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Helsby resident Raymond Graham has his sentence doubled to four years for horrifying midnight knife attack on his former wife and her partner

A FORMER Regimental Sergeant Major who broke into his ex-wife’s flat as she slept with her partner and attacked them with a six-inch kitchen knife has had his sentence doubled. Read

A UFO enthusiast spotted a cigar shaped object hovering over Frodsham

A STRANGE light was spotted hovering over Frodsham before it vanished from the sky. Read

Frodsham woman wins first prize and Best in Show at Cheshire Show

A FRODSHAM woman was one of the stars of the Cheshire Show. Read

Families have fun at donkey derby

FRODSHAM Cricket Club held its annual donkey derby at the community centre last Saturday. Read

Tour Series cycling event watched by thousands in Chester

THOUSANDS of cycling fans lined the city’s streets to watch the country’s brightest pedal-powered talent in the Tour Series. Read

Frodsham Town Council seeking compensation for damage to war memorial

TWO MEN who admitted vandalising Frodsham’s war memorial will be prosecuted – and town leaders are seeking compensation for an estimated £1,215 repair bill. Read

Upton mum aims to raise awareness of needs of deafblind people through charity Sense

Three-year-old Daniel has battled the twin handicaps of deafness and blindness all his life – now mum Helen is using his bravery to highlight the condition known as deafblind. Claire Devine reports Read

Wasteland may be turned into car park for Cheshire West and Chester Council

COUNCIL leader Mike Jones has hinted at a master plan for Chester city centre which could include the long-awaited performing arts centre. Read

Chester MP Christine Russell looking into possibility she may have over-claimed for rent on her London flat

CHESTER MP Christine Russell is checking her paperwork after The Chronicle queried whether she may have over-claimed on the rent for her London home. Read

Manager to appear in court four years after Saltney factory tragedy

A SCRAPYARD manager is to face a manslaughter charge over the death of an employee four years ago. Read

Former Chester City councillor and Countess of Chester staff attempt Three Peaks Challenge for Slumdog Millionaire children

THREE friends are aiming to conquer the UK’s highest mountains to raise money for abandoned children. Read

Work starting on final piece of cycleway puzzle

THE wheels will be put in motion on a new cycle link this week. Read

Backed by New York publisher, Malpas author Anthony Dickenson releases The Strangling of Satan

HITTING the heights is nothing new for qualified pilot Anthony Dickenson. Read

Chester racecourse launches 2012 Olympic bid

ORGANISERS of a show jumping event at Chester Racecourse want The Roodee to play host to a 2012 Olympic equestrian team. Read

Mickle Trafford volunteers dress St Plegmund’s Well in preparation for blessing ceremony

THE annual tradition of well dressing is taking place in a Cheshire village this weekend. Read

Russian ballet star Irek Mukhamedov gives masterclass at The Hammond School

HAMMOND School students have been taught by a legend of the dancing world. Read

Construction work at West Cheshire College’s Chester and Ellesmere Port campuses halted as it awaits funding decision

CONSTRUCTION work at West Cheshire College has been halted as it awaits a decision on whether crucial funding will be provided to transform its Chester and Ellesmere Port campuses. Read

RHS launch search for ugly plants ahead of RHS Show Tatton Park

BEAUTY is in the eye of the beholder at the RHS Show Tatton Park, as a search begins to find The World’s Ugliest Plant to take centre stage at the summer event. Read

Music student Caroline Palmer to sing in St John’s Church Chester

A MUSIC student from Chester is tuning up for a lunchtime concert in her home town. Read

Chester’s most successful entrepreneur Simon Nixon calls on city to improve its food and drink culture

CHESTER’S most successful entrepreneur says the city’s restaurants are “very poor”. Read

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