Chester Chronicle - News - Local & Chester News http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/ View the latest local Chester news with forums to have your say. Covering Frodsham, Malpas, Tarporley, Blacon and other areas in the Chester district. en-gb Trinity Mirror 2012 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:48:12 GMT Chester Chronicle no View the latest local Chester news with forums to have your say. Covering Frodsham, Malpas, Tarporley, Blacon and other areas in the Chester district. Chester news, Chester forums, Frodsham, Malpas, Tarporley, Blacon Ex Vauxhall chief backs Ellesmere Port factory amid closure fears‎ http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/10/ex-vauxhall-chief-backs-ellesmere-port-factory-amid-closure-fears-55578-30304300/ WORKERS at Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port plant are bracing themselves as parent company General Motors looks to cut costs further.

]]> Chester Chronicle Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:44:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/10/ex-vauxhall-chief-backs-ellesmere-port-factory-amid-closure-fears-55578-30304300/ Local & Chester News false Cheshire West and Chester Council dumps ING partners to deliver Northgate Development http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/10/cheshire-west-and-chester-council-dumps-ing-partners-to-deliver-northgate-development-59067-30303689/ CHESHIRE West and Chester Council aims to wrestle back control of the city’s stalled Northgate Development retail project by ditching its commercial partner.

]]> Chester Chronicle Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:26:39 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/10/cheshire-west-and-chester-council-dumps-ing-partners-to-deliver-northgate-development-59067-30303689/ Local & Chester News false Hillsborough justice campaigner Anne Williams from Chester secures Westminster debate http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/10/hillsborough-justice-campaigner-anne-williams-from-chester-secures-westminster-debate-59067-30303688/ A CHESTER mum whose teenage son was crushed at the 1989 Hillsborough Stadium tragedy has won a debate at Westminster into his death.

]]> Chester Chronicle Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:22:21 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/10/hillsborough-justice-campaigner-anne-williams-from-chester-secures-westminster-debate-59067-30303688/ Local & Chester News false Severe weather warning for Cheshire road users http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/09/severe-weather-warning-for-cheshire-road-users-59067-30299832/ ROAD users in West Cheshire are being urged to take extra care over the next 24 hours following a Met Office weather warning.

]]> Chester Chronicle Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:38:25 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/09/severe-weather-warning-for-cheshire-road-users-59067-30299832/ Local & Chester News false Chester locks to benefit from British Waterways heritage scheme http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/09/chester-locks-to-benefit-from-british-waterways-heritage-scheme-59067-30296706/ BRITISH Waterways is undertaking a £50m programme of works combining traditional heritage skills with innovative engineering solutions to help maintain the nation’s 2,000-mile, 200 year-old canal and river network.

]]> Chester Chronicle Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:46:59 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/09/chester-locks-to-benefit-from-british-waterways-heritage-scheme-59067-30296706/ Local & Chester News false Proposed £4.5m Sanctuary for Veterans will not be built in Tarporley http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/09/proposed-4-5m-sanctuary-for-veterans-will-not-be-built-in-tarporley-59067-30293766/ AMBITIOUS plans for a £4.5m rural retreat for injured servicemen and women are no longer earmarked for Tarporley.

]]> Chester Chronicle Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:04:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/09/proposed-4-5m-sanctuary-for-veterans-will-not-be-built-in-tarporley-59067-30293766/ Local & Chester News false Chester barman to run 740 miles in 21 days to raise money for children’s causes http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/09/chester-barman-to-run-740-miles-in-21-days-to-raise-money-for-children-s-causes-59067-30293338/ A BARMAN is preparing to run the equivalent of 28 marathons in just three weeks – taking in every Premier League football club en route – inspired by a brave four-year-old.

]]> Chester Chronicle Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/09/chester-barman-to-run-740-miles-in-21-days-to-raise-money-for-children-s-causes-59067-30293338/ Local & Chester News false Chester Cathedral shop shuts due to poor trading http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/09/chester-cathedral-shop-shuts-due-to-poor-trading-59067-30293339/ CHESTER Cathedral’s shop has closed due to financial difficulties with the loss of three jobs.

]]> Chester Chronicle Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/09/chester-cathedral-shop-shuts-due-to-poor-trading-59067-30293339/ Local & Chester News false Railway mast on Chester’s outskirts leads to queries http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/09/railway-mast-on-chester-s-outskirts-leads-to-queries-59067-30293340/ A NEW Network Rail communications mast on the city’s outskirts has led to queries from residents.

]]> Chester Chronicle Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/09/railway-mast-on-chester-s-outskirts-leads-to-queries-59067-30293340/ Local & Chester News false Your chance to have a say on taxi laws in Cheshire West and Chester http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/09/your-chance-to-have-a-say-on-taxi-laws-in-cheshire-west-and-chester-59067-30293341/ RESIDENTS are being asked for their views on proposed taxi licensing changes to improve the service for passengers and drivers alike.

]]> Chester Chronicle Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/09/your-chance-to-have-a-say-on-taxi-laws-in-cheshire-west-and-chester-59067-30293341/ Local & Chester News false Chester Market launches Valentine’s Day competition http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/09/chester-market-launches-valentine-s-day-competition-59067-30293342/ THERE’S romance in the air at Chester Market this month as shoppers have the chance to win a meal for two and an overnight stay at the city’s Mill Hotel.

]]> Chester Chronicle Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/09/chester-market-launches-valentine-s-day-competition-59067-30293342/ Local & Chester News false Kelsall teenager chosen to carry Olympic torch http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/09/kelsall-teenager-chosen-to-carry-olympic-torch-59067-30293343/ A KELSALL teenager whose gruelling outdoor expeditions have raised thousands of pounds for charity will carry the Olympic torch through Chester later this year.

]]> Chester Chronicle Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/09/kelsall-teenager-chosen-to-carry-olympic-torch-59067-30293343/ Local & Chester News false Breast Cancer Care recruits walkers for Pink Ribbonwalk at Cholmondeley Castle http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/09/breast-cancer-care-recruits-walkers-for-pink-ribbonwalk-at-cholmondeley-castle-59067-30293344/ A BREAST cancer charity is seeking good sports to step out and raise funds.

]]> Chester Chronicle Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/09/breast-cancer-care-recruits-walkers-for-pink-ribbonwalk-at-cholmondeley-castle-59067-30293344/ Local & Chester News false Pub group celebrates 20th birthday with party in Chester http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/09/pub-group-celebrates-20th-birthday-with-party-in-chester-59067-30293345/ A PUB group has celebrated 20 years in business in Chester and North Wales.

]]> Chester Chronicle Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/09/pub-group-celebrates-20th-birthday-with-party-in-chester-59067-30293345/ Local & Chester News false Retrospective plans close to rare Roman villa in Rushton http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/09/retrospective-plans-close-to-rare-roman-villa-in-rushton-59067-30293375/ CONCERNS arose when retrospective permission was sought for an outbuilding close to the remains of Cheshire’s only known Roman villa.

]]> Chester Chronicle Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/09/retrospective-plans-close-to-rare-roman-villa-in-rushton-59067-30293375/ Local & Chester News false Victory for Malpas air cadet netball champions http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/09/victory-for-malpas-air-cadet-netball-champions-59067-30293376/ A TEAM of Malpas air cadets is celebrating sporting victory.

]]> Chester Chronicle Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/09/victory-for-malpas-air-cadet-netball-champions-59067-30293376/ Local & Chester News false Rural primary schools in Chester get community grant http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/09/rural-primary-schools-in-chester-get-community-grant-59067-30293377/ RURAL primary schools have reaped the benefits of a community grant worth more than £1,000.

]]> Chester Chronicle Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/09/rural-primary-schools-in-chester-get-community-grant-59067-30293377/ Local & Chester News false Christleton High School pupils unveil eco-sculpture http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/09/christleton-high-school-pupils-unveil-eco-sculpture-59067-30293380/ STUDENTS have joined forces with a sculptor to create a unique addition to their school grounds.

]]> Chester Chronicle Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/09/christleton-high-school-pupils-unveil-eco-sculpture-59067-30293380/ Local & Chester News false Homeless charity is dropped by Cheshire West and Chester Council http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/09/homeless-charity-is-dropped-by-cheshire-west-and-chester-council-59067-30293381/ THE major charity providing homelessness services in Chester for the last 40 years has lost its contract with Cheshire West and Chester Council.

]]> Chester Chronicle Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/09/homeless-charity-is-dropped-by-cheshire-west-and-chester-council-59067-30293381/ Local & Chester News false Tilston Playing Fieklds to benefit from shower improvements http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/09/tilston-playing-fieklds-to-benefit-from-shower-improvements-59067-30293382/ TILSTON Playing Field Committee received a grant from NFU Mutual to pay for one of the shower cubicles in the football hut to be tiled.

]]> Chester Chronicle Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2012/02/09/tilston-playing-fieklds-to-benefit-from-shower-improvements-59067-30293382/ Local & Chester News false