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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
Manchester Airport
Record-breaking travel anticipated at Manchester Airport this half term with top destinations revealed
Holiday favourites Tenerife, Antalya and Dubai are among the most popular destinations.
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Woman, 31, dies in Cheshire crash with truck
Traffic and Travel
Cheshire Police are appealing for witnesses following the collision in Oakmere
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Rail passengers urged not to travel as rain batters the North West
Traffic and Travel
The Met Office's weather warning has been extended
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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
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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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Crime
Lucy Letby
Child killer Lucy Letby loses Court of Appeal bid to challenge convictions
“Having heard her application, we have decided to refuse leave to appeal on all grounds"
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High police presence and dispersal order in city this weekend as Chester Races returns
Chester
A dispersal order will be in place in Chester this weekend, meaning police have the power to ban people from the area
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Child killer Lucy Letby to find out if she can appeal against her convictions
Lucy Letby
Letby was convicted of the murders of seven babies and the attempted murders of six others at the Countess of Chester Hospital
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The Ellesmere Port scammer who has 'made thousands' from Taylor Swift fans with tickets con
Crime
Jordon Moore, 30, from Little Sutton, also appears to have made thousands from a previous scam selling greyhound racing equipment that never turned up
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Wanted for theft: Police seek Cheshire man, 36, with links across country
Cheshire Constabulary
Paul Morris is wanted in relation to theft offences
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Politics
Chester & Cheshire News
Family faces health risks 'trapped' in home with 'rats and human excrement'
Kellyanne Bennison has lived in the same property in Runcorn, which is owned by Riverside housing association, for over two decades but says her family has been left trapped
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Anger as councillors wave through controversial development plans
Labour Party
The development was given the go-ahead despite strong objections from the national health and safety watchdog as well as more than 700 objections from the public
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The Cheshire town with a key role to play in the outcome of the general election
General election
Warrington South will be treated as a Labour defence due to boundary changes despite it currently being represented by Tory MP Andy Carter
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King Charles cancels visit to Crewe and 'sends apologies'
Crewe
The King was due to visit Crewe on Friday (May 24)
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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
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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
Ministry of Defence
War hero killed in battle is finally buried with full military honours 110 years on
Second Lieutenant James Arthur Greenhalgh died fighting in the First World War after being shot while defending trenches in the village of Violaines in Northern France
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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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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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Teenager arrested on suspicion of rape after girl attacked in Cheshire town
Cheshire Constabulary
A 17-year-old girl reported being raped during a night out in Knutsford
Cyclist dies after crashing electric bike in Cheshire town
Cheshire Constabulary
The cyclist's spent a month in hospital where his condition deteriorated leading to his tragic death this week
The Ellesmere Port scammer who has 'made thousands' from Taylor Swift fans with tickets con
Crime
Jordon Moore, 30, from Little Sutton, also appears to have made thousands from a previous scam selling greyhound racing equipment that never turned up
Teenage thugs attack man and steal bank card in armed robbery
Cheshire Constabulary
One of the attackers is believed to have been armed with a knife
Cheshire Constabulary
Teenage thugs attack man and steal bank card in armed robbery
One of the attackers is believed to have been armed with a knife
Teenager arrested on suspicion of rape after girl attacked in Cheshire town
Cheshire Constabulary
A 17-year-old girl reported being raped during a night out in Knutsford
Record-breaking travel anticipated at Manchester Airport this half term with top destinations revealed
Manchester Airport
Holiday favourites Tenerife, Antalya and Dubai are among the most popular destinations.
Family faces health risks 'trapped' in home with 'rats and human excrement'
Chester & Cheshire News
Kellyanne Bennison has lived in the same property in Runcorn, which is owned by Riverside housing association, for over two decades but says her family has been left trapped
Child killer Lucy Letby loses Court of Appeal bid to challenge convictions
Lucy Letby
“Having heard her application, we have decided to refuse leave to appeal on all grounds"
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Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport, Jet2, Tui, Easyjet and Ryanair on latest hand luggage liquids guidance
It comes as some airports in the UK have rolled out new security scanners
Teenager arrested on suspicion of rape after girl attacked in Cheshire town
Cheshire Constabulary
A 17-year-old girl reported being raped during a night out in Knutsford
Cyclist dies after crashing electric bike in Cheshire town
Cheshire Constabulary
The cyclist's spent a month in hospital where his condition deteriorated leading to his tragic death this week
The Ellesmere Port scammer who has 'made thousands' from Taylor Swift fans with tickets con
Crime
Jordon Moore, 30, from Little Sutton, also appears to have made thousands from a previous scam selling greyhound racing equipment that never turned up
Teenage thugs attack man and steal bank card in armed robbery
Cheshire Constabulary
One of the attackers is believed to have been armed with a knife
Cheshire Constabulary
Teenage thugs attack man and steal bank card in armed robbery
One of the attackers is believed to have been armed with a knife
Teenager arrested on suspicion of rape after girl attacked in Cheshire town
Cheshire Constabulary
A 17-year-old girl reported being raped during a night out in Knutsford
Record-breaking travel anticipated at Manchester Airport this half term with top destinations revealed
Manchester Airport
Holiday favourites Tenerife, Antalya and Dubai are among the most popular destinations.
Family faces health risks 'trapped' in home with 'rats and human excrement'
Chester & Cheshire News
Kellyanne Bennison has lived in the same property in Runcorn, which is owned by Riverside housing association, for over two decades but says her family has been left trapped
Child killer Lucy Letby loses Court of Appeal bid to challenge convictions
Lucy Letby
“Having heard her application, we have decided to refuse leave to appeal on all grounds"