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David Holmes

David Holmes

Chester murder trial: Cheshire publican ‘threatened’ by murder accused

A PUB landlord told a jury he believed a man accused of murder had threatened him with a gun just days earlier.Read

Cheshire West and Chester Council workers may strike over new contracts

A UNION says members voted four to one in favour of strike action against the council’s imposition of new terms and conditions.Read

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Chester murder trial: "Couple plotted to clear debt through killing doorman"

A COUPLE murdered a Chester man to wipe out the debt they owed for the purchase of a high performance car, a court has been told.Read

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Chester war hero has medals stolen day after 90th birthday

HEARTLESS thieves stole a war hero’s medals a day after he celebrated his 90th birthday.Read

Odeon is number one choice for Chester’s new theatre

THE Odeon is the number one choice for the location of Chester’s new theatre, according to consultants hired by the council.Read

Two appear in court on murder charge of Cheshire man

TWO men will face a murder trial next year despite no body ever being discovered.Read

Cheshire West and Chester Council refuses debate over proposed Gyspy site

CAMPAIGNERS have dubbed the council ‘undemocratic’ after refusing a debate over a proposed Gypsy and Traveller site.Read

Woman fights to get back £1,200 wages from Chester firm

A YOUNG woman is fighting to retrieve £1,200 unpaid wages because the company has not complied with a court order.Read

Cheshire West and Chester Council denies axing 2,000 posts

CHESHIRE West and Chester Council has denied claims in a union newsletter that the authority has axed 2,000 jobs over the past two years.Read

Thumbs up for Countess of Chester Hospital country park plan

A SURVEY has shown overwhelming support for a proposed country park behind the Countess of Chester Health Park.Read

Wheel falls off Chester’s Christmas offering

THE big wheel will not be returning to Chester this Christmas – because city managers can’t find anywhere to put it.Read

Platinum anniversary couple John and Doris Owens from Chester are an inspiration

JOHN and Doris Owens might be celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary but they are like a pair of teenagers joking and teasing each other on their sofa.Read

Cheshire West and Chester Council chief justifies extra £13,000 payment

COUNCIL chief executive Steve Robinson received an extra £13,000 for acting as returning officer at last year’s General Election, despite a fiasco which saw voters denied their right to vote.Read

Tortoise back home in Chester after Blackpool trip

A LOST tortoise from Chester has been reunited with his rightful owners after going on an unscheduled seaside outing to Blackpool.Read

Chester’s former Odeon cinema could bought for community use

COUNCILLORS will tonight be asked to agree the purchase of Chester’s former Odeon building for conversion into an arts venue and possible theatre.Read

Booze factor lies behind bad conduct after Chester Races

Race meetings at Chester Racecourse are more popular than ever. But just how does Cheshire Police cope with a sudden influx of thousands of people into the city? DAVID HOLMES got an insider’s view.Read

Fountains Roundabout in Chester under repair

WORKMEN are replacing the concrete base of the Fountains Roundabout in Chester after ‘considerable damage’ was caused by a frozen water pipe which fractured due to harsh winter conditions.Read

New Chester vets school is proud of star pupils

THE first wave of students at a new veterinary nursing school have all graduated with a 100% pass rate.Read

TV’s Sarah Millican comes to Chester’s Laugh Inn

GEORDIE comic Sarah Millican will be entertaining an exclusive audience at Chester’s Laugh Inn on Tuesday (June 14).Read

Chester’s Backford Hall for sale as possible hotel

A MULTI-MILLION pound deal could see Backford Hall converted into a luxury hotel once council staff have left the landmark city building.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.