Chester Issue, UK & local Chester news

Neighbourhood policing success is Fahy’s legacy

In his last interview as chief constable of Cheshire before taking command of the Greater Manchester force last Monday Peter Fahy talked to MARC WADDINGTON about the challenges of policing the county.Read

Chester's Olympic dreams

As Team Great Britain enjoys an Olympic gold rush in Beijing, PAUL MANNION reports on how Chester’s Olympic hopes for the future are shaping up.Read

Service’s battle to beat false alarms

False alarms are a nightmare for Cheshire firefighters who risk their lives every time they respond. LAURIE STOCKS-MOORE reportsRead

Cheshire soldiers back from Iraq and Afghanistan

Cheshire soldiers are heading off to and returning from two of the world’s most torrid war zones, Iraq and Afghanistan. DAVID HOLMES reportsRead

Troops prepare for Afghanistan duty

CHESHIRE troops serving with 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards (QDG) are to deploy to Afghanistan in the autumn.Read

Fears for the future of our traditional British pub

Two Chester licensees and an amateur historian have come forward during Proud of Pubs Week to make drinkers aware of the crisis facing the humble local. DAVID HOLMES reports.Read

The kids are alright!

Children are in the news for all the right reasons thanks to a week long celebration of youth called Chesterfest. BARRY ELLAMS reportsRead

United against crime

A groundbreaking collaboration on North West motorways is to boost crime-fighting and improve response times to traffic incidents.Read

Fancy a change of scene?

Cheshire families are answering the call for a new life of adventure in the sun 12,000 miles away. BARRY ELLAMS reportsRead

City unites in tackling 3pm ‘twilight zone’

From July 14, Chester will stage a three- month battle to win back the hearts and minds of its disaffected shoppers. BARRY ELLAMS reportsRead

Focus on the future

Cllr Mike Jones is the man in charge of Cheshire West and Chester Council which takes the reins of power in April 2009. DAVID HOLMES meets himRead

Looking after communities’ interests

THE new Cheshire West and Chester Council is due to decide arrangements in the autumn to allow local people and organisations to have their say.Read

Should we sacrifice Green Belt for economic growth?

To secure Chester’s standing as a vital hub in the North West economy, Green Belt may have to be used for commerce and housing. DAVID NORBURY reports on an environmental dilemmaRead

On the beat for making the pace

The Countess of Chester is providing a pioneering new service for heart patients. BARRY ELLAMS reports.Read

Chance to meet up with business experts

DID you know that somewhere in the world, a Gu chocolate pud is believed to be eaten every second? Business success like that doesn't happen overnight and James Averdieck, the co-founder of Gu Chocolate puds, will be discussing his journey at the LDP Business HUB along with other successful keynote speakers.Read

Chester News In-depth

Forums

Have Your Say!

Post your views and comments and have your say on the Chester stories and issues that affect you. Read

Get Involved

We want your local stories, videos & pics.

Get involved...