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Big leap in number of dogs dumped by owners

A STAGGERING 107,228 stray and abandoned dogs were picked up from UK streets in the last year, according to Dogs Trust’s 2009 survey.Read

Two hospitalised following collision in Malpas, Cheshire

TWO males were taken to hospital following a road traffic accident which happened about 9.35am on Sunday (September 6).Read

Shoplifter grieving husband given “lenient” treatment by Chester court

A SHOPLIFTER has been spared greater punishment because she is grieving the death of her husband.Read

Chester librarian will run two marathons in the hills for autistic charity

A GRUELLING marathon in the hills would be a tough challenge for most – but one brave librarian is tackling two in a month.Read

Grosvenor Shopping Centre invites parents to enter children for Kids Chaos contest to win Mini Face of Chester award

YOUNGSTERS with model behaviour are being invited to compete for the Mini Face of Chester accolade.Read

First announces major boost for passengers using Service 1 between Liverpool, Ellesmere Port and Chester

A BUS operator has announced a major boost to one of its popular services which runs between Liverpool, Ellesmere Port and Chester.Read

Chester prepares to welcome public to Heritage Open Days

CHESTER’S celebration of Heritage Open Days was launched at the city’s first ever cathedral at St John’s Church.Read

Chester benefit cheat jailed after falsely claiming £20,000

A CHESTER benefit cheat was jailed for 12 weeks after falsely claiming more than £20,000 in housing and council tax benefit.Read

Wheelie-bin protest to be held at Chester Town Hall on Saturday

CAMPAIGNERS are planning a protest at Chester Town Hall on Saturday in a bid to can the council’s rubbish wheelie-bins.Read

Community centre plan for Chester fire station

CHESHIRE Fire & Rescue is throwing open the doors of Chester fire station to the community.Read

Documentary on entrepreneurs journey to build a five star training yard in Peckforton is aired

A SECRET millionaire is going to show how hard it is to build his dream of constructing a racehorse training yard in Peckforton on a new TV documentary.Read

Boughton Heath student runs Bristol half marathon for charity

A SPORT student is stepping out to help charity.Read

Upton fundraiser Colin Clerkin raises £7,591 for Cancer Research UK through 365 challenge

A CANCER survivor has completed a year-long charity challenge raising more than £7,500.Read

Richard Knowles of Rossett is up for a UK Dairy Farmer of the Future competition

A TRACTOR enthusiast who, on his own admission hated cows, has reached the finals of the UK Dairy Farmer of the Future competition.Read

New jobs in prospect as Cheshire cheese factory has approval to extend

ALMOST 20 new jobs could be created following the approval of revised plans for an extension to a cheese factory.Read

Mental health beds for young people in Cheshire and Merseyside

A 10-BED emergency service for teenagers with serious mental health problems has opened in Chester, taking admissions from across Cheshire and Merseyside.Read

Airbus A380 to make a flying visit to UK

SUPER-JUMBO airliner Airbus A380 will be seen in the sky over Chester on Saturday when it makes a return to the UK for several airshows.Read

Views sought on Blacon play area

A BLACON play area is to get a revamp – and local youngsters are being asked to help with the design.Read

Chester transport policeman saves man’s life at railway station

A POLICEMAN who risked his life to prevent a man committing suicide on the railway line has been awarded one of the country’s top life-saving honours.Read

150 years of wedding days celebrated at the Queen Hotel in Chester

MARRIED couples who spent their wedding day at Chester’s historic Queen Hotel are asked to help celebrate its 150th anniversary.Read