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Goals from Pat Jones and Tom Davies earned the Blues all three points at the Your Co-op Community Stadium.

Chester FC travel to Warwickshire today for a contest with Leamington at the Your Co-op Community Stadium.

Buckley Shopping Centre is set to become greener, more welcoming and vibrant, thanks to funding through the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund and the vision of a local community group, Shelbys Place CIC.

A man from Chorley has been jailed after attempting to bring ketamine, MDMA into the Daresbury Festival.

A man from Ellesmere Port has pleaded guilty to selling fake Taylor Swift concert tickets.

A woman has been banned from areas of Ellesmere Port under the terms of a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).

New 4G and 5G infrastructure has been installed in Chester city centre making it easier to find a mobile signal and broadband connection.

Following very successful previous events, Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Library Service is again offering fancy dress swaps this year, to help save money and the environment in good time for World Book Day in March.

Mobile food and drink traders are invited to tender for catering concessions across five of the borough’s parks and greenspaces.

Flintshire County Council is making a change to its garden waste collection service for 2026/27, to help ensure collections are efficient and reliable for residents.

A recent Freedom of Information request has brought to light that Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner Dan Price has been billing the taxpayer for a luxury Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Operation Ascertain was launched across the county over the weekend, with officers focusing their efforts on organised immigration crime within the delivery sector and safeguarding people within our night-time economy venues.

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Three property owners have been told to pay thousands in compensation, fines and court costs to Flintshire County Council after being prosecuted over planning breaches.

Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a fail to stop collision on the M56 near Runcorn.

The Council today announced the launch of Triumph Together, an ambitious new care‑led programme designed to support care-experienced young people through mentoring, skills development, and positive community connections

A major £158,000 programme to improve and expand allotment facilities across the borough is nearing completion, with the final and most substantial phase of work about to begin at Beeston View in Chester.

A major UK‑wide crackdown on the illegal tobacco trade has now resulted in more than £1.4 million in civil penalties.

Ellesmere Port Market has reopened following the first phase of its refurbishment, with traders moved to newly-restored stalls alongside two new exhibits celebrating the town’s history.

Community leaders are urging Halifax to reconsider the planned closure of its Ellesmere Port branch.

North Wales Police have teamed up with Holywell Town FC and Gwella to create an exciting opportunity for young people between the ages of 12-16 years to take part in a six week football project.

A man has been jailed following a passive drugs dog operation in Chester.

A Wrexham symphony orchestra is preparing to play "all the right notes in the right order" with its first concert of 2026 set to feature an iconic piano concerto which was immortalised in a sketch by Morecambe and Wise.

Police officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a fatal collision in Barton.

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A late header from Dylan Mottley-Henry earned all three points for Chester FC at the Deva Stadium, over Buxton, this afternoon.

The Bunbury Village Day team has confirmed that this year's Bunbury Village Day will take place on Saturday 13th June 2026.

Calum McIntyre’s men are back down CH1 this afternoon, for the visit of Derbyshire-based outfit Buxton in the Enterprise National League North.

Cheshire Constabulary joined forces with British Transport Police’s (BTP) County Lines Taskforce to tackle drug dealing in Chester in a two-day operation this week.

The Clean Dee Campaign and local MP Samantha Dixon are celebrating a major milestone after a new Bathing Water Designation application for Sandy Lane on the River Dee has been accepted for a full public consultation.

Foster Care Matters is celebrating a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating, with the effectiveness of leaders and managers judged ‘Outstanding’ - the inspection highlights the agency’s commitment to providing safe, supportive, and high‑quality foster care.

Two men have been jailed for drug dealing thanks to information from a member of the public.

A Chester business has been closed by Cheshire West and Chester Council for three months, using closure powers due to the shop selling illegal vapes and tobacco products.

A Flintshire father and daughter are celebrating after both winning top honours at the North Wales Work-Based Learning Awards.

A 48-year-old man has been jailed and handed a five-year restraining order, after admitting stalking and assault of an ex-partner.

Cheshire Fire Authority has approved a multi‑million‑pound investment package to complete the modernisation of fire stations, upgrade frontline firefighting equipment and adopt new technology, helping to keep communities and firefighters even safer.

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Chester FC shared the points with Alfreton Town, at the Deva Stadium last night, in the Enterprise National League North.

Cheshire Constabulary has carried out a two-week targeted operation to improve road safety, disrupt criminality linked to commercial vehicles and protect communities and road users across the county.

More than 6,000 Scouts and Guides will get hands-on with nature at Chester Zoo thanks to an “inspiring” new partnership.

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Two men have been sentenced for robbery, burglary and theft offences following a two-week crime spree in Frodsham and Helsby.

Chester FC are back are the Deva Stadium tonight to host Derbyshire-based outfit Alfreton Town.

Police officers are appealing for witnesses and those with video footage to come forward following reports of a burglary in Mickle Trafford.

To commemorate International Women’s Day 2026, the Cheshire Constabulary’s Motorcycle Team is co-hosting a free multi-agency bike event for women riders of all abilities

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A renowned conductor from Wrexham is set to join a rising young star from the classical music world for a spectacular concert at Chester Cathedral.

Cheshire Military Museum’s exhibition on the war in Ukraine is coming to an end on 19th February. This weekend is your last chance to see the exhibition at Castle Square in Chester.

Local MP Justin Madders has issued an update following ongoing concerns about unpleasant odours affecting Ellesmere Port in recent weeks.

Flintshire County Council has been recognised with a national award for its Bereavement Services for the second year in a row.

A new initiative aimed at addressing youth violence is underway across Cheshire West and Chester, as the Council’s Youth Service responds to a perceived rise in youth-related crime.

St. Michael’s Arcade has been transformed with giant pink hearts, bringing a playful burst of colour and romance to one of Chester’s most iconic spaces.

Chester Football Club has been notified that a 44-year-old man has been banned from attending football matches for three years, after he confronted players and staff in the changing room at end of the match at Worksop Town on 30th August 2025.

A man who was arrested following a serious collision in Doddleston has now been charged.

Police officers have arrested a man following a serious collision in Doddleston, near Chester.

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Late goals from Phil Croker and Fin Shrimpton earned three valuable points for Chester on the road at Bedford Town this afternoon.

Chester FC head to Bedfordshire today for a clash with Bedford Town at The New Eyrie.

As part of a day of intensified action targeting wanted criminals across the county, officers conducted a number of trading standards operations Chester, Northwich and Winsford, seizing a sizeable quantity of illegal products.

Work is set to begin next week on a programme of health and safety enhancements at Greenfield Dock.

A man has been banned from Chester city centre following a successful application for a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).

To allow maintenance and grass cutting at the cemeteries and crematorium grounds it manages, Cheshire West and Chester Council is reminding residents of its annual request to grave plot owners and visitors to take away any remaining Christmas and other festive season tributes.

A local man who tried to smuggle illegal drugs into Creamfields music festival in Daresbury has been jailed.

Sam Rowlands, Member of the Welsh Parliament for North Wales, says it is taking far too long to resolve the growing parking problems at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.

Two men who were arrested following a series of burglaries in Cheshire and North Wales have now been charged.

Work is underway on a major refurbishment of the Greenfield Valley Café - to be known as Y Caffi - as part of an ambitious ten-year vision to transform the historic site into one of the top visitor attractions in North Wales.

Cheshire police have arrested two men following a series of burglaries in Cheshire and North Wales.

A pastor in an evangelical church on Merseyside has been found guilty of seventeen offences, including sexual offences, against young girls and women.

Local Member of Parliament Samantha Dixon is inviting Blacon residents to attend a community event to discuss £20 million investment in the area.

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Cheshire West and Chester Council has signed up to a charter committing it to improve health and economic conditions through its policies and actions

Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Cabinet will consider approving the proposed Housing Management Service budget and proposed rent increases for tenants of Council owned properties for recommendation to a meeting of full Council.

A man who supplied both class A and B drugs in Ellesmere Port has been jailed for more than five years.

Officers investigating a robbery in Ellesmere Port have charged a man in relation to the incident.

Chester has retained the prestigious Purple Flag accreditation for its evening and night-time economy.

An 8-0 triumph over Liverpool Feds Reserves yesterday saw Chester FC Women record an eighth win on the bounce in the NWWRL Division One South.

Operation Crossbow has seen over forty wanted criminals who have evaded justice brought into police custody following a multifaceted day of action.

An Access for All Path is now being constructed at Park Fields in Parkgate, thanks to fundraising by the local ‘friends of’ group, using crowd-funding through the Cheshire West Crowd.

A pre-planning consultation on the proposed design of a new primary school to be built as part of the Ledsham Garden Village housing development is being launched by Cheshire West and Chester Council.

Ellesmere Port and Bromborough MP Justin Madders has welcomed the imminent reopening of the NHS Eastham Walk-In Centre following a successful online petition.

Two Cheshire Constabulary officers have secured a potentially life-saving defibrillator to be kept in a policing vehicle thanks to the Police Innovation Fund, launched by the Police and Crime Commissioner.

Scammers are impersonating British Gas with fake emails tempting recipients to click a link to get a fake energy refund.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has welcomed news of funding for year three of the national Trees for Climate programme, which is playing a major part in increasing access to nature for communities across England.

Adoption Matters, children’s charity and one of the largest voluntary adoption agencies in the UK, welcomed children and families to their Open Garden and Teddy Bears’ Picnic on Sunday 21st August.

Here are the results of the Cheshire Women's Cricket League Finals Day.

Chester FC Women saw off Altrincham to get their league campaign off to a winning start on Sunday afternoon.

Taste Cheshire has announced the first ever Cheshire Cocktail Champion competition, in association with Three Wrens Gin, and Chester Food and Drink Month.

Officers are appealing for information following an assault in Chester City Centre.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is working with an electric vehicle infrastructure partner to create a trial to help taxi and private hire drivers explore the possibility of using electric vehicles for their business.

The Council is monitoring the situation at Cineworld who own the Picturehouse chain of cinemas in the UK.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is encouraging residents to share their views on its draft strategy for ensuring everyone aged fifty-five and over can live safely and age well within their local communities and own homes.

Detectives investigating a stabbing in Ellesmere Port have charged two men.

Chester fell to their first away defeat of the new season as they were edged out by the odd goal in five at The Bee Arena.

The Blues face newly-promoted Peterborough Sports this weekend, in game four of the National League North season.

Students in Cheshire West and Chester are celebrating A-level and other exam success this week.

Officers are appealing for information following a robbery in Chester.

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A proud day for parents and staff at The Queen’s School in Chester, as they congratulate students on their superb A-level results.

Students have been praised by leaders at the Chester Catholic High School for their "resilience" despite two of the "toughest years".

Two men who were arrested in connection with the theft of catalytic converters in Chester have now been jailed.

Officers from Cheshire Police have arrested three people in connection with an attempted murder.

The final Eaton Hall Gardens Charity Open Day of 2022 will take place at Grosvenor’s Eaton Estate near Chester on Sunday 28 August from 10.15am until 5pm in aid of KidsBank, which provides good quality new and pre-owned baby items to families in need.

A local charity, Citizens Advice Flintshire, is holding a fundraising event, raising money to provide free, confidential and impartial advice to the people of Flintshire.

Latest statement from Arriva, following a further improved offer and confirmation of strike action being suspended.

Chester’s unbeaten start came to an end despite a positive performance at the Deva against Hereford.

Chester BID are bringing the UK’s largest stegosaurus to the streets of Chester, complete with its own dino-babies.

The new musical will premiere at Storyhouse in Chester from 30th September to 15th October 2022.

The latest statement from Arriva, following the rejection result in the recent ballot by Unite and GMB union members.

The Blues will look to continue to build on a promising start to the campaign as Hereford make the trip to the Deva.

Residents of Ellesmere Port and beyond are invited to a celebration event to mark the fifth anniversary of a partnership which, amongst other achievements, has seen the development of Cheshire West and Chester’s first new council houses in thirty years.

Chester FC Women will host Northwich Vixens at the Deva Stadium on Wednesday 31st August.

National Highways’ project to upgrade the M56 in the North West is nearly complete.

Cheshire Constabulary fully supports the new Race Action Plan being put together by the National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC).

Detectives investigating the stabbing of a man in Ellesmere Port are appealing for information from members of the public.

Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Road Safety team has again arranged free training for families in the borough looking to take up cycling or improve their skills.

Dredging works will begin in Parkgate this week, which will include the installation of a new pond and drainage maintenance.

Ahead of another spectacular community fun day, to be held on Saturday September 17, Enbarr Foundation director Vicki Roskams and the ‘Guardians’ of the Grade II-listed John Summers Clock Tower in Deeside revealed big plans for the rest of the year.

Dozens of people have volunteered to take part in a community archaeological dig taking place in September on the Barnston Estate in Cheshire.

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Chester FC produced an excellent showing to see off Brackley in the sweltering sun.

Two men who were arrested in connection with the theft of a catalytic converter in Chester have now been charged with a number of offences.

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Chester FC return to the Deva Stadium, for the first time in 2022/23, with last season’s Play-Off Semi Finalists Brackley Town the opponents.

Vivo Care Choices’ Shared Lives service has maintained its good rating following another positive inspection by the Care Quality Commission.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has submitted two Petitions against the HS2 Phase 2b: High Speed Rail (Crewe – Manchester) Bill 2022 and an Additional Provision (AP1).

Officers are reminding motorists drive safely ahead of the hot weather this weekend.

Officers are appealing for information following criminal damage in Neston.

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This summer’s unmissable outdoor cinema movie extravaganza opens on location at Bolesworth in the heart of Cheshire from 19 to 21 August 2022.

Officers from Cheshire Police have arrested two men in connection with the theft of a catalytic converter in Chester.

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Cameras at Chester Zoo have captured the moment a rare giraffe arrives into the world.

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has submitted plans for a new facility to replace its existing Women and Children’s Building.

Luna passed away in the arms of her owner, Sandra Davies, after suffering catastrophic wounds when, it appears, an air pistol was turned on her in Kent Road on the evening of July 18th.

Decision makers made aware of the economic value of a waterway.

‘Reclaiming’ is a new photo stories exhibition opening on 13 August at The Rainbow Tearooms (28 Bridge Street, Chester) plus the Chester Pride festival site on 13 and 14 August.

Community groups and local clubs in Cheshire are being urged to bid for a slice of a new £5,000 charity fund.

An extra date has been added for the production of an award-winning play currently being staged at The Live Rooms in Chester due to the demand for tickets.

Cheshire Police are working with Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service to warn residents not to be tempted to cool off in open water, unless with a supervised open water swimming club.

Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons, has visited the “conservation powerhouse” Chester Zoo to learn more about preventing extinction, combatting deforestation, and protecting endangered species.

Three Merseyside men who stole more than £35,000 during a series of burglaries at retail stores across the North West have been jailed.

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Cheshire Police are continuing their crack down on offending motorists and criminals driving in Cheshire.

Transforming Lives 100-mile cycle ride ‘The Cheshire Dash 2022’ raised an incredible £60,000 in aid of local children’s cancer charity, The Joshua Tree.

Chester Pride returns to the city this weekend for the first time since 2019 when the poignant event will also be celebrating its tenth anniversary.

A group of up to 14 Jobs Growth Wales+ learners from Coleg Cambria spent six weeks at Greenfield Valley, a popular Flintshire heritage park which includes 70 acres of woodland, ancient monuments, and more than 2,000 years of history on site.

Chester FC was deeply disappointed in the actions of a minority of supporters, during Saturday’s game at Alfreton Town, who damaged the toilets within the away section of the Impact Arena.

Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Library Service is asking for views to shape the service provided by its Mobile Library.

Chester FC were forced to settle for an opening day point in an entertaining fixture at Alfreton Town.

Unfortunately, the current industrial action at Arriva North West is not resolved.

The Police and Crime Commissioner welcomed the Deafness Support Network (DSN) and North West Ambulance Service to the Force Control Centre at Police HQ.

The news that Marks and Spencer has joined Aldi in removing disposable barbecues from shelves in all its stores is welcomed by Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Officers are appealing for information following a serious collision in Weaverham.

National Highways is paving the way for cutting carbon emissions at one of the country’s biggest oil refineries.

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Conservationists at Chester Zoo have welcomed a special new arrival – a critically endangered tiger, named Dash.

Fields in Trust has announced that voting has officially opened to decide the ‘UK’s Favourite Parks’, with the national charity calling upon the residents of Chester to support their local parks.

Northwich library is closing its doors to the public temporarily to allow for a structural investigation of the rear wall of the building.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has voted to adopt the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities, supporting the council’s aim to ensure everyone can actively participate in their community.

A project is launching this summer to stop the spread of fake news and disinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine and make it easier to get vaccinated.

A man from Ellesmere Port has been jailed for dangerous driving following a police pursuit.

Cheshire West and Chester Trading Standards prosecuted Andrew Peter Twigg (36) of Twigg Tech Limited in Northwich and his company Twigg Tech Limited, after an undercover test purchase was made by investigators in relation to the sale of counterfeit Apple accessories sold online.

Officers at Ellesmere Port Local Policing Unit have organised activities to run over the summer holidays in a bid to reduce anti-social behaviour.

Entrants could follow in footsteps of Chester Zoo, which won Gold at Visit England Awards for Excellence this year.

Unfortunately, the current industrial action at Arriva North West is not resolved.

Cheshire West and Chester Council continues to target fly-tipping in the borough and has achieved another successful prosecution.

Police in Chester are appealing to members of the public to help locate a man they are looking to speak to for failing to appear at court.

Proud supporters of a park facility have been celebrating receiving a much-coveted environmental award for a decade.

Ellesmere Port is the latest area to benefit from new solar-powered litter bins with increased capacity meaning fewer bins are needed on the streets.

Councillor Louise Gittins, Leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council, has passed on her congratulations to England Women for its success at Euro 2022.

This summer, children across Cheshire can enjoy free, creative drop-ins, films and storytelling thanks to West Cheshire Museums.

The Tatton Park Pop Up Festival is set to finish with a bang, with an exciting final weekend line up culminating in a live orchestral Proms night featuring singalong classics such as ‘Land of Hope and Glory’ and ‘Rule Britannia’

Chester concluded their pre-season preparations with a draw at Hyde United this afternoon.

Manchester Airport has provided an update on its recovery ahead of the start of the peak summer season.

Chester conclude their pre-season schedule with a trip to Hyde United.

Lord Patrick McLoughlin, Chair of Transport for the North (TfN) and Martin Tugwell, Chief Executive of TfN met leaders of Cheshire West and Chester Council this week in Chester.

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Operation Powdered will be running throughout the summer as part of Cheshire Constabulary’s continued efforts to tackle drug related crime and child criminal exploitation.

Operation Nottingham has continued this week, officers from Cheshire West and Chester Council have seized more illegal tobacco and cigarettes during the operation to stop traders selling counterfeit or contraband products.

An Ellesmere Port man is to take on the London Marathon and host a fantastic local event in memory of his ‘incredibly inspiring’ younger brother.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is supporting Keep Britain Tidy’s Love Parks Week 2022 starting on Friday.

Residents in Cheshire West and Chester can keep track of the amount of alcohol they are drinking to stay healthier this summer and beyond.

Unfortunately the current industrial action at Arriva North West is not resolved.

Officers across Cheshire raised awareness for Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) in a week of action which ran from Monday 18 July to Friday 22 July.

On 10 August 2022, the doors of the new theatre and cultural centre in Whitby Park, Ellesmere Port will open after a £2.8M development, funded by Cheshire West and Chester Council and Arts Council England.

A young man who suffered brain damage as a child has raised nearly £2,000 for a Chester-based children’s disability charity.

Chester recorded a third victory in the space of seven days as they defeated Atherton Collieries at the Deva.

Chester’s final home pre-season friendly brings Atherton Collieries to the Deva Stadium.

This week, Keep Britain Tidy presented Cheshire West and Chester Council with nine national Green Flag awards for its parks and green spaces, topping last year’s total of eight.

Cheshire West and Chester Council recently welcomed Lyn Romeo, England’s Chief Social Worker for Adults, to the borough and showcased the range of support provided by social workers and other professionals to help people enjoy happy and healthy lives.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is now able to confirm the start date for the St Oswald’s Church wall repairs on Church Street, Malpas will be Monday 15 August.

The curtain is set to rise in Chester on a production of an award-winning play which brings a taste of life in a small, rural, Irish village to the stage, with all not quite as it as first seems.

Detectives investigating serious and organised crime in Ellesmere Port have charged three men.

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire has welcomed the news that his latest bids for a total of £1.5 million from the Government’s Safer Streets Fund have been successful.

One of Chester's top choirs has been honoured by Her Majesty The Queen as it celebrated a major milestone with a gala concert at Chester Cathedral.

Kurt Willoughby scored the winner for the second successive pre-season encounter as the Blues defeated Runcorn Linnets.

Chester FC's fifth friendly of July takes the Blues to Runcorn Linnets.

The leaders of Cheshire Constabulary have marked the 20th anniversary of the introduction of Police Community Support Officers to UK policing by thanking the force’s PCSOs for all that they have done – and continue to do – to make the county an even safer place to live, work and visit.

Cheshire West and Chester Council are developing a Heritage Strategy and are asking for help. The Council has commissioned Heritage Lincolnshire to ask people across the borough what they value from the past and how it might be safeguarded for the future.

Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, John Dwyer, was joined by local police officers, police community support officer’s (PCSOs) for the annual Disability Awareness Day event at Warrington’s Walton Hall and Gardens.

Cheshire Constabulary has seen the highest reduction rate in homicides in the UK and has the lowest rate of murder in the country, figures released by the Office of National Statistics have revealed today (21 July).

English National Concessionary pass holders will now be able to travel before 9.30am, where journeys begin or end in the borough, during the school summer holidays following a successful proposal suggested by Cheshire West and Chester Council.

Major work to ensure a section of Chester’s underground gas pipes is ready to keep homes warm over winter will take place through the school summer holidays.

£421 million Household Support Fund has been made available to councils in England to support those most in need due to the rising cost of living, especially around the need for food and fuel.

The County Champions, Warwickshire come to Chester Boughton Hall CC on Sunday 31 July 2022 to take on National Counties’ Cheshire CCC in one of 20 specially staged games across the country.

Cheshire West and Chester Council and its partners are encouraging victims of anti-social behaviour to report the problem, as they raise awareness of the issue during Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week 2022.

Storyhouse has unveiled WayWord, an exciting and inspiring programme of events and activities for children this October half term.

Chester FC has announced that Albert Davies has been appointed to a new role as Communications Manager & Football Administrator.

Chester FC were victorious in game four of pre-season with a comeback win over Northern Premier side Stalybridge Celtic.

Chris Matheson MP has spoken out about the disastrous impact of the war in Ukraine on British farming, calling on the government to take urgent action to help the sector.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is working alongside partners and community groups to remind families of the support available to them over the upcoming summer school holiday period.

Detectives from North Wales and Ellesmere Port have charged a man and a boy in connection to a spate of burglaries across the UK.