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Over £1.1 million of additional funding secured by Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer will support the introduction of Project CARA (Cautioning And Relationship Abuse) in Cheshire, as well as bolster police efforts to change offenders behaviour when they leave custody.

Cheshire Constabulary is shining a light on its volunteers, celebrating their dedication to helping to keep Cheshire safe and encouraging the public to consider volunteering with the Constabulary.

On Saturday 20 May, Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, John Dwyer, joined with Youth Fed, the Institute of Advanced Motorists (Roadsmart) and other emergency services at Safety Central in Warrington to deliver a Young Drivers Event for people from across the county.

Chester Zoo is looking for 2,500 runners to take on a charity 10km through the zoo’s grounds in aid of its efforts to save endangered Asian elephants.

The former President of Armenia visited a Flintshire library to pay respects to its founder, William Gladstone.

A contract extension agreed by Police and Crime Commissioner, John Dwyer, will see Chief Constable Mark Roberts remain in post until April 2027, with Deputy Chief Constable Chris Armitt also extending his role through to August 2028.

New bins that will compact an impressive 1,000 plus litres of rubbish inside are to be installed across Chester city centre.

A North Wales charity is reporting that demand at its nine food banks has soared by almost 50 per cent to over 1100 people a month as the cost of living has rocketed.

Final rehearsals are underway as one of the region's top mixed choirs is set to join an acclaimed chamber orchestra for a concert at Storyhouse in Chester.

Over the past week officers from across Cheshire have intensified their efforts in tackling knife crime as part of a national week of action.

The previous owner of a pub in Kelsall has been sentenced for food safety and hygiene offences at Chester Magistrates’ Court.

Cheshire West and Chester residents are being reminded of the dangers of swimming in open water as the weather starts to improve.

The celebrations don’t stop following the one millionth visitor to the new Chester Market as markets across the borough have also been celebrating Love Your Local Market fortnight.

A former Cheshire police officer who was dismissed for gross misconduct has been jailed for six months for conducting research while he a juror.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has secured an additional £2,587,500 of funding to help improve the energy efficiency of some of the borough’s most inefficient homes.

The new Lord Mayor of Chester, Cllr Sheila Little, has announced that the theme for her civic year will be volunteering.

Officers from Chester Proactive Policing Team have charged four people with drug offences following a series of warrants in the city.

Officers will once again be out in force this weekend to keep our city safe for residents and racegoers.

The Groove is a one-day festival paying tribute to some of the greatest acts of all time. Killer tunes from ABBA, Fleetwood Mac, Elton John, Queen, The Beatles, and so many more. The event is being organised to raise money for the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation.

Storyhouse is set to fill Grosvenor Park with a spectacular and unmissable programme of performances, events and activities this summer.

Searches have been continuing on the sightseeing boat at the centre of the investigation into the death of a teenager and child in Bournemouth.

A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was stabbed to death in Greater Manchester.

Phillip Schofield says he is afraid to leave the house and fears being spat on in the street following the revelation of his affair with a younger male colleague.

Protesters opposed to a gold mine in the Sperrin Mountains of County Tyrone have vowed to "lie on the road" to stop machinery if it arrives.

For Liverpool, it is the six Champions Leagues and Istanbul. For Arsenal, it is the Invincibles. For Manchester United, it is the treble and that night in Barcelona.

One UK ticket-holder has won the £111.7m jackpot in the EuroMillions draw, Camelot has said.

The price of diesel fell by almost 12p last month - a record drop, according to new figures.

LGBTQ+ veterans are demanding compensation and an apology from the prime minister for how they were treated in the armed services during the so-called "gay ban".

Rail strikes are set to cause further havoc today when train drivers walk out ahead of high-profile events including the FA Cup final, the Epsom Derby and a Beyonce concert.

The UK's best free day out has been revealed, according to a survey by consumer watchdog Which?

At least 280 people have been killed after at least two trains were involved in a crash in eastern India.

One person is dead and at least nine have been injured after a large fire at a seven-storey building in Rome.

Russia may have stepped up the frequency and intensity of missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's capital, but Kyiv's air defences appear to be holding firm.

As climate solutions go, this has to be the most restful. Go to sleep in one European capital, wake up in another with a virtuous glow alongside your fresh croissant.

Once in a state of seemingly terminal decline after the explosion of budget flights, Europe's night trains are having a moment.

A referee who attended an event in Poland linked to a far-right movement will remain in charge of the Champions League final later this month.

A woman has died more than two decades after a terror attack left her in a coma.

Alexei Navalny has had his sarcastic demands to Russian prison administrators of a pet kangaroo, a balalaika, and a bottle of moonshine liquor denied.

Forty-five bags containing human remains have been found in central Mexico, authorities have said.

Billionaire paedophile Jeffrey Epstein tried to contact a disgraced US gymnastics team doctor while in prison, newly-released documents show.

The second instalment of Miles Morales' Spider-Verse trilogy has hit cinemas this week, as speculation continues about whether fans will get a live-action version of the character.

Phillip Schofield says he is afraid to leave the house and fears being spat on in the street following the revelation of his affair with a younger male colleague.

Rail strikes are set to cause further havoc today when train drivers walk out ahead of high-profile events including the FA Cup final, the Epsom Derby and a Beyonce concert.

Phillip Schofield has said his "career is over" following a scandal over an affair with a younger male colleague - but insisted he did not groom him.

This Morning presenter Alison Hammond broke down in tears as she said she "still loves Phillip Schofield" following the revelations about his affair with a younger male colleague.

At least 280 people have been killed after at least two trains were involved in a crash in eastern India.

A sitting Labour MP has filed a complaint against Geraint Davies after he was suspended over allegations of inappropriate behaviour, Sky News understands.

Searches have been continuing on the sightseeing boat at the centre of the investigation into the death of a teenager and child in Bournemouth.

Phillip Schofield has said his "career is over" following a scandal over an affair with a younger male colleague - but insisted he did not groom him.

Phillip Schofield says he is afraid to leave the house and fears being spat on in the street following the revelation of his affair with a younger male colleague.

The second instalment of Miles Morales' Spider-Verse trilogy has hit cinemas this week, as speculation continues about whether fans will get a live-action version of the character.

The talent agency which managed Phillip Schofield until the disgraced TV star’s career imploded this week is this weekend facing questions about its own future after its lenders called in advisers to explore a financial restructuring.

Boris Johnson has sent "all unredacted WhatsApps" directly to the COVID inquiry ahead of a legal battle between the probe and the government over access to the messages.

An AI-controlled drone "killed" its human operator in a simulated test reportedly staged by the US military - which denies such a test ever took place.

Labour has blocked a sitting mayor from standing for a new role in the North East in a move that has reawakened divisions in the party.

The boss of Britain's biggest rail workers union has insisted strikes have been a "success" - despite no pay deal being agreed yet after almost a year of industrial action.

A blood test that can detect more than 50 types of cancer could speed up diagnosis and "help save thousands of lives" if it is developed successfully, scientists have said.

Protesters opposed to a gold mine in the Sperrin Mountains of County Tyrone have vowed to "lie on the road" to stop machinery if it arrives.

This Morning presenter Alison Hammond broke down in tears as she said she "still loves Phillip Schofield" following the revelations about his affair with a younger male colleague.

The National Grid Electricity System Operator has said it will kick energy projects out of the queue to connect to the grid if they aren't progressing fast enough.

In the wake of the Geraint Davies allegations, Labour has said it will look again at its processes for dealing with these types of complaints.

A dog who was missing for eight months has been found in the back of an ambulance - some 50 miles from her home.

Forty-five bags containing human remains have been found in central Mexico, authorities have said.

Russia may have stepped up the frequency and intensity of missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's capital, but Kyiv's air defences appear to be holding firm.

Ai-Da is an accomplished artist who has shown her designs at the Venice Biennale and addressed the House of Lords about the future of the creative industries.

Sam Allardyce has left Leeds after failing to save the club from Premier League relegation.

Lewis Hamilton says he could "struggle" to make the top 10 in Spanish Grand Prix Qualifying after Mercedes struggled in Friday practice despite major upgrades to their W14 car.

Max Verstappen topped first practice at the Spanish Grand Prix from team-mate Sergio Perez as Red Bull laid down an ominous marker in Barcelona.

Jose Mourinho has been charged by UEFA for using 'insulting/abusive language against a match official' after confrontations with Anthony Taylor during Wednesday's Europa League final.

Stuart Broad claimed a 20th career Test five-for, while Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett each cracked sparkling half-centuries, as England dominated the opening day of the one-off Test against Ireland at Lord’s.