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A man has been charged following a serious assault in Chester.

Families across Cheshire West and Chester can look forward to more affordable adventures this summer, with free bus travel for children throughout August helping families explore more of the borough for less.

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's innovative mobile research bus will be at Chester Town Hall this Friday (24th July) as part of efforts to raise awareness of a study investigating why some people are more vulnerable to illnesses than others.

A man who sexually assaulted a woman in a pub in Malpas has been found guilty of the offence.

From uncovering hidden treasures and fascinating stories to celebrating friendship and community spirit, the Lord Mayor of Chester is opening the doors of the historic Chester Town Hall this summer with a series of events designed to bring people together.

Flintshire County Council is continuing its annual monitoring and management of wildflower sites across the county.

Final rehearsals are underway as a Chester-based youth theatre prepares to take to the stage at Storyhouse with a major production of Queen musical 'We Will Rock You'.

Residents now need to register to visit their local Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) as part of Cheshire West and Chester Council's efforts to cut down on unauthorised use. This means that centres can be more easily and fairly accessed by residents who need them.

An innovative new service at the Trust is improving patient care and freeing up valuable operating theatre time, following the success of its Procedure Bay initiative.

Explorations at Chester Castle have led to a team of archaeologists at the University of Chester making a fascinating discovery – without doing any digging.

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Chester FC came out on top, at Cantilever Park, courtesy of second-half strikes from Sam Reed and Nathan Woodthorpe!

A man has been jailed for six years for engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour, rape and criminal damage.

The first meeting of the Proud of Blacon Neighbourhood Board was held on Saturday 11th July, at Matthew Henry Evangelical Church.

The proud dad of a newly-wed couple has raised more than £5,000 for the Clatterbridge Cancer Charity after his daughter-in-law was diagnosed with cancer.

The Woodlands Primary, in Ellesmere Port, has had a School Street since 2023, restricting vehicles on Eddisbury Road between 8.30am and 9am and 2.45pm to 3.30pm on school days.

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

Cheshire West and Chester trading standards have removed 361 ‘squishy’ toys from a shop in Ellesmere Port.

Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre is the perfect place to Let the Sun Shine! this summer - and the first images of the uplifting new show have been revealed.

Cheshire has been placed in the top performing group of forces in a new report published by HMICFRS today (Thursday 16th July).

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has upgraded the rating of The Hospice of the Good Shepherd in Chester from requires improvement to outstanding following an inspection on 10th and 11th March.

Sam Rowlands, Member of the Welsh Parliament for Fflint Wrecsam, has called for more to be done to speed up cataract operations in his constituency.

Work to shape Ellesmere Port's £20 million Pride in Place regeneration programme got under way with the first meeting of the community board that will steer the Government-funded initiative.

A competitive contest at Poolfoot Farm saw Fleetwood Town come out on top, against Chester FC, courtesy of a goal either side of half-time.

Residents, local businesses and community members are invited to share their views on the draft plan to improve walking, wheeling, and cycling along the A548 Bagillt Road

Cheshire West and Chester Council has officially handed over the brand-new Kings Moat Community Primary School, marking a major milestone for one of Chester’s growing communities.

Officers are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage to come forward following a fatal collision in Chester.

Residents and visitors are invited to line the streets of Chester on Saturday, 18th July 2026 late morning as 22 Multi Role Medical Regiment exercises its Freedom of the Borough of Cheshire West and Chester.

Cheshire Police has successfully completed the first of four planned Live Facial Recognition (LFR) deployments as part of Operation Vigilant, supporting efforts to protect vulnerable people, prevent crime and enhance public safety across the county.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is celebrating after receiving ten Green Flag Awards for parks and green spaces across the borough.

Detectives investigating the supply of illegal drugs in Ellesmere Port have charged two men following a warrant in the town.

Flintshire County Council is proud to be flying Green Flags once again after being named in the 2026 Green Flag Awards.

An Ellesmere Port-based police officer, who won a Cheshire bravery award, was hosted in Parliament ahead of a national awards ceremony.

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has this month introduced a new, advanced pacemaker technique that could significantly improve long-term outcomes for patients with slow heart rhythms.

Two sisters, both rising young stars of the classical music world, are set to take to the stage with one of the region's top orchestra for a special season finale concert at Wrexham's William Aston Hall.

A 16-year-old Viking reenactor from Ellesmere Port is preparing to walk more than 100 miles from Chester to York in memory of a teacher who inspired him, raising money for a blood cancer charity Anthony Nolan along the way.

Deaf & Sensory Network welcomed partners, supporters, volunteers, service users and dignitaries from across Cheshire to Abbeywood Estate, Northwich, for a special celebration marking the charity's 50th anniversary.

As part of this year’s National Garden Scheme, the stunning garden of The Birches, Grove Road, Mollington, Chester (CH1 6LG), will be open from 12 midday – 4.30pm on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July.

Chester FC secured victory over the Motormen, on Saturday afternoon, thanks to goals from Tom Peers and Jacob Hazel.

Chester FC start their 2026/27 Enterprise National League North campaign with a trip to Victory Park to play Chorley on 8th August.

Cheshire Constabulary will be deploying Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology in Chester city centre on Saturday 11th July.

Residents and visitors are being encouraged to make the most of Chester this summer with simple, convenient and great-value ways to travel into the city.

More than 35,000 illicit cigarettes and over 15kg of hand-rolling tobacco have been seized following a joint operation by Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Trading Standards and Cheshire Police.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has extended the latest Cheshire West Crowd funding round, with funding still available to support community projects across west Cheshire.

Chester’s new Women & Children’s Building at the Countess of Chester Hospital has been named one of the region’s best new developments.

The popular Moonlight Flicks returns to Chester’s Grosvenor Park next month, with a selection of unmissable big screen favourites and recent releases.

You will already have Nantwich Food Festival 2026 dates in your diary – slightly later than usual this year: September 4th - 6th inclusive. One of the main attractions is always the high quality celebrity and local chefs whose demonstrations remain completely free to visitors.

Businesses in Ellesmere Port and across the Wirral could benefit from a new Government grant of up to £3,000 for every eligible young person they hire.

Work on the transformation of Ellesmere Port Market will soon be completed and is currently expected to fully reopen in August with a new central dining area and the public realm in front of the market benefitting from a major refurbishment.

Six community summer projects for young people in Chester and Ellesmere Port are set to benefit from a share of £50,000 of criminal money from Dan Price, Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner’s SWAP Summer Support Fund.

Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Cabinet will be asked to approve an application to the Department for Transport’s Structures Fund, seeking up to £37.3 million of grant funding to enable remedial works to Nicholas Street Viaduct in Chester and Winsford Station bridge.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has taken measures to protect buildings within business parks from being converted into housing without seeking planning permission.

A Local Plan shapes how land is used and how places will change and develop in the future.

A Flintshire village is set to formally adopt the Welsh version of its name, subject to approval from Cabinet.

People living with Parkinson’s in Wrexham and the surrounding areas are being invited to try a new walking tennis project which is helping more local communities to live well with the condition.

A Chester-based youth theatre is preparing to rock the stage at Storyhouse in Chester, with a major production of the iconic Queen musical 'We Will Rock You'.

A man who raped a teenager and sexually assaulted two girls dating back to the 1990s has been jailed for 15 years.

One of Chester's oldest sporting institutions celebrated its 125th anniversary with a spectacular day of Roman-themed festivities inspired by the city's historic past.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has announced that it has once again been accredited as a Fairtrade Community, reaffirming its commitment to promoting and supporting fairer trade and ethical purchasing across the borough.

Outlaws: A Robin Hood Story has launched the Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre performance programme in spectacular swashbuckling style.

Flintshire County Council would like to thank residents for their patience and provide an update on recycling collections across the county.

Police Dog Enzo is Cheshire Constabulary Dog Unit’s newest qualified police dog.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has successfully obtained a grant from the Chewing Gum Task Force, administered by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, to help clean up gum and reduce gum littering.

A significant milestone has been achieved for the Rivertown “Hope on the High Street” project in Shotton.

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.