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Teens smash up toys as they climb to roof of Chester pre-school
Lache
Staff said the pre school's garden had been "destroyed" as she called the vandalism "mindless"
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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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Warrington Rylands manager sacked after three days is convicted rapist
Warrington
Wilson was sentenced to five years in prison for raping a woman
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Man jailed after stalking Chester MP Samantha Dixon
Chester
The 32-year-old became 'fixated' with the Chester MP
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St Luke's Cheshire Hospice faces major funding shortfall as boss speaks of 'reducing services'
St Luke's Cheshire Hospice
St Luke's Hospice CEO Neil Wright has spoken of 'reducing services' in order to balance the books
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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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Woman accused of murdering baby Callum in Warrington appears in court for first time
Crime
Joanne Sharkey, 54, is accused of murdering the baby thought to be just hours old when killed
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"He left me scared for my life" says victim of Cheshire's notorious cyberstalker Matthew Hardy
Northwich
Matthew Hardy, from Northwich, is Britain's worst cyberstalker
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Crewe man jailed after coercing boy into rape of toddler online
Crime
Nicholas Hatton, 34, of West Street, Crewe, was found with over 12,000 indecent images of children
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Work set to resume on 'abandoned building site' creating huge affordable homes scheme
Helsby
The site has been left abandoned for the past 12 months
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Family pays tribute to 'wonderful daughter', 22, killed in Cheshire crash
Elton
Tallie Brazier died a short time after the crash that left two others in hospital with serious injuries
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20 photos of Chester's annual Duck Race ahead of 10th anniversary return this weekend
Things to do in Chester
In anticipation of the race this weekend, we present these images from our archive of Duck Races past
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Cheshire man jailed after years of horrific sexual abuse of girl from age 9
Crime
Police said Mark Anthony Foster "became more violent as time progressed, including administering the victim with medication before raping her"
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Man turns garden into huge allotment and gives away thousands of fruit and veg to strangers
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The dad-of-one set up 25 beds to grow vegetables in the 120ft by 21ft garden of his rented home.
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Police name woman charged with murder of 'Baby Callum'
Warrington
Baby Callum was found in woodland in Warrington 26 years ago
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Woman sustains life-threatening injuries in head-on crash as man arrested on suspicion of drink driving
Congleton
The woman, 50, remains in hospital. The man, 41, has been released pending further enquiries
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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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'Frenzied' dog attack at Ellesmere Port park leaves husky with 'serious injuries'
Ellesmere Port
Ana, 33, said the attack was 'the most traumatic scene of my life', as a bully breed came from the dark and savaged her 10-year-old husky before the owner fled
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Northwich drug dealer allowed to walk free from court
Northwich
The woman was caught dealing drugs in an alleyway
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Supporters of baby killer nurse Lucy Letby plot protest at appeal hearing
Countess of Chester Hospital
Letby is set to have her appeal case heard this month
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"Rats, leaks and electric shocks": Residents describe life in Runcorn's social housing
Runcorn
Residents in Coppice Close claim their lives have been turned upside down by a series of problems at their social housing homes
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Boy attacked and robbed in Warrington town centre by gang of teens
Cheshire Constabulary
Seven youths attacked the boy and stole his bag
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Brewery reveals plans to open taproom at old Macclesfield mill
Macclesfield
Bollington Brewing Co has applied for permission from the council to open a taproom
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Met Office issues Cheshire weather warning for strong winds
Cheshire
Gusts of up to 47mph will hit some parts of the county
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Motorcyclist, 63, dies in crash that closed major route
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Routes were closed along Cheshire's Peak District edge following the fatal crash
Sainsbury's to close Chester Watergate Street store
Chester City Centre
The closure will impact 14 staff, with the union saying 'most' are at risk of redundancy
Sainsbury's finally set to build new Cheshire store after decade-long wait
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Revised plans which include an in-store Argos have been recommended for approval
Gift shop in Chester city centre put up for sale as owner of 30 years eyes retirement
Chester City Centre
Fifi Bambu has been on Watergate Street since 2020
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Goferydd is a luxury holiday cottage located minutes away from the iconic South Stack lighthouse in Anglesey and has panoramic views across the Irish sea
Chester's new microbrewery and taproom is hidden gem for craft beer drinkers
Chester City Centre
The dog-friendly city centre venue has just opened its doors
Remembering Warrington Town's giant-killing night amid warning FA Cup change will lead to fewer shocks
FA Cup
‘David and Goliath contests' will be ‘fewer and fewer’ if the FA goes ahead with the scrapping of replays, Warrington Town's chairman warns
'Empty shelves' warning as Morrisons faces Cheshire warehouse strike
Northwich
Hundreds of Northwich-based workers are being balloted amid row over pension changes
Sainsbury's finally set to build new Cheshire store after decade-long wait
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Revised plans which include an in-store Argos have been recommended for approval
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Leighton Hospital
Tragedy as Leighton Hospital midwife, 25, found dead
The 25-year-old was found dead in her home after a night out in Congleton
Motorcyclist, 63, dies in crash that closed major route
Macclesfield
Routes were closed along Cheshire's Peak District edge following the fatal crash
Sainsbury's to close Chester Watergate Street store
Chester City Centre
The closure will impact 14 staff, with the union saying 'most' are at risk of redundancy
Sainsbury's finally set to build new Cheshire store after decade-long wait
Alsager
Revised plans which include an in-store Argos have been recommended for approval
Gift shop in Chester city centre put up for sale as owner of 30 years eyes retirement
Chester City Centre
Fifi Bambu has been on Watergate Street since 2020
David Beckham
David Beckham's life in Cheshire village with Spice Girl wife Victoria
Posh and Becks called the county home in the early noughties and got engaged in Nantwich
Inside the luxury Anglesey cottage with hot tub and sea views where you can spot seals and dolphins
Summer Holidays
Goferydd is a luxury holiday cottage located minutes away from the iconic South Stack lighthouse in Anglesey and has panoramic views across the Irish sea
Chester's new microbrewery and taproom is hidden gem for craft beer drinkers
Chester City Centre
The dog-friendly city centre venue has just opened its doors
Remembering Warrington Town's giant-killing night amid warning FA Cup change will lead to fewer shocks
FA Cup
‘David and Goliath contests' will be ‘fewer and fewer’ if the FA goes ahead with the scrapping of replays, Warrington Town's chairman warns
'Empty shelves' warning as Morrisons faces Cheshire warehouse strike
Northwich
Hundreds of Northwich-based workers are being balloted amid row over pension changes