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Gary Porter

Gary Porter

Proposed £4.5m Sanctuary for Veterans will not be built in Tarporley

AMBITIOUS plans for a £4.5m rural retreat for injured servicemen and women are no longer earmarked for Tarporley.Read

Police vow to deal with hooligans but some Chester FC fans won’t return to Chorley

A CHESTER FC supporter says her son is too frightened to return to Chorley after innocent Blues fans were ambushed by a hooligan mob following last season’s match.Read

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Ambitious plans unveiled for first ever ‘free school’ in Chester

AMBITIOUS plans have been unveiled for a city centre primary school on the grounds of Chester Cathedral.Read

Vacant Cheshire pub site could be transformed into housing

PLANS to transform a landmark former village pub site into a housing development have provoked a storm of opposition from residents.Read

‘Despicable’ Cheshire poppy thief jailed for eight months

A THIEF who stole a poppy collection tin in Frodsham on Armistice Day has been jailed for eight months.Read

Chester FC vow to ban for life the culprit who threw missile at away supporters coach

CHESTER FC have vowed to ban for the life the culprit who threw a brick at the window of an away supporters coach following Saturday’s home defeat to Hednesford Town.Read

Brit award winner Emeli Sande to sing in front of celebrity guests at the Peckforton Castle relaunch party

BRIT award winner Emeli Sande will perform at Peckforton Castle in Cheshire in front of celebrity guests which could include Coleen Rooney and Freddie Flintoff.Read

Aintree Racecourse reveals lasting bronze bust tribute to legendary Cheshire-based horse trainer Ginger McCain

A BRONZE portrait bust of Ginger McCain will take pride of place at his beloved Aintree Racecourse as a lasting tribute to the legendary Cheshire-based horse trainer.Read

Tarporley homes plan could be decided by public inquiry

CONTROVERSIAL plans to build 100 homes in a rural community are heading for a public inquiry – to the shock of angry villagers.Read

Jailed Tarporley businessman admits having sex with 15-year-old girl

A JAILED Tarporley businessman has admitted having sex with a 15-year-old girl who claims she fell pregnant with his child.Read

Chester FC: Blues boss eyes dream Wembley final

NEIL Young says there is no reason why Chester FC can’t go all the way to Wembley after thrashing in-form North Ferriby United to seal their place in the last 32 of the FA Trophy.Read

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Mystery surrounds identity of man who died after collapsing during a run on Helsby Hill

MYSTERY surrounds the identity of a man who died alone in hospital after collapsing while out running on Helsby Hill.Read

Tributes paid to man found dead on stairwell near post office in Chester city centre

TRIBUTES have been paid to a dad-of-two whose body was found on a stairwell at the side of the Post Office in Chester city centre.Read

Man dies after suspected heart attack while running in Helsby

A MAN who suffered a suspected heart attack while out running in Helsby has died.Read

Furious golf club owner blasts ‘mindless scum’ who wreaked havoc on his Chester course

A FURIOUS golf club owner has blasted the ‘mindless scum’ who wreaked havoc on his course causing up to £50,000 worth of damage.Read

Task force aims to stop criminals wreaking havoc on Chester’s historic buildings

ACTION is planned to crack down on criminals who are wreaking havoc on historic buildings and monuments in Chester.Read

Campaigners say more than 1,000 people have objected to the 100-home plan in Tarporley

A CAMPAIGN group says more than 1,000 people have objected to controversial plans to build 100 homes in Tarporley.Read

Woman dies after falling from Chester City Walls

A WOMAN has plunged 60ft to her death from Chester City Walls on to the canal towpath.Read

Man in hospital with serious head injury after assault near Eccleston, Chester

A MAN is in hospital with a serious head injury following an assault on the outskirts of Chester.Read

A49 Tarporley Road closure due to burst water main causing chaos for motorists and businesses

THE closure of the busy A49 in Cotebrook due to a burst water main is causing chaos for motorists and businesses.Read

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Gary Porter is a multimedia journalist for the Ellesmere Port Pioneer and Chester Chronicle. Tel. 0151 356 2345 or 01244 606421.