Local News from Thursday, August 21st, 2025
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Council prosecutes business owner for concealed illegal tobacco products
A Chester business owner has been fined over £7,500 for illegal tobacco offences, after the discovery of illegal products concealed behind a fob-activated shutter door.
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Joint operation to tackle waste crime in Cheshire West and Chester continues this summer
The ongoing and very successful Operation Flycatcher has once again seen Cheshire West and Chester Council join forces with Cheshire Constabulary to carry out intensive enforcement throughout the borough to tackle fly tipping and waste transfer offences.
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GCSE results success for Cheshire West and Chester young people
After receiving their GCSE examination results today (Thursday 21 August 2025), young people across Cheshire West and Chester have been celebrating their success.
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Countess of Chester Hospital wins national praise for transforming doctor training in women’s health
The Countess of Chester Hospital has been recognised for making one of the biggest improvements in the country in how it trains and supports early-career doctors working in obstetrics and gynaecology – the teams that care for women during pregnancy, birth, and a wide range of women’s health conditions.
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Supporting local community projects through the Cheshire West Crowd
More than £87,250 has been handed out by Cheshire West and Chester Council as part of the latest funding round on Cheshire West Crowd.
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Appeal for information following suspicious activity in Chester
Officers in Chester are urging people to be vigilant following reports of suspicious activity involving a man approaching people for money.
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Empowering Care Leaders In Cheshire
The Council are proud to announce that twelve care leaders from across Cheshire West and Chester have just wrapped up an inspiring journey through the My Home Life England Professional Support and Development Programme – and wow, what a ride it’s been!
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Flintshire schools celebrate GCSE Results
Students across Flintshire schools are celebrating as they receive their GCSE results.
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Cheshire West Practice Manager Named Finalist for National Social Work Award
Cheshire West and Chester Council has announced that David Redpath-Smith, a dedicated Social Work Practice Manager and Practice Educator from Cheshire West and Chester Council, has been named a finalist in the prestigious Social Worker of the Year Awards.
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Cheshire West Occupational Therapist Named Finalist for Prestigious National Award
Cheshire West and Chester Council has announced that Kathryn Auckland, Specialist Moving and Handling Occupational Therapist and Trainer, has been shortlisted for the National Back Exchange Rising Star Award.
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A Great Success for the Third Learning Disability Conference
Cheshire West and Chester Council held their third Learning Disability Conference on Thursday the 5th of June.