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Grandad confirmed Churchill meetings at Chester’s Western Command building

THE grandson of the clerk of works for Western Command in Chester has confirmed Winston Churchill, General Eisenhower and General de Gaulle met there in secret during the war.Read

Nora fondly recalls Army headquarters in Chester

NEWS that a developer wants to build luxury homes at the former Army Western Command site brought memories flooding back for grandma Nora Gauterin.Read

My grandfather Alfred was messenger man at Western Command, Chester

PEARL Evans’ grandfather worked at Western Command as a messenger in the 1940s.Read

Chester high schools celebrate Oxbridge achievements

PERSONAL statements have been written, UCAS forms submitted and now sixth formers are waiting by the electronic mailbox to find out if they will be accepted to study at the university of their choice in September.Read

Retrospective plans close to rare Roman villa in Rushton

CONCERNS arose when retrospective permission was sought for an outbuilding close to the remains of Cheshire’s only known Roman villa.Read

Rural primary schools in Chester get community grant

RURAL primary schools have reaped the benefits of a community grant worth more than £1,000.Read

Victory for Malpas air cadet netball champions

A TEAM of Malpas air cadets is celebrating sporting victory.Read

Rail defect causes delays between Liverpool and Chester

PASSENGERS on the Merseyrail line between Liverpool and Chester have been delayed this morning (Tuesday) by a rail defect.Read

WIN: Ten pairs of tickets up for grabs to see The Muppets

TO CELEBRATE the release of The Muppets in cinemas from Friday (February 10), we are giving you the chance to see the film for free!Read

Woman driver dies following crash in Little Sutton

A WOMAN driver died after her vehicle was involved in a head-on collision.Read

Valentine’s Day two-hour strike looms for Cheshire West and Chester Council

CHESHIRE West and Chester Council looks set to be hit by a two hour strike on Valentine's Day.Read

Industrial action could hit Cheshire West and Chester Council

CHESHIRE West and Chester Council could be hit by industrial action including a possible strike.Read

Woman killed in house blaze in Elton

A 90-YEAR-OLD woman was discovered to have died in a house blaze after fire crews were alerted about 5.30am this morning (February 2). Read

Blacon residents urged to join in community clean-up day

BLACON residents are being urged to lend their support to a community clean-up day.Read

Broken down bus causes gridlock in Chester

A BROKEN down bus on Grosvenor bridge caused traffic chaos around Chester this morning (Thursday, February 2).Read

Hugh, Earl Grosvenor comes of age in style at Eaton Hall 21st birthday bash

THE son and heir of the Duke of Westminster came of age in style at a 21st birthday party attended by royalty at the family’s ancestral home.Read

Insider’s account of 21st birthday party of Duke of Westminster’s son Hugh

THE Duke of Westminster’s son Hugh celebrated his 21st birthday at his family’s Eaton Hall estate in Chester at the weekend.Read

Former royal butler Paul Burrell from Cheshire feared his wife had been held hostage

PRINCESS Diana’s former butler Paul Burrell suffered anguish at the hands of a mentally ill stalker who claimed to have kidnapped his wife, a court heard.Read

Gary Speed inquest: Alan Shearer gives evidence

DEVASTATED Louise Speed wept after recalling how she rowed with her husband Gary, the late Wales manager, hours before she discovered him dead.Read

Gary Speed inquest: Death could have been accidental, coroner rules

CORONER Nicholas Rheinberg told the inquest there was a chance – albeit unlikely – that Gary Speed’s death was an accident.Read

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