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Woman threatens naked protest over road alteration

A HOUSEHOLDER is prepared to perform a naked protest to get the Highways Agency to listen to her concerns about road alterations just yards from her front door. Read

Former 007 actor Sir Roger Moore recalls life in city

JAMES Bond star Sir Roger Moore was going to school in Chester long before his city-born successor Daniel Craig made an appearance. Read

Shadow authority leader hunts for HQ

A COUNCIL leader says County Hall could be sold to pay for a new authority headquarters. Read

The Albion landlord continues controversial pub signs

AN ECCENTRIC landlord has decided to retain his notorious advertising board and has added another poking fun at a rival business. Read

‘Proactive’ plea for city regeneration bid

CHESTER’S Labour MP Christine Russell has called on the Tory-controlled Town Hall to become “more proactive” in delivering a city centre regeneration scheme which has stalled due to the credit crunch. Read

Antibiotic awareness campaign

DID you know that antibiotics do not work on most coughs, colds and sore throats? Read

Hotel defends social networking site ban

THE Chester Grosvenor Hotel and Spa has banned staff from using social networking site Facebook. Read

Leaders split over plan for Lord Mayor’s office

CONTROVERSIAL plans could see the Lord Mayor of Chester being a councillor representing a ward from outside the city. Read

Residents urged to help combat drugs in Chester suburb

RESIDENTS are encouraged to report incidents of drug-dealing and vandalism taking place in a Chester suburb. Read

Revolt over parking price hike at Countess of Chester

A HUGE majority of patients and visitors to the Countess of Chester Hosital have condemned proposals to increase car parking charges by up to 50%. Read

I’m no liar

Former royal butler Paul Burrell speaks to The Chronicle after jetting in from his Florida. In a wide-ranging interview he insists he “told the truth” at Diana’s inquest and he and wife Maria are still “very much together”. DAVID HOLMES reports Read

Former leader Price cleared of disrepute

FORMER Chester City Council leader John Price MBE has been cleared of bringing his office or the council into disrepute. Read

Bishop is patron of pro-life organisation

THE Bishop of Chester has become patron of a controversial anti-abortion organisation. Read

Shops join in campaign to reduce plastic bags

SHOPPERS are encouraged to join in with a “Plastic Bag Free Day” jointly organised by Chester City Council and Friends of the Earth. Read

Find out about life – down on the farm

“GET on my land” is the unlikely cry of one Cheshire farmer who is encouraging groups of visitors to come and see for themselves how a modern farm survives in a difficult economic climate. Read

Meeting over level crossing ‘dangers’

AN URGENT meeting is expected to take place next week following near-misses on a level crossing. Read

Chester secures advance screening of new Bond film Quantum of Solace

NEVER say never again – Chester has secured a regional advance screening of the latest James Bond film starring city-born Daniel Craig for the second time. Read

New role for woman of expertise

AN INTERNATIONAL arts consultant is lending her expertise to the Chester Festivals group which is behind several arts events in the city. Read

Bishop of Chester is patron of anti-abortion group

THE Bishop of Chester has become patron of a controversial anti-abortion organisation. Read

Former royal butler Paul Burrell speaks exclusively to The Chronicle

FORMER royal butler Paul Burrell spoke exclusively to The Chronicle after jetting in from his Florida home to catch up with friends and family. 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.

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