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The first formal meeting of the Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority Shadow Board took place on Friday 31st October, following the area’s constituent councils’ approval to move forward with devolution.

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Conservationists at Chester Zoo have welcomed two very special new arrivals - Northeast African cheetah brothers, Kendi and Tafari.

A former Chester FC winger helped create a spectacular Remembrance display of more than 1,000 handmade poppies to pay tribute to Britain’s fallen heroes.

A free concert staged by one of the North West's leading composers and musical directors is set to be staged at an historic Chester church, thanks to support from one of Chester's top choirs.

Final rehearsals are underway for a special Remembrance Sunday featuring music by a renowned Welsh female composer.

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Chester FC's FA Cup campaign came to an end this afternoon, as three first-half goals for Cambridge United secured their spot in the Second Round.

Chester FC's Emirates FA Cup journey continues with a First Round clash on the road at Cambridge United on Saturday afternoon.

Sprocker Spaniel Peppa is set to begin her training to become Cheshire Constabulary’s newest canine crime fighter.

Police in Ellesmere Port are appealing for help in tracing a wanted man.

The Lord Mayor of Chester, Councillor Sherin Akhtar, invites residents to join her at Chester Cathedral on Sunday 9 November 2024, at 10.15am, as she leads the city’s Act of Remembrance.

As part of the Ellesmere Port market refurbishment, thirteen local schools have taken part in a drawing competition on the theme of ‘our visit to the market’.

The memory of 21-month-old Emily Sowden, who sadly died from acute viral bronchiolitis in 2013, continues to help children at the Countess of Chester Hospital.

Academics from the University of Chester have completed a gruelling hike for a charity close to their hearts.

Local musician Danny Keatman has released his new single ‘Ladders’ on Halloween. Danny studied music at Chester University and has since made the city his home.

As the festive season approaches, Member of Parliament for Chester North & Neston, Samantha Dixon has announced the launch of her annual Christmas Card Competition, inviting primary school-aged children across the constituency to showcase their creativity.

Residents in Chester’s inner city Garden Quarter are using the next few weeks to decide whether they should change parking arrangements in their area.

A man has been jailed for his role in a courier fraud in which an elderly woman was scammed out of thousands of pounds of cash and jewellery.

Samantha Dixon, Member of Parliament for Chester North & Neston, is holding another surgery dedicated to housing to provide vital support and advice to local residents.

Long-standing Flintshire Councillor Ray Hughes sadly passed away on Saturday at the age of 88.

Brio launched ‘Brio’s Big Draw’ competition over the summer months to celebrate creativity and raise awareness around safety in and outside the pool.

Here are the latest match reports and results from the Chester and Wirral Football League...

Sam Rowlands, Member of the Welsh Parliament for North Wales, says parents in Flintshire should be allowed to choose their children’s education.

The curtain is set to rise on a production of an award-winning madcap musical written by film and stage legend Mel Brooks.

Following the weekend’s result for Chester FC, the Board of Directors have provided an update to supporters...

Flintshire County Council’s Access and Natural Environment Team have received another boost to efforts to improve the Flintshire Coast, with an award of £96,960 external funding from the Welsh Marine and Fisheries Fund.

Ellesmere Port and Bromborough MP Justin Madders and local fundraiser Freddie Wing generated more than £3,000 after completing an 80-mile walk along Cheshire’s historic canal network.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has announced that Dave Redpath-Smith, Social Work Practice Manager and Practice Educator, has won the Silver Award in the Social Justice Champion category at the prestigious Social Worker of the Year Awards 2025.

A Chester and Wrexham based community theatre company is inviting members of the public to star in a special Pantomime video alongside local Britain's Got Talent Star, rock guitarist Olly Pearson.

Final rehearsals are underway at a Chester theatre for the staging of a black comedy based on the iconic board game Cluedo.

Bedford Town picked up a 2-1 victory at the Deva Stadium this afternoon, thanks to goals from Ryan Doherty and Tyrone Marsh.

Chester FC are back at the Deva Stadium on Saturday for the visit of Bedford Town in the Enterprise National League North.

Funding has been secured for carriageway resurfacing at a number of sites across Flintshire during half-term week.

A fraudster who conned an elderly man out of £10,500, for incomplete or non-existent work to his home, has been jailed for more than two-and-a-half years.

Over the summer months, the Safer Streets Summer initiative highlighted the vital work between Police and Crime Commissioner, Cheshire Constabulary, local authorities and partner agencies in keeping communities safe.

A critically endangered Bornean orangutan has been born at Chester Zoo.

Cheshire’s Road Safety Group is launching a campaign to remind everyone who uses the road to take extra care on their journeys.

The Care Quality Commission has published two reports following inspections of medical care and urgent and emergency services at Wiral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in May.

New homes proposed in Kelsall could deliver significant investment into the local community, including a new car park for Kelsall Primary School.

Chester Charter Trustees are hosting a charity "Songs of the Season" evening at Chester Town Hall this December.

Residents across Flintshire are rolling up their sleeves and coming together to transform neglected alleyways.

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A brace from Tom Peers earned Chester FC well-deserved success on the road at the Impact Arena.

A drug dealer who had already been convicted of drugs supply offences has now been jailed for six years after running a drugs line operating in Chester.

Chester Visual Arts is to present RePrint: A Contemporary Printmaking Retrospective, the fourth and final exhibition in its acclaimed reimagined space, within Chester’s Grosvenor Shopping Centre.

The Government has invested £163,352 into Cheshire West and Chester Council’s family services.

Here are the latest results from the Chester and Wirral Football League...

EastEnders and Strictly star Rose Ayling-Ellis heads for Storyhouse next week as part of the 2025 WayWord Festival.

The family of a woman who died in a collision in Delamere have paid tribute to her.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has again joined forces with Cheshire Police and Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service to help keep Bonfire Night safe for everyone.

Chester FC are on the road this evening, for a trip to the Impact Arena to face Alfreton Town.

Two men have been jailed after attacking a man in a car park in Chester.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is inviting residents, businesses, and community organisations to take part in its annual budget consultation, Fit for the Future.

The next phase for a prominent city development has officially been launched by The Lord Mayor of Chester.

An estimated 15% of people across the North West were caught out by a scam in the past year, according to new research by Citizens Advice.

Bank customers gathered to send a strong message that Barclays must reverse its decision to close a face-to-face facility in Ellesmere Port.

Sam Rowlands, Member of the Welsh Parliament for North Wales, wants to see more accountability from Transport for Wales.

A leading North Wales Orchestra is set to launch its 2025/2026 season with a special concert at Wrexham's William Aston Hall.

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The points were shared, at the Deva Stadium this afternoon, as Dylan Mottley-Henry cancelled out Ryley Reynolds’ first-half header.

In a powerful demonstration of unity and shared values, Cheshire West and Chester Council has supported a cross-party motion reaffirming its commitment to community cohesion and interfaith collaboration across the borough.

Police Officers in Chester has secured a closure order against a disruptive residence in Chester, giving the local community a much-need break from nuisance and disruption.

A man who was known to frequent the Winsford area has been charged with drugs offences.

The Blues return to the Deva Stadium today (Saturday 18th October) for a clash with Kidderminster Harriers.

Community governance reviews can consider changes to parish boundaries, the creation of new community governance arrangement, disbanding or merging parish councils or changes to an existing town or parish council’s membership.

Preparations for the Christmas festivities start in Chester on 13th November, as building starts for the annual Christmas Market in Town Hall Square.

A unique intergenerational choir with participants aged from two to 100 has kicked off Storyhouse Elders Week, the annual Chester arts event featuring, film, song, dance, photography and creative workshops with the goal of celebrating ageing.

The WayWord Festival for kids returns to Storyhouse this autumn with eight days of amazing events for inquisitive young minds.

‘You’re Safe Here’, a pioneering safe space accreditation scheme, launches across Cheshire West and Chester today [Wednesday 15 October 2025] following 12 months of investment and training with local businesses.

Residents are invited to help shape the future of drug and alcohol support in Cheshire West and Chester.

Flintshire County Council are rising up the ranks in the 2025 Climate Action Scorecards.

Officers are reassuring members of the public following reports of suspicious activity in the Blacon area of Chester.

Sam Rowlands, Member of the Welsh Parliament for North Wales, is urging Flintshire backbench councillors to challenge this week’s decision by the Council’s political leadership to push ahead with merging four schools in North-East Wales.

An Ellesmere Port business owner will be required to undertake 150 hours of unpaid work for illegal tobacco offences, after discovery of the illegal products in a concealed storage area.

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A memorable night at the Deva Stadium saw Chester FC progress to the First Round Proper of the FA Cup, thanks to a close-range finish from Dylan Mottley-Henry and a stunner from Jack Bainbridge!

A talented baker, from Hope, whose incredible “Pirates of the Caribbean” cake scooped gold has set her sights on more success after investing in a new studio.

Here are the latest results from the Chester and Wirral Football League...

A man has been charged with drugs offences following a traffic stop check in Chester.

Fin Shrimpton’s dramatic equaliser on Saturday at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium earned the Blues an FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round replay against National League outfit Morecambe.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is proud to support Challenge Poverty Week 2025, running from 13th to 19th October, by amplifying the voices of those with lived experience and encouraging collective action to end poverty.

Businesses across Cheshire are being advised not to delay in accessing specialist guidance and financial support that will help them to reduce their carbon footprint and move towards Net Zero.

Samantha Dixon, Member of Parliament for Chester North and Neston, is hosting a Macmillan Coffee Afternoon in Chester city centre on Friday, 24th October.

Storyhouse has been recognised nationally for its imaginative and groundbreaking work with two accolades at the 2025 UK Theatre Awards.

Samantha Dixon, Member of Parliament for Chester North and Neston, has welcomed a £624,320 injection to tackle homelessness and rough-sleeping in Cheshire West and Chester.

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.