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This is what Alton Towers will be like when it reopens this weekend
Alton Towers
A number of changes have been implemented at the theme park ready for when it reopens to visitors for the first time since lockdown
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A look back at the pictures from your Cheshire high school proms
School Proms
We've dug out the pictures from Chester and Ellesmere Port school proms between 2014 and 2018 - do you recognise anyone?
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Chester Zoo reveals progress of major projects - including Monsoon Forest and a stunning new flamingo habitat
Chester Zoo
Work is already under way and one project is almost finished
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Cheshire mum goes viral with £4 solution to make squash last twice as long
Family & Kids
Stephanie Palin found her family’s supply of squash was lasting twice as long after making the change
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Chester's new gory family attraction launches this summer
Chester City Centre
Creepy Plague Doctor set to make his return to the city
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Stanney Oaks residents get crafty for first ever scarecrow trail
Stanney Oaks
Over 50 scarecrows can now be found on the estate near Cheshire Oaks
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The Chester Zoo animals you won't be able to see when you visit - and the ones you can
Chester Zoo
Some of the indoor habitats remain closed to the public
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Magical £5m Cheshire adventure park BeWILDerwood will not open until 2021
Malpas
BeWILDerwood was due to open in May
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Six-year-old and her dad monkey around for Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo
Imogen and Dan Williams from Vicars Cross have so far raise over £1,200
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Chester Catholic High school students' song raises over £1,300 for health charities
Chester Catholic High School
The uplifting and catchy tune captures the unique perspective of the teenage experience of lockdown
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Cheshire's new Ice Cream Farm drive-thru set to become permanent fixture
Cheshire Ice Cream Farm
It did a roaring trade at the weekend with 30 flavours on offer
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Arley Hall reopens gardens to the public - but you'll need to adhere to some new rules
Northwich
There have been some logistical changes
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The Great Big Parenting Lockdown Survey results for Cheshire are in
Family
This is what Cheshire families told us about what life is really like in lockdown
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Watch live as Chester Zoo return large heath butterflies back into the wild after 150 years
Chester Zoo
They've been missing from a secret Manchester location for 150 years
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Great places in Cheshire you should definitely visit when lockdown is over
Cheshire
There are so many great things to look forward to
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Nine good cycling routes around Cheshire for your daily exercise
Cycling
Dig out your lycra and get pedalling
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Cheshire's new leisure centre will have a six-lane pool and state-of-the-art gym
Widnes
The facility will replace Kingsway and has been designed to cut soaring obesity levels in the area
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Cheshire AmaSing group teams up with classical star for special recording
AmaSing
The arts organisation and Carly Paoli have joined forces to record Bill Withers' Lean On Me
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Chester Zoo reveal the big changes you'll notice before attraction reopens to public
Chester Zoo
The zoo will look quite different
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Blacon Festival 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus crisis
Blacon
Organisers are now planning a special 25th anniversary event for 2021
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Chipper Club - This fun superhero challenge will keep your kids entertained
Stay In
Kids are invited to create their own superhero for this week's challenge
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Fundraisers needed for rebrickulous Lego Walk
Charities
Caudwell Children is appealing for fundraisers to sign up for its charity Lego Walk
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Chester Zoo launch special edition virtual tour - and they promise lots of surprises
Chester Zoo
The spotlight will be on certain animals
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Chester group encouraging young people to get creative about lockdown life
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Project is about helping young people to make sense of the world we are currently living in
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Dunelm has a secret outlet store where you can find huge discounts on sofas and storage
Known for its big sales throughout the year, Dunelm offers up to 50% off on homeware, kitchenware, bedding, furniture and more at the lesser-known outlet store
The Range set to open its newest Cheshire store this week
Widnes
The retailer has taken over a former Wilko shopping park branch
Tesco cuts price of Easter essentials until April 2
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There are deals on veg, meat, Easter eggs and Hot Cross Buns
Amazon sells 'spacious and sturdy' travel bag that's a 'must-have' for women
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If you're looking to keep your luggage to a minimum in a convenient backpack designed with women in mind, Amazon has one on sale
George at Asda shoppers praise £10 Stacey Solomon storage boxes as 'best idea ever'
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Asda shoppers say the Stacey Solomon storage boxes are "so stunning" and "add a lovely touch to any room"
Widnes
The Range set to open its newest Cheshire store this week
The retailer has taken over a former Wilko shopping park branch
Papa John's to close 5 restaurants in Cheshire and Merseyside as part of major national cuts
Food and drink
A full list of 43 'underperforming' Papa John's restaurants that will close by mid-May
New Starbucks and Burger King drive-thrus planned for Cheshire town shopping centre
Shopping
It would result in the loss of 125 parking spaces at the site
'Bigger and better' new JD store to open at Broughton Shopping Park
Broughton
JD will close its current store today and open in larger premises on Broughton Shopping Park this weekend
Revamped historic Chester pub launches new beer named after the city
Chester
Chester's 12th Century pub, The Pied Bull, has undergone a transformation
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Weaverham
Landlord refuses to fix floor-to-ceiling mould - then orders eviction
Glen Petch and all his neighbours have been told to vacate their houses after the 'social' landlord refused to complete repairs for a year
Man jailed for raping teenage girl near Chester campsite
Chester Crown Court
The 41-year-old preyed on the 15-year-old girl while her parents slept in a nearby tent
The Cheshire close where 'everyone' has been served eviction notices - even at 88 years old
Weaverham
Residents have spoken of the 'terrible impact' the notices have had on the community
Live: Huge M6 delays in Cheshire as truck smashes into bridge
M6
The collision has taken place on the southbound carriageway
Chester councillor hit with driving ban and ordered to wear alcohol tag
Chester City Centre
Cllr Matt Bryan was caught drink driving on Eastgate Street in the city centre
Chester Crown Court
Man jailed for raping teenage girl near Chester campsite
The 41-year-old preyed on the 15-year-old girl while her parents slept in a nearby tent
Avanti slammed for 'broken record of excuses' as Chester train service dubbed 'unacceptable'
Chester
Chester MP Samantha Dixon says Avanti's rail service in Chester and on the West Coast Main Line 'is simply not good enough'
"We didn't buy a house next to a nightclub" - Residents furious over bar's opening hours plans
Food and drink
The Vault has applied for a license to open until 12.30am
Chester councillor hit with driving ban and ordered to wear alcohol tag
Chester City Centre
Cllr Matt Bryan was caught drink driving on Eastgate Street in the city centre
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Cheshire College opens new £680k on-site sustainable home
Education
The facility at Ellesmere Port Campus will help tackle the current skills gap in sustainable construction methods