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Runcorn MP Derek Twigg

HALTON MP Derek Twigg claimed about £1,300 on mortgage or rent payments, and between £100-£250 a month on food. Read

King’s school headteacher is delighted with report despite school unrest.

A CHESTER school headmaster said he is ‘delighted’ with this year’s Independent Schools Inspectorate report. Read

Marine event at Nunsmere Hall in Oakmere to celebrate Cheshire shipping magnate

MARINE enthusiasts from all over Britain will meet in Cheshire later this year to honour one of the county’s most celebrated adopted sons and the most famous “lady” in his life, the iconic RMS Queen Mary. Read

Frodsham College visit Downing Street in African fundraiser

FRODSHAM College students and staff who helped a freshwater wells appeal in Africa toasted their success at a Downing Street reception. Read

A green party was held at Frodsham Care Centre to celebrate being highly rated by the Care Quality Commission

A GREEN party was held at Frodsham Care Centre to celebrate being highly rated by the Care Quality Commission. Read

Newton Primary School pupils prepare for summer fair

TEACHERS at Newton Primary School will need their wetsuits this Saturday as the children prepare to play sponge-the-teacher at their summer fair. Read

Crafty creations in the WI and NAFAS tents at the Cheshire Show.

IT was all about the music in the WI tent at the Cheshire Show. Read

Dog owner’s joy at best in breed win

DOGS were preened to perfection at the Cheshire Show as they strutted their stuff in front of the judges. Read

Ellesmere Port Babes in the Wood dad Barrie Fellows will face no action following sexual abuse arrest

A FATHER has told of his living nightmare after being arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing his daughter, a victim of the notorious 1986 Babes in the Wood murders. Read

Aussie band targeted by thieves in Chester thanks the good samaritans who came to their rescue

AN AUSSIE band have paid tribute to the people of Chester for coming to their rescue after their guitars, amps and passports were stolen. Read

Cheshire Fire Chief Steve McGuirk seeks new challenge in Manchester

CHESHIRE Chief Fire officer Steve McGuirk has been appointed to the top job at Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service. Read

Hillsborough campaigner Anne Williams of Blacon helps take Justice for the 96 fight to 10 Downing Street

A CHESTER woman whose son died in the 1989 Hillsborough football stadium disaster has taken part in a campaign march for justice. Read

Cheshire Police have launched a fresh appeal for information after a hit-and-run killed an ex-jockey on Parkgate Road, Chester

A FRESH appeal for information to track down a hit-and-run driver who left a talented ex-jockey dying on the road has been launched. Read

Bus strike over pay freeze could hit Chester

BUS drivers may strike over a pay freeze, throwing Chester’s public transport system into chaos. Read

Designer store reports bumping trading at new Chester city centre store

ONE of Chester’s leading designer stores has enjoyed bumper trading since its new store opened. Read

Important information as Tour Series comes to town

ROAD closures will hit Chester city centre this afternoon when 50 professional cyclists take to the streets for the Tour Series cycling event. Read

Man who jumped from Chester railway bridge prompted major rescue operation

A MAN jumped off a Chester train bridge and fell 20ft on to electric rails, prompting a massive rescue operation. Read

Cheshire Show gets under way today at Tabley

CHESHIRE’S historic agricultural show opened its showground to thousands of visitors today (Tuesday) with dozens more expected through the gates tomorrow (Wednesday). Read

Improvements to be unveiled at Whitby Park on Friday

IMPROVEMENTS costing £25,000 to Ellesmere Port’s Whitby Park will be unveiled on Friday. Read

Witches brew up a fundraising storm at Chester restaurant

WITCHES helped brew up the launch of a new Cheshire fundraising group in aid of a good cause. Read

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