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Chester’s Ethel Austin store set to close

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:37:46 GMT

ADMINISTRATORS have confirmed that Chester’s Ethel Austin store will close in the next three to four weeks.

Search launched for a Cheshire food lover to help judge regional awards

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:44:05 GMT

THE search is on for a Cheshire food lover to become a food expert for a day.

New data highlights how officers and staff in Cheshire police services are having an impact on crime

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:20:17 GMT

HER Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabularies has highlights how officers and staff have impacted on crime and influenced policing services in Cheshire over the last five years.

Launch of the 2010 Chester Charity Beer Festival

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:22:34 GMT

THE Chester Charity Beer Festival launched its 2010 campaign at the Mill Hotel in Chester.

Long winter sparks meningococcal disease warning in Cheshire

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:18:55 GMT

HEALTH chiefs are warning Cheshire residents to be aware of the symptoms of meningococcal disease after new figures revealed the North West had amongst the highest number of cases in the UK last year.

New homeless centre at Christleton near Chester will help more families

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:10:03 GMT

A CHARITY for homeless families aims to start work on a delayed £3.9m residential centre later this year.

Sealand man admits assaulting partner in pub

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:03:30 GMT

A MAN who had been drinking all day on Valentine’s Day struck his partner to the face in a pub.

Hoole man arrested after CS spray can found by police

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:06:56 GMT

A 25-YEAR-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon after a can of CS spray was found in Hoole.

The Queen 'hand pricks' the new High Sheriff of Cheshire at Buckingham Palace

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:12:00 GMT

CHESHIRE’S new High Sheriff was literally “hand pricked” by the Queen during an ancient ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

Former MP John Prescott’s son David is bidding to become Labour parliamentary candidate

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:05:00 GMT

COLOURFUL former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott’s son David is bringing the Battle Bus to Weaver Vale as he bids to become Labour parliamentary candidate.

Chester family forced to leave adopted son behind in Morocco

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:04:00 GMT

A CHESTER family was deported from Morocco and forced to leave their adopted son behind after being accused of trying to convert children to Christianity at an orphanage.

Deputy headteacher of a Cheshire specialist school funded the drug habit of pupil she is accused of having a sexual relationship with

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:03:00 GMT

A DEPUTY headteacher accused of having a sexual relationship with a Cheshire special needs student funded his drug habit, Chester Crown Court was told.

Investigation after death near Countess of Chester Hospital

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:02:00 GMT

AN INVESTIGATION is under way at a Chester hospital after a man earlier admitted as a patient was killed on the road outside.

Blacon youngsters enjoy Rowen Youth Hostel fundraiser

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

YOUNGSTERS from Blacon took part in a trip to Rowen Youth Hostel, Conwy.

The Hospice of the Good Shepherd in Chester has joined forces with Slimming World to do a sponsored slim campaign

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

THE Hospice of the Good Shepherd in Chester has joined forces with Slimming World.

Chester and North Wales accountants hear strong election message to incoming government at annual dinner

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ACCOUNTANTS in Chester and North Wales were on the ball at their annual black tie dinner.

Refitted Malpas village store set to double in size

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

INDEPENDENT retailer Harry Tuffin has taken over the former Malpas garage with plans for an even bigger convenience store.

Marco Pierre White launches his brand new restaurant in Chester

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

FIERY television chef Marco Pierre White blazed a trail to his Chester Steakhouse, Bar & Grill at Doubletree by Hilton Chester for an exclusive luncheon and evening soiree on Thursday.

Tattenhall Park Primary cooked up a treat with the Junior Chef

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PUPILS donned their white hats and aprons for a master class in cookery when the junior chef academy visited their school.

World Book Day: Saltney’s Wood Memorial Primary School fully booked with novel ideas

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PUPILS and staff of Saltney’s Wood Memorial Primary School all got into the World Book Day spirit.