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Allison Dickinson

Former Chester pre-school treasurer jailed after stealing £90k

A PRE-SCHOOL treasurer who stole almost £90,000 from her employers has been jailed for two and a half years.Read

UPDATE: Man taken by air ambulance to hospital after Wrexham Road HGV crash near Chester

EMERGENCY services remain at the scene of a five vehicle collision on the A483 Wrexham road reported at 7.20am today.Read

Chester student reaches top 10 in nationwide Amnesty International competition

A CHESTER student was shortlisted for an inaugural Amnesty International award.Read

Photographs of Iscoyd Park reveal its varied history

A CHANCE discovery during renovation work at a stately home near Malpas has thrown new light on its wartime history.Read

Chester man hung himself at work after period of depression

A MAN took his own life at his workplace because he couldn’t face changing his job, an inquest heard.Read

Malpas housewife stole from Chester Marks and Spencer for adrenaline rush

A LONELY housewife has admitted shoplifting for kicks.Read

Mystery surrounds future of former Quicks showroom in Chester

SUPERMARKET giant Sainsbury’s has denied rumours that it is to take over a derelict city centre car dealership.Read

Hearing dog visits Chester Brownie pack

A BROWNIE pack welcomed a very special four-legged visitor.Read

Mold drink-driver wrote off £16,000 car in 4am crash

A DRINK driver flipped a £16,000 Audi onto its roof after driving while he was more than three times the legal alcohol limit.Read

Lost little piggy taken in by Rossett animal sanctuary

A PIG who lost his way has found a temporary home at a horse sanctuary.Read

Chester trio of students take on poverty issues for Oxfam project

THREE students gave up modern comforts for a week to highlight the plight of poor people across the world.Read

Drink-driver wrote off £16,000 car in 4am crash in Chester

A DRINK driver flipped a £16,000 Audi onto its roof after trying to drive while he was more than three times the legal alcohol limit.Read

BREAKING NEWS: Business owner sets up Facebook group to help those affected by Chester Enterprise Centre fire

BUSINESS owners based in the Chester Enterprise Centre cried as they stood watching their livelihoods go up in flames. Read

Chester train services resume after fire close to train station

CHESTER station has now reopened following a fire at the Chester Enterprise Centre.Read

Chatwins staff host festive masterclass on ITV’s Daybreak programme

BAKERS from Chatwins have filmed a Christmas pudding masterclass for ITV’s Daybreak.Read

The first ever Blacon Christmas Fair to be held this weekend

BLACON Festivals is inviting everyone to the first Blacon Craft and Produce Festive Fayre on Saturday (December 4).Read

University of Chester lecturer wins Nursing Times award

A LECTURER at the University of Chester has won a prestigious award from the Nursing Times.Read

Chester teen queen Jade Marrey is beauty finalist

CHESTER beauty queen Jade Marrey has reached the finals of the Miss Teen Galaxy-UK Pageant.Read

Former biker pub is attracting iconic 80s acts to perform in Chester

Ahost of 80s legends are making a comeback – and it’s all thanks to the new landlord of a Chester pub.Read

University of Chester lecturer wins Nursing Times award

A LECTURER at the University of Chester has won a prestigious award from the Nursing Times.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.