http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/ Read The Issue for discussion of UK and local Chester news. Covering a variety of issues including health, anti-social behaviour and post office closures. en-gb Chester Chronicle http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/09/05/neighbourhood-policing-success-is-fahy-s-legacy-59067-21676418/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/09/05/neighbourhood-policing-success-is-fahy-s-legacy-59067-21676418/ 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. http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/09/05/former-cheshire-chief-constable-peter-fahy-joined-the-police-in-1981-aged-22-pounding-the-beat-in-surrey-hertfordshire-and-the-west-midlands-59067-21676420/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/09/05/former-cheshire-chief-constable-peter-fahy-joined-the-police-in-1981-aged-22-pounding-the-beat-in-surrey-hertfordshire-and-the-west-midlands-59067-21676420/ The experience of policing both urban and rural areas made him an ideal candidate to take over as Cheshire’s chief in December 2002. http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/08/22/chester-s-olympic-dreams-59067-21582628/ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/08/22/chester-s-olympic-dreams-59067-21582628/ 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. http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/08/15/service-s-battle-to-beat-false-alarms-59067-21536098/ Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/08/15/service-s-battle-to-beat-false-alarms-59067-21536098/ False alarms are a nightmare for Cheshire firefighters who risk their lives every time they respond. LAURIE STOCKS-MOORE reports http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/08/08/cheshire-soldiers-back-from-iraq-and-afghanistan-59067-21487600/ Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/08/08/cheshire-soldiers-back-from-iraq-and-afghanistan-59067-21487600/ Cheshire soldiers are heading off to and returning from two of the world’s most torrid war zones, Iraq and Afghanistan. DAVID HOLMES reports http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/08/08/troops-prepare-for-afghanistan-duty-59067-21487608/ Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/08/08/troops-prepare-for-afghanistan-duty-59067-21487608/ CHESHIRE troops serving with 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards (QDG) are to deploy to Afghanistan in the autumn. http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/08/01/fears-for-the-future-of-our-traditional-british-pub-59067-21443467/ Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/08/01/fears-for-the-future-of-our-traditional-british-pub-59067-21443467/ 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. http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/07/25/the-kids-are-alright-59067-21399848/ Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/07/25/the-kids-are-alright-59067-21399848/ Children are in the news for all the right reasons thanks to a week long celebration of youth called Chesterfest. BARRY ELLAMS reports http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/07/18/united-against-crime-59067-21361549/ Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/07/18/united-against-crime-59067-21361549/ A groundbreaking collaboration on North West motorways is to boost crime-fighting and improve response times to traffic incidents. http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/07/11/fancy-a-change-of-scene-59067-21320844/ Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/07/11/fancy-a-change-of-scene-59067-21320844/ Cheshire families are answering the call for a new life of adventure in the sun 12,000 miles away. BARRY ELLAMS reports http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/07/04/city-unites-in-tackling-3pm-twilight-zone-59067-21224949/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/07/04/city-unites-in-tackling-3pm-twilight-zone-59067-21224949/ From July 14, Chester will stage a three- month battle to win back the hearts and minds of its disaffected shoppers. BARRY ELLAMS reports http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/06/27/focus-on-the-future-59067-21158255/ Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:05:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/06/27/focus-on-the-future-59067-21158255/ 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 him http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/06/27/looking-after-communities-interests-59067-21158252/ Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/06/27/looking-after-communities-interests-59067-21158252/ 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. http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/06/20/should-we-sacrifice-green-belt-for-economic-growth-59067-21124102/ Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:41:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/06/20/should-we-sacrifice-green-belt-for-economic-growth-59067-21124102/ 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 dilemma http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/06/13/on-the-beat-for-making-the-pace-59067-21065447/ Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:04:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/06/13/on-the-beat-for-making-the-pace-59067-21065447/ The Countess of Chester is providing a pioneering new service for heart patients. BARRY ELLAMS reports. http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/06/13/chance-to-meet-up-with-business-experts-59067-21065145/ Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/06/13/chance-to-meet-up-with-business-experts-59067-21065145/ 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. http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/06/06/dancing-in-the-streets-59067-21031004/ Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/06/06/dancing-in-the-streets-59067-21031004/ Substantial funding to Chester Festivals means the city can throw an open street party for the masses. BARRY ELLAMS reports. http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/05/30/tv-star-films-road-safety-video-59067-20994560/ Thu, 29 May 2008 23:05:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/05/30/tv-star-films-road-safety-video-59067-20994560/ IMAGINE driving along a country road and finding a passenger slumped in the front seat of a smashed car – then you recognise her from the TV. http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/05/30/does-your-son-fit-the-profile-of-a-death-crash-driver-59067-20994554/ Thu, 29 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/05/30/does-your-son-fit-the-profile-of-a-death-crash-driver-59067-20994554/ Is your son one of the young drivers in Cheshire statistically most likely to kill or injure someone in a car crash? REBECCA EDWARDS finds out how road safety teams are using new survey results to reduce crashes http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/05/30/readers-support-our-campaign-59067-20994556/ Thu, 29 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/chester-issue/2008/05/30/readers-support-our-campaign-59067-20994556/ DOZENS of Chronicle readers have signed up in support of our Too Young to Die Campaign to reduce the number of young people who are killed or seriously injured on Cheshire roads each year.