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Chester in the 1960s, 70s and 80s

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  1. Blacon Point Road/Bridgeman Road 19651 of 9
  2. Deva Hotel on Watergate St in the 1980s2 of 9
  3. Pram and cycle shop on Brook Street 19643 of 9
  4. Eastgate Street 19654 of 9
  5. Northgate Street, 19655 of 9
  6. Kwik Save in Queens Park, opposite the former City High School in 19706 of 9
  7. Bishops Junior School on Blacon Avenue in the 1980s7 of 9
  8. The Witches Kitchen on Frodsham St car park in 19738 of 9
  9. Slades garage on Foregate Street in 19649 of 9
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Rats, traffic and millions of people: Sharing a home with UK's largest outlet shopping centre
Cheshire Oaks
More than eight million people shop at Cheshire Oaks each year - but what do the constantly growing numbers of visitors mean for residents?
'School bullies poured ketchup over my head... now they want me to give them a job'
Chester & Cheshire News
Vicky Owens has made a huge success of her own business at the age of just 23
Driver flees scene after toddler seriously injured
Crewe
The driver stopped briefly before driving off without providing details
Life on Crewe street that descends into mayhem twice a day
Crewe
Residents of Belgrave Road in Crewe say the street is at breaking point
Chester & Cheshire News'School bullies poured ketchup over my head... now they want me to give them a job'Vicky Owens has made a huge success of her own business at the age of just 23
Cheshire firm offered joiner receptionist job after realising applicant was a woman
Chester & Cheshire News
Charlie Dawe believes bosses at the building company mistook her name to mean she was a man
Calls to end 'postcode lottery' hospice funding as St Luke's forced to cut back
Winsford
St Luke's Hospice has revealed it is facing a major funding black hole and is being forced to reduce its services
Plans for new specialist care unit in Crewe set to get the go-ahead
Crewe
Cheshire East Council refused the company’s previous application
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Chester Zoo
A group of car thieves targeted two popular spots in Chester
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Winsford
Drivers are being told to 'avoid the area' — a vital route that links the east and west sides of the town