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Blues Match Preview: Hyde United v Chester FC
Chester FC are back on the road for their fifth pre-season fixture, three days after a 1-0 defeat to Stoke, for some Friday night football as they travel to Northern Premier League Premier Division outfit Hyde United.
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Cheshire Constabulary to deploy Live Facial Recognition technology in Chester city centre
Cheshire Constabulary will be deploying Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology in Chester city centre, on Saturday 25th July, as part of Operation Vigilant.
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Cheshire Young Carers Awarded New Contract to Support Young Carers Across Cheshire West and Chester
Cheshire Young Carers has been awarded a new contract to continue delivering vital support services for young carers across Cheshire West and Chester until June 2028.
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Parking charges to come into effect at Wepre Park
Parking charges will be introduced at Wepre Park from next week to help manage and maintain access to one of Flintshire’s most popular green spaces.
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Chester foodie favourites unite to raise vital funds for Children Today
Award-winning Walking Food Tours UK has raised £400 for Chester-based charity Children Today Charitable Trust after hosting a special fundraising food tour celebrating some of the city's best independent food and drink venues.
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Man charged following assault in Chester
A man has been charged following a serious assault in Chester.
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Family travel boost as children ride buses for free across Cheshire West and 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.
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Countess of Chester Hospital research bus to spotlight critical illness study for premature babies
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.
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Man found guilty of sexual assault in Malpas
A man who sexually assaulted a woman in a pub in Malpas has been found guilty of the offence.
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Lord Mayor Invites Residents to a Summer of Discovery, Friendship and Family Fun
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.
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Management of wildflower sites in Flintshire
Flintshire County Council is continuing its annual monitoring and management of wildflower sites across the county.
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YOUNG ACTORS GET READY TO ROCK AS QUEEN MUSICAL TAKES TO CHESTER STAGE
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'.
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Residents urged to register now to visit their local Household Waste Recycling Centre
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.
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New Procedure Bay at Countess of Chester Hospital helping patients get treated faster
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.
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University archaeologists make exciting and unexpected discovery at Chester Castle
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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Blues Match Report: Warrington Town 0 - 2 Chester FC
Chester FC came out on top, at Cantilever Park, courtesy of second-half strikes from Sam Reed and Nathan Woodthorpe!
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Man jailed for six years for abusing a woman
A man has been jailed for six years for engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour, rape and criminal damage.
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Work to shape Blacon’ s £20 million Pride in Place regeneration programme is now formally underway
The first meeting of the Proud of Blacon Neighbourhood Board was held on Saturday 11th July, at Matthew Henry Evangelical Church.
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Proud dad of a newly-wed couple has raised more than £5,000 for Clatterbridge Cancer Charity
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.
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Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras to be installed on Eddisbury Road in Ellesmere Port
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.