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Number of robberies in county falls

CASES of robbery – theft where violence is used or threatened – have fallen dramatically in Cheshire over the last year. Read

Performance is the best bar none

Performance is the best bar none

A STRANGE evening in a Northern pub was recreated by high school students. Read

Fundraisers club together

Fundraisers club together

TWO golfers at a Cheshire club really got into the swing of things as they raised more than £3,000 for charity. Read

Full steam ahead as Kelsall rally pulls crowd

Full steam ahead as Kelsall rally pulls crowd

NOSTALGIA was in the air when enthusiasts gathered at a rally. Read

Hospital’s touch of success

THE Countess of Chester Hospital’s newly installed patient touch screens are proving to be a huge hit with patients and staff. Read

Children splash out to help the IMPS

PUPILS at Tattenhall Park Primary School raised more than £165 by holding a sponsored swim for the Injury Minimization Programme for Schools (IMPS). Read

Theatre in search for young people

A CHESTER theatre company is searching for young talent. Read

Sophie’s sing-off

Sophie’s sing-off

YOUNGSTERS from across the region battled it out in a tense sing-off in The Y-Factor final held in Tarporley. Read

Pals bring out a cheeky calendar

SCHOOLPALS are baring all in memory of two best friends who died of meningitis within months of each other. Read

Natural choice for family day out

FAMILIES will be invited to get back to nature at a festival aimed at promoting the environment through the arts. Read

Force returns to common sense

CHESHIRE Constabulary has renewed its call for changes to the way young people are dealt with by the police service for less severe offences and anti-social behaviour. Read

Meningitis warning to students

DON’T let your child go to university without telling them of the risks of meningitis, say parents of disease victims. Read

Delight at success of crime fight

CHESTER & District Housing Trust and Cheshire Police have formed a strategic relationship to target crime in the city. Read

Children get back to their roots

Children get back to their roots

SCRAP plastic milk bottles from a primary school feature in an unusual exhibit destined for the RHS Show at Tatton Park later this month. Read

Sign success puts pair in the saddle

Sign success puts pair in the saddle

TWO Frodsham school children have been surprised with bikes as prizes for a sign design competition. Read

The hunt is on for our local heroes

THE SEARCH is under way to seek out this year’s unsung community champions. Read

First park and ride, now car-sharing...

First park and ride, now car-sharing...

COMMUTERS and OAPs who use Sealand Road Park & Ride in Chester have bombarded the city council over a proposed initiative aimed at encouraging car-sharing. Read

More silver success at show

THE University of Chester has won a silver rosette for the second time in three years at the Cheshire Show. Read

Village fete full of eastern promise

Village fete full of eastern promise

LIONS came to a village best known for its swans. Read

Hotel's award

Hotel's award

THE De Vere Carden Park hotel in Chester has won an environmental award at the Visit Chester and Cheshire Tourism Awards Read

Year of Gardens '08

Year of Gardens

Cheshire's celebration

We are the official media partner for Cheshire Year of Gardens 2008. For all the latest on the celebrations, click here. Read

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