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FOUR Mayors and a Liverpool legend gave an official civic seal of approval to the new ballroom at Hoole Hall Hotel, Chester last weekend. Read

Chef serves up recipe for success at Hoole Hall Country Club Hotel

VOLKAN Acil has travelled half way round the world – through 22 different countries – to take up his new position as restaurant manager at Hoole Hall Country Club Hotel in Chester. Read

ERC acquires city accountancy practice

CHESTER accountancy practice Westmore Brennand has been acquired by rival practice Edward Robinson & Co (ERC). Read

Wind turbine battle at Cheshire beauty spot

STUNNED villagers have vowed to step up their campaign against a wind farm developer who was this week given the green light to erect a 60 metre mast near a beauty spot. Read

Chester Tories call for disgraced councillor to resign

TORY leaders have today called on city councillor Cllr Max Drury to resign after he was found guilty of harassment at Chester Crown Court on Thursday. Read

Donna scoops double honour

ROWLINSONS solicitor Donna Eland has won two prestigious national awards at The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) annual gala evening. Read

University is helping to shape future of the city

THE University of Chester is playing a key role in the economic and cultural renaissance of the city. Read

Help discover Beeston Castle’s secrets to win prizes

EAGLE-eyed visitors to Beeston Castle could win a season ticket to the historic attraction if they spot any new historic carvings. Read

‘Matt’s a true hero’

A CHESTER man has been nominated for The Scottish Power/Trinity Mirror Cheshire Your Champions Awards for saving the life of a 24-year-old woman whose car plunged into a river on June 27. Read

Concern at fall in barn owls

POOR spring weather and a shortage of field voles has led to a sharp decrease in Cheshire’s iconic barn owls. Read

Cheshire holiday company launches ‘horses and chocolates’ experience.

A HOLIDAY company has combined the indulgent passions of horse riding and chocolate to attract tourists to rural Cheshire. Read

Cheshire company combines horses and chocolate

A HOLIDAY company has combined the indulgent passions of horse riding and chocolate to attract tourists to rural Cheshire. Read

Records could fall as thousands flock to RHS at Tatton

GARDENING fans could make it a record turnout at the 10th annual Tatton RHS Flower Show. Read

The kids are alright!

Children are in the news for all the right reasons thanks to a week long celebration of youth called Chesterfest. BARRY ELLAMS reports Read

Fellowships

CHESTER University lecturers are among fifty lecturers and learning support staff who have been awarded prestigious National Teaching Fellowships from the Higher Education Academy. Read

Pupils’ community kindness

Pupils’ community kindness

CLEARING up subways, cleaning shoes, gardening, free drinks – Chesterfest is in full swing this week embracing the community with acts of kindness. Read

Free After 3 parking is a hit

Free After 3 parking is a hit

RETAILERS are enjoying the support of Chester shoppers in the second week of The Free After 3 campaign. Read

Students take top share in finance race

FOUR students from The College of Law in Chester have picked up a cheque for £200 following success in Rensburg Sheppards’ annual Share Race competition. Read

Here’s a round-up of the fabulous events taking place in Chester this summer

Festivals, events and exhibitions Read

Jane’s up for red carpet treatment

A PARISH Councillor has been nominated for The Scottish Power/Trinity Mirror awards 2008. 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 suprevises coverage of Chester's rural villages including Tarporley, Tattenhall, Malpas, Tarvin. Tel. 01244 606416

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