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Chester Northgate set for new 'chilled out' venue serving cocktails and small plates
Northgate Development
Popina describes itself as 'upmarket' with charcuterie also on the menu
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Man stabbed in Crewe as police response team make arrest
Crewe
A 53-year-old man has been arrested
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Body found in river at Warrington as police work to establish identity
Warrington
Four fire engines lined up on the riverside at Howley Lane, Warrington, as firefighters ventured onto the river in a boat to retrieve the body
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Priest appears in court accused of rape and sexual assault against churchgoers
Crime
The Reverend is charged with one count of rape and 33 counts of indecent assault against former members of a church congregation
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'We can't rely on Primark of TK Maxx' say Macclesfield councillors as they approve market revamp
Macclesfield
Councillors say the major seven-figure investment in the indoor market is key to growing Macclesfield's town centre economy
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Large housing estate to be built in one of Cheshire's most sought-after villages despite controversy
Lymm
The 170-home development looks set to go ahead despite traffic concerns
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Cheshire man and wife quit smoking after heart attack - and are now £5,500 a year richer
Winsford
The couple kicked a joint 45-year cigarette addiction after a heart attack provided a wake-up call
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Cheshire Olympian Dame Laura Kenny retires from cycling
Cycling
Britain’s most successful female Olympic athlete had been expected to compete at the Paris Games this summer
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Former Crewe and Nantwich MP quits Labour party after being suspended by local group
Labour Party
“I have decided to resign my membership of the UK Labour Party rather than appeal my recent suspension"
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Warrington resident evicted and home boarded up by police after residents 'live in fear'
Crime
Police say the eviction comes following reports of drug abuse and disorder - which had neighbours 'living in fear'
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Major update in Leighton Hospital rebuild as land purchased
Leighton Hospital
The hospital needs a complete rebuild due to its significant public safety risk surrounding Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC)
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Watch the moment rare giraffe born at Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo
Meet Chester Zoo's newest arrival
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Creamfields festivalgoers caught smuggling drugs in Strongbow Dark Fruit cans get jailed
Chester Crown Court
The two men were stopped after a 'positive indication' from the police dogs
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Serial baby killer Lucy Letby has appeal hearing date confirmed
Chester
If judges again decline to give permission or reject her challenge, it will mark the end of the appeal process
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Nantwich
Cheshire man, 91, walks 100km for local hospice charity in memory of wife
Ron Steele, from Nantwich, walked in memory of his wife, who was cared for by the hospice 25 years ago
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'Dream come true' for 'local character' Sid as he visits bus depot
Crewe
Stephen Cooke, 57, known to friends as 'Sid', has been 'obsessed' with buses since childhood
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'Creepy' doll that terrified locals in Scotland charity shop has now moved to Cheshire
BBC
Former Real Housewives of Cheshire star Deborah Davies is now the owner of the 'creepy' doll
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Woman ignores 'do not buy' signs to create dream home with huge extension
Widnes
Laura said due to the house prices at the time she worried if the couple "left it any longer" the value of the house would drop.
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Elderly dog Ellie can see again thanks to Cheshire animal hospital
Ellesmere Port
The Ellesmere Port Leonberger was bumping into lampposts - but thanks to complex eye surgery, is now playing once again
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Traffic & Travel
Traffic and Travel
'Serious crash' closes A41 as HGV spills load on carriageway
The condition of the driver is not known at this time
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Live updates as smash leaves A500 in South Cheshire 'blocked' in both directions
Traffic and Travel
The collision has taken place between Jack Mills Way and David Whitby Way in Shavington
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Chester Races gets go-ahead for hotel at its popular Commonhall Social venue
Chester City Centre
The bar restaurant's terraced area will also be revamped as part of the new development
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Police appeal as girl, 13, goes missing after getting on bus for school
Cheshire Constabulary
Helsby High School student Jorja Pumford is believed to have continued travelling towards Chester
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Glamping pods in Cheshire countryside blocked by council
Cheshire West and Chester Council
The controversial plan was to erect six timber glamping pods on land in Lower Peover, near Knutsford
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Crime
Tesco
Prolific shoplifter banned from five Macclesfield shops including Tesco and Sainsbury's
The persistent shoplifter has been banned from these shops for two years
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Face of 'dangerous' pervert who filmed himself carrying out 17 sex acts on 'unwitting' women
Cheshire Constabulary
Lewis Spencer targeted several women over a 16-day period
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Macclesfield drug dealers jailed as police bring down 'AJ gang'
Crime
The trio are said to have been 'key players' in the drugs supply around Macclesfield
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Thug told girlfriend 'I'm sorry but you need to die' as he bit her face in terrifying attack
Crime
Richard Cairns subjected his partner to a brutal and prolonged attack
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Cheshire drink-driver hitting up to 140mph in BMW kills biker, 29
Crime
Callum Carew has been jailed more than nine years after killing Razvan Brumar on Wheelock Bypass
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Politics
Runcorn
'Serious concerns' raised over huge new housing and shopping development
The plans include hundreds of homes, retirement apartments, a vertical farm and retail, office and leisure space - but serious health and safety concerns have been raised
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Demolition of notorious 'eyesore building' begins at last
Runcorn
The Labour MP dubbed the building a 'monstrosity'
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Labour's Dan Price elected as Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner
Labour Party
Labour's Dan Price claimed a large win over the previous Cheshire PCC, the Conservative Party's John Dwyer
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Labour takes seat from Conservatives in local elections
Labour Party
There was a gain for Labour in Halton’s local council elections this afternoon - but voting was marred by low turnout
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Parents demand to be heard as they fight for their children's right to education
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Families gathered in protest outside the Cheshire West and Chester Council's headquarters
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Business
Business
Businesses offered access to digital tools
40% admitted that they currently lacked the knowledge to get the most from them
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90% of business owners work while on holiday
Business
Many admit to cancelling or never taking breaks while others just keep their laptop on the whole time
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Experts list common mistake that prevent people from landing a job
Business
From the CV stage through to interview, people make the same mistakes time and again
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Ethical fashion brand set for 'rebirth' after acquisition
Business
Pia Harpur founded Studio Pia after spotting a gap in the lingerie market and the brand is now stocked in boutiques across 12 countries
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Broadband outages cost businesses £17.6billion in a year
Business
Ofcom is being urged to launch automatic compensation for commercial customers
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Education
Education
Cheshire school told to improve as inspectors find "gaps in pupils' knowledge"
Marlfields Primary Academy headteacher "confident pupils will continue to flourish" despite Ofsted rating
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Headteacher responds as Cheshire Police called to school over 'personal threat'
Education
Congleton High School went into lockdown
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Police tell 'parent to leave' as Congleton High School put into lockdown
Cheshire Constabulary
Cheshire Police were called out to the Box Lane school this morning
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Parents demand to be heard as they fight for their children's right to education
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Families gathered in protest outside the Cheshire West and Chester Council's headquarters
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Mum's 'devastating' fight to get son the specialist support he needs
Cheshire West and Chester Council
“It is hard to describe how stressful this period in our lives was"
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End of an era as Cheshire town shop to shut after 52 years
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The condition of the driver is not known at this time
Prince William to be usher at Duke of Westminster’s wedding at Chester Cathedral
Chester Cathedral
The Duke of Westminster will marry Olivia Henson, 31, at Chester Cathedral on June 7
The 'lovely' Cheshire village with scenic walks, historic pub and popular chippy
Widnes
The "destination village" is known for its nature reserve, tavern and historic pub
Five stunning homes for sale in Cheshire's 'most beautiful' village
Cheshire
Great Budworth is renowned for its picturesque cobbled walkways, timber-framed cottages and tree-lined avenues
Duke of Westminster
King Charles and Queen Camilla 'could miss wedding of the year' in Chester after invite snub
King Charles and Queen Camilla are yet to respond to the Duke of Westminster's wedding invite, which has reportedly left the Royal couple in a difficult position
Northwich chippy voted among the best in the UK goes up in flames as owners 'devastated'
Northwich
The Codfather has been voted one of the top chippies in the UK and its owners say they are 'truly devastated' after the fire
Prolific shoplifter banned from five Macclesfield shops including Tesco and Sainsbury's
Tesco
The persistent shoplifter has been banned from these shops for two years
Young Cheshire woman overcoming fear of rejection by making herself super awkward
Warrington
The 22-year-old decided to tackle her fears by doing 30 days of rejection therapy
'Serious crash' closes A41 as HGV spills load on carriageway
Traffic and Travel
The condition of the driver is not known at this time
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Nantwich
End of an era as Cheshire town shop to shut after 52 years
Rodney Densem Wines has had a presence in Nantwich since 1972
'Serious crash' closes A41 as HGV spills load on carriageway
Traffic and Travel
The condition of the driver is not known at this time
Prince William to be usher at Duke of Westminster’s wedding at Chester Cathedral
Chester Cathedral
The Duke of Westminster will marry Olivia Henson, 31, at Chester Cathedral on June 7
The 'lovely' Cheshire village with scenic walks, historic pub and popular chippy
Widnes
The "destination village" is known for its nature reserve, tavern and historic pub
Five stunning homes for sale in Cheshire's 'most beautiful' village
Cheshire
Great Budworth is renowned for its picturesque cobbled walkways, timber-framed cottages and tree-lined avenues
Duke of Westminster
King Charles and Queen Camilla 'could miss wedding of the year' in Chester after invite snub
King Charles and Queen Camilla are yet to respond to the Duke of Westminster's wedding invite, which has reportedly left the Royal couple in a difficult position
Northwich chippy voted among the best in the UK goes up in flames as owners 'devastated'
Northwich
The Codfather has been voted one of the top chippies in the UK and its owners say they are 'truly devastated' after the fire
Prolific shoplifter banned from five Macclesfield shops including Tesco and Sainsbury's
Tesco
The persistent shoplifter has been banned from these shops for two years
Young Cheshire woman overcoming fear of rejection by making herself super awkward
Warrington
The 22-year-old decided to tackle her fears by doing 30 days of rejection therapy
'Serious crash' closes A41 as HGV spills load on carriageway
Traffic and Travel
The condition of the driver is not known at this time