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All the Chester Half Marathon road closures as 6,000 runners to hit city streets
The event takes place on Sunday
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Road closed as three-vehicle Warrington smash sees one person taken to hospital
Warrington
Police came across the crash while out on patrol in the town
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"I wish I could see your face again" says wife after husband killed by drug-driver
Runcorn
"A world that was full of happiness is now an empty place"
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Concern over Countess of Chester patient's death as 'opportunity missed'
Countess of Chester Hospital
Thomas Wakefield, 79, died the day after he collapsed at home with severe stomach pain
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Macclesfield drug dealers jailed as police bring down 'AJ gang'
Crime
The trio are said to have been 'key players' in the drugs supply around Macclesfield
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Duke of Westminster tops young rich list - what he's worth
Duke of Westminster
He was also named the North West's third wealthiest person in the 2024 Sunday Times Rich List
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The Cheshire man chasing world record for longest distance swum in a pool
Alderley Edge
The endurance athlete will be monitored by scientists every day throughout his challenge and described himself as a “guinea pig”
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Council reveals vision to build 3,800 new homes around Cheshire town waterfront
Warrington
The council says a new link road could unlock a whole region where thousands of homes could be built
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Council to install cameras in CCTV crackdown on these Chester and Ellesmere Port routes
Cheshire West and Chester Council
The council is installing cameras at four locations to punish moving traffic offences
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'Unique' food and drink hub on rooftop of Chester car park gets go-ahead
Chester City Centre
The Pepper Street multi-storey car park development will create 50 jobs
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Police in CCTV appeal after window smashed at Cheshire mosque
Cheshire Constabulary
Officers say the mosque in Warrington was targeted on Monday morning
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Glamping pods in Cheshire countryside blocked by council
Cheshire West and Chester Council
The controversial plan was to erect six timber glamping pods on land in Lower Peover, near Knutsford
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"If you know, you know" - Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps stars reunite
TV
Will Mellor and Ralf Little, who starred in the hit BBC sitcom Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, have reunited as they shared a photo together with fans
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Police ask for public's help in search for missing Cheshire teenager
Cheshire Constabulary
Officers say they are 'considerably concerned'
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Cheshire man banned from shopping centre, retail park and 13 other shops
Crewe
Ian McIntyre has been banned from a lengthy list of shops in Crewe
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Crewe street fight breaks out in broad daylight as men attack each other with knives and metal bar
Crewe
One of the men was placed in a medically induced coma due to the severity of his injuries
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Latest Cheshire weather update as UK braced for 'hottest day of the year'
Cheshire
Some parts of the country could see highs of 26C on Saturday
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Crime
The scam that's left over 100 Cheshire victims more than £2m out of pocket this year
Cheshire Police have urged residents to be vigilant against 'courier fraud'
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Turkish Airlines flight makes dramatic emergency landing at Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport
The captain of the A330 jet, which carries up to 277 passengers, aborted their first landing attempt and performed a 'go-around'. On it's second approach, an emergency was declared and fire trucks were on hand as flight TK 1995 finally touched down.
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Plans emerge to reopen long-term closed Cheshire country pub
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Queens Head in Sarn, near Malpas, was on the market last year with offers close to £225,000 being invited
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Man exposed himself to teenage boys after following them in Cheshire town
Cheshire Constabulary
The man called out to the boys before exposing himself
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Demolition of notorious 'eyesore building' begins at last
Runcorn
The Labour MP dubbed the building a 'monstrosity'
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Cheshire drink-driver hitting up to 140mph in BMW kills biker, 29
Crime
Callum Carew has been jailed more than nine years after killing Razvan Brumar on Wheelock Bypass
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Teenager raped in Cheshire town as police hunt attacker
Knutsford
The 17-year-old girl was the victim of a serious sexual assault in Knutsford
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Drug driver left friend for dead as he fled scene of crash in Cheshire town
Chester Crown Court
Following the crash, Patterson ran off on foot, leaving his friend in the car with serious injuries
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Cheshire school told to improve as inspectors find "gaps in pupils' knowledge"
Education
Marlfields Primary Academy headteacher "confident pupils will continue to flourish" despite Ofsted rating
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Chester woman diagnosed with cancer after finding lump while watching Great British Bake Off
Chester
"My cancer diagnosis ruined my dream holiday but thanks to research I'm alive and I'm getting married"
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Drugs seized as cops 'search passengers' in Crewe Train Station sting
Crime
Drugs seized as cops 'search passengers' in Crewe Train Station sting
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Chester Races May Festival crackdown: More police, drugs dogs and 48-hour ban from city
Chester Races
Cheshire Police and Chester Racecourse have teamed up to put a number of measures in place during race week
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Face of 'atrocious' 93mph driver who caused head-on smash that killed 'lifelong friends'
Chester Crown Court
Benjamin Lewis has been jailed after causing the death of two young women who were travelling home from Cheshire Oaks
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Ellesmere Port murder suspect, 19, in court after man stabbed to death
Ellesmere Port
Ben Ruddock appeared in court today as two other men arrested on suspicion of murder are bailed
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Illuminate your future: 5 great reasons to invest in solar panels in Cheshire
Environment
Soly offers solar panel installation for customers across the region
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Cheshire to rival Ibiza with weekend highs of 22C as temperatures keep climbing
Cheshire
The Met Office predicts 'plenty of warm sunshine' and 'dry weather'
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Cheshire mum's incredible transformation as she loses four stone to keep up with kids
Holmes Chapel
The mum weighed 15 stone when she started her weight-loss journey, and has dropped down to 11 stone
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Coleen Rooney shares glimpse inside £20m Cheshire mansion
Coleen Rooney
Coleen Rooney has given fans a glimpse inside her Cheshire home after a professional clean
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Bollington
Popular Indian restaurant to be turned into six-bed house with swimming pool
The plans were given the green light despite objections from some residents over the loss of the restaurant
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The 'bee' monument made from guns and knives visits Crewe - where to see it
Crewe
It's hoped the presence of the anti-violence symbol 'will inspire social change'
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First look at historic Cheshire pub's amazing transformation with free play area for kids
Chester & Cheshire News
The Bluebell Inn in Smallwood, Cheshire, has been given a new lease of life with a major renovation - and it's set to have big appeal to families too
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'Special' Chester children's choir in 'life-changing' Britain's Got Talent audition
Britain's Got Talent
AmaSing wowed both the crowd and judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli
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Meet Royal Navy veteran who has won £3.5m Cheshire mansion in Omaze house draw
Armed Forces
The Man City fan will now share a neighbourhood with some of his footballing heroes
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Marks and Spencer's summer beauty bag is worth £170 but costs only £30
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Urenco in last-ditch bid to avert industrial action as 500 Cheshire workers vote to strike
Capenhurst
Staff have voted in favour of strike action in a dispute over pay
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Chester Zoo set to open safari lodges where guests can watch giraffes from their rooms
Chester Zoo
The plans to build the 51 new safari lodges have now been approved
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"I don't want to move" - Controversial plans to flatten hundreds of homes set for approval
Chester & Cheshire News
"I have lived in this house for 41 years and don’t want to move"
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Mercedes driver arrested as pensioner left with potentially life-threatening injuries
Cheshire Constabulary
The driver has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving and causing serious injury by careless driving
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Blocked article on Lucy Letby trial ‘in defiance of open justice’, Tory MP says
Chester & Cheshire News
The New Yorker article questioned the evidence used in the trial
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Nantwich Town FC to host top UK stand-up comedians - how to get tickets
Nantwich
The comedy night takes place on May 17
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A550 roadworks project gets underway near Chester and Ellesmere Port
Traffic and Travel
The roadworks are paused for the Bank Holiday weekend
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Lidl announces ambition to open 30 new supermarkets in Cheshire - here's where
Chester
Lidl has revealed a wish list of areas the chain wants to open across the UK
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Labour takes seat from Conservatives in local elections
Labour Party
There was a gain for Labour in Halton’s local council elections this afternoon - but voting was marred by low turnout
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'Uncertainty' for May Bank Holiday weekend weather with risk of thunderstorms
Cheshire weather
The risk of thunderstorms continues, says the Met Office
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Crewe man can be jailed for entering these shops across Cheshire
Crime
Police described Christopher Russell as a "prolific offender" who has "targeted businesses across Crewe and its surrounding areas for a considerable amount of time
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Police search for missing teenager last seen in Warrington
Cheshire Constabulary
"We are becoming increasingly concerned," officers say
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Cheshire West and Chester Council
Cheshire car dealership's bid to more than double car park size fails again
Councillors voted unanimously to reject the application
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Morrisons warehouse workers in Cheshire to strike in row over pensions
Morrisons
Staff at the retailer's Northwich base and in Wakefield will take action later this month as well as in June
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Work set to start on multi-million pound Ellesmere Port Market revamp
Ellesmere Port
Some traders will be temporarily relocated while several parking spaces outside the main entrance will be out of use
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Manchester Airport unveils plans for new private terminal with top chef and BMW chauffeurs
Manchester Aiport
The new terminal - know as 'Aether' - has been described as a a 'pioneering UK-first'
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The family campsite with a heated outdoor pool that's just a short drive from Cheshire
Summer Holidays
This award-winning caravan park pulls in families from miles around
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Primark shoppers blown away by new 'elegant' Bridgerton-themed nightwear
Primark and Bridgerton fans are in for a treat as the high-street retailer has released a range of pyjamas for the new series
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TalkTalk launches spring broadband sale with free Echo Dot for new customers
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Get reduction on broadband packages
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Laziest dog breeds ranked as average pet sleeps 11 hours a day
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The balance between rest and activity is often a key factor to why many owners opt for a particular breed
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Inside Sephora's goodie bags worth £1,200 shoppers are being given for free this week
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Beauty fans queuing up for the grand opening of Sephora in Manchester's Trafford Centre were lucky enough to nab a goodie bag worth over £1,200
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Win the ultimate CBeebies experience at Alton Towers Resort, including an overnight themed sleepover!
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The UK’s only CBeebies Land at Alton Towers Resort has been wowing families for a decade - and to celebrate we're giving readers the chance to win theme park tickets, an overnight stay and MORE for a family of four!
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Ellesmere Port
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Council to install cameras in CCTV crackdown on these Chester and Ellesmere Port routes
The council is installing cameras at four locations to punish moving traffic offences
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Police catch Ellesmere Port drug dealer after long investigation
Ellesmere Port
A police investigation found the 21-year-old was responsible for selling crack cocaine in Ellesmere Port
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Work begins on multi-million pound Ellesmere Port Market revamp
Ellesmere Port
Some traders have been temporarily relocated while several parking spaces outside the main entrance are out of use
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Apartments plan for Ellesmere Port's old Citizens Advice building approved
Ellesmere Port
Part of the property will be transformed into six self-contained, single-person flats
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Ellesmere Port murder suspect, 19, in court after man stabbed to death
Ellesmere Port
Ben Ruddock appeared in court today as two other men arrested on suspicion of murder are bailed
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Crime
Crime
Macclesfield drug dealers jailed as police bring down 'AJ gang'
The trio are said to have been 'key players' in the drugs supply around Macclesfield
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Thug told girlfriend 'I'm sorry but you need to die' as he bit her face in terrifying attack
Crime
Richard Cairns subjected his partner to a brutal and prolonged attack
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Cheshire drink-driver hitting up to 140mph in BMW kills biker, 29
Crime
Callum Carew has been jailed more than nine years after killing Razvan Brumar on Wheelock Bypass
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Drugs seized as cops 'search passengers' in Crewe Train Station sting
Crime
The police sting saw two 'passive drug detection' dogs brought in
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Court 'appalled' at Chester store selling illegal vapes to children
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Easy Shop on Northgate Street has been fined with the director ordered to carry out community service
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Showbiz
Showbiz
Joe Swash lands important new role with a personal connection
The presenter has childhood experience which will make him suited to the job
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Colin Murray to record hit podcast in front of live audiences
Showbiz
Colin will pose unique questions to guests including Tony Bellew, Sam Quek, Sir Geoff Hurst, Danny Care and Emile Heskey
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Apprentice winner Marnie Swindells has advice for 2024 finalists
Showbiz
Marnie won The Apprentice last year as is launching her business on April 24
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MAFS Paul Brunson explains first ever row with his wife
Showbiz
The argument was sparked by a holiday
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Popular Aldi TV show coming back - with Stormzy's personal chef
Showbiz
The six-part series returns to our screens in April
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Cheshire West and Chester Council
Glamping pods in Cheshire countryside blocked by council
The controversial plan was to erect six timber glamping pods on land in Lower Peover, near Knutsford
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Trucker trapped as toppled lorry shuts off key road
Traffic and Travel
Police, paramedics and firefighters were called out to Rocksavage Expressway
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Live: M6 shut in Cheshire as emergency services called to overturned vehicle
Traffic and Travel
The incident has taken place on the northbound carriageway at Junction 21
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Manchester Airport unveils plans for new private terminal with top chef and BMW chauffeurs
Manchester Aiport
The new terminal - know as 'Aether' - has been described as a a 'pioneering UK-first'
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Live: Major Cheshire dual carriageway closed in both directions after crash
Traffic and Travel
Firefighters and police officers are on the scene after the collision shortly before 3pm today
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Sport
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Boxing fans watching Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk live stream will get TV freebie
It's arguably the biggest boxing match of a generation, but fight fans watching the two champions go head to head this weekend on DAZN will be getting an additional perk with the pay per view
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Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk date, fight time, TV channel and PPV details
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England's new home kit for Euro 2024 has caused controversy - but what do you think?
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Duke of Westminster tops young rich list - what he's worth
He was also named the North West's third wealthiest person in the 2024 Sunday Times Rich List
All the Chester Half Marathon road closures as 6,000 runners to hit city streets
Chester
The event takes place on Sunday
Turkish Airlines flight makes dramatic emergency landing at Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport
The pilot of the A330 jet, which carries up to 277 passengers, aborted their first landing attempt and performed a 'go-around'. On it's second approach, an emergency was declared and fire trucks were on hand as flight TK 1995 finally touched down.
Council to install cameras in CCTV crackdown on these Chester and Ellesmere Port routes
Cheshire West and Chester Council
The council is installing cameras at four locations to punish moving traffic offences
Council reveals vision to build 3,800 new homes around Cheshire town waterfront
Warrington
The council says a new link road could unlock a whole region where thousands of homes could be built
Warrington
Road closed as three-vehicle Warrington smash sees one person taken to hospital
Police came across the crash while out on patrol in the town
Duke of Westminster tops young rich list - what he's worth
Duke of Westminster
He was also named the North West's third wealthiest person in the 2024 Sunday Times Rich List
All the Chester Half Marathon road closures as 6,000 runners to hit city streets
Chester
The event takes place on Sunday
Macclesfield drug dealers jailed as police bring down 'AJ gang'
Crime
The trio are said to have been 'key players' in the drugs supply around Macclesfield
Police in CCTV appeal after window smashed at Cheshire mosque
Cheshire Constabulary
Officers say the mosque in Warrington was targeted on Monday morning