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British council director for Indonesia, a Frodsham born former Helsby pupil, is given OBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours

FRODSHAM-BORN British Council director for Indonesia Keith Davies is celebrating after being made an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Read

Fashion Reaction show in aid of Save the Children in Tarporley

FASHION fanatics will get to see a bevy of beauties show off some of the county’s best clothes at a charity fashion show in Tarporley. Read

Frodsham Festival marks charter

A HISTORIC twist on Frodsham’s annual festival will see the town celebrate its 800th anniversary. Read

Blacon Festival date

THIS year’s Blacon Festival will start at 11am on Saturday, at Blacon High School, Melbourne Road with a parade from The Arches Primary School at 10.30am. Read

Helsby housing association Muir Group have been given an excellence award by assessors the Quality Housing Services

AN EXCELLENCE award was celebrated with tea and cakes for staff and residents at a Helsby housing association. Read

Chester's Total Fitness: Get out and about to enjoy a fitter and better time

A CHESTER gym is offering families the chance to exercise together with the opening of a dedicated area. Read

Change 4 Life: Pupils saddle up for Bikeability training in Chester

SCHOOLCHILDREN across Chester have been putting wheels in motion for a cycling initiative to help them Change 4 Life. Read

All the fun of the fair at Helsby Horn's Mill Primary School

HUNDREDS attended Helsby Horns Mill Primary School’s summer fair and barbecue. Read

Chester Brownie pack marks 70th anniversary with series of celebrations

A CHESTER Brownie pack celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. Read

Overleigh St Mary’s CE Primary School pupils celebrate their reading success

READERS at Overleigh St Mary’s CE Primary School are champion. Read

Chester man jailed after assaulting his partner and trying to stop her going to the police.

A WOMAN described to Chester Crown Court how she thought she was going to die when her partner attacked her in her own home. Read

Bus strike in Chester called off after First injunction

THE bus drivers’ strike which was due to start on Saturday has been called off after a legal move by bosses. Read

Appeal launched to raise £100,000 to fix Tarporley Church’s faulty tower

THE challenge is now on to raise £100,000 to fix Tarporley’s own faulty tower. Read

Cheshire West & Chester Council considering paying £20m to buy office space in new HQ building

TORY -led Cheshire West and Chester Council wants to spend almost £20m buying offices in the new HQ building overlooking the racecourse. Read

Chester’s iconic new HQ building unveiled for the first time

COUNCIL leader Mike Jones remained tight-lipped about his authority’s desire to move into a new iconic building while visiting the site as a VIP guest. Read

Man bailed after assault outside Oddfellows in Chester on races day

A MAN has been bailed by Cheshire Police after a fight took place in Chester city-centre. Read

Cheshire West & Chester Council carries out review safety of caravan sites

CHESHIRE West and Chester Council is undertaking a comprehensive review of the safety standards on all park home and caravan sites across the borough. Read

Chester Tesco Home Plus store opens on Chester Retail Park, Sealand Road

A TESCO shop with a difference opens today creating 200 jobs. Read

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