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To tackle the growing rise of COVID-19 infections locally and nationally, the Government introduced more stringent legal requirements in the last seven days, including additional local restrictions in some areas.

In the seven days to 19 September, there were 136 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Cheshire West. This compares to 106 cases in West Cheshire in the previous week (6 to 12 September).

A 24-year-old has been jailed after firing a gun towards another man in Chester.

A gang of men who supplied crack cocaine and heroin in Chester city centre have been jailed.

Firefighters are asking everyone to not put glass and reflective items on window sills after sunlight reflecting off mirrors caused fires in two homes in six days.

Criminals linked to county lines have been targeted during a week of action in Cheshire.

An innovative charity executive has celebrated 45 years of service to the deaf community in Cheshire West and East and more recently in Flintshire and Wrexham too.

Whilst Christmas is still three months away, plans for autumn and winter celebrations in Chester are being adapted and changed.

Nominate a neighbour that goes above and beyond for your community for the Neighbour of the Year Award 2020.

The Cheshire Neighbourhood Watch Association (CNWA) is looking for nominations for their second Neighbourhood Awards and nominations close at midnight on 30th September 2020.

Residents, sports clubs and fitness customers are invited to help shape the future of leisure services delivered by Brio Leisure in West Cheshire.

Cheshire Police has today launched its new approach to community policing, which will see dedicated police officers assigned to each of the county’s 122 policing areas to tackle crime and support communities.

Police are asking the public to help them trace a 25-year-old from Chester who is wanted for failing to attend court.

United Utilities has earned praise from a UK water consumer champion after a dramatic fall in complaints.

Cheshire Police has today launched its new approach to community policing, which will see dedicated police officers assigned to each of the county’s 122 policing areas to tackle crime and support communities.

Officers investigating a fatal collision in Handforth have renewed their appeal for information.

The people of Cheshire are being urged to keep playing their part as further restrictions are introduced in the fight against coronavirus.

Helsby Quarry will be closed to visitors when work to upgrade sections of pedestrian pathways throughout the site begins on Monday 28 September.

The Council is reminding venues which serve the public in the borough that they need to print off and prominently display a new national poster, which supports the NHS Test and Trace Service.

News that two Hollywood stars want to take over Wrexham AFC has been hailed a “potential gamechanger” by the trailer firm that pledged to stick by the club as it battled the massive financial crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Alex Wilson is completing a fundraising event for The Blue Skies Balcony Appeal, run by Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Charitable Funds.

Residents, students and businesses are invited to help review the local impact the pandemic has had on Cheshire West’s economy and on post-18 education, training/employment opportunities, and to suggest any areas which need additional support.

Roman stone blocks found in excavations during the Chester Northgate’s construction are to be used to repair the city walls.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is working with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to contact businesses across the borough to make sure they are COVID-secure to help tackle COVID-19.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is encouraging pupils across the borough to cycle to school during this year’s national Bike to School Week (28 September to 2 October 2020).

Detectives are appealing for information and footage from members of the public following an arson attack in Ellesmere Port.

Local counsellor and teacher Kate Blakemore is looking to forge new opportunities for women and girls by bringing together a diverse range of speakers for a very special one-day event to mark the International Day of the Girl on 9th October.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding customers that time is running out to register for Self Assessment.

The RSPCA is investigating after a pony ‘riddled with maggots’ was found abandoned in a straw field in Cheshire.

A man who went on the rampage with a machete in Chester city centre has been jailed.

Two Cheshire Police officers who risked their safety to stop a suicidal teenager from killing himself on live railway tracks have been nominated for The National Police Bravery Awards.

The Leader of Cheshire West Council, Councillor Louise Gittins, is urging all residents to play their part to protect family and friends by downloading the new NHS COVID-19 app.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is thanking pupils, parents and carers and schools for their support in getting children and young people back into the classroom for the Autumn Term.

Expanding North Wales self-storage giant Lock Stock have made a major investment of over a quarter of a million pounds in a brand new delivery lorry.

Tyler has now been found safe and well.

Temporary measures that were put in place for Chester during the Summer to help manage the initial reopening of high streets are slowly being changed.

Cheshire Police are appealing for information to help find a missing teenager in Elton.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is to install additional CCTV cameras to provide extended coverage of Chester’s historic rows.

Transport for Wales statistics reveal that 78% of their rail customers are now complying and wearing face coverings on trains.

Flu vaccination clinics across the North West are underway this September and the NHS and Public Health England are encouraging anyone who is eligible for a free flu vaccination to book an appointment with their GP or pharmacist, as soon as they receive an invitation.

This year’s Cheshire Prize for Literature is now open for entries and will celebrate the creativity that has flowered and continues to flourish during the pandemic.

The Neuro Therapy Centre have teamed up with Chester Boutique to take their annual Fashion Show online.

Colourful pictures and large sunflowers have been created by those vulnerable and shielding in Cheshire.

To welcome back Park and Ride to Chester Zoo, all fares across the service will be half price from 28 September 2020 to the 4 January 2021.

Sean Sweetman, from Chester, along with his two friends Adam Stening and Russ Dean are going on a charity bike ride around England to every Premiership football ground.

Chester FC are calling on you, our fantastic volunteers, to come and help prepare the Deva Stadium next weekend.

Following a short break from pre-season friendly action, the Blues return tonight with a trip to Vauxhall Motors.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is supporting Keep Britain Tidy’s Great September Clean campaign, by making a toolkit available to individuals and small groups who want to to organise a clean-up in their area.

DKMS is urging people in Cheshire this Blood Cancer Awareness Month (1-30 September 2020) to register as blood stem cell donors.

A man from Helsby who had a heart attack whilst driving along a motorway has been reunited with the resilience firefighters who helped save his life.

Cheshire West and Chester Council have launched a consultation into their policy for providing services that can help families with a child or young person with Special Educational Needs or Disability (SEND).

A Master’s student at the University of Chester is seeking help from the public to achieve her dream of winning a national competition for student entrepreneurs.

Chief Inspector Gareth Wrigley is taking the reins at Chester Local Policing Unit this week.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is supporting Recycle Week which launches today and new stats show we care more about the environment than ever before.

Keane has announced dates as part of Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England, including a gig at Delamere Forest in June 2021.

A police boss has spoken of his pride after receiving an award for the fourth year running for the open and transparent way he and his staff work.

Ministers today ended rail franchising after 24 years, as the first step in bringing Britain's fragmented network back together.

There are less than two weeks until the CNWA Neighbourhood Awards application process closes, so get your nominations in now!

Here are the final results for the Cheshire Women's Cricket League from September 13th and 20th.

Danny Elliott added to his pre-season goal tally on Tuesday night, scoring in a 3-1 behind closed doors victory over a Salford City XI.

Older people in Cheshire lost over £75,000 last year, according to new cybercrime data acquired by the charity Age UK.

Leighton Hospital is set to receive an additional £9 million in order to support A&E capacity, ahead of the winter months and Countess of Chester Hospital will be receiving £7 million.

The Leaders of Cheshire West and Chester Council and Cheshire East Council are today sending a joint message to everyone across the county – if we act now, we have time to avoid a new peak in infections and a local lockdown.

The morning rush hour, a phenomenon last seen nearly six months ago, has returned with traffic levels back to levels seen in January, analysis of hundreds of thousands of trips taken by RAC Insurance customers has revealed.

Hundreds of organisations are stepping up to help Britain build back better by supporting smaller employers to give youth a chance and take advantage of the Government’s landmark Kickstart Scheme.

Residents across Cheshire are being urged to ensure they play by the rules this weekend after the Government introduced new legislation to try to limit the spread of Covid-19.

Leading Cheshire Charity Active Cheshire has formally announced the departure of their long-serving CEO, Anne Boyd.

Twelve members of staff from Kids Planet Head Office embarked on a 50 KM bike ride from Chester Zoo to their office in Lymm cheered on their way by Chester Zoo’s very own CEO, Dr Mark Pilgrim and the Lord Mayor of Chester, Councillor Mark Williams.

OVER 42,000 workers in Wales returned to their jobs part-time in the first month flexible furlough was introduced, statistics published today show.

As the nights draw in, and colder weather approaches, you can enjoy the warmth of a very special onesie as well as the glow of helping children around the UK.

A social care leader has hit out over the “totally unacceptable” shambles around Covid-19 tests and called for care homes to be given top priority.

A Chester tea sommelier has found the perfect blend, by combining her award-winning tea with the calming power of music.

Shoppers in Hoole can look forward to a much more colourful solution to the traditional traffic cones and bollards next week, with new planters introduced along Faulkner Street.

Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner David Keane is encouraging local residents to give their views on how safe the county’s roads are.

Morrisons is investing even more to increase its hygiene standards - as part of a new programme that will see every one of its 494 stores receive a three-week deep-clean, brand new equipment, and additional cleaning staff.

The North West will receive £29.5 million to expand and upgrade A&Es at four Trusts, ensuring they have the physical space to treat patients, manage patient flow and improve infection control, the Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced today.

Each year in May, Cheshire West and Chester Council in partnership with the University of Chester run an archaeological training excavation for second year archaeology students.

Six men have been charged following an altercation outside a pub in Chester.

A local pension fund has become one of the first in the country to report on the carbon footprint of its £6 billion investment portfolio.

Comedian and safety-lover Mark Watson will be performing in Chester on 18th September, with his new show "How You Can Almost Win".

Christmas is to come early at Storyhouse, as it announces A Christmas Carol its “most joyous show ever” to add some much-needed cheer.

Together for Adoption has joined a coalition of national, regional and voluntary adoption agencies across the country to launch a nationwide recruitment campaign to raise awareness of adoption.

A number of vulnerable adults whose homes were taken over by drug dealers have been identified and offered safeguarding support as part of a county-wide initiative.

The Health and Social Care Service’s most senior clinicians and leaders have urged their frontline colleagues to get their annual flu jab as soon as possible, as the first vaccine deliveries start to reach local employers this week.

The Chairman of the National League, Brian Barwick, has today written to The Rt Hon Oliver Dowden CBE MP, Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to ask the Government to carefully consider how its pending decision on the return of fans to football grounds will affect its clubs, their employees, and local communities.

Cheshire and Merseyside Directors of Public Health are alarmed that access to testing in the area is limited and have issued a joint statement appealing for immediate action.

Cheshire Constabulary’s wanted week of action was a great success with suspects being locked up for a range of offences.

The Queen’s School in Chester has once again been awarded the Secondary Geography Quality Mark – the only school in the city to hold the accolade.

An Ellesmere Port man has defrauded customers out of a total of £40,000 for gardening work that then never took place.

A new vision of how Cheshire can recover from Covid-19 pandemic and develop a fairer, greener economy that delivers lasting benefits for local people and businesses has been set out today.

Neston topped off a highly successful cricket season with their First XI winning the Cheshire Premier League on Sunday.

Innovators with projects which improve health and wellbeing can apply to join the next cohort of NHS Innovation Fellows.

Action is being taken to tackle the ‘blight’ of graffiti on Britain’s roads and railways as part of the Great British September Clean, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced.

Merseyside-based MJ Quinn has been awarded a lucrative contract by Openreach to support a massive £12 billion project that’s bringing ultrafast, ultrareliable ‘Full Fibre’ broadband to millions of homes and businesses throughout the UK.

To celebrate the inaugural Chester Food and Drink Week, Chester Cathedral will be hosting the Taste Cheshire Farmers Market on Wednesday the 16th September.

More than 600 Debenhams workers, who have lost their jobs since the High Street giant announced it was in difficulties earlier this year, are to take legal action against the firm, including dozens of people from Chester and Ellesmere Port Stores.

Cheshire Police is appealing to those who travel to work on the roads to drive carefully and help keep Cheshire's roads safe.

Aer Lingus Regional has today marked the beginning of its new route from Manchester to Belfast.

Detectives investigating a burglary on Queens Road, Chester, which occurred on Thursday 10 September, have charged two men.

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Elderly people face all of the same scams as everyone else, but some scams disproportionately affect the older generations.

As the Great British September Clean kicks off, the RSPCA is urging people to ‘snip the straps’ from disposable face masks, as it’s revealed the charity has helped more than 900 animals caught in litter since the start of lockdown, including 22 in Cheshire.

Chester FC is celebrating receiving funding from the Premier League, to help them prepare for the restart of football and safe return of supporters to their stadium.

Game five of pre-season is this afternoon – as the Blues head to Buxton for arguably their toughest test yet.

Bikes and motor bikes have been stolen from an address in Saughall.

The leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council, Louise Gittins, is calling on all residents to help protect our whole community by following the Government’s new COVID legislation.

Police officers are appealing for information following a fatal collision in Malpas.

Northern is reminding customers to plan carefully ahead of the introduction of new timetables next week.

A man and wife have been sentenced after a hotel worker was racially abused and two police officers were assaulted in Chester.

Due to a burst water main there is a road closure in place on the A51 Boughton, Chester, from City Road roundabout. Severn Trent Water are currently on site carrying out emergency repairs.

A North Wales Police boss is backing plans for new “cannabis cards” for medicinal users which would effectively decriminalise the drug.

New artwork has created a buzz in Alexandra Park, Hoole following the installation of pollinator habitats in the park.

Renters affected by coronavirus will continue to be supported over autumn and winter through comprehensive measures confirmed today by Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick.

The University of Chester is celebrating a landmark in its Degree Apprenticeship programme - with its 500th student.

First year students will start to arrive in Chester this weekend. The University is working closely with Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Public Health and Environmental Health teams to ensure precautions are in place in response to COVID-19.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has calculated that litter and fly-tipping costs a huge £3.1m a year to clear up – money that could be used on other services.

Footfall in many of the UK’s town and city centres recovered to pre-lockdown levels this summer, but the share of people returning to the workplace has not increased since late June, despite the Government’s campaign to get people back into offices.

Local NHS Trust, Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP) are encouraging people to look after themselves and others this World Suicide Prevention Day.

The British Beer & Pub Association, the leading trade association representing brewers and pubs, has today responded to Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement on the changes to social gathering rules that will affect pubs.

A further two fixtures, behind closed doors, will take place at Chester Racecourse on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 September. 14 races are scheduled across two days and will be available to watch live on Sky Sports Racing.

Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Public Health officers are working alongside Public Health England to support local schools to manage several confirmed cases of COVID-19.

Four recent Art and Design graduates, from the University of Chester, have beaten international competition to make it to the finals of a virtual global design show.

Chester Visual Arts (CVA) is delighted to announce Chester-based artists Robin Hunter and Emma Lucy as the recipients of our Digital Artbox Commissions.

The Director of Public Health for Cheshire West Ian Ashworth is appealing to residents aged under 35 to be more COVID conscious as they go about their daily activities.

Residents in Little Neston now have an improved play facility at Woodfall Lane, thanks to funding support from FCC Communities Foundation, Cheshire West & Chester Council and Neston Town Council.

The Daniel Adamson 1903 Steamship has received an £85,000 Lifeline of National Lottery support to help address the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on heritage.

VINCI Construction UK, currently working on Chester’s development of Northgate and in Ellesmere Port for a new public hub building is the latest company to become a Corporate Partner of the City’s Grosvenor Museum.

Royal Mail today calls on dog owners to make letterboxes in their homes a ‘no-go zone’ for their pets. The request comes after the High Court ruled that dog owners who fail to take steps to prevent their dogs from biting postal workers fingers though a letter box can be convicted of an offence.

Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy’s flagship campaign, which was postponed in March as the country went into lockdown, will relaunch this weekend.

Residents and community groups are invited to help review the community response and shielding support during the pandemic and to suggest how services might be delivered in the future.

Customers welcomed the return of 1539 post lockdown and, following two successful months of weekend trading, the restaurant at Chester Racecourse will extend its opening hours to cover Wednesday – Sunday from next week.

A new Bill to protect jobs and trade across the whole of the United Kingdom after the Transition Period ends will be introduced to parliament today.

A team of firefighters are gearing up to cycle more than 300 miles in aid of charity this weekend.

Police officers are appealing for information and dashcam footage following a collision involving a cyclist and a HGV in Willaston.

Following yesterday’s Government announcement that sees travel corridor changes to certain islands, Manchester Airport is sharing the latest advice and update to its passengers.

New data shows that the Eat Out To Help Out Scheme directly benefitted the Government to the tune of £250 million, whilst also saving thousands of jobs in the pub and hospitality sector.

A man who brutally murdered his own mother and then transferred £25,000 from her savings to buy a new car has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of almost 29 years.

A work placement played a key role in a University of Chester student landing a position with a global localization and translation company.

Love Letters To The Town was a special project, by and with a group of local young writers who had something hopeful to share with the people of Ellesmere Port and the world during lockdown.

With the first week of pre-season action out the way, the Blues face a trip to Glossop North End this evening.

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The NHS in Cheshire has been recognised as the winner of the Mental Health Service Redesign Initiative, at the Health Service Journal (HSJ) Value Awards 2020, for working to improve specialist mental health services for local people.

The number of university students starting their own businesses has risen, according to new figures released today. One in 10 students are currently running a business alongside their studies, up from one in 16 in 2018.

Manchester Airports Group has issued this statement following Grant Shapps’ announcement today.

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Detectives investigating a burglary in Neston are renewing their appeal to trace a man they want to speak to in connection with the incident.

During Organ Donation Week, September 7 to 13, NHS Blood and Transplant are urging people to talk to their families about organ donation to increase the number of people whose lives can be saved or transformed by an organ transplant.

The decision to take a break while working on a degree is not an easy one to make, but for Nursing student Connor Threlfall it was one that reaffirmed his career choice.

Two men from Chester have been charged following the attempted robbery of a taxi driver in the city.

Chief Inspector Catherine Prichard is set to take command at Ellesmere Port Local Policing Unit today.

With children and young people now back at school or college, PHE’s new campaign provides NHS-endorsed tips and advice to help parents and carers to look after their children and young people’s mental wellbeing.

The NHS in Cheshire is urging people to familiarise themselves with their blood pressure readings as part of Know Your Numbers Week 2020.

A local theatre company is celebrating after demand for tickets for an event being staged as part of the Welsh Assembly trial of live performances at Theatr Clwyd led to an additional performance being scheduled which has also now sold out.

The Blues rounded off their first week of pre-season action with a good performance and victory over Marine yesterday afternoon.

Police are appealing for help in tracing a man from Ellesmere Port who hasn’t been seen since 1st September.

The pre-season games are coming thick and fast now – and this afternoon The Blues are off to Merseyside to face Marine.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is requesting urgent clarification about the Government’s announcement on 3 September 2020 that a lorry park could be located in West Cheshire.

Cheshire Constabulary is carrying out a week of action to highlight the work that goes on behind the scenes every day to locate those evading justice.

As school summer holidays come to an end, patrols on some RNLI lifeguarded beaches will finish this Sunday, but the charity is still providing a lifeguard service on 18 beaches across Wales.

The Government’s £2bn Kickstart Scheme is aimed at creating hundreds of thousands of new, fully-subsidised jobs for young people across the country – and local businesses are being urged to sign up and reap the rewards.

Annual adult social care spending in the North West is still £94m lower than in 2010, according to new analysis published today by the TUC.

This week, children across the UK should be back in school, which is a welcome step towards returning to something resembling normality. The NSPCC has new Childline analysis on children’s feelings about going back to school.

In the seven days up to 29 August, there were 26 confirmed COVID-19 cases for West Cheshire. This compares to 27 confirmed cases in West Cheshire in the previous week (15 to 22 August).

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A critically endangered Western chimpanzee has been born at Chester Zoo, following an eight-and-a-half-month pregnancy.

Detectives are continuing to warn the public after a spate of courier fraud scams have left Cheshire victims without thousands of pounds.

Officers are appealing for information and dashcam footage following a collision involving three vehicles in Hatton Heath.

Huxley C.E. Primary School is a great rural small school offering a variety of after school activities to people living in and around Huxley.

A group of senior professionals who are soon to graduate from apprenticeship programmes at the University of Chester have shared how the courses have helped further their careers.

Further farms and tractor dealerships have been targeted and the high value GPS systems that sit on top of tractors have been stolen.

Police are appealing for help in tracing a 44-year-old man from Wirral.

The countdown has officially started for Creamfields 2021 and to mark the occasion the electronic festival giants have announced more acts to the ever growing line up.

A group of nutritional experts from across the country, including one from Chester University, is calling for urgent action to be taken to address health inequalities – with particular emphasis on the importance of looking after your heart, post the pandemic.

As pupils return to the classroom this week, the Council is asking families to play their part to keep children safe by leaving a car-free zone around schools.

Making the move into employment can be challenging without the right support network in place.

Residents in West Cheshire have a last chance to help shape plans for the borough to come back from COVID-19 as an even better place to live and work.

People who have served in the British Armed Forces are being urged to inform their local primary healthcare practice as part of a new study.

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Residents with COVID-19 symptoms will now have access to a new local testing site in the centre of Chester where they can find out if they have coronavirus.

Roads across Cheshire will soon be safer for motorists and cyclists thanks to a nationwide mapping scheme.

A Cheshire-based disability charity has launched an exciting new brand to reflect the growth of the charity across the North West, to reconnect it with its values and to shine a positive light on disability.

Cheshire Constabulary has pledged its commitment to enhancing the safety of police officers and staff as part of a national review.

Do you know a family, NHS or frontline worker in your area that has been adversely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and needs a break?

As schools return for the new academic year, the NASUWT-The Teachers’ Union, has written to the Education and Health Secretaries and local authorities questioning the current guidance to schools that secondary pupils do not need to wear face coverings in classrooms.

Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Registration team is now able to take new wedding and civil partnership bookings for ceremonies taking place in 2020.

The region’s biggest family attraction will boost its annual Emergency Services Day concession this month in favour of TWO FULL WEEKENDS where essential workers can enjoy privileged access and unlimited rides.

University of Chester student Lucy has been writing letters to young and elderly people during the coronavirus pandemic to help reduce loneliness and isolation.

Petrol and diesel prices rose for the third month in a row but data from RAC Fuel Watch shows they don’t appear to be rapidly heading back to pre-pandemic levels.

The lawyer known as Mr Loophole has used his fabled technique to raise thousands of pounds for charity - by finding a way around lockdown restrictions.

12 million drivers are considering swapping to an electric vehicle in the next two years, potentially saving £8 billion in fuel costs.

An innovative new scheme to help young people into work and spur Britain’s economic revival was launched by the UK Government today.

The new Vanarama National League season is edging ever closer.

Local MP Edward Timpson has welcomed the announcement that the UK Government-owned British Business Bank has issued its 75,000th loan through its Start Up Loans programme, marking more than £623 million invested in small businesses across the UK since its launch in 2012.

Northern is calling on rail travellers to prepare for timetable changes, as the industry adapts to a ‘new normal’ as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

The government has announced the latest round of funding for local projects to improve air quality across England.

An investment of over £300,000 in cutting-edge music production technology, kit and studio building work looks set to make the University of Chester a magnet for budding music producers and sound engineers.

The close links between the University of Chester’s Accounting and Finance degree with the professional accounting body CIMA have led to an exciting new opportunity for students.

As we enter a new month, and what would normally still be peak summer season, the Northern Hub is updating customers on its latest developments.

Ten years after a car accident that changed her life, Grace Currie is celebrating achieving a First in Fine Art from the University of Chester.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has listened to its residents’ feedback on the borough’s Trial Cycle and Bus lanes in Chester and has paused their introduction while it reflects on the views expressed.

Beloved TV electrician Billy Byrne is helping people in Cheshire stay safe with a series of videos sharing his top tips for people turning to DIY at home and in the garden.

Work starts this week to build a new teaching block to increase the capacity at Blacon High School.

A study by Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service shows that a joint campaign with the Innovation Agency has potentially prevented up to 12 strokes and saved the NHS around half a million pounds in gross treatment costs.

The Wine School of Cheshire, based in Chester, will be given a spell in the limelight as part of this year’s Small Biz 100, a national campaign highlighting some of the UK’s most inspiring small businesses.

All the weekend's Cheshire Women's Cricket League results, match reports and latest league tables are here...

Chester FC fell to defeat in their first pre-season game of 2020/21 yesterday afternoon at Radcliffe.

The Cheshire Neighbourhood Watch Association is looking for nominations for their second Neighbourhood Awards.

Chester FC’s 2020/21 pre-season schedule gets underway this afternoon with a trip to Northern Premier side Radcliffe.

Chester Football Club would like to update supporters on their ‘code of conduct’, ahead of a safe return to the Deva Stadium.

Pavements could be made safer for people with disabilities and families under new proposals to ban anti-social parking unveiled by the Government today.

A community led initiative in Chester is on a mission - to give the city centre a cultural boost by converting vacant shop units into gallery spaces for local artists.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has listened to its residents’ feedback on the borough’s Trial Cycle and Bus lanes in Chester and has paused their introduction while it reflects on the views expressed.

Almost 13,000 people have needed the help of HM Coastguard since the beginning of this summer – this weekend, don’t become another statistic.

Labour councillors have explored the public health services available to residents during the Covid-19 pandemic at the health-focused Cheshire West & Chester Council Covid-19 Scrutiny Committee earlier this week.

In the seven days up to 22 August, there were 27 confirmed COVID-19 cases for West Cheshire. This compares to 22 confirmed cases in West Cheshire in the previous week (9 to 15 August).

A Merseyside man who frequently travelled into Ellesmere Port to supply class A drugs has been jailed.

Tackling fly tipping is an ongoing challenge for Cheshire West and Chester Council, who have successfully prosecuted three individuals this week.

The residents of Huntington have expressed their concerns regarding the bus lanes that appeared on Saturday 22nd August.

A nursery and pre-school in Saughall has used its time in lockdown to good effect, creating a brand new outdoor classroom and adding new characterful animals to their onsite farm.

To celebrate the inaugural Chester Food and Drink Week, Chester Cathedral will be hosting the Taste Cheshire Farmers Market on Wednesday the 16th September.

A 44-year-old man from Chester has been jailed after admitting carrying out a series of burglaries across the city.

As schools return in the North West, HM Revenue and Customs is reminding working parents they could save up to £2,000 per child per year to pay towards after-school clubs and other childcare services.

Detectives are urging people to stay vigilant following several reports of scam phone calls purporting to be from Microsoft.

Local charity Autism Together has organised a week of free online activities to mark this year’s Remember a Charity in Your Will Week.

A letter has been sent to schools and parents and carers by Cheshire West and Chester Council setting out the steps taken to make schools as safe as possible for pupils as they return in September.

Hundreds took advantage of the Government incentivised Eat Out To Help Out scheme during August, benefitting from a discounted meal at The White Horse.

Cheshire Constabulary has secured its first full Stalking Protection Order.

Tackling a degree as a mature student can be daunting, but for University of Chester graduate Dawn Clarkson, it was a challenge that saw her thrive.

Chester Race Company restaurants 1539 and The White Horse are hosting a special day for mums during Chester Food and Drink Week.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a woman was seriously assaulted outside a shop in Ellesmere Port.

Health chiefs are urging parents, families and guardians to contact their local GP practice to make sure their children’s vaccinations are up to date before they start school.

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Reporting a streetlight not working, a blocked grid, obstruction on the road or fly tipping is now much easier and quicker with the introduction of a new Cheshire West and Chester Council app.

Children and staff at Kids Planet Great Boughton have been celebrating International Tiger Day as part of their Summer Stampede fundraising campaign to support Chester Zoo.

An estimated 18m leisure trips will be taken by car this weekend, 1.8m more than last year as drivers seek to make the most of what is the last bank holiday before Christmas.

In a bid to support and boost levels of active travel and public transport use across the borough, Cheshire West and Chester Council will open two trial lanes for cyclists, buses, taxis, motorcyclists and the emergency services in Chester on Tuesday 8 September.

Residents are being warned about a new wave of online scams where fraudsters hack into Facebook accounts in a bid to steal money from family and friends.

Have you been a victim of crime in Cheshire in the last three years? If so, Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner wants your views on the support you received from Cheshire Police and other support services.

As we approach what should be the busiest weekend for the UK’s third biggest airport, the Northern Hub is updating customers on its latest developments.

A popular local theatre company is set to make history by taking part in a unique season of events which will help to pave the way for the safe return of live performances in theatres and other venues.

The results of the weekend's cricket matches involving Cheshire's women's teams.

Chester Pride may have been cancelled this year due to Covid-19, like all major events, but the hard work and planning for 2021 is already underway.

The RSPCA rescued a seven-week-old kitten from under the bonnet of a car which had just driven a 30-mile journey with the cat trapped inside.

New statistics, published today, show the support Wales has received from the government’s income support schemes rose last month.

A District Nurse in Cheshire has received the prestigious Queen’s Nurse Award.

Almost a third of owners in the North West say their dog has developed at least one new problem behaviour during lockdown, according to new research released today by Dogs Trust.

Cheshire Constabulary has a new piece of kit to help keep communities safe, with the force’s drone officially taking to the sky from today.

Chester Young Producers has been supported by West Cheshire Museums to produce a pioneering festival that places young people at the heart of design, making, programming and production.

One of Shakespeare’s most iconic plays, The Tempest, came to Bridge Community Farms at the weekend.

The railway between Crewe and Chester has reopened to passengers after a nine-day closure to reconstruct a major road bridge in Crewe.

A firefighter from Ellesmere Port is set to begin the final leg of his half marathon charity challenge.

Chester FC has announced that they have teamed up with Kaizen Ticketing, which will enable the club to revolutionize its ticketing operations in the future.

The University of Chester’s Westminster Centre for Research in Veterans is hosting a new series of research presentations.

Cheshire Police have had several reports of bank account ‘smishing’ fraud attempts.

It could be a big year for 22-year-old Chester FC player Jamie Morgan.

Renters affected by coronavirus will continue to be protected after the Government extended the ban on evictions for another four weeks, meaning in total no legal evictions will have taken place for six months, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced today.

Since it first aired in 2016, Channel 4’s ground-breaking documentary series, The Secret Life of the Zoo, has taken viewers behind-the-scenes at the UK’s most popular wildlife attraction, Chester Zoo.

Highways England has unveiled details of £27.4 billion plans for investment in the strategic road network which connects the country. 

There were 22 confirmed cases of COVID-19 infections in West Cheshire from 9 to 15 August.

Manchester Airport has taken the decision to close Terminal Two again from September 2nd.

The final fixtures at Chester Racecourse in 2020 will comply with prevailing covid-19 restrictions and be held behind closed doors. There is a two-day fixture on Friday, 11 September and Saturday, 12 September, with the seasonal finale taking place on Sunday, 27 September.

There may have been no exams but girls at the Queen’s School in Chester have seen their hard work pay off with another year of phenomenal GCSE results.

Police in Chester are urging cyclists to ensure that their bicycles are kept secure at all the times following a spate of thefts in the city centre.

Abbey Gate College has always prided itself on the professionalism, honesty and dedication of its staff and how the care and attention afforded to each and every student enables them to work towards achieving their personal and academic potential.

Transport for Wales (TfW) and British Transport Police (BTP) are reminding customers of the need to wear face coverings on board public transport services – those failing to comply with the rules will not be allowed to travel and could be fined.

An MP who blocked a police boss on Twitter has been blasted for “dehumanising” refugees.

Celebrities with cancer have joined NHS doctors to encourage the public to come forward for vital, life-saving checks.

After reviewing the emergency measures put in place at Pen-y-Pass with its partners, Snowdonia National Park Authority will now build on the success of the changes by piloting a pre-booking system at Pen-y-Pass car park on weekends and bank holidays for the remainder of the summer.

Parents of UK students are being urged to ensure their children don’t confuse Covid-19 with other killer diseases such as meningitis. The message, from the meningitis charity, Meningitis Now, comes as thousands of young people prepare to leave home for university for the first time.

Detectives from Chester are appealing for information from the public following the attempted theft of a dog in Edge Green, near Broxton.

Members of a Chester based Youth Theatre are celebrating after one of their fellow students has been awarded a scholarship at a top Drama School.

A leading Chester based Playwright has showcased her latest play as part of a popular series of virtual events currently being staged by a local theatre company.

The RNLI and HM Coastguard are urging people to visit lifeguarded beaches and take extra care over the coming days as forecasts predict dangerous sea conditions, involving large swells, strong winds and spring tides.

A 34-year-old man from Chester has been charged with five offences following an incident at a convenience store in the city.

Three Cheshire West and Chester councillors have called for ‘renewed momentum’ in the fight to save Chester Zoo.

Residents in West Cheshire marked 75 years since the end of the Second World War on Saturday, 15 August, the anniversary of Japan’s surrender to the Allied Forces.

A graduate from the University of Chester is celebrating international photography award recognition.

Hundreds of thousands of teenagers in the North West are set to benefit for the first time from money in Child Trust Funds that has been waiting for them since they were young children.

A kind-hearted soon-to-be nursing graduate has donated the prize money she won for being an outstanding student to a hospice in her community.

Cheshire and Merseyside have been awarded Suicide-Safer Community status by Living Works, the world’s leading suicide prevention training company.

The UK’s leading dementia charity is urging 1,112 people in Cheshire to take part in a very different version of its most popular fundraising event.