Home security is important no matter how sunny it is outside in the day or how humid it is at night.
However tempting it is to leave windows and doors open in this weather, doing so makes your home an easy target for burglars.
Make sure you keep them closed and locked to deter criminals.
Message Sent By
Stephen Parr (Police, Community Support Officer Coach), Chester.
Thousands of children and young people across Flintshire enjoyed a summer packed with fun, friendship, learning and new experiences thanks to a wide range of free activities put on by Flintshire County Council’s Education and Youth teams.
Chester’s brand-new Primary School marks official opening with High Sheriff ribbon-cutting
Kings Moat Community Primary School has officially celebrated its opening, welcoming special guests, local dignitaries and its first cohort of pupils to share in the memorable occasion.
Flintshire County Council's Regeneration Team awarded more than £1.15 million for THRIVE Programme
Flintshire County Council’s Regeneration Team has been awarded £1,156,975.50 from the Local Growth Fund to deliver the first year of the Flintshire THRIVE Programme
Residents urged to register before next visit to their local Household Waste Recycling Centre
Residents will need to register before their next visit to their local Household Waste Recycling Centre as part of Cheshire West and Chester Council's efforts to cut down on unauthorised use.
Neighbourhood Pride Award - Nominations open
Every year Cheshire West Voluntary Action (CWVA) runs an awards event recognising the important role of volunteers.
OCG sentenced for supplying cocaine and ketamine in Chester and North Wales
Members of an organised crime group (OCG) responsible for the supply of cocaine and ketamine in Chester and North Wales have been jailed for a combined total of more than 13 years.
Street Angels Chester Awarded £10,000 Grant to Support Night-Time Safety Initiatives
Street Angels Chester, a local church-led initiative dedicated to providing care, support, and safety to people enjoying Chester’s night-time economy, has been awarded a £10,000 grant through the Nationwide Colleague Grant scheme.
Entries now open for the Grosvenor Museum’s 16th Open Art Exhibition
The Grosvenor Museum’s Open Art Exhibition returns for its 16th year.
Teddy Bear Clinic launches at Countess of Chester Hospital to support young children with diabetes
Children living with diabetes are swapping clinic rooms for teddy bears and playtime thanks to a new Teddy Bear Clinic launched by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Chester & Wirral Football League - Weekend Round Up
Here are the latest results from the Chester & Wirral Football League...
RSPCA awards Council’s stray dogs service platinum standard
Cheshire West and Chester Council has once again been recognised by the RSPCA for its commitment to animal welfare, receiving a Platinum Award in the 2026 RSPCA PawPrint Awards.
HGV driver sentenced following cross-county pursuit
A man from Wrexham has been sentenced after leading police on a near 25-mile chase from Cuddington to Whitchurch in a flatbed truck.
STRICTLY STAR FLAVIA HEADING TO CHESTER FOR SPECTACULAR BALLROOM SHOW
With the new series of Strictly Come Dancing underway, a previous winner of the coveted glitterball trophy is heading to Chester for one night only, as a spectacular ballroom-themed dance show is set to hit the stage at The Hammond.
POPULAR CHESTER PUB CELEBRATES GOOD BEER GUIDE ACCOLADE
A Chester city centre pub is celebrating its inclusion in the 2027 edition of The Good Beer Guide.
Drivers in Chester pay up to 28p a litre more for petrol depending which forecourt they use
Unleaded petrol ranges from 165.9p to 193.9p across Chester's 15 forecourts currently reporting.
A woman who crashed into a nursery school playground in Ellesmere Port has been sentenced.
FULL CAST REVEALED FOR RAPUNZEL AT STORYHOUSE THIS CHRISTMAS
Big beats, big hair and big fun are all promised when Rapunzel comes to Storyhouse this Christmas - and today the full cast for the enchanting festive production can also be revealed.
CHESTER CHOIR UNVEILS NEW PARK BENCH IN MEMORY OF FOUNDER
Members of Chester Male Voice Choir gathered in Chester's Grosvenor Park recently to cut the ribbon on the bench which is dedicated to the memory of choir founder and original Musical Director Fred Warren.
TOP CHESHIRE CHOIR CELEBRATES 50th ANNIVERSARY WITH NEW SEASON OF CONCERTS
One of Cheshire's top choirs is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the launch of its 2026/2027 season of concerts.
Blues Match Report: Chester 4 - 1 Worksop Town
Chester FC made it back-to-back wins with a first-class display against Worksop Town at the Deva Community Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
