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Man gets 20-month jail sentence for rape of child in Chester
John Patrick Kenneth Smith, 34, committed the offences more than 20 years ago
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Chester councillor hit with driving ban and ordered to wear alcohol tag
Chester City Centre
Cllr Matt Bryan was caught drink driving on Eastgate Street in the city centre
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Man jailed for raping teenage girl near Chester campsite
Chester Crown Court
The 41-year-old preyed on the 15-year-old girl while her parents slept in a nearby tent
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Landlord refuses to fix floor-to-ceiling mould - then orders eviction
Weaverham
Glen Petch and all his neighbours have been told to vacate their houses after the 'social' landlord refused to complete repairs for a year
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Gang member jailed for supplying cocaine in Cheshire's affluent celebrity village
Alderley Edge
HEwas responsible for supplying drugs in the Golden Triangle village of Alderley Edge
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"We didn't buy a house next to a nightclub" - Residents furious over bar's opening hours plans
Food and drink
The Vault has applied for a license to open until 12.30am
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Avanti slammed for 'broken record of excuses' as Chester train service dubbed 'unacceptable'
Chester
Chester MP Samantha Dixon says Avanti's rail service in Chester and on the West Coast Main Line 'is simply not good enough'
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'It is a matter of deep regret' says housing firm as it serves eviction notices to pensioners
Weaverham
Residents have said they have been left 'numb' by the housing association's response
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Cause of Northwich station collapse finally made public
Northwich
Vegetation was to blame for the catastrophic failure, a government watchdog has revealed
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Villagers to remain cut off as road bridge bulldozed and workers disappear
Chester & Cheshire News
Cheshire East Council has bulldozed a bridge connecting residents to local amenities - but says there are no funds to rebuild it
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Cheshire just experienced its hottest year on record, Met Office figures show
Chester
New Met Office data shows 2023 was the hottest year ever recorded in Cheshire
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Spectacle on Chester canal as colourful narrowboats gather for Easter celebrations
Chester
Historic narrowboats will fill the Tower Wharf in Chester on Good Friday
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Queen gives update on Kate as she meets wellwishers
Chester & Cheshire News
Queen Camilla has spoken of Kate's state of mind following the reaction to her cancer announcement
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'I took my baby on a hen do - and was shamed by strangers for my decision'
Chester & Cheshire News
Elizabeth Kenina, 30, was due to go on the hen do alone but couldn't face leaving her eight-month-old daughter Michelle at home - and was shamed by strangers for her decision
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Kate Middleton cancer latest updates and what Kensington Palace has said
Chester & Cheshire News
The Prince and Princess of Wales are said to be on a four week break after the news - everything that we know so far
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Cheshire College opens new £680k on-site sustainable home
Education
The facility at Ellesmere Port Campus will help tackle the current skills gap in sustainable construction methods
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King Charles 'to address nation' as Kate and William to miss Easter events
Chester & Cheshire News
King Charles and Camilla, along with other members of the Royal Family, will attend the Easter Mattins Service at St. George's Chapel, but Kate Middleton will be absent
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Weaverham
The Cheshire close where 'everyone' has been served eviction notices - even at 88 years old
Residents have spoken of the 'terrible impact' the notices have had on the community
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Inside the Manchester Airport pub where you can watch planes land and take off
Manchester Airport
The Airport Pub in Greater Manchester is a hit with plane spotters as it's located right beside the runway at Manchester Airport - and it's not just adults who are catered for
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Cheshire veteran turns to pet food bank to help feed dogs
Dogs
Former soldier Mark Smith, 55, from Warrington, turned to the RSPCA's food bank scheme to help feed his therapy dog
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"I like to stay active" says 105-year-old Cheshire resident Edith
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Cheshire nursing home resident Edith Hodkinson will mark the incredible milestone with five generations of her family
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Emergency services called out to overturned trucks on two Cheshire roads
Cheshire Constabulary
Police and firefighters attended incidents in Nantwich and Northwich
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Police search for wanted Crewe after alleged assault
Crewe
Michal Duda, 31, is wanted in connection with an alleged assault
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Drink and drug-fuelled attack sees man leave his own cousin with bleed on brain
Crime
The violent scene played out in the middle of the residential street in front of neighbours
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Jealous ex told woman 'I'm going to put you in a grave alongside your nan'
Crime
The 38-year-old man bombarded his ex-girlfriend with threats of violence after finding out she was in a new relationship
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Chester café announces closure 'for good' after 45 years
Chester
The family-run Pete's Café will close for the final time on Easter Sunday after almost half a century
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Woman's body found in River Mersey as police release images of clothing
River Mersey
The identity of the woman is still unknown after the body was pulled from the River Mersey
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Police search Chester and Wrexham for wanted man
Chester
Jason Main, 33, is wanted on recall to prison, as well as in connection with burglary offences in Chester.
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Papa Johns to close 5 restaurants in Cheshire and Merseyside as part of major national cuts
Food and drink
A full list of 43 'underperforming' Papa Johns restaurants that will close by mid-May
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Revolution could close quarter of bars - hundreds of jobs at risk
Chester & Cheshire News
The chain is looking at 'all the options available'
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Big things are happening at college's Winsford campus
Education
Warrington & Vale Royal College will see its campus become part of a national network delivering top technical education and training
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Co-op Bank to cut 400 job in bid to slash costs
Chester & Cheshire News
The move will mean the loss of one 1 in 10 of its workforce
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Kate and William to take four-week break away from Windsor
Chester & Cheshire News
The family will move to a quieter, more private location
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Molly-Mae Hague's newest addition to multi-million pound Cheshire home
Chester & Cheshire News
Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury have been sharing updates on the renovation of their £3.5m Cheshire mansion since moving in last year - and the latest room to be completed is the guest bedroom
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Police looking for this man after assault in Congleton
Crime
Police appealed for public help in finding Cameron Smith, 29
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NHS
Cheshire mum, 29, feared she was being 'dramatic' at work before collapsing from stroke
The mum-of-two had a stroke at the age of 29 and warns people 'you're never too young'
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Man chased through Ellesmere Port park by men with 'axe or hammer'
Ellesmere Port
Police are investigating reports of the attempted robbery
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Tragic death of Macclesfield teenager leaves incredible legacy
Macclesfield
Mia Jennings tragically died aged just 19 in January 2023 after suffering a cardiac event
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'Bigger and better' new JD store to open at Broughton Shopping Park
Broughton
JD will close its current store today and open in larger premises on Broughton Shopping Park this weekend
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Life in Cheshire village with 'lots going on under the surface'
Cheshire Ice Cream Farm
Christleton has been named in The Sunday Times' Best Places to Live in the UK for 2024 - two years after it was last named in the prestigious guide
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Get a PS5 Slim with 'free' GTA5 in Very Easter sale deal that saves nearly £90
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D&G announces improved bus services in Chester and Northwich
Chester
Services 49 and 82 will be improved from April 1, D&G Bus has announced
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Cheshire woman whose dad was killed in Iraq speaks up for 'forgotten generation'
Armed Forces
Stephanie Carman, was just 11 years old when she was given the devastating news that her dad had been killed in Iraq
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Controversial plans for new over 55s housing estate axed
Tarporley
Plans had been submitted to Cheshire West and Chester Council for 70 properties built on 10 acres of farmland in Tarporley
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Mum fears £900-a-year transport costs will prevent 'thriving' son attending special school
Cheshire East Council
'I cannot afford this', Julie Fletcher told Cheshire Live as she labelled Cheshire East Council's price hike as 'ludicrous'
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Gang force their way into Cheshire home and threaten residents with machetes
Crime
The terrifying incident saw three armed men threaten residents in their own home
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Police search for wanted Cheshire woman as public told to report sightings
Widnes
The 44-year-old woman is wanted on recall to prison
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Chester to get its own new Monopoly special edition
Chester
Chester beat 10 other worldwide cities including Istanbul to get its own special edition Monopoly
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Liverpool John Lennon Airport's slogan is "faster, easier, friendlier" - I went to see for myself
John Lennon Airport
"I was surprised to see that I'd managed to get from taxi to the lounge in just over 10 minutes"
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History made at Chester Zoo as first ever snow leopards arrive
Chester Zoo
Big cats Yashin and Nubra have been exploring their new home before it's unveiled to the public
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Northern announces 300 new jobs offering £54,000 salary and no experience needed
Employment
Northern is looking to recruit hundreds of train drivers and conductors, with recruits able to train in Manchester.
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New COOK frozen food store to open in Cheshire town
Shopping
The 100th COOK store will be opening in Poynton, Cheshire
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Woman 'shaking' after spotting mouse 'running around' in Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport
"Honestly, as if this airport couldn't get any worse"
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Chester Zoo
Inside Chester Zoo's 'incredible' new snow leopard habitat
The 'state-of-the-art' habitat has air-cooled caves to replicate the climate in the Himalayan mountains
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Oodie launches huge 60% off Easter clearance sale with Oodies for as little as £29
Oodie has slashed the prices on its website by up to 60 per cent - with some Oodies priced at £29
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'Stunning' £55 Very dress that 'hides lumps and bumps' now £16 in Easter sale
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One pleased Very shopper said: "The fit and material are lovely, the colours are vibrant and real summery."
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Sainsbury's TU shoppers praise best-selling £20 jeans that 'fit perfectly'
What's On News
The jeans have a five-star customer rating
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Big Boys' all-weather bomber jacket is less than £20 in Easter sale
What's On News
The online fashion retailer offers plus size clothing from 2XL up to 10XL, including from popular brands like Lyle & Scott and Original Penguin, while shoppers can get 15% off this Easter
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Aldi picks five-year-old to help choose next year's Easter Eggs
What's On News
Levi has been named Aldi’s Chief Easter Egg Tasting Officer
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Ellesmere Port
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Education
Cheshire College opens new £680k on-site sustainable home
The facility at Ellesmere Port Campus will help tackle the current skills gap in sustainable construction methods
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Spectacle on Chester canal as colourful narrowboats gather for Easter celebrations
Chester
Historic narrowboats will fill the Tower Wharf in Chester on Good Friday
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'Major incident' to be staged in Ellesmere Port town centre
Ellesmere Port
The exercise, simulating an emergency incident at a large office block, will include actors playing casualties and simulated smoke
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Man chased through Ellesmere Port park by men with 'axe or hammer'
Ellesmere Port
Police are investigating reports of the attempted robbery
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Carer found guilty of raping child at Ellesmere Port home
Crime
Police described the 21 offences of Kevin Cooper-Shaw, 45, as 'truly horrific'.
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Crime
Chester Crown Court
Man gets 20-month jail sentence for rape of child in Chester
John Patrick Kenneth Smith, 34, committed the offences more than 20 years ago
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Gang member jailed for supplying cocaine in Cheshire's affluent celebrity village
Alderley Edge
He was responsible for supplying drugs in the Golden Triangle village of Alderley Edge
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Man jailed for raping teenage girl near Chester campsite
Chester Crown Court
The 41-year-old preyed on the 15-year-old girl while her parents slept in a nearby tent
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Police search for wanted Crewe after alleged assault
Crewe
Michal Duda, 31, is wanted in connection with an alleged assault
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Drink and drug-fuelled attack sees man leave his own cousin with bleed on brain
Crime
The violent scene played out in the middle of the residential street in front of neighbours
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Showbiz
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Popular Aldi TV show coming back - with Stormzy's personal chef
The six-part series returns to our screens in April
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Scarlette Douglas, Martin Lewis, Lisa Faulkner and John Torode among stars at event
Showbiz
The show is running until April 7
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Ricky Gervais's dog co-star explains why his vodka is so expensive
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The comedian reunited with the dog from After Life to sell his product
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Peony Li says she was right to turn down Dragons' Den offers for incontinence brand We Are Jude as she now makes £5m
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Peony has explained why she rejected offers on the BBC show and says she has proved the critics wrong
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Yvette Fielding has her say on 'ghosts' caught on Ring cameras
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A recent submission saw 'halos' floating above a woman's bed in a home where a man called Eddie had died
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Traffic & Travel
Traffic and Travel
Trucker in Leighton Hospital as M6 bridge crash sparks rush-hour gridlock
Emergency services were called to the southbound carriageway
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Live: Huge M6 delays in Cheshire as truck smashes into bridge
M6
The collision has taken place on the southbound carriageway
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Live updates as 'traffic stopped' following M56 smash
Chester & Cheshire News
There has been a 'multi-vehicle collision' - including one vehicle which has caught fire
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Recap: Police shut off Silver Jubilee Bridge for 'safety reasons'
Traffic and Travel
Officers have urged motorists and pedestrians to avoid the area
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Emergency services called out to overturned trucks on two Cheshire roads
Cheshire Constabulary
Police and firefighters attended incidents in Nantwich and Northwich
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Sport
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The ultimate guide to the Grand National 2024 on sale now
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New England shirt poll: Have your say as St George's Cross flag kit row escalates
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England's new home kit for Euro 2024 has caused controversy - but what do you think?
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England's path to Euro2025 and Man City's bid to end Hayes farewell tour - Women's Football News April issue on sale now
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The April edition of our exclusive women's football magazine is now on sale and features exclusive content from some of the biggest names in the women's game
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Boxing fans watching Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou will get handy TV bonus
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Man gets 20-month jail sentence for rape of child in Chester
John Patrick Kenneth Smith, 34, committed the offences more than 20 years ago
Gang member jailed for supplying cocaine in Cheshire's affluent celebrity village
Alderley Edge
He was responsible for supplying drugs in the Golden Triangle village of Alderley Edge
Man jailed for raping teenage girl near Chester campsite
Chester Crown Court
The 41-year-old preyed on the 15-year-old girl while her parents slept in a nearby tent
Avanti slammed for 'broken record of excuses' as Chester train service dubbed 'unacceptable'
Chester
Chester MP Samantha Dixon says Avanti's rail service in Chester and on the West Coast Main Line 'is simply not good enough'
"We didn't buy a house next to a nightclub" - Residents furious over bar's opening hours plans
Food and drink
The Vault has applied for a license to open until 12.30am
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Chester Crown Court
Man gets 20-month jail sentence for rape of child in Chester
John Patrick Kenneth Smith, 34, committed the offences more than 20 years ago
Gang member jailed for supplying cocaine in Cheshire's affluent celebrity village
Alderley Edge
He was responsible for supplying drugs in the Golden Triangle village of Alderley Edge
Landlord refuses to fix floor-to-ceiling mould - then orders eviction
Weaverham
Glen Petch and all his neighbours have been told to vacate their houses after the 'social' landlord refused to complete repairs for a year
"We didn't buy a house next to a nightclub" - Residents furious over bar's opening hours plans
Food and drink
The Vault has applied for a license to open until 12.30am
Cause of Northwich station collapse finally made public
Northwich
Vegetation was to blame for the catastrophic failure, a government watchdog has revealed
Chester Crown Court
Man gets 20-month jail sentence for rape of child in Chester
John Patrick Kenneth Smith, 34, committed the offences more than 20 years ago
Gang member jailed for supplying cocaine in Cheshire's affluent celebrity village
Alderley Edge
He was responsible for supplying drugs in the Golden Triangle village of Alderley Edge
Man jailed for raping teenage girl near Chester campsite
Chester Crown Court
The 41-year-old preyed on the 15-year-old girl while her parents slept in a nearby tent
Avanti slammed for 'broken record of excuses' as Chester train service dubbed 'unacceptable'
Chester
Chester MP Samantha Dixon says Avanti's rail service in Chester and on the West Coast Main Line 'is simply not good enough'
"We didn't buy a house next to a nightclub" - Residents furious over bar's opening hours plans
Food and drink
The Vault has applied for a license to open until 12.30am