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Chester Zoo welcomes rare giant otter in bid to save species from extinction
Three-year-old male Manú has travelled more than 1,000 miles from Budapest Zoo to be paired up with female Tibri
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The faces of a Cheshire drugs gang that flooded town with crack cocaine and heroin
Crime
They have been locked up for more than 25 years
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Teenage boy 'trapped in house' as emergency services on scene of 'gas leak'
Cheshire Constabulary
Police, ambulance and firefighters are on the scene
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The Cheshire parents left 'broken' as they are made to fight for their children's education
Education
Parents across the UK are battling against a national shortage of places in SEND schools - but the problems in Cheshire West go far beyond what is experienced throughout the country
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Tributes paid to 'fantastic and dedicated' Cheshire headteacher following sudden death
Education
David Cole, headteacher at Nantwich's Brine Leas School passed away at the weekend
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Live: Road taped off in Cheshire town as police, firefighters and paramedics on scene
Chester & Cheshire News
Emergency services are currently on Havannah Street in Congleton
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New 'unique' Cheshire wedding venue set to launch as 2024 bookings flood in
Sandbach
The venue in Sandbach is the brainchild of two successful female business owners
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New care home near Cheshire Oaks with café, bar and salon to create 60 jobs
Ellesmere Port
Plans for the 66-bed facility have been lodged
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Warrington dad earns £85k-a-year renting out swimming pool at his home
Warrington
Steve said his swimming pool is so popular it is fully booked daily all year round
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The popular narrowboat café serving up pizza and cakes on Cheshire canal
Chester & Cheshire News
The Waltzing Matilda boat has become popular with boaters and walkers alike since first opening to the public in 2021
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Mum's 'devastating' fight to get son the specialist support he needs
Cheshire West and Chester Council
“It is hard to describe how stressful this period in our lives was"
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Frodsham Artisan Market returns this weekend after successful Easter debut
Frodsham
Organisers estimate hundreds attended the first market on Easter Saturday
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Cheshire man missing for over week believed to be in Lake District
Macclesfield
Nigel Redshaw, 55, was last seen on April 15
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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 firefighters share picture of car blocking fire station as they issue plea to drivers
Wilmslow
The confounding image shows a BMW parked up on the grounds of Wilmslow fire station, blocking its doors
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Winsford
The forgotten Cheshire man crucial to the birth of America most have 'never heard of'
Double Pulitzer Prize winner Professor Alan Taylor told CheshireLive about Charles Lee, the Chester-born general who became George Washington's second-in-command
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Controversial plans to 'desecrate' Cheshire beauty spot deferred
Poynton
The proposal would mean uprooting 78 trees and the removal of sections of hedgerow
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Sisters open second Chester shop with plans to convert into department store
Shopping in Chester
Papena fills a Northgate Street unit left empty for years
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Woman suffers 'serious injuries' in Chester crash on Sealand Road
Traffic and Travel
The collision saw Sealand Road closed off for a number of hours
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Man 'traumatised' after flesh ripped from terrier's leg in towpath dog attack
Cheshire Constabulary
Police said the owners of the offending dog ‘failed to intervene’ in the incident
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Warning of disruption as work to replace 100-year-old gas pipe set to start
Broughton
Cadent is upgrading the gas network to properties on a main road in Broughton
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Town centre bank building in danger of falling into 'disrepair' as plans submitted
Chester & Cheshire News
Plans have been submitted to the council for maintenance work on the town centre HSBC building
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Residents in shock as Chester street wins £1m Postcode Lottery jackpot
Chester
Dad-of-one Roly Humphreys thought it was a prank by one of his pals when he was told about the win
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Cheshire school 'deeply shocked' following tragic death of headteacher
Education
Brine Leas School in Nantwich is closing today following David Cole's death
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Chester woman with paralysed stomach hasn't eaten in eight years
Chester
"You don't realise how much life revolves around food until it's taken away from you"
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"You are born to thrive": Meet the Chester therapist helping people to succeed
Chester
Cat Williams talks to CheshireLive about self-confidence, procrastination and our 'stallion minds'
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Harry Styles' stalker jailed and banned from his shows after sending 8,000 cards in one month
Harry Styles
Of the 8,000 cards sent, some were wedding cards and two of the letters were hand-delivered
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Take a look at the fantastic flooring range inside this Cheshire showroom
Shopping
Sylk Flooring on Grimshaw Lane in Bollington boasts excellent customer service
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People from across the UK object to revised plans for zoo in Cheshire village
Chester & Cheshire News
People from as far afield as Exeter have written to Cheshire East Council to object against the plans
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Scottish town's search for Chester woman with key part in its recent history
Chester
The Scottish town has tracked down all of its previous Gala Queens - except for its 1974 queen, Susan Kelso, from Chester
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M6 closures scheduled for this month for latest motorway upgrade works
M6
There will be various scheduled closures on the M6 from this month until June
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Chester Races reveals exciting Roman Day plans - here's what's in store for families
Chester Races
The racecourse is teaming up with Deva Fest for May 25 event
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Tatton Park
Dogs now welcome in Cheshire's Tatton Park gardens - here's the rules
You can take your four-legged friends to the formal gardens from May 1
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RHS Tatton Flower Show announces move away from Cheshire in major change
Tatton Park
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has announced that the RHS Tatton Park Flower Show will now run every three years, departing from its previous yearly schedule
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Cyclist, 60, seriously injured in Ellesmere Port crash
Ellesmere Port
The 60-year-old cyclist remains in hospital after Friday's crash
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Cheshire's new Sainsbury's store gets approved - with 100 jobs to be created
Sainsbury's
It comes 10 years after an original planning application was approved
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Anyone who enters this Northwich house can now be arrested
Northwich
Nobody is allowed to enter the address, including the tenant
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Beauty buffs can get £5 off Lookfantastic's 'winning' subscription box with last chance deal
Beauty
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Plans revealed for 74-bed care home in Macclesfield
Chester & Cheshire News
Permission was previously granted for a Lidl store on the same site.
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Sickening haul of 'worrying items' found at Warrington house after bouncer 'sprayed in face'
Cheshire Constabulary
Cheshire Constabulary's Warrington division posted a photo of the haul of items seized from the suspect's address on social media yesterday afternoon, Saturday, April 27
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Conman posing as traffic warden targets elderly drivers in three Cheshire towns to steal cash
Cheshire Constabulary
The thief also distracted his victims when they were using their bank cards to take money from their accounts
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Cyclist still in hospital as police launch appeal over Great Sutton crash
Great Sutton
Officers want to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision at the junction of Bridge Meadow and Broadland Road
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Man attacked outside town centre block of flats as police launch appeal
Macclesfield
The assault occurred in the middle of the afternoon
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5 stunning homes on the market in Cheshire's best town
Knutsford
The Golden Triangle town was included in an illustrious list of the 72 best places to live in the country
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More than 65,000 Cheshire women owed WASPI compensation - here's where
Politics
Use our interactive map to see how many women are affected in your area
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Chester Zoo rated UK's best as number of 'excellent' Tripadvisor reviews top 11,000
Chester Zoo
The zoo is 'over the moon' to land top spot in the 2024 rankings
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Chef Gary Usher blasts 'vile' treatment of young staff member at his Cheshire pub
Chester
The White Horse pub owner was furious after his 21-year-old waitress was singled out in a negative customer review
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DWP benefit you could be eligible for even if you own house and have savings
Twitter
This benefit is being underclaimed despite the fact it could provide up to £3,900 annually
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Cheshire Fest 2024 line up revealed as organisers confirm new location
Macclesfield
The popular boutique festival returns with a brand new home
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New laws coming into force this month — including key Child Benefit change
Government
Changes to tax, flexible working and child benefit are among the new regulations this April
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Nantwich
Brothers open antique shop selling everything from coins to Pokémon cards
Nantwich Collectables opened in a new unit at Dagfields Antiques and Crafts Centre, Heathfield
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May 1 is most common day of year to break up, new study says
People like to break up before the summer, and the first of the month offers a fresh start
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Review: Majority MP3 Go music player stays focused on the music
What's On News
You can load it up with 4,000 songs thanks to its 16GB internal storage
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Review: Skullcandy EcoBuds True Wireless Earbuds double downs on the green
What's On News
Affordable earbuds do ditch one major feature to enable its eco-friendly design
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Save £160 with Sky's 'lowest price' TV, Sports and Netflix deal – but you'll have to act fast
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Sky customers can get Sky Stream and Sky Sports in crystal clear Ultra HD with this new limited-time new offer – but it won’t be around for long
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Dunelm 'lovely soft rug' that is 'great quality' now half price in May bank holiday sale
What's On News
The rug is available in pink and grey colours
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Ellesmere Port
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Mum's 'devastating' fight to get son the specialist support he needs
“It is hard to describe how stressful this period in our lives was"
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New care home near Cheshire Oaks with café, bar and salon to create 60 jobs
Ellesmere Port
Plans for the 66-bed facility have been lodged
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The Cheshire parents left 'broken' as they are made to fight for their children's education
Education
Parents across the UK are battling against a national shortage of places in SEND schools - but the problems in Cheshire West go far beyond what is experienced throughout the country
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Cyclist still in hospital as police launch appeal over Great Sutton crash
Great Sutton
Officers want to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision at the junction of Bridge Meadow and Broadland Road
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Cyclist, 60, seriously injured in Ellesmere Port crash
Ellesmere Port
The 60-year-old cyclist remains in hospital after Friday's crash
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Crime
Crime
The faces of a Cheshire drugs gang that flooded town with crack cocaine and heroin
They have been locked up for more than 25 years
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Van torched in Crewe arson attack as 'fire spreads to house'
Crime
Emergency services were called to Neville Street in Crewe
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'Large quantity' of class A drugs seized in Northwich raid
Northwich
A 33-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs
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Two men arrested as police raid homes in Cheshire town
Crime
Two homes were raided, with two arrested and class B drugs seized
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Baby killer Lucy Letby faces wait for ruling over bid to challenge convictions
Countess of Chester Hospital
Lucy Letby was convicted of the murders of seven babies and the attempted murders of six others at the Countess of Chester Hospital
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Showbiz
Showbiz
Colin Murray to record hit podcast in front of live audiences
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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Scarlette Douglas, Martin Lewis, Lisa Faulkner and John Torode among stars at event
Showbiz
The show is running until April 7
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Traffic & Travel
Traffic and Travel
Live: M6 blocked as HGV 'loses fuel tank'
The southbound carriageway is blocked southbound between junction 17 for Crewe and junction 16 for the A500/Stoke-on-Trent north
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Woman suffers 'serious injuries' in Chester crash on Sealand Road
Traffic and Travel
The collision saw Sealand Road closed off for a number of hours
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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?
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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
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Manhole collapses as drivers told to avoid major route
Winsford
Drivers are being told to 'avoid the area' — a vital route that links the east and west sides of the town
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New England shirt poll: Have your say as St George's Cross flag kit row escalates
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Chester Zoo welcomes rare giant otter in bid to save species from extinction
Three-year-old male Manú has travelled more than 1,000 miles from Budapest Zoo to be paired up with female Tibri
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Crime
They have been locked up for more than 25 years
New 'unique' Cheshire wedding venue set to launch as 2024 bookings flood in
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The venue in Sandbach is the brainchild of two successful female business owners
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Warrington dad earns £85k-a-year renting out swimming pool at his home
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The popular narrowboat café serving up pizza and cakes on Cheshire canal
Chester & Cheshire News
The Waltzing Matilda boat has become popular with boaters and walkers alike since first opening to the public in 2021
Recap: Road taped off in Cheshire town as police, firefighters and paramedics on scene
Chester & Cheshire News
Emergency services are currently on Havannah Street in Congleton
Chester Zoo welcomes rare giant otter in bid to save species from extinction
Chester Zoo
Three-year-old male Manú has travelled more than 1,000 miles from Budapest Zoo to be paired up with female Tibri
Tributes paid to 'fantastic and dedicated' Cheshire headteacher following sudden death
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David Cole, headteacher at Nantwich's Brine Leas School passed away at the weekend
Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo welcomes rare giant otter in bid to save species from extinction
Three-year-old male Manú has travelled more than 1,000 miles from Budapest Zoo to be paired up with female Tibri
The faces of a Cheshire drugs gang that flooded town with crack cocaine and heroin
Crime
They have been locked up for more than 25 years
New 'unique' Cheshire wedding venue set to launch as 2024 bookings flood in
Sandbach
The venue in Sandbach is the brainchild of two successful female business owners
Teenage boy 'trapped in house' as emergency services on scene of 'gas leak'
Cheshire Constabulary
Police, ambulance and firefighters are on the scene
Recap: Road taped off in Cheshire town as police, firefighters and paramedics on scene
Chester & Cheshire News
Emergency services are currently on Havannah Street in Congleton