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David Holmes

Tuition fees drive job cuts proposal at University of Chester

THE University of Chester has warned staff that up to 25 jobs could go despite raising student tuition fees to the maximum £9,000 a year.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

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

Cheshire West and Chester voters overwhelmingly reject AV

THE people of West Cheshire have overwhelmingly rejected a proposed change to the way MPs are elected.Read

Bin Laden reaped misery on families in Chester area

THE killing of Osama Bin Laden is particularly poignant for two local families whose loved ones were murdered by his Al Qaeda organisation.Read

Chester Cathedral plan ‘not set in stone’

WORKMEN have laid stone setts over the grass outside Chester cathedral but don’t panic – they’re just sample panels.Read

Chester-based family electrical firm shuts after 55 years

A FAMILY-RUN TV and hi-fi business is closing after more than half a century of trading.Read

Freedom comes at a price for Cheshire West and Chester Council

CHESHIRE West and Chester Council said the cost of answering requests under the Freedom of Information, Data Protection Act and Environmental Information Regulations is ‘significant’.Read

Thirteen bosses at Cheshire West and Chester Council are in the £100K club

ALL top 13 managers at Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) are receiving financial packages worth more than £100,000.Read

Harrods display royal wedding-themed cake created by Chester firm (with video)

HARRODS is displaying a specially-commissioned royal wedding-themed cake created by a Chester firm.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

Chester traders say works will ‘close us down’

BUSINESSES in Bridge Street in Chester are on the verge of closing due to ongoing roadworks.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

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

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

‘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

Countess of Chester Hospital praised for bowel cancer service

THE Countess of Chester Hospital is the second best hospital in England when it comes to survival rates following bowel cancer surgery.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.