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Patrols in Chester have been stepped up after a 14-year-old boy was seriously assaulted in the Handbridge area of the city.

A gang of men from Ellesmere Port who flooded the town’s streets with class A drugs have been jailed for a total of more than 20 years.

Shortly after 6am on 6 June the body of a man was discovered in the River Dee.

A man who was involved in a serious collision Chester city centre in April has sadly passed away.

On Monday 10 June a healthcare professional was re-arrested on suspicion of murder in relation to the deaths of eight babies and the attempted murder of six babies

Update statement regarding the ongoing investigation into a number of baby deaths and non-fatal collapses at the neonatal unit at The Countess of Chester Hospital.

Plans to rebuild Chester Fire Station have been approved by the planning committee at Cheshire West & Chester Council.

A man who was caught dealing class A drugs in Chester city centre has been jailed for more than six years.

A 29-year-old man who groomed and raped a teenage girl over a three-year period has been jailed for 20 years.

Detectives investigating two burglary incidents in rural west Cheshire are appealing for information and footage from members of the public.

A 20-year-old man from Ellesmere Port has been jailed for class A and B drug offences.

Officers are appealing to the public to help identify two women following reports of a suspicious incident in Ellesmere Port.

A one-week-old giraffe calf, born at Chester Zoo, has ventured outside to play for the first time.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward following an overnight arson attack at an occupied house in Ellesmere Port.

Chester is gearing up for a busy May, which will see the city play host to events including race meetings, a half marathon, farmers market and an archaeological dig - welcoming thousands of visitors.

A 27-year-old man from Chester has been jailed having been found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting a woman from the city.

Detectives investigating a burglary in Neston are appealing for information and footage from the public.

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a pedestrian was left with life threatening injuries following a collision in Chester.

A man, who is wanted in connection with the brutal murder of a father at a farm in Cheshire, is now one of Europe’s most wanted.

Nine people have been charged with class A drug dealing offences after police carried out a series of dawn raids at homes in Chester and Merseyside

Officers investigating a serious assault in Chester city centre have charged a man in relation to the incident.

Keepers at Chester Zoo are celebrating the birth of the zoo’s first dusky pademelon – a rare ‘miniature kangaroo’ from Indonesia.

A 23-year-old man found in Chester in possession of class A and B drugs has been jailed

Detectives investigating an assault in Chester are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Five endangered ring-tailed lemur babies - including two sets of twins - and the zoo’s first ever baby black lemur, are the latest arrivals being celebrated by conservationists at the zoo.

Detectives are urging witnesses to come forward following a robbery and assault in Chester.

Fundraising firefighters in Chester are hoping to swap buckets of water for buckets of cash.

A 40-year-old man from Barnet has been charged with a series of offences following a vehicle stop in Chester.

Detectives are urging witnesses to come forward after a man was assaulted in Frodsham.

Police have closed down a flat that has blighted a community in Chester city centre with persistent drug use and anti-social behaviour.

New plans and images by AHR Architects go on display for Chester Northgate from Thursday 28 March in Unit 7 at the Forum Shopping Centre.

Polling cards for the local council election on 2 May are now arriving at homes across the borough.

A two-week-old giraffe calf has stepped outside for the very first time at Chester Zoo.

The charitable arm of Chester FC is collaborating with Cheshire West & Chester Council on plans to develop King George V playing fields in Blacon.

Work started in February to transform the Hoole Way Sunken Garden.

Detectives are urging Cheshire residents to be vigilant after an elderly woman was scammed out of a large quantity of money.

Detectives from Chester CID are urging witnesses to come forward after a 12-year-old was assaulted during a robbery in Saltney.

An Ellesmere Port woman has been ordered to pay a total of £1,062.50 after being prosecuted for fly tipping by Cheshire West and Chester Council.

Chester has been named the world’s first Sustainable Palm Oil City.

A sports and fitness centre in Ellesmere Port has been given a revamp by young people, as part of a Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service-led Prince’s Trust Programme.

Zookeepers at Chester Zoo have released CCTV footage showing the incredible birth of an endangered Rothschild’s giraffe – as well as his adorable first steps.

A scheme to improve traffic flow and safety on the A49-A51 junction near Tarporley (known locally as the Red Fox) will begin on Monday, 11 March.

A chef who poured boiling hot oil over a co-worker during an argument has been jailed for nine years.

A Manchester man has been ordered to pay a total of £2,683 after being prosecuted for fly-tipping by Cheshire West and Chester Council.

Social workers are being invited to find out about the benefits of working for Cheshire West and Chester Council Children's Services

The drop in sessions hosted by Cheshire West and Chester Council and Chester Zoo attracted over 120 people.

Detectives investigating an aggravated burglary in Ellesmere Port are appealing for information and footage from the public.

Two critically endangered radiated tortoises have hatched at Chester Zoo.

Cheshire’s Police Youth Engagement Officers launched a project in January, inviting high school and college age students to make a short video or radio advert that will spread the word to other young people about knives, the dangers they pose and the consequences of carrying a knife.

Business owners in Chester will receive a visit from Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service on Wednesday 27 February as part of an initiative to keep the city’s buildings safe.

Detectives investigating a robbery in Chester are appealing for witnessing to come forward.

Conservationists from Chester Zoo have captured ‘momentous’ video footage of the elusive giant pangolin

Darren Martland has been confirmed as Cheshire Constabulary’s new chief constable following a confirmation hearing by Cheshire’s police and crime panel.

Heavy goods vehicles travelling through the Christleton area of Chester came under the spotlight last week following concerns from the community.

Cheshire’s police and crime commissioner has reaffirmed his commitment to invest in neighbourhood policing by funding an additional 43 frontline police officers and seven PCSOs over the next year

Cheshire’s police and crime commissioner David Keane has released details of the meeting to discuss the policing of fox hunting in Cheshire.

Officers from Cheshire Constabulary have issued a warning after air weapons were stolen from a vehicle in Ellesmere Port.

Chris Matheson, continues his campaign to change the rules around women under 25 being eligible for cervical smear tests.

Cheshire Wildlife Trust has received initial National Lottery support for a major conservation project focusing on the Dee Estuary.

Cheshire’s police and crime commissioner David Keane has spoken to Cheshire’s acting chief constable Darren Martland about his concerns in regards to comments made by Cheshire Constabulary concerning the use of social media in relation to fox hunting.

A poorly four-year-old boy from Little Stanney who is obsessed with fire engines had ‘the time of his life’ visiting Ellesmere Port Fire Station.

A man has been jailed for more than 12 years after he admitted attempting to murder his ex-partner in a “frenzied” attack.

It happened in the early hours of Wednesday at the junction of Whitby Road and Cromwell Road.

Cheshire’s police and crime commissioner has announced that Darren Martland has been chosen as his preferred candidate to take up the position of Cheshire’s chief constable.

A Chester student who put his ex-girlfriend and her six housemates in danger by deliberately setting fire to wheelie bins placed against her house in a bid for her to take him back has been given a six year detention.

A 40-year-old man has been charged with burglary following a break-in at a pub in Chester.

The first independent review has seen Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service rated amongst the highest-performing services of the 14 fire and rescue services inspected so far.

Detectives have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in-connection with the attempted robbery of a bookmakers in Chester.

The Just Giving fundraising page has doubled its target to over £120,000 of donations

Visitors have been evacuated from Chester Zoo after a large fire broke out.

Councillor Samantha Dixon has responded to Essars statement on the future of the Stanlow plant.

Allegations of gross misconduct against Simon Byrne, the former chief of Cheshire Police, have been dismissed.

The Automated External Defibrillator (AED), which was paid for by funds raised by the family of a well-known and much loved local pensioner.

Detectives investigating a burglary at a house in Chester are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

The council said it had taken the decision to transfer the contracts, after working with the provider for several weeks.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has arranged travel and parking initiatives to help the countdown to Christmas run smoothly, for city shoppers and local businesses.

Detectives dismantling organised crime in our communities have on Wednesday 28 November made five arrests in Ellesmere Port during early morning raids.

Detectives investigating suspicious activity in Ellesmere Port are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

A campaign to help employers spot the signs of domestic abuse in work colleagues has been launched to help raise awareness of the issue.

A statement by the Leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council in response to Friday's Vauxhall announcement:

Chester Zoo has released the first detailed plans for 2018’s instalment of its annual family Christmas event The Lanterns.

Chester FC’s youth team are out of this seasons FA Youth Cup after a 2-0 defeat to Mansfield Town last night.

Sutton Way estate in Ellesmere Port is to get a major refurbishment after the Council’s Cabinet agreed to move forward with plans to improve people’s homes.

Detectives are urging owners of cars with keyless entry systems in Warrington, Runcorn and Widnes to be vigilant following a spate of thefts of these vehicles.

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Chester FC travel to face York City tomorrow night, knowing a win will take them top of The National League North table.

Police cars were damaged while officers attended reports of youths throwing fireworks in the Bunbury Green area of Ellesmere Port on Bonfire Night.

A joint initiative by the University of Chester and Cheshire Constabulary has enabled students to settle safely into their new homes.

A large quantity of class A drugs with an estimated street value of around £20 million has been seized in Cheshire.

Officers from Cheshire Police are appealing for information from the public following a fatal collision in Winsford.

Dog thefts in Cheshire have declined in the past twelve months, despite a national increase in the number of dogs been snatched from their owners.

An aggressive beggar has been jailed for 21 weeks for theft and breaching his criminal behaviour order (CBO) in Northwich and Chester.

An Ellesmere Port man has been ordered to pay a total of £1710 after being prosecuted for fly-tipping by Cheshire West and Chester Council.

A rare baby gibbon is the latest addition to the “biggest baby boom of mammals” on record at Chester Zoo.

The planning application for a transit site for Gypsy and Travellers at Foxfields in Ellesmere Port has been put on hold.

Officers from Cheshire Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a serious collision in Delamere.

Chester FC’s youth academy are hoping to book their place in The 3rd qualifying round of FA Youth Cup tonight.

A large quantity of cannabis plants have been seized from a house in Ellesmere Port.

Homes in Warrington and Cumbria were targeted by police during dawn raids on Tuesday morninga s part of the Constabulary’s ongoing mission to target those involved in serious and organised crime.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a burglary in Frodsham.

Detectives in Ellesmere Port have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in-connection with a knife point robbery at a local supermarket.