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David Holmes

Burst main is spectacular water feature at Chester Golf Club

A FAULTY valve on a water main caused a gushing geyser at Chester Golf Club which could be seen from miles around.Read

Cheshire police chopper scrambled in pursuit of raiders in Boughton

A GETAWAY car collided with a police vehicle during a chase.Read

Tribute evening in memory of alleged Chester murder victim Martin Ithell

FRIENDS of alleged murder victim Martin Ithell are invited to a special evening in his memory.Read

Cheshire police dog bites cost £46K in compensation

CHESHIRE Police paid out £46,073 in compensation and legal costs relating to people bitten by police dogs in the past three years.Read

Burst main is spectacular water feature at Chester Golf Club

A FAULTY valve on a water main caused a gushing geyser at Chester Golf Club which could be seen from miles around.Read

RAF graduate James Briggs from Hoole has got his wings

A NEWLY-qualified Royal Air Force officer from Hoole is flying high after graduating from military college.Read

Ex-West Cheshire College lecturer accused of failing to adapt

A BARRISTER suggested a former lecturer couldn’t cope when West Cheshire College became a vocational learning centre.Read

Rossett water mill in jeopardy

THE owner of a corn mill once sketched by landscape artist JMW Turner says he has been served with a repossession order because of missed mortgage payments.Read

‘Rush’ to transfer Cheshire West and Chester Council sport centres

UNIONS say the outsourcing of council leisure facilities is being ‘done in a rush’.Read

Former royal butler Paul Burrell, of Farndon, will given live TV broadcast on day of royal wedding

FORMER royal butler Paul Burrell will broadcast live to 200m people across the US on the day of the royal wedding.Read

Promises offered for May election in Cheshire West and Chester

ELECTORS won’t be deprived of their right to vote at this May’s local elections despite problems at last year’s general election.Read

Assault allegation after report of a domestic-related incident in Blacon

THE police helicopter was deployed to help search for a man wanted for questioning in relation to an alleged assault on a 30-year-old woman.Read

Search for missing man in Chester area

THE police helicopter has been circling the Chester area looking for a vulnerable 43-year-old man.Read

Elton man found dead next to shotgun

A 65-YEAR-old man was found dead in the upstairs of his home after a shotgun was discharged as his wife was downstairs.Read

Cheshire police chopper scrambled in pursuit of raiders in Boughton

THE police helicopter was scrambled in pursuit of burglars who remain at large.Read

Police uncover cannabis factory in Chester suburbs

POLICE swooped on a cannabis factory at a small industrial estate after a blown fuse aroused suspicions.Read

Former West Cheshire College lecturer said students were aggressive and suspected they were ‘on drugs’

A FORMER lecturer claims she felt unsupported by management in dealing with threatening and disruptive students.Read

Girlfriend pays emotional tribute to alleged murder victim Martin Ithell at his funeral in Stoak

HUNDREDS of mourners attended the funeral of alleged murder victim Martin Ithell whose partner Sarah told the congregation her broken heart will ‘never mend’.Read

‘Gagged’ ex-employee of Cheshire West and Chester Council mounts legal challenge

A FORMER council employee is taking legal action against Cheshire West and Chester Council over a ‘gagging clause’ he signed on leaving the authority.Read

Bunbury hairdresser goes bald to help save life of beloved dog

HAIRDRESSER Suzanne Badder has gone bald to thank customers for helping to fund a life-changing operation for her beloved pet pooch.Read

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David Holmes is The Chester Chronicle's Chief Reporter. He covers wide ranging and important news items in and around Chester. He takes an active interest in politics, crime and consumer issues.