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David Holmes

David Holmes

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

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

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

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

‘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

How a Chester student copes with her deadly allergies

IT SOUNDS ridiculous but a Snickers bar, M&Ms, peanuts or even cookies could kill teenager Sophie Laird.Read

Zoo’s bio-dome stalls but joy at £30m exhibit

GOVERNMENT cuts mean Chester Zoo is scaling back expansion plans with its £70m bio-dome put on hold.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

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

Zoo’s bio-dome stalls but joy at £30m exhibit

GOVERNMENT cuts mean Chester Zoo is scaling back expansion plans with its £70m bio-dome put on hold.Read

Private Eye features error-filled letter about English courses sent out by Cheshire West and Chester Council

A COUNCIL officer with severe dyslexia is ‘devastated’ after sending out a letter informing an immigrants group about English courses which was littered with spelling errors.Read

Elephant Anne gets new home thanks to Chester man Jonathan Cracknell

AN EXOTIC animals specialist from Chester has found a new home for Anne the circus elephant who hit the national headlines after being abused by a worker.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.