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51-year Saughall man dies in hit-and-run collision

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a hit-and-run collision led to the death of a 51-year-old pedestrian. Read

Chester Woolworths store to close next week

WOOLWORTHS’ Chester store is to close at the end of the month after the national chain went into administration. Read

Police hunt for Saughall hit-and-run driver

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a hit-and-run driver left a 51-year-old male pedestrian for dead. Read

Industrialist is honoured by Japanese government

A CHESTER-based industrialist who has spent years fostering a better understanding between the Welsh and the Japanese has been recognised for his efforts. Read

Chester University under fire for supporting academy plan

CAMPAIGNERS have criticised the University of Chester’s decision to sponsor a controversial academy in Ellesmere Port. Read

Chester councillor stays silent over “offensive” email

A POLITICIAN who sparked a row when he said council workers risked being reported to the police if they did not return equipment on time is refusing to respond to criticism. Read

Campaigners celebrate after saving historic Chester building

CAMPAIGNERS have erected a plaque in commemoration of their successful fight to save the facade of an historically important Chester building. Read

Chester boss honoured by Japanese government

A CHESTER-based industrialist who has spent years fostering a better understanding between the Welsh and the Japanese has been recognised for his efforts. Read

Booze wars in Chester nightclubs

CHESTER nightclubs are selling pints of lager for just £1.50 in the week the Government unveiled plans to bring in legislation which will outlaw “irresponsible” price promotions. Read

Chester City walls made stable again after collapse

ENGINEERS have completed the final phase of works to stabilise a collapsed section of Chester’s ancient city walls. Read

Gangsters show ’em

A TALENTED cast of more than 100 pupils played in front of packed houses when they performed the gangster musical Bugsy Malone. Read

Nuclear plants transfer

THOUSANDS of workers in Cheshire and Cumbria have moved from the public to the private sector after a consortium took over the £22bn contract to run the Sellafield nuclear facility in Cumbria and its sister site in Capenhurst. Read

Free legal help for divided families

FREE legal advice is now available to help relatives to maintain contact with children during family breakdowns. Read

Panto-themed fun at nightclub

CORONATION Street’s Katherine Kelly – barmaid Becky – is switching on the Christmas lights at Chester’s Cruise nightclub tonight. Read

Ex-butler’s complaint upheld

FORMER royal butler Paul Burrell has welcomed a decision by the Press Complaints Commission to uphold his complaint over a News of the World story that he boasted of having sex with Diana, Princess of Wales. Read

‘It had courage in play choices’

ONE of Sir Ian Blair’s last actions as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police was to support The Chronicle campaign to save the Chester Gateway Theatre. Read

Show group saw start and end of venue

CHESTER Gang Show is backing The Chronicle campaign to reopen The Gateway Theatre. Read

Row breaks out as Tory stands in for a ‘friend’

A ROW has broken out after a Conservative city councillor stood in for a disgraced former Tory who resigned from the party in the summer. Read

Death crash driver trial in new year

THE case of a woman charged with causing the death of a pensioner whose late husband was killed by muggers in Chester has been adjourned until the new year. Read

New role for former school?

A FAME academy for young people would bring a former Chester school back to life if a funding bid is successful. 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.

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