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Sort out ‘potential death-trap’ junction, campaigners tell Cheshire West and Chester Council

RESIDENTS pleaded with Cheshire West and Chester Council to tackle safety issues at the so-called hamburger roundabout in Boughton.Read

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Anti-hostel activist slams Cheshire West and Chester Council leader

A CAMPAIGNER gave the council leader a dressing down when she accused his authority of not listening over a decision to put a homeless hostel in a residential community.Read

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Student housing plans to serve growing University of Chester

HUNDREDS of student rooms feature in plans being consulted on by developers keen to cash in on the growing University of Chester.Read

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Shock as Chester murder suspect Gary George changes plea to guilty

IN A DRAMATIC twist co-accused Gary George yesterday pleaded guilty to the murder of Andrew Mackenzie Nall in the middle of his trial at Chester Crown Court.Read

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New rescue plan for housing trust covering Chester

A TROUBLED housing trust has offered reassurances that investment programmes like The Parade at Blacon and the shot tower regeneration scheme will be protected if a merger goes through.Read

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Plan for 300 homes at new park and ride in Chester

BACKERS behind the proposed student village are involved with plans for 300 houses and a park-and-ride site in the green belt on the outskirts of Chester.Read

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Chester man killed in crash in Leicestershire

POLICE are investigating after a young man from Chester died when his van was involved in a collision with an articulated lorry.Read

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Quick-thinking child helps family escape house fire in Ellesmere Port

A FAMILY had a lucky escape after one of the children used fire training learned in school to help get their relatives out of a house blaze unharmed.Read

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Chester murder trial hears of ‘witchcraft’ twist

A MURDER victim who suffered multiple stab wounds was found with a ‘strange’ cut carved into his abdomen after being tortured, Chester Crown Court was told.Read

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Chester murder trial hears of ‘witchcraft’ twist

A MURDER victim who suffered multiple stab wounds was found with a ‘strange’ cut carved into his abdomen after being tortured, Chester Crown Court was told.Read

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Man admits following and groping women in Chester city centre

A MAN suffering from a disease affecting mental perception has pleaded guilty to four sexual assaults on women in Chester city centre.Read

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Chester woman, 93, wakes up to find burglar in house

A HOODED burglar disturbed a 93-year-old widow in her sleep but carried on stuffing his pockets with thousands of pounds worth of her jewellery.Read

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Roman road discovered at Chester Odeon theatre site - with gallery

MOVIE-GOERS who watched Gladiator at Chester’s Odeon could never have imagined a Roman road lay just beneath their feet – directly in front of the main screen.Read

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Chester mum and tot who battled cancer inspire fundraisers

AN INSPIRATIONAL mum and son will be guests of honour at Race for Life in Chester this summer.Read

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‘No action’ against Tory leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council for d***heads remark

A COMPLAINANT offended by a d***heads comment made by Tory council leader Mike Jones at a public meeting is furious no action will be taken because the leader may have been attending as a private citizen.Read

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Archaeologists probe new Chester theatre site

ARCHAEOLOGISTS have moved onto the former Chester Odeon site to investigate land to be used for the foundations of Chester’s iconic theatre and library site.Read

Residents protesting against the Richmond Court homeless hostel plan.

Stormy scenes as council gives go-ahead for Richmond Court homeless hostel in Chester

Protesters jabbed their fingers and shouted ‘out, out, out!’ at council leader Mike Jones after a decision to locate a homeless hostel in their community was rubber-stamped.Read

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Opponents of proposed Chester student village declare victory

CAMPAIGNERS against a controversial £100m student village are claiming victory after a senior council planning expert recommended councillors refuse the planning application at a crucial meeting next week.Read

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Pub regulars’ kindness for little Isabelle

BIG-HEARTED pub regulars raised £1,600 for sensory equipment that will help the development of an infant born with a rare life-limiting condition.Read

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Decision day looms over proposed homeless hostel in Chester community

RESIDENTS are hoping a 1,300-name petition will help persuade council chiefs to change their minds over locating a homeless shelter in their community.Read

Author Profile

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.