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Flintshire County Council’s Cabinet is due to consider the two school organisation proposals on Tuesday, March 10th.

The Lord Mayor of Chester is taking on one of her biggest fears during her mayoral year. Cllr Sherin Akhtar has not ridden a bike since childhood.

Ellesmere Port and Bromborough MP Justin Madders met Gavin & Stacey actress and Marie Curie ambassador Alison Steadman OBE in Westminster to support the charity’s annual Great Daffodil Appeal.

Making a few simple changes to reduce the amount of food we waste at home can help to save money and protect the planet.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is recruiting for more Shared Lives carers – local people who are willing to open their homes and offer support to adults with care needs.

Two men have been sentenced in connection with the supply of cannabis.

Music by two trailblazing female composers of the 19th Century - the Spice Girls of their day, is set to feature in a special concert by Chester Bach Singers.

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Goals from Dylan Mottley-Henry and Fin Shrimpton earned all three points for Chester FC at the Deva Stadium, in Connell Rawlinson’s first game as Interim Manager.

Chester FC welcome Darlington to the Deva Stadium this afternoon, in another Enterprise National League North game.

Flintshire County Council are planning to close St David’s Catholic Primary School in Mold, St Anthony’s in Saltney, St Mary’s in Flint and St Richard Gwyn High School in Flint and build a £55 million superschool for pupils aged 3-18 on the site of St Richard Gwyn.

A man has been jailed after assaulting a teenager and stealing his phone.

A schoolboy who raised over £2,000 for young patients at the Countess of Chester Hospital has returned to the children’s ward to see exactly what his fundraising helped to buy.

Samantha Dixon, Member of Parliament for Chester North and Neston, has celebrated World Book Day by visiting local schools and libraries as part of her commitment to visit every library across the constituency during the National Year of Reading.

Residents are leading an initiative to restore formal borders at Water Tower Gardens in Chester.

Chester Racecourse is delighted to announce that a record-breaking £35,000 was raised at last year’s Lord Mayor’s Fireworks Extravaganza, and that £10,000 of the money raised will be donated to Storyhouse to support an exciting new arts programme benefitting the local community.

An exciting new employment support programme has just become available across Cheshire and Warrington to help people overcome barriers to work and move into paid, meaningful employment.

Wirral Hospice St John’s will benefit from a £1,250 boost after being crowned the UK’s favourite charity at the 2026 Park Christmas Savings Community Awards.

Cheshire Constabulary is urging residents to stay vigilant following reports of scammers targeting people in the county.

A Wirral man who took money from multiple clients but did not complete roofing and renovation work has been sentenced to 32 months imprisonment.

The organisers of the Cheshire Woman of the Year Awards have marked this year’s International Women’s Day by celebrating four decades of local female role models and supporting children’s charities including the NSPCC.

Residents are being invited to share their views on Cheshire West and Chester Council and Brio’s plans for the redevelopment of Frodsham Leisure Centre.

A £200,000 community fundraising effort has transformed eye care at the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, with the arrival of a brand new retinal scanner that will make tests quicker, easier and more accurate for thousands of patients.

An operation aimed safeguarding children and vulnerable people took place across Cheshire last week.

Cheshire Constabulary will be deploying Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology in Chester city centre on Thursday 5 March, marking the first use of the LFR van in the county.

Here's the latest results from the Chester and Wirral Football League...

Officers have arrested a 23-year-old man following a pursuit in Chester.

Final rehearsals are underway for two special Mother's Day concerts at Chester Town Hall, which will feature one of the city's most popular musicians and an orchestra of no fewer than 20 musicians.

Patients receiving care at the Countess of Chester Hospital – including those having surgery, cancer treatment, tests to investigate symptoms, or urgent procedures – can now be assured that the equipment used meets the highest safety standards in the NHS.

Chester glowed green last night as hundreds of people took part in a special walk to raise funds for Clatterbridge Cancer Charity.

Calum McIntyre has penned an open letter to Chester FC supporters...

Chester Football Club can confirm that First Team Manager Calum McIntyre has left his position.

A brace from Fin Shrimpton earned all three points for Chester over Spennymoor at the Deva Stadium this afternoon.

Chester FC return to the Deva Stadium tomorrow, for the visit of Spennymoor Town in the Enterprise National League North.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has approved its budget for 2026 to 2027 alongside its financial plans for the next four years, continuing its focus on protecting vital services and supporting residents while investing in local communities.

Police officers in the city have secured a closure order for a business in Chester.

A cannabis farm has been shut down by police in Ellesmere Port.

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A man has been sentenced after he was found guilty of murdering a woman at his home in Chester.

The streets of Chester will turn green as hundreds of people take part in a glowing night walk to help local people with cancer.

The transfer of powers from Parliament to Cheshire and Warrington has been confirmed, giving local people and leaders more control over their destiny.

Police are warning Nissan Navara owners in Cheshire to be vigilant following nine thefts in the past two months.

Sam Rowlands, Member of the Welsh Parliament for North Wales, says the default 20mph speed limit is still causing confusion and frustration in North Wales.

A man has been found guilty of murdering a woman at his home in Chester.

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Chester FC fell to defeat in Worcestershire against Hereford at the Sixways Stadium on Tuesday evening.

The future of three sets of public toilets could be preserved after Flintshire County Council’s cabinet agreed to transfer the facilities to local management.

Recent Freedom of Information data shows that the Cheshire Police Commissioner, Dan Price’s Land Rover has cost the taxpayer more than three times as much as just claiming business mileage over the same period.

A 26-year-old man, formerly of Chester, has been charged with 39 offences following an investigation by Cheshire Constabulary’s Online Child Abuse Investigation Team.

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

Flintshire County Council is set to launch consultations to help shape the future of the towns of Flint and Mold, and local people are being encouraged to share their views.

Eastgate Square has completed a significant programme of centre-wide improvements, reinvigorating its central atrium, The Square, and enhancing the overall visitor experience in the heart of Chester.

Chester FC travel to Sixways Stadium in Worcester this evening for a meeting with Hereford.

The transfer of powers from Parliament to Cheshire and Warrington has been confirmed today, giving local people and leaders more control over the region’s future.

A Chester-based choir, which is highly regarded as one of the best chamber choirs in the Northwest, will be joined by special guests for its first concert of 2026.

A rising star of the classical music world is set to join Chester Philharmonic Orchestra for its first concert of 2026.

The family of a 24-year-old woman who died following a collision in Barton have paid tribute to her.

Transport improvement works will get underway this week at Penyffordd Roundabout, Flintshire County Council has announced.

Residents are warmly invited to join Samantha Dixon MP for a relaxed coffee morning and open conversation to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) on Saturday 7th March, 10:00am–11:30am.

A £1.5 million package of improvements to public toilets, town centres and sports facilities has been approved by Flintshire County Council’s cabinet.

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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.

Here's the latest results from the Chester and Wirral Football League...

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.

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.

The Noah’s Ark on the roundabout outside Chester Zoo will now be getting a makeover and new life, courtesy of a community project which will span the whole borough.