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Centenarian Rita has a great, great party time

A KEEN sports fan and great-great-grandmother celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday with a surprise party.Read

Child care advice

CHESTER psychologist Sally Goddard Blythe has attempted to revolutionise the way we view parenting with her new book into the significance of child development and culture.Read

Couple celebrate union spanning six decades

A GREAT-GREAT-GRANDAD and grandma are celebrating their 60 wedding anniversary this month.Read

Ghost hunt for charity

NOW is your chance to find out what it’s really like to stay in a haunted house as the Chester office of the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign is on the lookout for any brave souls who would like to take part in a ghost hunt to help raise funds for the charity.Read

Foodies’ passion explored

A LITTER-picking hawk is limbering up for a stint at the Nantwich Food & Drink Festival.Read

Ancient art of miniatures with thoroughly modern themes

THEY date back down the centuries but this year’s exhibition by Chester Dolls House & Miniatures Club includes thoroughly modern themes.Read

Guides share skills at Austrian camp

GIRLS aged 16-18 years were selected to represent Girlguiding Cheshire Forest at an International Jamboree in Austria this month.Read

Folk singer with Welsh heritage will play at Chester venue

A FOLK singer will play at Chester’s Alexander’s venue on Monday, September 1.Read

Chester Travelodge opened by Roman soldiers

CHESTER’S new 60-bedroom Travelodge was officially opened as part of a £2.5m investment which has created 20 jobs.Read

Happy birthdays for family trio

A FAMILY in Tattenhall are celebrating a special delivery.Read

Thousands flock to British Masters Invitational at Chester Racecourse

Thousands flock to British Masters Invitational at Chester Racecourse

THOUSANDS of show jumping enthusiasts flocked to the Roodee to watch Great Britain’s Olympic stars ride alongside local heroes.Read

All smiles for show winners

All smiles for show winners

DAME Edna missed a treat – Bill Howarth’s magnificent gladioli at Willaston and District Horticultural Society’s 61st annual show would have had the Australian superstar in raptures of delight.Read

Abi signs in to promote secret diaries

Abi signs in to promote secret diaries

GIRL next door turned glamour girl Abi Titmuss spoke to The Chronicle while visiting Cheshire Oaks to promote her latest book.Read

Pub tonic as team are kitted out

A LANDLADY popped out for a kickabout with her adopted footie team.Read

Duo aim to help learners get back in business

Duo aim to help learners get back in business

TWO women have launched a new business, helping people to realise their potential.Read

Stand still in Rows festival performance

CHESTER Performs and 2 Engage Drama are looking for members of the public to become human statues as part of Roam the Rows, a spectacular and intimate festival on Chester’s Rows.Read

Artistic work to be showcased

Artistic work to be showcased

A DISPLAY of the best art talent in the area will be on display at Bickerton Village Hall next week.Read

Exchange sounds good

AMERICAN viola player Joanna Johnson, Chester’s People to People exchange student, visited The King’s School Junior School to play at their assembly.Read

RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park - results

THE 10th anniversary of the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park has seen a magnificent seven gardens awarded prestigious RHS Gold medals.Read

Sarah has a Knight to remember

HOLLYOAKS actress Sarah Jayne Dunn appears in the new Batman movie The Dark Knight.Read

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