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Barry Ellams

Pastors on patrol

Divine intervention in the form of street pastors could help cure Chester’s night-time problems of drink and anti-social behaviour. BARRY ELLAMS reports Read

Coach is nominated

A BLACON football coach has been nominated for The Scottish Power/Trinity Mirror Cheshire Awards. Read

Farms service is to celebrate 100 years

AN HISTORIC milestone in the history of Cheshire’s agricultural industry will be celebrated later this month. Read

Here comes the bride... in great grandpa’s home

HOOLE Hall Country Club, Hotel and Spa in Chester celebrated an extra special wedding last weekend when the great grand-daughter of its last private residents held her wedding reception at the hotel. Read

ZooNews

TIM Rowlands is assistant curator of mammals at Chester Zoo. Read

Gymnast Club suggested

SALTNEY Gymnastics Club has been nominated for the Scottish Power/Trinity Mirror Cheshire Your Champions Awards. Read

Dinner will aid young people

A FUNDRAISING dinner to help hundreds of young people will take place at the Peace Centre, in Warrington, on December 6. Read

Top brands poll

LAW firm Hill Dickinson has announced the launch of the Top 100 North West Brands opinion poll, for Chester companies, for the second consecutive year. Read

Pipeline will ensure reliable water supply

A £10m pipe scheme which has been snaking its way through the heart of rural Cheshire enters its second crucial phase this month. Read

ZooNews

The Chronicle today launches a new column, bringing you news from the award-winning, nationally renowned tourist attraction at Chester Zoo. Read

Shops stay open later on Thursdays

THE city’s bid to become a late night shopping destination has stepped up a gear. Read

Wakes tradition is still a big hit

MORE than 3,500 people gathered for the evergreen Tilston Wakes 2008 annual event. Read

Dads’ marathon cycle ride to raise cash for Cheshire school

THREE proud dads are cycling the length of Britain to raise vital funds for a cash-strapped rural school. Read

Joint venture promises warm welcome to city

A NEW strategic partnership launched this week will have a major impact on the ‘welcome’ awaiting visitors to Chester. Read

Guides share skills at Austrian camp

GIRLS aged 16-18 years were selected to represent Girlguiding Cheshire Forest at an International Jamboree in Austria this month. Read

Chinese

IT’S NOT only the Beijing Olympics that has made the Chinese language more popular but also a Bishop Heber High School pupil. Read

New roles

HOOLE Hall Country Club, Hotel and Spa in Chester has appointed Prince Janjua as its conference and banqueting manager. Read

Dairy firm milks success

CHESTER dairy supplier Meadow Foods has opened a new butter warehouse as part of its ongoing expansion plans. Read

Street’s ahead with its new leisure facilities

SIX months ago St John Street was a picture of commercial dereliction – but now Cestrians and visitors can eat, drink, dance and sleep at new premises just a few footsteps apart. Read

Village pubs under threat

PUBS in rural areas are being financially squeezed by powerful national chains, according to real ale campaigners. Read

Author Profile

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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