http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/authors/ Authors en-gb Chester Chronicle http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2008/08/22/village-enjoys-best-in-show-59067-21581401/ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2008/08/22/village-enjoys-best-in-show-59067-21581401/ IT was difficult to judge whether two-year-old Sophie George or her allotment-grown sweet peas had entered Tarporley Village Show as both were pretty as a picture. http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2008/08/22/villagers-helping-to-cut-speed-59067-21582438/ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2008/08/22/villagers-helping-to-cut-speed-59067-21582438/ VILLAGERS in rural Chester are leading the fight against motorists who race along country lanes at breakneck speed. http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2008/08/22/artist-s-work-goes-on-the-web-59067-21582061/ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2008/08/22/artist-s-work-goes-on-the-web-59067-21582061/ A DODLESTON artist has launch -ed a website to showcase her artwork to a wider audience. http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2008/08/22/village-pubs-under-threat-59067-21581939/ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2008/08/22/village-pubs-under-threat-59067-21581939/ PUBS in rural areas are being financially squeezed by powerful national chains, according to real ale campaigners. http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2008/08/22/too-much-housing-threat-to-landscape-say-campaigners-59067-21581792/ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2008/08/22/too-much-housing-threat-to-landscape-say-campaigners-59067-21581792/ GREEN Belt campaigners have warned planning authorities that too much housing could destroy Cheshire’s precious rural landscape. http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2008/08/22/changing-holiday-ways-to-beat-crunch-59067-21581695/ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2008/08/22/changing-holiday-ways-to-beat-crunch-59067-21581695/ THE CREDIT crunch is failing to damage Cheshire’s tourism industry as business booms. http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/chester-business-news/2008/08/22/summer-fun-for-shoppers-59067-21581694/ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/chester-business-news/2008/08/22/summer-fun-for-shoppers-59067-21581694/ THE Tweenies have joined in a month of summer fun at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet by greeting visitors in the outlet’s Foodcourt. http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/chester-business-news/2008/08/22/chester-crowne-plaza-hotel-plans-abba-themed-festivities-59067-21581689/ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/chester-business-news/2008/08/22/chester-crowne-plaza-hotel-plans-abba-themed-festivities-59067-21581689/ CHRISTMAS is only four months away and one Chester hotel is already planning to party. http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/chester-business-news/2008/08/22/karma-praised-59067-21581688/ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/chester-business-news/2008/08/22/karma-praised-59067-21581688/ CHESHIRE’S exclusive Karma Spa has received national recognition. http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2008/08/22/teachers-learn-to-be-happy-59067-21582580/ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2008/08/22/teachers-learn-to-be-happy-59067-21582580/ CHESHIRE’S teachers can sign up to a happiness curriculum with motivational speaker and life coach Eilidh Milner. http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/chester-business-news/2008/08/22/joanne-chases-top-driver-title-59067-21581613/ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/chester-business-news/2008/08/22/joanne-chases-top-driver-title-59067-21581613/ BUS driver Joanne Price, based at First’s depot on Liverpool Road, Chester, has been selected as one of two delegates to represent the company in the national UK Bus Driver of the Year competition. http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/chester-business-news/2008/08/15/manager-s-joy-as-salon-reaches-final-of-contest-59067-21536043/ Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/chester-business-news/2008/08/15/manager-s-joy-as-salon-reaches-final-of-contest-59067-21536043/ THE Secret Spa in Holt has been named as finalists in the national Salon of the Year 2008 competition, dubbed the ‘Oscars of the beauty industry’. http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2008/08/15/crime-against-birds-of-prey-low-in-county-59067-21535999/ Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2008/08/15/crime-against-birds-of-prey-low-in-county-59067-21535999/ CHESHIRE is among the country’s high flyers in fighting crime against birds of prey. http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2008/08/08/storm-over-bickerton-wind-farm-59067-21488604/ Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:04:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2008/08/08/storm-over-bickerton-wind-farm-59067-21488604/ 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. http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2008/08/08/fear-over-approval-for-wind-monitor-59067-21488706/ Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2008/08/08/fear-over-approval-for-wind-monitor-59067-21488706/ The possibility of having a wind farm near Sandstone Trail country drew a step closer to becoming a reality this week. BARRY ELLAMS reports. http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/08/08/cheshire-soldiers-back-from-iraq-and-afghanistan-59067-21487600/ Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/08/08/cheshire-soldiers-back-from-iraq-and-afghanistan-59067-21487600/ Cheshire soldiers are heading off to and returning from two of the world’s most torrid war zones, Iraq and Afghanistan. DAVID HOLMES reports http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/chester-business-news/2008/08/08/health-and-safety-honour-for-rok-59067-21487004/ Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/chester-business-news/2008/08/08/health-and-safety-honour-for-rok-59067-21487004/ CHESTER builder Rok has scooped a prestigious award for its impressive commitment to health and safety. http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-celebrations/2008/08/08/all-smiles-for-show-winners-59067-21488867/ Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-celebrations/2008/08/08/all-smiles-for-show-winners-59067-21488867/ DAME Edna missed a treat – Bill Howarth’s magnificent gladioli at Willaston and District Horticultural Society’s 61st annual show would have had the Australian superstar in raptures of delight. http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2008/08/08/rob-lloyd-horse-racing-centre-may-quit-cheshire-59067-21488871/ Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2008/08/08/rob-lloyd-horse-racing-centre-may-quit-cheshire-59067-21488871/ AN EQUESTRIAN entrepreneur has threatened to move his £4m Peckforton-based horse racing stables to North Wales after accusing the local authority of putting his venture in jeopardy. http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2008/08/08/chester-free-parking-initiative-increases-use-by-20-59067-21488803/ Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2008/08/08/chester-free-parking-initiative-increases-use-by-20-59067-21488803/ A CHESTER city centre management footfall survey has revealed a 20% increase in the number of motorists using Gorse Stacks and market car parks following the launch of the Free After Three campaign.