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David Holmes

Discovery links Emperor Nero to Chester’s Caffe Nero

DRINKING and chatting may have been as popular 2,000 years ago as it is today judging by the fragment of Roman cup found outside Chester’s Caffe Nero.Read

Motorists face six months of misery due to roundabout works on the outskirts of Chester

MOTORISTS will face six months of disruption at a major roundabout when road works begin next week.Read

Chester Cathedral worker opens his garden

A PROFESSIONAL horticulturalist is preparing to open his garden to the public this weekend.Read

Chester nightclub ‘Rosie’s’ may make a return after revamp

A £500,000 REVAMP of a well known Chester nightclub could prompt a return to the name of Rosie’s.Read

Ian Botham’s bat for sale in Chester

CRICKET legend Ian Botham’s bat used to drive England to victory over the Aussies in the 1981 Ashes Leeds Test will be sold in Chester next week.Read

Bear costume sparks false cruelty fears for Chester Roman Weekend

A BEAR costume prompted genuine concerns by an animal-lover that organisers behind the Chester Roman Festival (June 4-5) might be being cruel.Read

Chester’s new regeneration boss will be ‘hands on’

CHIEF REPORTER DAVID HOLMES TALKS TO STEVE BROOMHEAD – THE MAN CHARGED WITH REJUVENATING THE CITY OF CHESTERRead

Chester dads and tots group seeks new members

WHILE the toddlers played happily with each other, the talk among the dads was about motorbikes and hot rods.Read

Chester’s Duke of Westminster gets top job to shape reserve forces

THE Duke of Westminster will help deliver the recommendations of a review into the future of Britain’s reserve forces after being appointed to a new role.Read

Waitrose opening two units in Chester

WAITROSE intends to create not one but two stores in Chester – with the first to open before the end of 2011.Read

Former Chester King’s School teacher suspended from work

A FORMER teacher at Chester’s King’s School has been suspended from his new position as principal of a private girls’ school along with another teacher.Read

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CORONER Nicholas Rheinberg said it will never be known what caused a mother-of-two to suffer a heart attack leading to serious brain injuries due to being starved of oxygen.Read

Views sought over Chester country park vision

THE public is being consulted over plans to create a country park behind the Countess of Chester Health Park.Read

Views sought over Chester country park vision

THE public is being consulted over plans to create a country park behind the Countess of Chester Health Park.Read

Cheshire West and Chester Council faces court case

LEGAL action is set to go ahead against Cheshire West and Chester Council over a ‘gagging clause’ signed by an employee on leaving the authority.Read

Over 150 benefits staff must relocate from Chester city centre base

A BENEFITS office is closing in Chester city centre which will see the migration of 158 posts to other centres.Read

Deaf children in Cheshire West and Chester at risk due to council cuts, claims National Deaf Children’s Society

A CHARITY claims deaf children in Cheshire West face cuts in educational support, but this is staunchly denied by the council.Read

Countess of Chester nurse under investigation after Facebook message joking about euthanasia of the elderly

A NURSE is being investigated after allegedly posting a Facebook message which jokes about the euthanasia of the elderly.Read

Duke of Westminster’s fortunes rise

THE Duke of Westminster is a billionaire seven times over.Read

Landmark Chester building on sale for £1.5m

IT’S the historic residence of a famous Chester architect, set in 1.2 acres of grounds, with a city centre location overlooking the racecourse...and it could be yours for a cool £1.5m.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.