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Chester-based Cheshire, Halton and Warrington Race and Equality Centre fights for the future of its case work service

A SERVICE which fights for people who have faced discrimination is facing closure.Read

Brian Mellor welcomes eight UK chefs to his Cheshire cookery school for three-day course

BRIAN Mellor welcomed eight chefs from across the UK to his Cheshire cookery school for a three-day course.Read

Hunt continues for fugitive Lee Ward from Blacon

POLICE are still keen to speak to Lee Ward more than a week after he was involved in a firearms incident at a Chester pub.Read

Chester prepares to ceebrate Chinese New Year

PREPARATIONS are well under way for Chester’s third Chinese New Year celebration, which will take place this Saturday.Read

Sherlock star boosts Chester firm’s new film

A STAR of the hit BBC TV series Sherlock appears in a new film created by a Chester production company.Read

Family home hopes on the A51 near Chester are dismissed by inspector

A FAMILY’S hopes of converting a small early 19th century farmhouse on the A51 into a home have been dashed.Read

Kingsley Community Primary School and Nursery is a happy place to learn

CHILDREN are very proud of their school because it is a happy and friendly place, Ofsted inspectors discovered.Read

Campaigners call for 20mph speed limit across Cheshire West and Chester

A PRESSURE group which campaigns for 20mph speed limits in residential areas will be addressing a public meeting in Chester.Read

DJ Mark EG to perform at Chester Bells

AN AWARD-WINNING DJ has been added to the mix at a Chester venue.Read

Builder to consult over luxury homes scheme in Chester

A HOUSEBUILDER has confirmed it hopes to create luxury homes on the site of a former MOD building which played a key role in the Second World War.Read

Lawful development certificate agreed for house extension in Chester suburb

A CERTIFICATE of lawful development was sought for an extension at a suburban property.Read

Soul and R&B singer Lemar to perform at Cheshire castle’s relaunch party

SOUL and R&B singer Lemar has been announced as the second headline act for Peckforton Castle’s upcoming relaunch party.Read

Bank sale stories dismissed as rumour

REPORTS that Virgin Money are close to sealing a deal over buying part of the Chester-based MBNA have been dismissed as ‘complete speculation’.Read

No objections from neighbours to new porch at home on Chester’s outskirts

A PORCH at the front of a home on the city's outskirts would be in keeping, planners believed.Read

Re-designation of mid-Cheshire rail line

PASSENGERS in the North West will have more say on how local rail services are run after the designation of the mid-Cheshire railway line, between Chester and Manchester via Northwich, as a community rail service, rail minister Theresa Villiers announced.Read

Chester MP backs Anne Williams Hillsborough justice campaign

A HILLSBOROUGH justice campaigner from Chester’s online petition success has won backing from her MP.Read

High praise for Cheshire Police project

CHESHIRE police have won an award for a project which helps vulnerable girls.Read

Conservatory approved at corner plot home in Chester suburb

A CONSERVATORY was proposed at the side of a suburban property.Read

Chester care home takes part in National Storytelling Week

RESIDENTS in a local care home in Chester are ready to tell a tale or two as part of plans to mark National Storytelling Week which starts on Saturday.Read

No objections to extension plan in Little Neston

NO OBJECTIONS were raised by town councillors or by neighbours when plans were put forward for alterations at a modern detached house close to a primary school and a clinic.Read

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