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Allegations of gross misconduct against Simon Byrne, the former chief of Cheshire Police, have been dismissed.

The Automated External Defibrillator (AED), which was paid for by funds raised by the family of a well-known and much loved local pensioner.

Detectives investigating a burglary at a house in Chester are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

The council said it had taken the decision to transfer the contracts, after working with the provider for several weeks.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has arranged travel and parking initiatives to help the countdown to Christmas run smoothly, for city shoppers and local businesses.

Detectives dismantling organised crime in our communities have on Wednesday 28 November made five arrests in Ellesmere Port during early morning raids.

Detectives investigating suspicious activity in Ellesmere Port are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

A campaign to help employers spot the signs of domestic abuse in work colleagues has been launched to help raise awareness of the issue.

A statement by the Leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council in response to Friday's Vauxhall announcement:

Chester Zoo has released the first detailed plans for 2018’s instalment of its annual family Christmas event The Lanterns.

Chester FC’s youth team are out of this seasons FA Youth Cup after a 2-0 defeat to Mansfield Town last night.

Sutton Way estate in Ellesmere Port is to get a major refurbishment after the Council’s Cabinet agreed to move forward with plans to improve people’s homes.

Detectives are urging owners of cars with keyless entry systems in Warrington, Runcorn and Widnes to be vigilant following a spate of thefts of these vehicles.

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Chester FC travel to face York City tomorrow night, knowing a win will take them top of The National League North table.

Police cars were damaged while officers attended reports of youths throwing fireworks in the Bunbury Green area of Ellesmere Port on Bonfire Night.

A joint initiative by the University of Chester and Cheshire Constabulary has enabled students to settle safely into their new homes.

A large quantity of class A drugs with an estimated street value of around £20 million has been seized in Cheshire.

Officers from Cheshire Police are appealing for information from the public following a fatal collision in Winsford.

Dog thefts in Cheshire have declined in the past twelve months, despite a national increase in the number of dogs been snatched from their owners.

An aggressive beggar has been jailed for 21 weeks for theft and breaching his criminal behaviour order (CBO) in Northwich and Chester.

Former Arsenal and England captain Tony Adams is to become the new president of the Rugby Football League.

Leigh Griffiths will take a break from football for "a number of months" due to ongoing personal issues, Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has confirmed.

Jarrell ‘Big Baby’ Miller believes he will cross paths with Anthony Joshua in New York this weekend – and challenged the world champion to agree a fight in America next year.

Rob Cross begins the defence of his World Championship title on Thursday evening, while BDO women's world champion Lisa Ashton also features on a star-studded opening night at the Alexandra Palace.

Liverpool centre-back Joel Matip faces up to six weeks out after suffering a broken collarbone.

Those dreaming of a white Christmas could be in for an early treat as snow is likely to fall across parts of the UK this weekend.

A new mother reportedly bled to death after getting lost in hospital after she had just seen her premature son.

Prince Charles and his son Harry have joined forces to try and "make a dent" in the "unacceptable" levels of knife crime killing young people in the UK.

A comedian says he pulled out of a gig after being asked to sign a contract setting out a "no-tolerance policy" on subjects including sexism, religion and xenophobia.

Comedian Michael Barrymore has lost his bid to receive substantial damages over his wrongful arrest in 2007.

The family of a teenager whose body was found in Edinburgh on Saturday have paid tribute to the "much loved" girl as they appealed for information.

The next phase of hearings into the Grenfell Tower fire is set to be delayed until 2020.

The family of a murdered British backpacker have said their "whole world turned upside down" after the 22-year-old's death.

A man has been charged with murdering one of his relatives at a nursing home in Essex.

Sky has announced it is ending its long-standing involvement in professional cycling and Team Sky at the end of 2019, a move which could see the troubled team cease to exist after next season.

French police have released a photo of the man suspected of killing two people and leaving another brain dead at a Christmas market in Strasbourg.

The family of a murdered British backpacker have said their "whole world turned upside down" after the 22-year-old's death.

Donald Trump's ex-lawyer, Michael Cohen, has been jailed for three years over hush money payments to two women.

A mishap at a German chocolate factory "repaved" a road with a thick, brown pathway after a ton of the sticky stuff escaped and flowed on to the street.

An airline has banned "emotional support" animals from flights longer than eight hours.

President Trump has said he would intervene in the case of Huawei's chief financial officer, who is wanted by the US Justice Department, if it could help close a trade deal with China.

Four people have been killed after a man opened fire in a cathedral in southern Brazil following midday mass.

The fastest-moving animal in the world has been revealed - and scientists say speed isn't always influenced by size.

Donald Trump has threatened to shut down the US government if the Democrats refuse to vote in favour of his Mexican border wall.

UK officials have been warning EU27 nations that a "no-deal" Brexit places a high risk of financial disruption to their banks, Sky News understands.

Comedian Michael Barrymore has lost his bid to receive substantial damages over his wrongful arrest in 2007.

Indian weddings are renowned for their extravagance and grandeur - but one billionaire has pushed the boat out even further for his daughter's pre-wedding party, hiring Beyonce to sing at it.

Modern Family star Sarah Hyland has revealed she had to have a second kidney transplant, and that she thought about suicide after the failure of the first.

A school in Ireland could be heading for a Christmas number one after releasing a version of the song Lean On Me to support a pupil diagnosed with cancer.

NASA has offered a top US basketball player a tour of its lunar lab after he claimed the moon landings were faked.

Live-streaming service Twitch has increased its UK audience by 50% in the last year, Sky News has learned.

Theresa May has vowed to fight on "with everything I've got" after 48 MPs submitted letters calling for a vote of confidence in her leadership of the Conservative Party.

A political row is brewing after Labour warned of a "Conservative Party, establishment cover-up" over an anti-disinformation think tank accused of political attacks against senior Labour figures.

French police have released a photo of the man suspected of killing two people and leaving another brain dead at a Christmas market in Strasbourg.

The family of a murdered British backpacker have said their "whole world turned upside down" after the 22-year-old's death.

Donald Trump has threatened to shut down the US government if the Democrats refuse to vote in favour of his Mexican border wall.

Donald Trump's ex-lawyer, Michael Cohen, has been jailed for three years over hush money payments to two women.

Jarrell ‘Big Baby’ Miller believes he will cross paths with Anthony Joshua in New York this weekend – and challenged the world champion to agree a fight in America next year.

UK officials have been warning EU27 nations that a "no-deal" Brexit places a high risk of financial disruption to their banks, Sky News understands.

Leigh Griffiths will take a break from football for "a number of months" due to ongoing personal issues, Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has confirmed.

A school in Ireland could be heading for a Christmas number one after releasing a version of the song Lean On Me to support a pupil diagnosed with cancer.

After one failed coup, Tory Brexiteers weren't going to miss again.

The next phase of hearings into the Grenfell Tower fire is set to be delayed until 2020.

An airline has banned "emotional support" animals from flights longer than eight hours.

Prince Charles and his son Harry have joined forces to try and "make a dent" in the "unacceptable" levels of knife crime killing young people in the UK.

Former Arsenal and England captain Tony Adams is to become the new president of the Rugby Football League.

Leigh Griffiths will take a break from football for "a number of months" due to ongoing personal issues, Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has confirmed.

Jarrell ‘Big Baby’ Miller believes he will cross paths with Anthony Joshua in New York this weekend – and challenged the world champion to agree a fight in America next year.

Rob Cross begins the defence of his World Championship title on Thursday evening, while BDO women's world champion Lisa Ashton also features on a star-studded opening night at the Alexandra Palace.

Liverpool centre-back Joel Matip faces up to six weeks out after suffering a broken collarbone.