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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
Cheshire Constabulary
Motorist suffers 'serious injuries' as 999 crews descend on A49 crash
The collision between a truck and car has left Tarporley Road in Oakmere closed off
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Live: 'Serious collision' shuts Cheshire road as motorists told 'avoid the area'
Traffic and Travel
The collision has resulted in part of Tarporley Road being closed in both directions
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Controversial Cheshire village housing scheme set for go-ahead despite 'strong concerns'
Cheshire East Council
The proposed Tatton Bluebell Village development could see up to 275 new homes built
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Trucker in hospital after being 'hit by car' as 'altercation' shuts A500
Cheshire Constabulary
Cheshire Police were called to the stretch through Shavington
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'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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Crime
Winsford
Drugs and weapons seized as police arrest three men during Winsford raid
The men - aged 31, 37 and 47 - are currently being held in police custody
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Rise in 'purse dipping' thefts at Cheshire supermarkets as police issue warning
Crime
Officers urge public to be vigilant as 'opportunistic thieves' target shoppers
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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
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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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Politics
Politics
Residents face having homes demolished after controversial redevelopment approved
The £60m scheme will see 317 homes demolished, along with a community centre and the closure of two subways
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Cheshire East headteachers urged to 'replicate Merseyside' after school meals service axed
Cheshire East Council
Cheshire East’s children and families committee voted last month to close its catering service
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'Serious concerns' raised over huge new housing and shopping development
Runcorn
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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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
Cheshire East Council
Cheshire East headteachers urged to 'replicate Merseyside' after school meals service axed
Cheshire East’s children and families committee voted last month to close its catering service
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Ofsted tells Cheshire primary school that it needs to improve
Education
Marlfields Primary Academy in Congleton was previously rated 'good'
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Cheshire school told to improve as inspectors find "gaps in pupils' knowledge"
Education
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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Motorist suffers 'serious injuries' as 999 crews descend on A49 crash
Cheshire Constabulary
The collision between a truck and car has left Tarporley Road in Oakmere closed off
Manchester Airport, Jet2, Tui, Easyjet and Ryanair on latest hand luggage liquids guidance
Manchester Airport
It comes as some airports in the UK have rolled out new security scanners
Coronation Street star teases return as he helps unveil new Cheshire salon
Coronation Street
Charlie Lawson is famous for playing hard man Jim McDonald but the actor was going for soft skin in real life this week
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Youths throw rocks at marked police car in Winsford smashing windscreen
Rocks were thrown at the marked police car from a footbridge over the A54 in Winsford
Woman's heart 'sank' as cancer treatment failed days before 60th birthday
Health
Jane Coleman, from Warrington, had surgery to remove her kidney and lymph nodes, before a scan in December 2022 revealed the cancer had returned
Prince Harry left of the guest list as Chester Cathedral to host 'wedding of the year'
Duke of Westminster
The Prince of Wales is to be an usher at the wedding of the Duke of Westminster and Olivia Henson while the Duke of Sussex Prince Harry has reportedly been left off the guest list
Residents face having homes demolished after controversial redevelopment approved
Politics
The £60m scheme will see 317 homes demolished, along with a community centre and the closure of two subways
Motorist suffers 'serious injuries' as 999 crews descend on A49 crash
Cheshire Constabulary
The collision between a truck and car has left Tarporley Road in Oakmere closed off
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Daniel Craig
The Cheshire village named among UK's 30 most desirable to live in
Village life is central to British culture with more and more people wanting to experience it
Live: 'Serious collision' shuts Cheshire road as motorists told 'avoid the area'
Traffic and Travel
The collision has resulted in part of Tarporley Road being closed in both directions
Motorist suffers 'serious injuries' as 999 crews descend on A49 crash
Cheshire Constabulary
The collision between a truck and car has left Tarporley Road in Oakmere closed off
Manchester Airport, Jet2, Tui, Easyjet and Ryanair on latest hand luggage liquids guidance
Manchester Airport
It comes as some airports in the UK have rolled out new security scanners
Coronation Street star teases return as he helps unveil new Cheshire salon
Coronation Street
Charlie Lawson is famous for playing hard man Jim McDonald but the actor was going for soft skin in real life this week
Winsford
Youths throw rocks at marked police car in Winsford smashing windscreen
Rocks were thrown at the marked police car from a footbridge over the A54 in Winsford
Woman's heart 'sank' as cancer treatment failed days before 60th birthday
Health
Jane Coleman, from Warrington, had surgery to remove her kidney and lymph nodes, before a scan in December 2022 revealed the cancer had returned
Prince Harry left of the guest list as Chester Cathedral to host 'wedding of the year'
Duke of Westminster
The Prince of Wales is to be an usher at the wedding of the Duke of Westminster and Olivia Henson while the Duke of Sussex Prince Harry has reportedly been left off the guest list
Residents face having homes demolished after controversial redevelopment approved
Politics
The £60m scheme will see 317 homes demolished, along with a community centre and the closure of two subways
Motorist suffers 'serious injuries' as 999 crews descend on A49 crash
Cheshire Constabulary
The collision between a truck and car has left Tarporley Road in Oakmere closed off