerged and taken their first outside steps at Chester Zoo.
Chester FC Fixtures Released
The National League North fixtures have been released this lunchtime ahead of the new season that starts on Saturday 3rd August.

Carbon dioxide alarm sounding at fast food restaurant in Runcorn
Firefighters isolate and remove three cylinders containing carbon dioxide
Combine harvester fire at a farm in Wilmslow
Firefighters put out the fire involving the combine harvester's engine with a hose reel jet
Pigeon stuck in netting in Chester
Firefighters use a ladder to free the pigeon and then hand it over to the care of the RSPCA
Vehicle collides with a property and a gas pipe in Crewe
Firefighters make the vehicle safe following the incident in Alton Street
Wheelie bin fire that affected a house in Chester
Firefighters extinguish the fire with a hose reel jet and safe sure that the house is safe
Fire in the open in Minshull Vernon that spread to fence panels
Firefighters extinguish the fire on Nantwich Road with a hose reel jet
Two-car collision in Winsford
Firefighters administer first aid following the collision prior to the arrival of paramedics
Five-vehicle collision in Winsford
Firefighters make the cars safe following the collision on Wharton Road

Source http://cheshirefire.gov.uk

80 firefighters tackle 'large and complex' blaze at Scottish high school
More than 80 firefighters are tackling a large fire at a school in Dunfermline.
50 towns to share £1bn to improve high streets - is yours on the list?
Fifty towns in England will be given a share of £1bn to revitalise their struggling high streets.
Flying wings and invisible suits: Marines reveal the equipment of the future
Depending on your age, you might be forgiven for wondering why the Sky News website is adorned with shots from the cult classic film Starship Troopers - or a futuristic entry in the Call Of Duty video game series.
'Overwhelmed' Ariana Grande speaks of 'love' for Manchester during Pride return
An "overwhelmed" Ariana Grande has spoken of her "love" for Manchester as she performed in the city for the first time since her tribute concert in the wake of the Manchester Arena bombing.

Million hectares lost in Bolivia fires as Amazon continues to burn
Fires have ripped through at least a million hectares - approximately 3,800 square miles - in Bolivia.
Donald Trump 'surprised' as Iran's top diplomat drops into G7 unexpectedly for nuclear treaty talks
Donald Trump was "surprised" Iran's top diplomat was invited to the G7 summit in Biarritz by France, the White House has said.
Officer sacked after lying about being shot by a sniper
A Los Angeles County deputy has been fired and could face a criminal investigation after lying about being shot.
Holidaymakers among 7 dead as helicopter and small plane collide in Majorca
Seven people, including two children, have been killed in a collision between a helicopter and a small plane in Majorca.

'Overwhelmed' Ariana Grande speaks of 'love' for Manchester during Pride return
An "overwhelmed" Ariana Grande has spoken of her "love" for Manchester as she performed in the city for the first time since her tribute concert in the wake of the Manchester Arena bombing.
Force us to fund free TV licences and channels will close, BBC tells PM
The BBC should "cough up" and fund free TV licences for all over-75s, the prime minister has said.
The whole of society benefits when we celebrate successful women
No journalist. No interviewer. Just two trailblazing women.
Breaking Bad movie out in October, but is Walter White going to return?
The title for the new Breaking Bad film has been revealed, ahead of its arrival on Netflix in October.

Brexit: Boris Johnson hits back at Donald Tusk over 'Mr No Deal' claim
Boris Johnson has hit back at Donald Tusk after the European Council president said he hoped the prime minister would not go down in history as "Mr No Deal".
PM to hold talks with four world leaders as G7 summit draws to a close
Boris Johnson will hold face-to-face meetings with four world leaders today as his first G7 summit draws to a close.
The Ashes: England pull off remarkable comeback thanks to Ben Stokes heroics, keeping series alive
England have pulled off a once-in-a-generation comeback to beat Australia in the third Ashes Test at Headingley.
Ben Stokes says Ashes-saving century ranks alongside England's World Cup win
Ben Stokes says his heroic Ashes-saving century at Headingley "is right up there" with helping England win a thrilling World Cup final at Lord's earlier this summer.

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Plastic Waste Reduction Campaign with Cheshire West and Chester Council
The first person to arrive at Cherry Grove Primary School with proof that they’ve being using a reusable lunch box was Cheryl Jacs from Tax Assist Accountants! Cheryl won a voucher, worth £30, to spend at Just Footprints Chester!
Plastic Waste Reduction Campaign with Cheshire West and Chester Council
We have our winner! Ian Young, from Ellesmere Port, was the first listener to find us outside Millview Primary School with his reusable coffee cup! He’s won vouchers worth £30 to spend at Just Footprints, Chester’s first zero waste plastic free shop!