Successful joint operation strengthens taxi safety standards across Flintshire
Taxi drivers in Flintshire were found to have high levels of compliance with licensing laws and regulations in a successful joint operation carried out by Flintshire County Council, North Wales Police and the DVSA.
Police deliver training to bus companies to help spot signs of child exploitation
Cheshire Constabulary has delivered training to bus companies across the county to help drivers spot the signs of child exploitation on transport networks.
Innovative Stroke Rehabilitation programme for Countess of Chester Hospital patients wins national award
A pioneering online rehabilitation service supporting stroke patients across Cheshire and Merseyside has received national recognition after winning a top award at the Advancing Healthcare Awards 2026 in London.
Chester man jailed for online child sex offences
A man from Chester has been jailed for over five years after engaging in online child sex offences.
PEPPA PIG’S BIG FAMILY SHOW COMES TO CHESTER
Peppa Pig Live is back in a brand new ‘oinktastic’ stage show, which comes to Storyhouse in Chester next month as part of a national tour.
Garden Party Hosted by Adoption Matters supporters raises £1,700
Adoption Matters supporters Kate and Martin Slack have hosted their sixth garden party in aid of the children's charity, raising £1,700 in support of their vital work.
£900,000 Boost for Flintshire manufacturers
Local manufacturers are already reaping the benefits of the Flintshire and Wrexham Investment Zone, with 15 local businesses securing a share of £898,461 in grants to fuel growth and job creation.
New mobile service to launch in Flintshire
A new Flintshire County Council mobile service bringing face-to-face advice and support to more communities is launching this July
CHESTER FESTIVAL CHORUS SET TO SHOWCASE MODERN CHORAL MUSIC AT ANNUAL CONCERT
One of Chester's top choirs is preparing to stage its annual concert which will feature an eclectic mix of modern choral music on the theme of the passing of time.
Council and partners encourage residents to report anti-social behaviour
Cheshire West and Chester Council is supporting a national campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) and help keep communities safe.
WHEN IS ART NOT ART? THAT'S THE QUESTION AS A COMEDY HITS THE STAGE AT THEATR CLWYD
A brand new production of a multi-award winning comedy is set to take to the stage at Theatr Clwyd.
Pride in Place – Proud of Blacon new Chair appointed
The Reverend Canon Christina (Tina) Upton is the newly appointed Chair for the Blacon Neighbourhood Board.
Community spirit fuels Streetscene crews during heatwave
Flintshire County Council is praising the dedication of its Streetscene crews and thanking residents for their support during the recent spell of extreme heat.
Consultations open into proposed extension of dog control and alcohol PSPOs
Flintshire residents are being invited to have their say on whether two existing Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) should be extended for a further three years.
Dispersal order in place in Chester
There will be an increased police presence in Chester this weekend to help keep racegoers and members of the public safe.
Adults invited to discover the benefits of reading this summer
Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Libraries Service is inviting adults to discover the benefits of reading and the enjoyment it can bring this summer as Adults Read Two returns.
Cheshire bikers encouraged to sharpen their skills at a BikeSafe workshop
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Motorcyclists from across Cheshire have boosted their skills and confidence at a recent BikeSafe workshop, and officers are urging other riders to take the same step.
EXCLUSIVE FIRST PEEK AT REHEARSALS FOR GROSVENOR PARK OPEN AIR THEATRE 2026
The countdown is on with Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre opening its doors this weekend – and today can be revealed exclusive photographs from the rehearsal room where cast members are bringing two of its unmissable new shows to life.
Sam Rowlands MS has highlighted problems with registering for a doctor in Flintshire in the Senedd
Sam Rowlands, Member of the Welsh Parliament for Fflint Wrecsam, has raised concerns for residents in Saltney Ferry who are unable to register with a GP.
Murder investigation launched following disappearance of man in Ellesmere Port
Officers investigating the disappearance of a man from Ellesmere Port have launched a murder investigation.
Key Gannet Colonies Hit By Bird Flu Could Take Two Decades To Recover Study
Two of the world’s largest gannet colonies may take nearly two decades to recover from a devastating outbreak of bird flu, a study has warned..
The Death Of Us Author Abigail Dean Wins Top Crime Writer Award
Lawyer-turned-author Abigail Dean has won a top crime writer award for her thriller The Death Of Us..
Teenage Rapists Detained For Four Years After Unduly Lenient Sentence Reviewed By Appeal Court Judges
Two 15-year-old boys who were spared custody for the rape of two girls in Fordingbridge have been sentenced to four years’ detention after the Court of Appeal ruled their sentences were “unduly lenient”..
PM Tells Forced Adoption Survivors Shame Is Ours As He Makes Formal Apology
The forced adoption of babies from unmarried mothers in the decades after the Second World War has been branded a “stain on our history” by Sir Keir Starmer as he made a long-awaited state apology for the historical practice..