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Bailiffs arrive to evict Chester anti-fracking campaigners

Police arrive at Upton fracking camp on Tuesday, January 12. Pic from social media. No permission to use yet but everyone else is using it. Awiting confirmation on who owns copyright.
Anti-fracking campaigners at the site in Duttons Lane want to stop IGas drilling a well at the site

Teen arrested after cars torched in Great Sutton

Arrest made following vehicle arson in Great Sutton
Vehicles set alight on Rostherne Avenue, Seacombe Drive and Peckforton Drive

Two Mills traffic lights fixed after failure causes rush hour disruption

The Two Mills junction near Ledsham
Signals in all directions were out of order for a period on Tuesday morning

Chester FC: Cheshire Senior Cup clash with Hyde United postponed

Chester FC's Lookers Vauxhall Stadium
Waterlogged pitch at the Lookers Vauxhall Stadium means first round tie will have to be rescheduled

A494 in Deeside reopens after bridge jump threat

The scene at Sealand on the A494 where a woman was threatening to jump from a bridge
The road was closed for four hours after a woman threatened to jump off a bridge

Chester FC: Does George Thomson have a future with the Blues?

George Thomson celebrates after scoring for FC United against Bradford Park Avenue
Thomson has excelled on loan to FC United but what happens from here is uncertain

Talented Chester jockey turned artist will be remembered this week

Funeral taking place on Thursday for well known local character Geoff Price

Stoak man posted sex act video online in 'fit of revenge'

Chester Crown Court
Victim's boyfriend found the footage on social media sites after typing her name into Google

Sister of much-loved Blacon teenager Jessica Versey selflessly gives up Disneyland trip

Charity left 'very humbled' by Maisy's selfless and kind gesture

Heavy congestion easing on M56 and major roads around Chester

The A494 is closed while police deal with an incident on this bridge
A494 is now reopened after its closure had knock-on effect across other key routes

Police launch appeal for this man in connection with Chester robbery

Jamie Woodiwiss, 30, is known to frequent Blacon and North Wales

David Bowie tributes: Chester music community reacts to legend's death

Fans from across the city in mourning as Ziggy Stardust singer loses cancer battle

Boyfriend proposes to anorexic Chester dance teacher in list of reasons to beat illness

Emma Stokes and boyfriend Chris Weir on their last holiday
Brave Emma Stokes from Huntington is now sharing her story to raise awareness of eating disorders

Chester man sentenced to five years in an Indian jail

Ray Tindall
City MP calls on David Cameron to get on the phone to Indian prime minister

Helsby Half Marathon: There is still time to enter the big race

Runners pound the pavements during a previous Essar Four Villages Half Marathon
Deadline for entries is Wednesday ahead of the race on Sunday (January 17)

Five of the world’s leading rail companies battle it out to provide new Merseyrail trains

We take a closer look at some of the fancy trains made by multinational giants competing for Merseyrail contract

Ellesmere Port MP has ECG check as he backs improved diagnosis of heart condition

Ellesmere Port and Neston MP Justin Madders (Lab) had his pulse checked for Atrial Fibrillation (AF) by Trudi Lobban, Founder and CEO of the AF Association. Mr Madders signed a pledge at Westminster to help improve the diagnosis, treatment and support for patients with AF
One in four life time risk of developing atrial fibrillation for over 40s

Cheshire Phoenix 94 Worcester Wolves: Kinu Rochford stars as Nix end five game losing streak in BBL

Kinu Rochford was impressive against Worcester Wolves
Superb team performance sees Cheshire claim the spoils in a pulsating contest at the EPSV

Neglected Handbridge play area is restored to former glory

Cllr Razia Daniels and Cllr Neil Sullivan testing the new play equipment at Appleyards Lane play area in Handbridge
Councillors celebrate team effort to get Appleyards Lane play area back up to scratch

Cheshire West and Chester firms invited to safety conference on business driving

Cheshire West and Chester employers are invited to a free to attend business driver safety conference. Photo credit: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire
Themes will include drink, drugs and the workplace

Chester Rugby Club to hold renewable energy event for farmers

Steve Milner, managing director of Earthmill
Sustainable energy specialist Earthmill hosting free event on January 14

Ellesmere Port industry pro returns with master classes for theatre students

Industry professional Joe Dowling from Ellesmere Port, who works as a lighting designer and dimmer technician, returned to West Cheshire College to teach a series of master classes. Pic supplied by WCC
Lighting designer and dimmer technician Joe Dowling visits West Cheshire College

Robots Live event comes to Northwich as part of push to promote recycling

Memorial Hall Court, Northwich
Council exhibition will offer something for the whole family

Cheshire Oaks gains travel money retailer No 1 Currency

People travelling abroad can now pick up their foreign currency at Cheshire Oaks from travel money retailer No 1 Currency
Irish company will offer more than 50 currencies

Cheshire police chiefs to hold webchat on hate crime

Cheshire's Chief Constable Simon Byrne and Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer
Chief constable Simon Byrne and police and crime commissioner John Dwyer will answer questions on January 14

Polo Ralph Lauren expanded Cheshire Oaks flagship store to open

Polo Ralph Lauren is due to open a new flagship store on Cheshire Oaks in December
50 new jobs to be created as December opening targeted for enlarged shop which takes over Christmas tree site

Graham Evans MP to hold Frodsham fracking meeting

Discussion follows on from Q and A for Helsby, Alvanley and Manley in November

Chester Meadows set for improvement work as groups join forces

Marketing Cheshire appoints Alison Duckworth as director of tourism

Win tickets to Haydock Park race meeting

Deafness Support Network are looking for volunteers to help at a bag pack in Waitrose, Chester on Friday, January 15

Deafness Support Network in Chester looking for bag-packing volunteers

Watch: New iPhone 6s advert filmed by Chester student Ben Hanratty

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley launches debut Autograph gym wear range for Marks and Spencer

Travelbag in Sandycroft seeks social media apprentice

Businesses sought to support Sale Sharks Cheshire Pedalthon

West Cheshire College art and design students created special pieces for patients with dementia visiting the sensory garden at Ellesmere Port hospital. Pic provided by WCC

Ellesmere Port hospital's sensory garden has new features for patients with dementia

Chester-born TV news anchor to deliver talk about his life

Poundland withdraws chocolate After Dinner Mints from its shelves due to allergy fears

Cheshire Oaks based Blue Planet Aquarium is carrying out research into jellyfish. Researcher Thomas Green. Pic supplied by Blue Planet Aquarium

Blue Planet Aquarium at Cheshire Oaks carries out research into jellyfish

Chester Library

Cheshire West and Chester libraries to stage Health and Wellbeing Week

The Stroke Association is calling out for runners to take part in the Resolution Run in Delamere Forest on Sunday, March 13

Stroke Association urges people to take part in Delamere Forest run

Children from Parklands Community Primary, Little Sutton with Christmas boxes they collected for children in poverty around the world. Pic supplied by Parklands Primary

Little Sutton school collected gifts for children in other parts of the world

What's On

The Corrs get ready for Echo Arena Liverpool show

Superstar family bring tour to the region on January 22

Celebrity Big Brother 2016: As this series heats up, take a look back at the show's most shocking moments

From explosive arguments to whirlwind romances and awkward encounters, take a look at our pick of CBB's most memorable moments. WARNING: Some videos contain strong language and swearing throughout

Win tickets to Haydock Park race meeting

Tickets up for grabs to January 23 event - deadline for entries is Tuesday, January 19

Crewe Lyceum welcomes touring production of Dial M For Murder

Dial M for Murder appears at Crewe's Lyceum Theatre
Famous thriller comes to Cheshire venue from January 19-21

Chester FC

Chester FC's Lookers Vauxhall Stadium

Chester FC: Cheshire Senior Cup clash with Hyde United postponed

Waterlogged pitch at the Lookers Vauxhall Stadium means first round tie will have to be rescheduled

Chester FC: Does George Thomson have a future with the Blues?

George Thomson celebrates after scoring for FC United against Bradford Park Avenue
Thomson has excelled on loan to FC United but what happens from here is uncertain

David Bowie tributes: Chester music community reacts to legend's death

Musicians and fans from across the city in mourning as Ziggy Stardust singer loses cancer battle

Chester FC: Blues must start putting points on the board, says John Rooney

John Rooney, who has not started since the defeat at Gateshead in November, in action against his former club Macclesfield Town
Out-of-favour midfielder admits he's frustrated but stresses focus is on team rather than individual performances

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Things to do in Chester

What do TripAdvisor reviewers have to say about Chester's top attractions?

Graham Lister, project director, RE:NEW and Julie Platt, development manager, Chester Performs, in the centre's auditorium
Chester Performs

Have a seat named after you in Chester's new theatre

Arriva's 84 bus service has been reduced
Tarporley

Tarporley resident angered by reduced bus service

Cheshire West and Chester

Seventy-five violent crimes in Cheshire West and Chester resolved using restorative justice last year

Business

Marketing Cheshire appoints Alison Duckworth as director of tourism

New role follows work with Liverpool Culture Company

Five of the world’s leading rail companies battle it out to provide new Merseyrail trains

We take a closer look at some of the fancy trains made by multinational giants competing for Merseyrail contract

Businesses sought to support Sale Sharks Cheshire Pedalthon

Event at Chester Rugby Club will raise cash for the Sale Sharks Community Trust

What could you buy abroad for the cost of your house?

There's a three-bedroom apartment in a castle complex just outside Paris on sale for just shy of £180,000
The average house price in Cheshire is £180,000 - but look what that could get you overseas

Sport

Quincy Taylor, pictured in action for Longwood University, has signed for Cheshire Phoenix

Cheshire Phoenix sign American point guard Quincy Taylor

Nix swooped for 24-year-old who arrives on the back of a successful NCAA Division One college career

Paul Butler confident he can make history in 2016

Paul Butler celebrates winning his WBO European super-flyweight belt
'Baby Faced Assassin' vows to win a second world title and tips former opponent Terry Flanagan to beat Derry Mathews

Businesses sought to support Sale Sharks Cheshire Pedalthon

Event at Chester Rugby Club will raise cash for the Sale Sharks Community Trust

Cheshire Phoenix 94 Worcester Wolves 85: Kinu Rochford stars as Nix end five game losing streak in BBL

Kinu Rochford was impressive against Worcester Wolves
Superb team performance sees Cheshire claim the spoils in a pulsating contest at the EPSV

Essential Chester

Grosvenor Shopping Centre

Ed's Easy Diner opens in Chester

Kidepo, Chester Zoo's latest Rothschild giraffe, takes his first steps
Chester Zoo

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

Police arrive at Upton fracking camp on Tuesday, January 12. Pic from social media. No permission to use yet but everyone else is using it. Awiting confirmation on who owns copyright.

Bailiffs arrive to evict Chester anti-fracking campaigners

Anti-fracking campaigners at the site in Duttons Lane want to stop IGas drilling a well at the site

Talented Chester jockey turned artist will be remembered this week

Funeral taking place on Thursday for well known local character Geoff Price

Chester man sentenced to five years in an Indian jail

Ray Tindall
City MP calls on David Cameron to get on the phone to Indian prime minister

Ellesmere Port MP has ECG check as he backs improved diagnosis of heart condition

Ellesmere Port and Neston MP Justin Madders (Lab) had his pulse checked for Atrial Fibrillation (AF) by Trudi Lobban, Founder and CEO of the AF Association. Mr Madders signed a pledge at Westminster to help improve the diagnosis, treatment and support for patients with AF
One in four life time risk of developing atrial fibrillation for over 40s

History

Chester's Shot Tower before regeneration of the canal-side area

Chester Shot Tower: Everything you need to know about the city's tallest structure

A potted history of the Grade II* listed building

Neston woman who put through the call telling the Queen her father had died turns 100

Peggy Warde, now 100 and formerly of Neston, who handled the phone call which was to tell Princess Elizabeth she was Queen. A letter from the Palace in 2005 refers to the call. Pic credit Simon Caldwell
"I had no idea beforehand why I was putting the call through," says Peggy

How Operation Christmas Child sparked a revolution

The charity is in its 25th year

Christmas in Chester, market life and more through the years

More memories of Chester in days gone by

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The scene at Sealand on the A494 where a woman was threatening to jump from a bridge
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