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

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