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UK & World News: Snow set to wreak transport havoc

Chester Chronicle — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:05:14 GMT

Widespread disruption is expected on transport routes across England and Wales following significant overnight snowfall and sub-zero temperatures that show little sign of relenting.

UK & World News: Barclays set to reveal bonus pot

Chester Chronicle — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:05:16 GMT

Banking giant Barclays is expected to report another multibillion-pound profit haul, despite a turbulent year for its powerhouse investment arm.

UK & World News: Hague: No plans to arm Syria rebels

Chester Chronicle — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:05:15 GMT

Britain has no plans to arm Syrian rebels trying to overthrow President Bashar Assad, the Foreign Secretary has said.

UK & World News: Argentina to state Falklands case

Chester Chronicle — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:05:14 GMT

Argentina's foreign minister is due to arrive at the United Nations to officially protest about Britain's "militarisation" of the seas around the disputed Falkland Islands.

UK & World News: Man shot dead in housing estate

Chester Chronicle — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:05:28 GMT

A man in his 20s was shot dead at his home in Co Donegal.

UK & World News: Being lonely 'worse than smoking'

Chester Chronicle — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:05:27 GMT

Being lonely in old age will propel you to the grave more quickly than smoking, a senior Downing Street adviser said as part of an effort to encourage people to retire later.

UK & World News: PM support for NHS change 'drifted'

Chester Chronicle — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:05:24 GMT

David Cameron and other senior ministers have been criticised for backing away from public sector reforms amid heavy political pressure.

UK & World News: Gas call centres go face-to-face

Chester Chronicle — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:05:24 GMT

British Gas customers will be able to talk face-to-face with staff when they telephone call centres through a new video service, the company has announced.

UK & World News: MoD budget claims 'over-optimistic'

Chester Chronicle — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:05:23 GMT

Claims the Ministry of Defence has finally got to grips with its equipment budget after years of cost overruns and delays may be "over-optimistic", MPs have warned.

UK & World News: Three million CRB checks in a year

Chester Chronicle — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:05:23 GMT

Three million background checks were carried out in England and Wales last year, figures show.

UK & World News: Girls in gangs warned of rape risk

Chester Chronicle — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:05:22 GMT

Girls involved with gangs are often raped by male members, teenagers have been warned, as the Government announced £1.2 million funding to help victims.

National Sport: May date for Khan-Peterson rematch

Chester Chronicle — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:45:15 GMT

Lamont Peterson has agreed to a rematch with Amir Khan in Las Vegas in May, the Bolton fighter's camp have said.

National Sport: Ashton hails improved discipline

Chester Chronicle — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:45:15 GMT

Chris Ashton believes life on the straight and narrow is already paying dividends for England as they prepare to tackle Italy at the Stadio Olimpico.

National Sport: Denton aims for consistency

Chester Chronicle — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:45:15 GMT

Scotland number eight David Denton is determined to outshine Wales counterpart Toby Faletau in the cauldron of the Millennium Stadium on Sunday.

UK & World News: Action on bonuses 'is pro business'

Chester Chronicle — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:05:15 GMT

Ed Miliband has accused the Government of defending the interests of the "irresponsible few" in the row over City bonuses.

UK & World News: Mills rejects claims over voicemail

Chester Chronicle — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:05:15 GMT

The former wife of Sir Paul McCartney did not authorise former News of the World editor Piers Morgan, or anybody else, to listen to her voicemails, she told the inquiry into press standards.

National Sport: AVB welcomes Abramovich presence

Chester Chronicle — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:45:15 GMT

Andre Villas-Boas remains relaxed about the recent close scrutiny of owner Roman Abramovich at Chelsea's training ground as the Blues boss focuses on making sure his side finish in the top four of the Barclays Premier League - which he accepts is "not a very honourable position for the dimension of this club".

UK & World News: Sisters named oldest living twins

Chester Chronicle — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:05:18 GMT

Two 102-year-old sisters have been recognised as the world's oldest living twins by the Guinness Book of Records.

UK & World News: PM talks to king about preacher

Chester Chronicle — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:05:17 GMT

David Cameron and King Abdullah of Jordan have agreed on the "importance of finding an effective resolution" to the Abu Qatada case, Downing Street said.

UK & World News: Disruption fears as snow forecast

Chester Chronicle — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:05:17 GMT

Up to four inches (10cm) of snow is expected to fall in parts of England and Wales overnight raising fears of widespread disruption to the roads and railways.

UK & World News: Firefighters' pension strike threat

Chester Chronicle — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:05:16 GMT

The Government is facing the threat of renewed industrial action over its controversial pension reforms after unions representing hundreds of thousands of NHS workers, civil servants, firefighters and teachers raised the prospect of widespread strikes.

UK & World News: Union warns of new pensions strike

Chester Chronicle — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:05:16 GMT

The Government is facing the threat of renewed strike action over its controversial pension reforms after the country's biggest trade union said fresh action is a "real possibility".

National Sport: Jones set for lock role

Chester Chronicle — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:45:15 GMT

Former Wales captain Ryan Jones will take the place of banned lock Bradley Davies in Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash against Millennium Stadium visitors Scotland.

UK & World News: Cross-dressing conman 'disgusting'

Chester Chronicle — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:05:17 GMT

The victim of a thief who disguised himself as an elderly woman to steal thousands of pounds from her bank account has branded the cross-dressing conman as "disgusting".

UK & World News: 'Hope' for UK police Libya visit

Chester Chronicle — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:05:17 GMT

Scotland Yard detectives investigating the murder of Wpc Yvonne Fletcher are expected to be able to visit Libya "soon".

UK & World News: Nine bomb plot terrorists jailed

Chester Chronicle — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:05:16 GMT

Nine members of an al Qaida-inspired terror group that plotted to bomb the London Stock Exchange and build a terrorist training camp have been jailed.

UK & World News: UK 'will defend Falklands properly'

Chester Chronicle — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:05:17 GMT

Argentina should be in no doubt that Britain will "defend the Falkland Islands properly" against any threat to its inhabitants' right to self-determination, Prime Minister David Cameron has said.

Virtual Art Gallery: Virtual gallery: Susan has eye for all types of design

Chester Chronicle — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:50:00 GMT

Susan Sutherland - Artist

National Sport: Earls back for Ireland

Chester Chronicle — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:45:14 GMT

Keith Earls has been restored at outside centre for Ireland's RBS 6 Nations clash with France in Paris on Saturday night.

Local & Chester News: Severe weather warning for Cheshire road users

Chester Chronicle — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:38:25 GMT

ROAD users in West Cheshire are being urged to take extra care over the next 24 hours following a Met Office weather warning.