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Marco Pierre White launches his brand new restaurant in Chester

FIERY television chef Marco Pierre White blazed a trail to his Chester Steakhouse, Bar & Grill at Doubletree by Hilton Chester for an exclusive luncheon and evening soiree on Thursday.Read

Chester Racecourse to stage Charles Stanley British Masters international showjumping in the summer 2010

CHESTER arrives on the international showjumping scene this summer.Read

Welsh Fusliers involved in firefight against Taliban Insurgents in Helmand Province, Afghanistan

WELSH Fusiliers formerly based at Dale Barracks, Chester, have been involved in a dramatic firefight with Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan.Read

West Cheshire College students make business presentation to ACF finance based on Chester Business Park

WEST Cheshire College students have impressed Chester based ACF Car Finance Limited with their entries to win the newly-launched Outstanding Business Student Award scheme, created to help encourage and support young talent across the region.Read

Chester diners salute Michelin-starred chefs who have signed up to city’s restaurant industry

MICHELIN-STARRED maestro Marco Pierre White will open his Steakhouse and Grill in Chester today.Read

Kingsley St John’s Primary School receives glowing report after early Ofsted inspection

KINGSLEY St John’s Primary School is celebrating a glowing report following an early Ofsted inspection.Read

Sausage competition is a real hit as judges name shortlist

A CHESTER butcher was this week crowned the winner of the 2010 Sausage of the Year Competition king.Read

Lee Murphy of Cheshire Road Safety Partnership talks to The Chronicle about rural roads

In the second of a two-part report, NAOMI DUNNING asks Cheshire Road Safety Partnership manager Lee Murphy how road safety is being tackled on our rural roadsRead

Cheese roll on Eastgate Street launches ninth Chester Food, Drink and Lifestyle Festival

CHESTER’S cheesiest competition took place within the city to launch the start of the 2010 Chester Food, Drink and Lifestyle Festival.Read

Detective leading manslaughter investigation pays tribute to victim Martin Leffler’s family

THE COURT heard Slack, father of a young child, had been drinking from lunchtime until the incident at 10.45pm.Read

Chester Food, Drink and Lifestyle One Pot Cook Off competition launched for 2010 festival

CELEBRATING British food and domestic cooking at its best, is the 2010 Chester Food, Drink and Lifestyle One Pot Cook Off competition, a competition that will see home cooks create dishes for all the family – in just one pot.Read

Frodsham campaign group in support of Peel Energy’s Frodsham Marshes wind turbine application

RESIDENTS backing Peel Energy’s proposal for a giant wind farm on Frodsham and Helsby marshes have gone head-to-head with protestors aiming to topple the scheme.Read

Frodsham fundraisers look forward to Reading v West Bromwich Albion at Madeski Stadium on Saturday

BAGGING a record total is the aim for Runcorn2wembley this weekend, as the charity campaign once again steps into Royal territory.Read

New store Chateau opens in Chester Grosvenor shopping centre

CHESTER Grosvenor Shopping Centre is continuing to attract new retailers and has recently celebrated the opening of new luxury furniture store Chateau.Read

Neston Town Council hold first meeting with newly appointed neighbourhood police team officer

MEMBERS of Neston Town Council held their first meeting to discuss crime-related issues in the town with newly-appointed Neighbourhood Police Team Sergeant Henry Platten.Read

Luxury hotel company plans conference centre for Chester

LUXURY hotel owners are looking to build a multi-million pound conference centre and theatre for Chester.Read

Chester Chronicle team up with Hoole Hall Gym and Spa to offer free family membership at the gym for 2010.

IT’S the start of a New Year which means New Year’s resolutions, motivation and probably some work to do following the festive holidays!Read

Chester Zoo unveils ambitious £225million natural vision plan to boost Cheshire economy

Barry Ellams meets the man in charge of ambitious £225m plans for the expansion of one of Britain premier visitor attractionsRead

Marco Pierre White to personally open restaurant in Chester in February

CELEBRITY chef Marco Pierre White will open his Chester restaurant next month..Read

Bickerton ‘wind farm’ proposals withdrawn by developer

CAMPAIGNERS are delighted after proposals to develop a wind farm at a Cheshire beauty spot were withdrawn yesterday.Read

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Barry Ellams is The News Editor of The Chester Chronicle he is responsible for assembling the news agenda and preparing The Issue. He supervises coverage of Chester's rural villages including Tarporley, Tattenhall, Malpas, Tarvin. Tel. 01244 606416

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