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Allison Dickinson

Allison Dickinson

Traffic chaos hits Chester roads

MOTORISTS in Chester have been complaining about the city’s traffic problems – but there is more to come.Read

Police searching for missing Ellesmere Port teenager find body in the woods

POLICE searching for missing 16-year-old Dean Bennett from Ellesmere Port have found a body.Read

Blaze destroys row of Grade II thatched cottages in Fardon

A ROW of historic thatched cottages in Farndon have been left devastated after a serious fire.Read

Criminals appearing at Chester Crown Court could have cases shown on TV

CRIMINALS appearing at Chester Crown Court could see their cases broadcast on television after Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke announced the ban on filming in law courts will be overturned.Read

University of Chester applications up 20%

THE University of Chester has experienced a 20% increase in applications this year as students try to avoid next year’s hike in tuition fees.Read

West Cheshire College student show there is a alternative to sixth form

STUDENTS at West Cheshire College have shown there is an alternative to sixth form.Read

A-levels: UCAS advisor Beth Hayes taking part in live blog sessions

STUDENTS who need help or advice after getting their A-level results can turn to the Chronicle for help on results day.Read

‘It’s a miracle he’s alive,’ say parents of poorly Blacon youngster

LIKE every other child of his age, chubby-cheeked Dylan Edge is a bright, curious child and an expert at keeping his mother on her toes.Read

Man’s jaw broken in two places after gang attack in Chester city centre

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was beaten by a vicious gang in Chester city centre.Read

Chester motorcyclist died in crash after trying to avoid cat in the road

A MOTORCYCLIST died after crashing into a lamppost when he swerved to avoid a cat, an inquest heard.Read

Department store could tranform Grosvenor Shopping Centre

PLANS have been revealed for a huge department store which would transform part of Chester’s Grosvenor Shopping Centre.Read

Chester designer creates watch inspired by Japanese trip

FOR most people, waiting for a train inspires them to do nothing more than grumble about delays.Read

Chester florists shop goes out of business

A FLORISTS shop has gone out of business leaving a trail of tearful brides without flowers for their big day.Read

Probe into traffic light phasing after junction claims life of Chester motorcyclist

A CORONER will ask highways experts to investigate traffic lights at a Chester junction which claimed the life of a motorcyclist.Read

Charity night to help Chester woman’s Charity Kilimanjaro Trek

AN INDIAN-THEMED night at a Chester restaurant raised almost £1,500 towards a charity trek up Kilimanjaro in aid of Save the Family.Read

Man accused of Peckforton Castle fire released on £50,000 bail

THE man accused of starting a fire which destroyed three floors of an historic Cheshire wedding venue has been released on bail subject to a £50,000 surety.Read

Chester on Film exhibition to take place at Grosvenor Museum

CHESTER’S celluloid history is being laid bare at two screenings of archive footage at the Grosvenor Museum on July 12.Read

Cheshire Constabulary has arrested 46 pensioners in last three years

FORTY SIX pensioners have been arrested during the last three years, for crimes ranging from assault and shoplifting to rape and supplying cocaine.Read

Guest arrested following blaze at Peckforton Castle in Cheshire

A GUEST has been arrested after a blaze destroyed rooms on three floors at a luxury Cheshire wedding venue.Read

Netto bag packers raise funds for Hospice of Good Shepherd

A HUSBAND who had a Hospice of the Good Shepherd tattoo on the back of his neck is continuing his fundraising efforts for the charity.Read

Author Profile

Senior multimedia journalist Allison Dickinson writes for the Chester Chronicle and Ellesmere Port Pioneer newspapers. She is particularly interested in crime, community and consumer issues as well as stories from the Blacon area.