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Allison Dickinson

Allison Dickinson

Rail passenger who complained about the lack of parking at Bache station was told to “get on at Hooton” instead

A PASSENGER who complained about the lack of parking at Bache station was told to “get on at Hooton” instead.Read

Chester woman walks more than 40,000 miles to work

A CHESTER woman has walked more than 40,000 miles to work.Read

Curzon Park Residents Association organise a clean up on the banks of the River Dee at Saltney

MEMBERS of Curzon Park Residents Association organised a clean up on the banks of the River Dee at Saltney.Read

Chester dentist to climb Everest to raise money for charity

A DENTIST from Chester is hoping to raise money for charity by climbing Everest.Read

Mollington Grange Golf Club victim of difficult trading conditions

SUE Morgan, of Mollington Grange Golf Club, said the business has experienced difficult trading conditions over the past 18 months.Read

Father of three died after trying to save family pets from fire

A FATHER of three has died after trying to rescue a dog and cat from a house fire.Read

Chester man on a mission to help whale sharks in Galapagos Islands

A CHESTER man is following in Darwin’s footsteps by carrying out pioneering research in the Galapagos Islands.Read

Cardiac Support Group in Chester provides vital service

A HEART attack nearly killed Chester pensioner Mike Norfolk 22 years ago.Read

Scrapyard to appeal £100,000 fine for health and safety breaches that led to death of Chester dad

A SCRAPYARD is to appeal a £100,000 fine imposed for health and safety breaches which led to the death of an employee.Read

Police warning after Blacon distraction burglary

POLICE have warned people not to fall victim to bogus callers.Read

Prince Faisal of Saudi Arabia visits Peckforton Castle

PECKFORTON Castle welcomed a very special guest this week.Read

Cause of fatal house fire in Peckforton still not established, say investigators

FIRE crews are still trying to establish the cause of a house fire which resulted in the death of a 61-year old man.Read

Fashion forward mums invited to charity event for Countess of Chester Hospital neonatal unit

A CHARITY event is being held for fashion-forward mums at a children’s play area.Read

Police warning after Blacon distraction burglary

POLICE have warned people not to fall victim to bogus callers.Read

Family and friends pray for missing Chester woman Rebecca Coriam

A CANDLELIT vigil was held at Chester Racecourse last night (Sunday, April 3) for Rebecca Coriam.Read

Cocktail hour for Cheshire Cats as play raises money for Countess of Chester Hospital

THE FAT Cat Café Bar in Chester has created two purr-fect cocktails in honour of Cheshire Cats.Read

Boat fire in Blacon may have been started maliciously, say fire service

FIRE crews suspect that a boat fire in Chester was started maliciously.Read

Blacon youngsters brush up on healthy eating

YOUNGSTERS from the five primary schools in Blacon have been learning how to live a healthier lifestyle.Read

Blacon residents and children welcome eco house initiative

MORE than 150 residents in Blacon have made an important first step to reduce their energy bills.Read

Chester man tells of his unusual job – and how he sold everything to live the dream

A VICTORIAN harmonium and a chair are all that remains of Maurice Bennett-Green’s former life.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.