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Gary Porter

Two multi-million pound developments in Ellesmere Port granted outline planning permission

TWO multi-million-pound development schemes in Ellesmere Port have been given the green light by councillors.Read

Borders at Cheshire Oaks could close three days before Christmas if a buyer isn’t found

MORE than 40 staff at Borders Cheshire Oaks could lose their jobs just three days before Christmas if a buyer isn’t found for the struggling bookstore chain.Read

Ace Cheshire biker Jenny Tinmouth backs BikeSafe scheme

CHESHIRE biker Jenny Tinmouth has given her backing to a scheme to reduce the number of motorcycle deaths and injuries.Read

The Energy Innovation Centre in Capenhurst signs agreement to work in partnership with North West organisations to increase energy innovation activity

FIVE organisations in the region have signed an agreement to work in partnership to increase energy innovation activity.Read

No job cuts at Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port plant, says parent company General Motors

GENERAL Motors has confirmed that there will be no job cuts at Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port plant and that the factory will introduce a third shift in 2011.Read

Christleton NewScene junior footballers to raise funds for Arrowe Park Ronald McDonald House at the Deva Stadium on Saturday

A JUNIOR football team will be at the Deva Stadium on Saturday to raise funds for a charity which provides accommodation for parents with sick children.Read

Ellesmere Port band Pele prepare to hit the stage for one final show

Pele’s two summer reunion shows were supposed to be the last time the popular Ellesmere Port band would grace the stage together.Read

Vauxhall’s parent company General Motors looking to axe 9,000 jobs across Europe, according to CEO Nick Reilly

GENERAL Motors is looking to cut 9,000 jobs across Europe, although the carmaker is yet to reveal how this will affect Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port plant.Read

Three men taken to the Countess of Chester Hospital after crash in Capenhurst

THREE men were taken to hospital after their car crashed into a ditch in Capenhurst.Read

Elton resident tackles tumble dryer fire

A RESIDENT used a garden hose reel to tackle a tumble dryer blaze at a house in Elton.Read

Two teenage girls arrested outside Chester magistrates court

TWO teenage girls were arrested outside Chester, Ellesmere Port and Neston Magistrates Court after being asked to leave the building.Read

Thousands brave rain to see pop acts perform at Christmas lights switch-on at Cheshire Oaks

HEAVY rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of the thousands who turned out to see a trio of giant pop acts perform at this year’s Christmas tree lights switch-on at Cheshire Oaks.Read

Pop star Mollie King of The Saturdays talks to Ellesmere Port Pioneer about what she wants for Christmas

SATURDAYS pop star Mollie King wants a puppy for Christmas – but only if her mum will let her!Read

GM plans 10,000 job cuts across Europe, which includes Vauxhall in Cheshire

GENERAL Motors (GM) plans to cut 10,000 jobs as part of a restructuring of its European operations, which includes Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port plant.Read

Decision to scrap the sale of Vauxhall could benefit Ellesmere Port plant

THE decision by General Motors (GM) to scrap the sale of Vauxhall to Canadian car parts firm Magna could benefit the Ellesmere Port plant in the long run.Read

Chester Liberal Democrats criticise council leader over Marks and Spencer comments

COUNCIL leader Mike Jones has come under fire over his claims that Chester will benefit from the new multi-million pound Marks & Spencer store near Cheshire Oaks.Read

Rugby union: Darlington Mowden Park 12 Chester 27

HEAD coach Dave Craven hailed Chester’s 27-12 win at Darlington Mowden Park on Saturday as their best performance of the season.Read

Missing mother and her two daughters discovered safe and well in Ellesmere Port

A MOTHER and her two daughters who vanished on the school run have been found safe and well in Ellesmere Port.Read

Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Revenues and Benefits team scoop top national award

A CHESHIRE West and Chester Council team has scooped a prestigious award for their project to join up services for the launch of the new authority back in April.Read

CLS Care Services turn to experience for new managing director

A CHARITABLE organisation which has residential care homes in Chester and Ellesmere Port has appointed a new managing director.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.