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Man rescued from River Dee

A DRAMATIC rescue took place today after a swimmer got into trouble in the River Dee. Read

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Detectives in Chester are appealing for witnesses following an assault that occurred near to Overleigh Road roundabout, Chester. Read

Elderly Chester woman assaulted by mugger near Overleigh Road

POLICE in Chester are appealing for witnesses following an assault that occurred near to Overleigh Road roundabout, Chester. Read

Scheme could mean £30m theatre and performing arts centre for Chester

CHESTER could be in line for an iconic £30m theatre and performing arts centre. Read

£2.5million Tattenhall Marina offically opened

A £2.5M CANAL marina which should attract thousands of tourists to Cheshire has been launched. Read

A girls’ gym club could face closure when Frodsham High School closes to make my way for a super-health centre

A GYM CLUB could face closure after 19 years when Frodsham High School finally shuts its doors next week. Read

University of Chester students were left without their results after the internet system used to post the results crashed

STRESSED students awaiting their end of year results at Chester University were left frustrated after the internet system their results were posted on crashed. Read

Huge European eagle owl capable of snatching pets is still on the loose in Cheshire

AN ENORMOUS bird of prey capable of snatching cats and dogs is still on the loose in Cheshire – two months after it escaped. Read

Chester market backs Suzi Stockell for Britain’s Best Dish

A CHESTER market stall holder is hoping for the backing of her customers as she faces the judges in an ITV cookery programme. Read

Bereaved Chester mum Karen Dalton defends Blacon cemetery baby garden

A BEREAVED mum who helps to maintain the baby garden at Blacon cemetery has spoken of her pain over criticisms about the way the area is maintained. Read

Helsby paraglider Steve Nash has run, climbed and flew his way to back-to-back X-Scotia championships

A PARAGLIDER ran, climbed and flew his way to back-to-back X-game championsips. Read

Sister from Rossett at July 7 unveiling of memorial in Hyde Park

THE sister of a woman murdered in the July 7 London bombings was present at the unveiling of a permanent memorial to the victims in Hyde Park. Read

Village road improvements proposed for Huxley

IMPROVEMENTS proposed by Cheshire West and Chester Council in Huxley are aimed at improving a stretch of road that has prompted complaints. Read

Plans for 14 new homes in Tattenhall

A MEETING is taking place in Tattenhall to discuss a proposed housing development. Read

Fishy problem for Frodsham's Crowmere Lake

CARP could be removed from Frodsham’s Crowmere Lake following a plea by homeowners. Read

A benefits advice campaign will visit the Children’s Centre Frodsham this week as part of a Cheshire West and Chester Council initiative

A BENEFITS advice campaign will visit Frodsham this week as part of a Cheshire West and Chester Council initiative. Read

Mementoes need to be collected from baby garden at Blacon Cemetery

THE baby garden at Blacon Cemetery, opened in 1992, was one of the first in the country. Read

Hollyoaks stars to judge fashion competition at Chester Races

CHESTER racecourse will be holding its annual best dressed couple competition on Friday. Read

Olympic show jumper Geoff Billington in action at Bolesworth Classic

AN Olympic star and an equestrian champion will compete for the top prize at the Bolesworth Castle Show Jumping Classic this weekend. Read

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