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Upton man handed curfew and community order after racially abusing woman

Robert Margerum shouted obscenities at Monica Sara Lafosse as she walked down Abbey Street in Chester
Robert Margerum targeted Peruvian woman on street after hearing her accent

Moulton man who headbutted girlfriend handed suspended sentence

Chester Magistrates Court
Mark Davies, of Jack Lane, admitted assaulting Leanne Dolman

Police called to scene of 'serious incident' in Blacon

Police are dealing with an incident on Hatton Road, Blacon
One person was taken to hospital and Hatton Road is partially closed

Broughton Airbus tells staff it makes 'economic sense' to stay in the EU

Letter sent to all 6,000 employees at local factory ahead of Brexit referendum in June

Two-car collision in Hoole causes traffic disruption

Cheshire police
Road closure was in place following incident on Monday afternoon

Major Blacon road closed for five days

Blacon Point Road will be closed until at least the end of the week

Air ambulance called to Chester after cyclist suffers head injury

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Emergency services still on scene

Body recovered from Delamere Forest lake

Toxic algae has been found in the water at Hatchmere Lake
Hatchmere Lake was focus of massive police search on Sunday

Man killed near Chester after being hit by train

The railway station at Gwersyllt updated
Line between Chester and Wrexham has now reopened

Ellesmere Port Development Board marks fifth anniversary by welcoming new chairman

Ellesmere Port Development Board is celebrating its fifth anniversary
Chris Farrow proud of the progress which has been achieved so far

Cheshire police launches firearm surrender

Cheshire Constabulary's 'spring firearms surrender' will last until April 18
Force urging people to give up their guns as two-week drive gets under way

What will Arriva trains' £1bn investment mean for Cheshire commuters?

Chester Railway Station stock image
What can rail passengers look forward to in 2019?

Edgar House afternoon teas benefit Clatterbridge Cancer Charity

Edgar House overlooking the River Dee in Chester
Chester boutique hotel initiative raises more than £6,000

Can you help reunite this couple with their lost wedding picture?

This picture of what appears to be a 1970s wedding was found in Chester city centre. Can you help track down its owners?
Photo was found in Chester city centre and council are trying to reunite it with its owners

Chester FC 2 Boreham Wood 2: Jim Green's verdict

John Rooney scored twice for Chester but Boreham Wood came back to earn a 2-2 draw
John Rooney's double not enough as late arriving visitors fightback to take a point at the Lookers Vauxhall Stadium

Carriage Shed Chester officially opened

The official opening of the Carriage Shed at Chester Railway Station
Cllr Samantha Dixon launches the new public realm

Hospice of the Good Shepherd gets record donation from Freemasons

Gordon Martin, Terry Mcleary, Paul Rodgerson and Steve Hoy, CEO of the Hospice of the Good Shepherd, at the presentation from the Cheshire View Masonic Benevolent Association
Cheshire View Masonic Benevolent Association celebrating 20 years at their Chester HQ

Cheshire police issue warning after ATMs are 'tampered with' over weekend

Public should 'always be vigilant' after Santander scare

Haunting pictures of 'ghost children' captured by Helsby man

Ghosthunters say the image of a young boy can be seen in the bottom left pane of this window (circled) at Pen-Y-Lan Hall in Ruabon
Daniel Moss and his Hanuted Hunts team took the spooky images at 17th century house in North Wales

Cheshire West and Chester children's centres under review

Cllr Nicole Meardon
Residents urged to take part in consultation which runs until June

Frodsham star Gary Barlow urged to sing at 30th birthday party for widow of PC Dave Phillips

Take That star promises to sing at 'milestone' birthdays this year

Chester Races: New enclosure for 2016 season

Purpose-built facility for entertaining partners and sponsors will operate alongside new enclosure

Kelsall homebuilder drives pre-school children to play

Taylor Wimpey provide pre-school with toy cars

Abbey Gate College pupils hit right notes

House competition is on song

Spring has sprung at Upton show

Upton Horticultural Society celebrates spring at the village hall

Watch Chester schoolgirl Maisy Versey shave her head for children with cancer

The 11-year-old already donated her bone marrow to her late sister Jessica

Bunbury celebrates opening of long-awaited playground

Balloons were released at the opening celebration
The £253,000 community-led project features a zipwire and muti-purpose running track

Hospice of the Good Shepherd receives £9,500 Children in Need grant

The Hospice of the Good Shepherd in Backford
Backford charity offers counselling for young people who have experienced bereavement

Who is Cheshire's worst parker?

A council parking enforcement officer checking vehicles at The Groves in Chester
A Freedom of Information request sent to councils across Britain reveals almost £9,000 worth of fines issued to one vehicle in Cheshire West

Your guide to the Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner election

The Police and Crime Commissioner elections will take place across England and Wales on Thursday, May 5
Everything you need to know before votes are cast on May 5
Many Clouds ridden by Leighton Aspell wins the 2015 Crabbie's Grand National

Grand National 2016: When is it and what TV channel is it on?

Rabbit Theatre present Dracula in Garden Lane and Congleton

Cheshire venues to be visited by comedy Dracula show

10 stunning wedding venues near Chester

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Michael McCormick of Upton (second from right, bottom row) at the regional RTS Awards in Bristol

Upton graduate wins Royal Television Society student award

Radio 1 Big Weekend: How to get tickets now they've sold out, the line-up and more

Star Dance Academy Ellesmere Port annual showcase Dancing Through Life at Civic Hall

In pictures: Ellesmere Port Star Dance Academy annual show

Zoot Serious and the Bellyful of Bop return to Alexander's in Chester on April 9

Chester Alexander's to host return of Zoot Serious

These signs all feature in our quiz. But where are they?

Quiz: Do you know where these Chester signs are located?

The Kelsborrow Choir

Kelsborrow Choir to stage Chester Cathedral 60th anniversary concert

Chester Races 2016 fixtures

Charity grant makes a difference to Hartford woman

The Real Housewives of Cheshire: What to expect from the third series

What should you wear for the races? Find out the dress code for the various events of 2016

Newton Primary School raise funds for Hospice of the Good Shepherd

Starsailor frontman James Walsh comes to Live Rooms

What's On

Rabbit Theatre present Dracula in Garden Lane and Congleton

Cheshire venues to be visited by comedy Dracula show

Reworking of classic vampire story coming to Garden Lane and Congleton on April 29 and 30

10 stunning wedding venues near Chester

It's wedding season, so here are some of the county's best offerings

Grand National 2016: When is it and what TV channel is it on?

Many Clouds ridden by Leighton Aspell wins the 2015 Crabbie's Grand National
Here's everything you need to know about the big Aintree race

How to watch The Grand National on TV including the channels and times the races are on

Can't make it to this year's Aintree races? Here's how you can catch all the action over the three days

Chester FC

Chester manager Steve Burr

Chester FC: Steve Burr vows to keep driving his side on to secure survival

Boss wants his players to prove they have the character for the fight over the final five games of the seasons

Chester FC: Ben Heneghan to be assessed after twisting knee against Boreham Wood

Ben Heneghan in action during the draw against Boreham Wood before being substituted
England C defender could miss crucial trip to Torquay United with Ian Sharps expected to deputise if required

Chester FC: Steve Burr rues 'killer blow' as Boreham Wood salvage draw with late equaliser

Steve Burr gives the orders from the touchline during the draw with Boreham Wood
Blues boss 'disappointed' his side could not see game out after John Rooney twice gave them the lead

Chester FC 2 Boreham Wood 2: Jim Green's verdict

John Rooney scored twice for Chester but Boreham Wood came back to earn a 2-2 draw
John Rooney's double not enough as late arriving visitors fightback to take a point at the Lookers Vauxhall Stadium

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Barchester's Charitable Foundation provides specialist chair

Ellesmere Port Development Board marks fifth anniversary by welcoming new chairman

Ellesmere Port Development Board is celebrating its fifth anniversary
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Jolliffe & Co celebrate 150 years in Chester

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Sport

Many Clouds ridden by Leighton Aspell wins the 2015 Crabbie's Grand National

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Paul Economides signs with Dave Coldwell following chance meeting and will fight on Anthony Crolla undercard

Chester boxer Paul Economides
Chester boxer will fight on undercard of televised world title fight at Manchester Arena on May 7

Tom Doran stops Luke Keeler in epic battle to claim first professional title

Tom Doran celebrates beating Luke Keeler in their vacant WBC International middleweight contest at the Echo Arena
Deeside boxer recovered from first-round knockdown to stop Irishman and become WBC International middleweight champion

Cheshire Phoenix 104 Surrey Scorchers 74: Nix edge closer to play-off berth with blowout win

Quincy Taylor top-scored for Cheshire Phoenix
Three players hit 20-plus points as Phoenix register biggest win of the season at Cheshire Oaks Arena

Essential Chester

Grosvenor Shopping Centre

Ed's Easy Diner opens in Chester

Kidepo, Chester Zoo's latest Rothschild giraffe, takes his first steps
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WATCH: Chester Zoo giraffe calf takes first steps outdoors

Blacon

Nostalgia: Blacon back then

The revamped Chester City Baths is due to reopen in September
Chester City Baths

Chester City Baths to reopen in September

Politics

Winsford town centre

Winsford town councillors resign following election paperwork blunder

A judge has ruled last May's election for the Over ward is void

'No evidence' former Chester MP Sir Peter Morrison was linked to child abuse scandal

Former Chester MP Sir Peter Morrison
Fresh inquiry into child abuse in North Wales' children's homes backs original inquiry

Upton anti-fracking eviction: energy firm makes no offer to pay £200K policing costs

IGas does not agree the costly and risky eviction could have been avoided

Revealed: last pictures of missing Chester cruise worker Rebecca Coriam

CCTV shows former Chester Catholic High School student in distraught phone call before she vanished on Disney ship

History

Chester First World War study group shares work

Event is attended by Sheriff of Chester

Quaintways reunion all set to go ahead

Did you frequent Quaintways back in the 1960s and 70s?

Second World War mortar bomb safely blown up in Bickerton

Controlled detonation of the device done by explosive experts on Tuesday morning

Do you remember when Chester looked like this?

See if you remember any of these sights

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