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Hero dives to rescue as car is submerged

A MYSTERY have-a-go-hero who saved the life of a 24-year-old woman whose car landed in a river has come forward. Read

Leslie Cardus

Frodsham driver charged with causing death of Leslie Cardus

A 34-YEAR-OLD Frodsham man was yesterday (Thursday) charged with causing death by dangerous driving, careless driving while unfit to drive through drink and failure to stop. Read

Range of rural venues home to shows

TOP shows were brought to country venues in a rural tour. Read

Cyclists in the saddle for success

FOUR self-styled “Old Gits” are saddle-sore but happy after completing a sponsored 900-mile charity cycle challenge which raised more than £3,000. Read

Just two parents at youth drinking meeting

A MEETING at a Chester high school to look into the problems of under-age drinking was attended by only two parents. Read

Sickening support for thugs

JAILED thugs have been getting messages of support from friends on an internet site where they bragged about attacking innocent passers-by. Read

Women flock to join new WI

A WOMEN’S institute has proved a massive hit after 75 women joined in just three months. Read

Victims reflect on attackers’ views

Victims reflect on attackers’ views

Victim Gareth Gregory’s view on the Bebo sites: Read

Struggling mum asks PM: Would you like your wife to live like this?

Struggling mum asks PM: Would you like your wife to live like this?

A MUM of three has written to Gordon Brown to say she is “ashamed” to live in a country where she struggles to feed her family while MPs live a luxury lifestyle. Read

Son’s plea to find mementos of mum

A HEARTBROKEN adopted son has appealed for help after he lost photographs and a letter from his dead mother. Read

Shaken and stirred

Shaken and stirred

RACING pub regulars will take to the River Dee in the shell of a Lotus car. Read

Schools cane delayed exam results

THE Government fiasco over the delay in sending out national curriculum exam results has left Chester headteachers reeling. Read

£10,000 worth of drug in van

A MAN arrested at Hapsford Services after a motorist spotted him and two others snorting cocaine off the dashboard of their van has pleaded guilty at Chester Crown Court. Read

Whole school merits award

Whole school merits award

A PRIMARY school teacher has dedicated award success to colleagues and pupils. Read

Hero officer, 40, died as he lived – going forward

A WAR hero was killed by mortar fire as he fought the Taliban in Afghanistan, an inquest heard this week. Read

Bishop calls for greater consensus

THE Bishop of Chester supports the consecration of women bishops but wants more time for a consensus to emerge within the Church of England. Read

Airbus blow as US contract cancelled

THE US Government has announced it is reopening bidding for a multi-billion pound US Air Force contract previously awarded to Airbus. Read

The Cruise Challenge: Drink a week’s worth of booze in one night

A WEBSITE linked to a Chester club’s student night challenged young people to down a week’s worth of alcohol in one hard-drinking session. Read

Incredible life story reveals all

A CHESHIRE gent has written up the story of his colourful life, creating a kind of wealthy bachelor’s guide to survival. Read

Incredible life story reveals all

Incredible life story reveals all

A CHESHIRE gent has written up the story of his colourful life, creating a kind of wealthy bachelor’s guide to survival. 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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