Local News from Wednesday, December 10th, 2025

Cheshire West and Chester Council Cabinet has today agreed a new Domestic Abuse Strategy 2026–2030, setting out how the Council and its partners will prevent domestic abuse, protect those who are harmed, and improve support for children, families and communities.

The 2025 Youth Opportunities Grant, delivered by Cheshire West and Chester Council, is funding 16 inspiring projects that will help to give young people a better start in life.

Chester’s iconic Santa Dash lit up the city once again over the weekend as more than 2,500 festive dashers, the highest number in the event’s history, came together to run, dash and jog stroll the much-loved route in support of The Countess Charity and The Hospice of the Good Shepherd.

The wife of one of the UK's best-loved and much-missed comedians is set to take centre stage at a festive carol concert at Chester's historic Cathedral.

A veteran of the conflict in Afghanistan is walking from Chester to London and back again this month to raise money for the Royal British Legion after the charity saved him from sleeping on the streets.