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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 Oaks
Rats, traffic and millions of people: Sharing a home with UK's largest outlet shopping centre
More than eight million people shop at Cheshire Oaks each year - but what do the constantly growing numbers of visitors mean for residents?
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Life on Crewe street that descends into mayhem twice a day
Crewe
Residents of Belgrave Road in Crewe say the street is at breaking point
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Manhole collapses as drivers told to avoid major route
Winsford
Drivers are being told to 'avoid the area' — a vital route that links the east and west sides of the town
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Recap: M62 pile-up triggers long delays
M62
The collision has taken place on the eastbound carriageway
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Sainsbury's finally set to build new Cheshire store after decade-long wait
Alsager
Revised plans which include an in-store Argos have been recommended for approval
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Crime
Big Brother
Drug dealer shot girlfriend in torso after she brought him morning cup of tea
Thomas Corlett was jailed last week after being identified as the "controller" of the "BB Line" heroin and crack cocaine ring in Merseyside
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Chester Zoo worker jailed after stealing £180,000 from previous job
Chester Zoo
Daniel Remmington helped himself to huge sums of cash over the course of more than a year in order to feed his gambling addiction
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Crewe man can be jailed for entering these shops across Cheshire
Crime
Police described Christopher Russell as a "prolific offender" who has "targeted businesses across Crewe and its surrounding areas for a considerable amount of time"
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Disqualified driver smashed into house after M6 police chase
Crime
Jack Watson, 35, did not have permission to drive the car, which he smashed into a house following a police chase through three counties
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Cheshire dealer continued pedalling cocaine while out on bail
Winsford
Kyle Kirton, 21, was on bail for four months after being arrested, despite police finding messages relating to drug deals on the seized mobile, which was covered in Kirton's DNA
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Politics
Shopping in Chester
Chester ranked top shopping destination in North West as city's high street bounces back
The rankings use metrics that reflect the drivers of retail health
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Cheshire East Council looks set to approve 'significantly harmful' plans
Cheshire East Council
The council's own planning officers admit the plans could have a 'brutal' and 'significantly harmful' impact, but say they should be allowed to go ahead
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Cheshire villagers' anger at council over blocked gullies causing flooded roads
Lymm
Residents in Lymm are growing frustrated at the level of maintenance of the gullies in the village
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Middlewich Eastern Bypass put on hold again in major blow for Cheshire town
Middlewich
The government refused to stump up funding saying the council's business case is 'poor'
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Man jailed after stalking Chester MP Samantha Dixon
Chester
The 32-year-old became 'fixated' with the Chester MP
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Business
Business
Experts and entrepreneurs offered chance to run own IT franchise
Vodafone is looking for more than 300 franchise partners across the nation
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Small businesses face cliff edge when fund ends in 2025
Business
The fund finances local regeneration and early-stage local businesses alongside helping start-ups and creating jobs
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Third of people want to start a business in 2024
Business
The most popular sectors to start-up in are arts and crafts, food and drink and services like virtual assistants or marketing
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Law firm named top hirer in new analysis
Business
Codex Edge research analyses law firms, lawyers, practice areas and specialisms using real-time legal data
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Vodafone offering small business customers saving of up to £514 on broadband
Business
There is also free installation and zero upfront costs
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Education
Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo worker jailed after stealing £180,000 from previous job
Daniel Remmington helped himself to huge sums of cash over the course of more than a year in order to feed his gambling addiction
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Life on Crewe street that descends into mayhem twice a day
Crewe
Residents of Belgrave Road in Crewe say the street is at breaking point
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Archaeological dig commences at Grosvenor Park with hope to uncover more Chester secrets
Grosvenor Park
University of Chester Arachaeology students are searching for Roman houses, remains of the pre-Roman landscape, and clues about a house destroyed during the Civil War
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Last letter from Cheshire Everest climber George Mallory to wife is published
Armed Forces
It's now 100 years since George Mallory died on Mount Everest - a letter to his wife reveals he told her his chances were 50 to 1
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"You are born to thrive": Meet the Chester therapist helping people to succeed
Chester
Cat Williams talks to CheshireLive about self-confidence, procrastination and our 'stallion minds'
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Manchester Airport 11-hour queues ruin pals' £6,000 birthday trip to Bali
Karen McArthur and her two friends were looking forward to spending 17 days in the holiday hotspot after flying out from Gatwick on April 18 - but their trip was ruined by delays
Life on Crewe street that descends into mayhem twice a day
Crewe
Residents of Belgrave Road in Crewe say the street is at breaking point
New Ellesmere Port market: Can the multi-million pound scheme help revitalise the town?
Ellesmere Port
Obvious comparisons are drawn with the new market in Chester - but does everyone agree it's what the town needs?
Neighbour tormented Cheshire couple for years - including posting wee through letterbox
Alsager
The neighbour from hell is behind bars once again
Drug dealer shot girlfriend in torso after she brought him morning cup of tea
Big Brother
Thomas Corlett was jailed last week after being identified as the "controller" of the "BB Line" heroin and crack cocaine ring in Merseyside
Cheshire Oaks
Rats, traffic and millions of people: Sharing a home with UK's largest outlet shopping centre
More than eight million people shop at Cheshire Oaks each year - but what do the constantly growing numbers of visitors mean for residents?
Neighbour tormented Cheshire couple for years - including posting wee through letterbox
Alsager
The neighbour from hell is behind bars once again
Car barrels through hedge and major Cheshire route closed after crash
Middlewich
No injuries were reported after the crash left one car badly damaged and another stuck in a hedge
Driver in hospital after crash shuts key Cheshire road for five hours
Cheshire Constabulary
Police are appealing for witnesses following the collision on Knutsford Road in Holmes Chapel
Manchester Airport 11-hour queues ruin pals' £6,000 birthday trip to Bali
Manchester Airport
Karen McArthur and her two friends were looking forward to spending 17 days in the holiday hotspot after flying out from Gatwick on April 18 - but their trip was ruined by delays
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Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport 11-hour queues ruin pals' £6,000 birthday trip to Bali
Karen McArthur and her two friends were looking forward to spending 17 days in the holiday hotspot after flying out from Gatwick on April 18 - but their trip was ruined by delays
Life on Crewe street that descends into mayhem twice a day
Crewe
Residents of Belgrave Road in Crewe say the street is at breaking point
New Ellesmere Port market: Can the multi-million pound scheme help revitalise the town?
Ellesmere Port
Obvious comparisons are drawn with the new market in Chester - but does everyone agree it's what the town needs?
Neighbour tormented Cheshire couple for years - including posting wee through letterbox
Alsager
The neighbour from hell is behind bars once again
Drug dealer shot girlfriend in torso after she brought him morning cup of tea
Big Brother
Thomas Corlett was jailed last week after being identified as the "controller" of the "BB Line" heroin and crack cocaine ring in Merseyside
Cheshire Oaks
Rats, traffic and millions of people: Sharing a home with UK's largest outlet shopping centre
More than eight million people shop at Cheshire Oaks each year - but what do the constantly growing numbers of visitors mean for residents?
Neighbour tormented Cheshire couple for years - including posting wee through letterbox
Alsager
The neighbour from hell is behind bars once again
Car barrels through hedge and major Cheshire route closed after crash
Middlewich
No injuries were reported after the crash left one car badly damaged and another stuck in a hedge
Driver in hospital after crash shuts key Cheshire road for five hours
Cheshire Constabulary
Police are appealing for witnesses following the collision on Knutsford Road in Holmes Chapel
Manchester Airport 11-hour queues ruin pals' £6,000 birthday trip to Bali
Manchester Airport
Karen McArthur and her two friends were looking forward to spending 17 days in the holiday hotspot after flying out from Gatwick on April 18 - but their trip was ruined by delays