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Inside Chester Zoo's world-renowned gastropub once home to lions and chimpanzees
The Oakfield, situated within the grounds of Chester Zoo, was once home to lions, chimpanzees and parrots - and has now been transformed into one of the world's most acclaimed gastropubs
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The 'lovely' Cheshire village with scenic walks, historic pub and popular chippy
Widnes
The "destination village" is known for its nature reserve, tavern and historic pub
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'Serious concerns' raised over huge new housing and shopping development
Runcorn
The plans include hundreds of homes, retirement apartments, a vertical farm and retail, office and leisure space - but serious health and safety concerns have been raised
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Controversial plans over nightclub opening hours approved as 'vomiting' claims dismissed
Nantwich
The plans have caused huge backlash among local residents
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Chester Races gets go-ahead for hotel at its popular Commonhall Social venue
Chester City Centre
The bar restaurant's terraced area will also be revamped as part of the new development
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Five stunning homes for sale in Cheshire's 'most beautiful' village
Cheshire
Great Budworth is renowned for its picturesque cobbled walkways, timber-framed cottages and tree-lined avenues
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Macclesfield man reported missing as police issue urgent appeal
Macclesfield
Officers are out searching for the 41-year-old
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Inside £11.4m Bridgerton-style Cheshire mansion with a lake
Nantwich
To mark the release of the third season of Bridgerton, we've found a property that's on the market in Cheshire which evokes the exact Regency elegance that the show is known for
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Cheshire wildlife centre caring for fix cubs rescued from concrete pits
Nantwich
The foxes have survived serious injury after they were rescued from deep concrete pits, emerging covered in oil
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Police appeal as girl, 13, goes missing after getting on bus for school
Cheshire Constabulary
Helsby High School student Jorja Pumford is believed to have continued travelling towards Chester
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Face of 'dangerous' pervert who filmed himself carrying out 17 sex acts on 'unwitting' women
Cheshire Constabulary
Lewis Spencer targeted several women over a 16-day period
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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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Cheap destinations from Manchester Airport including one with 60p pints
Manchester Airport
From Albania to Bulgaria, there are plenty of affordable places to go on holiday to in 2022 and beyond
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All the Chester Half Marathon road closures as 6,000 runners to hit city streets
Chester
The event takes place on Sunday
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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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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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Man exposes himself to woman in Crewe in latest of series of incidents
Crewe
Police officers say they are taking the incident 'extremely seriously'
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Ad Feature
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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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
Marks & Spencer
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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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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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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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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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What's On
What's On News
Sephora launches huge 60% off sale with hundreds of products reduced - top ten deals
Sephora has slashed price of hundreds of products by up to 60% in its latest Skin and Body online sale
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World Whisky Day: UK's favourite out-there whiskies with peanut butter topping the lot!
Food & Drink
Two of the top three whiskies have peanut butter as its core flavour profile
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Review: Stylish Cath Kidson earbuds have the wow factor and won't sting your pocket
What's On News
A funky set of designs await you with this Cath Kidson and VQ link-up
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Grab Apple's new iPad Air and iPad Pro for more affordable price thanks to Sky offer
What's On News
Sky's new iPad offer means you might be able to spread the cost of the new device without needed to pay hundreds upfront
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Shoppers can't get over 'game-changing' teeth whitening powder you can get for less in money saving deal
What's On News
MySweetSmile's teeth whitening powder is its best-selling product which is included in the three-for-two mix-and-match deal from the brand
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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
Cheshire Constabulary
Face of 'dangerous' pervert who filmed himself carrying out 17 sex acts on 'unwitting' women
Lewis Spencer targeted several women over a 16-day period
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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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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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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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Traffic & Travel
Traffic and Travel
Live updates as smash leaves A500 in South Cheshire 'blocked' in both directions
The collision has taken place between Jack Mills Way and David Whitby Way in Shavington
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Chester Races gets go-ahead for hotel at its popular Commonhall Social venue
Chester City Centre
The bar restaurant's terraced area will also be revamped as part of the new development
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Police appeal as girl, 13, goes missing after getting on bus for school
Cheshire Constabulary
Helsby High School student Jorja Pumford is believed to have continued travelling towards Chester
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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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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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Sport
UK Sport News
Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk date, fight time, TV channel and PPV details
Fury and Usyk are now set to fight this month in a major clash and you can find out when, where and how to watch it
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The Magic of the FA Cup Nostalgia special - ON SALE NOW
Football
The Best finals, games and giant-killings from the heyday of the world's greatest competition - get yours today!
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The ultimate guide to the Grand National 2024 on sale now
Sport
It's that time of year again! The ever-popular 48-page guide to the 2024 Randox Grand National
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New England shirt poll: Have your say as St George's Cross flag kit row escalates
Football News
England's new home kit for Euro 2024 has caused controversy - but what do you think?
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The battle for the Championship continues - Women’s Football news May edition is on sale now
Sport
IT'S crunch time in the Women's Super League as Manchester City and Chelsea head into the run-in battling it out to be champions
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Inside Chester Zoo's world-renowned gastropub once home to lions and chimpanzees
The Oakfield, situated within the grounds of Chester Zoo, was once home to lions, chimpanzees and parrots - and has now been transformed into one of the world's most acclaimed gastropubs
RuPaul's Drag Race stars to headline 'fabulous' Warrington Pride event
Warrington
Danny Beard and Tia Kofi are heading to the town's Golden Square Shopping Centre next month
Five stunning homes for sale in Cheshire's 'most beautiful' village
Cheshire
Great Budworth is renowned for its picturesque cobbled walkways, timber-framed cottages and tree-lined avenues
The 'lovely' Cheshire village with scenic walks, historic pub and popular chippy
Widnes
The "destination village" is known for its nature reserve, tavern and historic pub
Cheshire wildlife centre caring for fix cubs rescued from concrete pits
Nantwich
The foxes have survived serious injury after they were rescued from deep concrete pits, emerging covered in oil
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Five stunning homes for sale in Cheshire's 'most beautiful' village
Great Budworth is renowned for its picturesque cobbled walkways, timber-framed cottages and tree-lined avenues
Live updates as smash leaves A500 in South Cheshire 'blocked' in both directions
Traffic and Travel
The collision has taken place between Jack Mills Way and David Whitby Way in Shavington
The 'lovely' Cheshire village with scenic walks, historic pub and popular chippy
Widnes
The "destination village" is known for its nature reserve, tavern and historic pub
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
Chester Zoo
Inside Chester Zoo's world-renowned gastropub once home to lions and chimpanzees
The Oakfield, situated within the grounds of Chester Zoo, was once home to lions, chimpanzees and parrots - and has now been transformed into one of the world's most acclaimed gastropubs
RuPaul's Drag Race stars to headline 'fabulous' Warrington Pride event
Warrington
Danny Beard and Tia Kofi are heading to the town's Golden Square Shopping Centre next month
Five stunning homes for sale in Cheshire's 'most beautiful' village
Cheshire
Great Budworth is renowned for its picturesque cobbled walkways, timber-framed cottages and tree-lined avenues
The 'lovely' Cheshire village with scenic walks, historic pub and popular chippy
Widnes
The "destination village" is known for its nature reserve, tavern and historic pub
Cheshire wildlife centre caring for fix cubs rescued from concrete pits
Nantwich
The foxes have survived serious injury after they were rescued from deep concrete pits, emerging covered in oil