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Ahead of Chester FC Women’s first action of 2026, Kalvin Williams has offered a mid-season review on his side’s campaign to date.

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

Chester Zoo has set a new all-time visitor record – welcoming more than 2.1 million people through its gates in 2025.

As Cheshire West and Chester experiences some of the coldest temperatures and most challenging weather conditions this winter, the Council’s Highways team is delivering at peak operating capacity to keep the road network running smoothly.

The curtain is set to rise at a Chester theatre on its first production of 2026, a comedy by the writer of smash hits Shirley Valentine, Educating Rita and Blood Brothers.

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Worksop Town claimed all three points at the Deva Stadium this afternoon, courtesy of a close-range header from Aaron Martin inside the first-half.

Chester FC will look to follow up Tuesday’s home success over Macclesfield this afternoon as Worksop Town make the trip to the Deva Stadium.

Norovirus cases are on the rise in our local community, and the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is urging everyone to play their part in keeping loved ones, vulnerable patients, and staff safe this winter.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service has revealed that Group Manager Hannah Caulfield has been awarded the prestigious King’s Fire Service Medal, in recognition of her outstanding service and leadership.

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Goals from Dylan Mottley-Henry and Tom Leak saw Chester FC end 2025 with success at the Deva Stadium over Macclesfield last night.

Macclesfield are the visitors to the Deva Stadium this evening for an all-Cheshire clash in the Enterprise National League North.

Officers investigating reports of theft in Ellesmere Port have charged a woman in relation to the incident.

Officers from Chester LPU have conducted an immigration operation at a delivery depot in Waverton.

Policing plans are well underway ahead of the match between Chester FC and Macclesfield FC on Tuesday 30th December.

Broughton Amateur Dramatics Group has announced its upcoming production of the much-loved family favourite Goldilocks and the Three Bears, hitting the stage this January and February, right in the heart of Flintshire.

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Chester FC fell to a 3-1 defeat at the New Bucks Head on Boxing Day to AFC Telford United.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and video footage after a teenager was seriously assaulted in Cuddington.

Flintshire County Council has announced the completion of its newest care home, Ty Croes Atti, marking an important milestone in the provision of high-quality care for the local community.

Flintshire County Council is exploring how the former Croes Atti site in Flint could potentially be used as a community base to support children and families across Flintshire.

Staff at Cheshire Archives have been busy cataloguing a massive collection of over 40,000 glass and 35mm slides as part of their mission to collect, care for and share the histories of Cheshire.

Shotton is set to benefit from a major programme of transport improvements and green infrastructure investment to make the town safer, greener and more accessible.

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A pair of sisters who violently attacked a friend and left her unconscious in the street have been jailed.

Police officers working under Operation Lawmaker have seized a further ten illegal bikes and made a number of arrests during a recent deployment in Ellesmere Port.

Samantha Dixon MP has announced the winners of her annual Christmas Card Competition during festive visits to Buddies Out of School Club and Oldfield Primary School.

A total of 12 individuals have been sentenced to a combined total of more than 70 years for the large-scale supply of drugs in Chester.

Two men have been charged following an incident in Ellesmere Port.

Flintshire County Council is on track to hit the Welsh Government’s 70% statutory recycling target.

A Flintshire mother who tragically lost her son to suicide has supported plans for a county-wide action plan to help prevent other families from experiencing the same heartache.

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Cheshire Community Foundation has launched a new giving scheme allowing more people to support life-changing local projects across the region - as the organisation announces a key milestone.

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Chester FC fell to defeat against South Shields, at the Deva Stadium this afternoon, as goals from Paul Blackett, Will Jenkins, and Cedwyn Scott earned all three points after a well-directed penalty from Connor Woods.

Chester FC are back at the Deva Stadium this afternoon, after 25 days away, for the visit of high-flying South Shields!

The repairs to Chester’s City Walls at the collapsed section has reached a significant milestone, the completion of Stage One, the stabilisation works.

A man who harassed his ex-partner and repeatedly breached a Non-Molestation Order has been jailed.

Three men have been jailed for a combined total of over 17 years following a complex investigation into their involvement in a burglary series across Chester, Ellesmere Port and Wirral.

A locally active veteran’s charity has been awarded £10,000 as part of the Cheshire Constabulary in the Community Christmas initiative, in recognition of their work in supporting former service personnel after they return to civilian life.

Living Roof bus shelters are on their way to West Cheshire, with up to ten new bus shelters being planned as part of a bus stop maintenance programme.

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.

Game four of the pre-season puts The Blues back on the road – visiting Northern Premier Division side Stalybridge Celtic.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has worked with partners to help residents in an area of Ellesmere Port that had been plagued by anti-social behaviour.

Arriva North West buses has expressed disappointment as it confirms that Unions have informed the company of their intention to strike from 02:00 on Wednesday 20th July.

The Royal British Legion is seeking new volunteers for this year’s Poppy Appeal in Cheshire West.

Community projects are being encouraged to take part in the upcoming autumn 2022 round of the Cheshire West Crowd, providing an opportunity for them to crowdfund and pitch to Cheshire West and Chester Council for funding.

THE redevelopment of a beloved North Wales landmark received towering support from leading names in construction, safety, and engineering.

After a sell-out performance at Tatton Park Pop Up Festival on Saturday 2nd July, the exhilarating Ibiza experience - Symphonic Ibiza - returns by popular demand this weekend!

The Chester Canal, at the heart of this historic city, and an integral part of the Shropshire Union Canal system, has now been in existence for 250 years since 1772 and to proudly proclaim its association with the canal system a celebratory boat rally is to be held on the weekend of July 30th and 31st

Cheshire West and Chester Council and its partners have joined a national campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) and keep people in the borough safe.

The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) is warning the public about the continued increase in reports about scams where victims are targeted on WhatsApp by criminals pretending to be someone they know – typically their children.

The Time Traveller’s Wife: The Musical, a new musical premiering at Storyhouse in Chester from 30 September to 15 October 2022, is holding auditions to find three local children to play the role of Young Clare on Monday 25 July at 12noon.

Detectives investigating a serious assault in Ellesmere Port have now charged a man in connection with the incident.

Officers across Cheshire Constabulary are taking part in a series of activities to mark Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week.

The devastating effect of long delays for treatment for sufferers of arthritis who are waiting for joint replacement surgery has been highlighted.

Detectives investigating an attempted murder in Ellesmere Port are continuing to appeal for information and footage from members of the public.

Chester put in an impressive performance this afternoon at the Deva to draw with League One Morecambe.

Swimmers across Cheshire are urged to resist the siren call of reservoirs this summer – or risk the sound of emergency sirens too.

Transport for Wales is advising customers in Wales to only make essential journeys, and customers in the Borders region not to travel on 18 and 19 July due to extreme weather.

The battle to bring back Post Office facilities to Neston town centre goes on, says a defiant local MP.

The Mersey Forest is celebrating a successful planting season, which takes place from November to March, with 100 hectares (ha) of new woodland planted across Merseyside and Cheshire.

Transport for Wales and Network Rail are asking customers to check before they travel on public transport with hot weather likely to cause disruption and affect travelling conditions.

Police investigating an attempted murder in Ellesmere Port are appealing for witnesses.

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Rail passengers in the North West are being advised to plan ahead with heatwave conditions expected to impact journeys next week.

Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Road Safety Team and Cheshire Constabulary have announced the winners of this year’s Junior Safety Officers (JSO) awards.

Upton-by-Chester High School in Chester has been named as one of the schools that will benefit from the government’s School Rebuilding Programme.

Working together with individuals who have lived experience of poverty, local agencies and local communities, the Council has developed a new, long-term plan to tackle poverty, providing a fairer future for all.

A date has been set for a House of Commons debate on a petition set up by Deeside campaigners in the wake of the murder of much-loved Jade Ward.

Thursday 14th July 2022 marks the Day of Memory for victims of ‘honour’-based abuse. Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, John Dwyer, is joining organisations across the country to remember the lives of victims and the courage of survivors.

Here's the latest update regarding the current pay talks and proposed industrial action covering Arriva North West and Arriva Merseyside.

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Eight people were arrested and 12 vehicles were seized in joint crackdown on cross-border criminals for Operation Crossbow on Tuesday 12 July.

Cheshire West and Chester Council, together with its partners, has taken possession of a new transformational £16m public services hub to complete the first phase of redevelopment in Ellesmere Port town centre.

Chris Matheson has congratulated a Chester-based company on their success after winning a prestigious business award.

Voting opens on Friday 15th July 2022 for the Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Awards 2022.

Chester MP, Chris Matheson, is delighted that Upton High School and Cheshire West and Chester Council have been successful in their bid for new funding to completely transform the facilities available to pupils and staff at the school.

With less than five months until the new market is expected to open, Cheshire West and Chester Council can announce the second tranche of traders taking stalls.

Cross border criminals travelling between Cheshire and Greater Manchester were targeted today (Tuesday 12 July) in a show of force as part of Operation Crossbow.

Chester FC are thrilled to announce that MBNA has renewed its sponsorship contract with Chester Football Club for a further three years.

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Timelapse footage taken during the construction of the replacement Expressway Bridge along the A533 shows the moment beams weighing the equivalent of 45 elephants were delivered and assembled.

Detectives in Ellesmere Port have charged a man in connection to a serious assault on Hope Farm Road in Ellesmere Port.