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Cheshire West residents could save money with insulation scheme

THOUSANDS of households in Cheshire West can benefit from home insulation that saves them money and protects the environment.Read

Chester Zoo trip inspire pupil to victory in Abbey Gate College photography competition

A SCHOOL trip to Chester Zoo inspired a photography competition at Abbey Gate CollegeRead

New parents could save money with National Childbirth Trust sales in Chester

FOLLOWING the success of their last event, the Chester branch of the National Childbirth Trust is helping the environment by holding another nearly new sale in the city.Read

Bank volunteers help Streetscene spruce up Chester Amphitheatre

VOLUNTEERS from Lloyd’s Bank joined Streetscene officers from Cheshire West and Chester Council to give a city landmark a makeover.Read

Robot tours Cheshire schools to teach children about recycling

SCHOOLCHILDREN in Cheshire West will be taking recycling tips from a rapping robot this week.Read

Apple pressing event in Chester is a hit

RESIDENTS had a pressing invitation to make their own apple juice – and responded with a thumbs-up.Read

Successful launch of junior environment officers in Cheshire West and Chester

YOUNGSTERS learned it’s good to be green at the launch of this year’s Junior Environment Club.Read

Half of consumers unaware how much they can save on energy bills

More than half (57 per cent) of people in the UK are unaware of how much money they could save by improving their insulation, new research shows. Read

10 top tips for keeping warm at home

try out some of the following ideas - from hot water bottles to huddling together - and start to embrace the cold weather with a satisfied smile on your face. Read

Video shows Cheshire West residents how to generate their own electricity

PEOPLE in Cheshire West are being encouraged to reduce their carbon footprint by generating their own electricity.Read

Waterways such as River Dee and Mersey ‘vital’ for survival of seabirds

COASTLINES such as the River Dee are vitally important for the world’s migratory waterbirds, a survey has revealed.Read

Residents invited to turn spare apples into juice at public pressings in Chester area

CHESHIRE residents are invited to make use of any spare apples by turning them into fruit juice.Read

Advice on changing your fridge/freezer

Do you need to replace your 20 year old fridge freezer?Read

Best ways for homes to save water - and cash

The Consumer Council for Water has issued advice in the light of the recent announcement of higher water bills in England and Wales.Read

Cheshire West and Chester Council encourage schools to join recycling initiative

BUDDING environmentalists from primary schools across West Cheshire are being encouraged to get involved with a recycling project.Read

River Dee named one of UK’s top rivers

CHESTER residents are being asked to get their hands dirty and help the environment in a riverside clean-up.Read

Top tips for saving energy at home

WE'RE constantly being told to recycle, reuse and watch our carbon footprintso now's the time to start making changes around your home.Read

Half of Britain's lofts not properly insulated

ALMOST half of British homes are not properly insulated, with householders wasting at least £100 a year on their bills as a result, the Government has warned.Read