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Nostalgia
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Parking protests and 'Chico Time': Ellesmere Port in the mid-noughties
Ellesmere Port
The town's faces and places making the news between 2004 and 2006
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What life was like for Cheshire's lost community of Quarry Bank Mill workers
Nostalgia
The once thriving working class estate of Quarry Bank Mill employees stood just a stone's throw away from Manchester Airport
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The last surviving 'milk bar' found in Cheshire is reminder of once thriving chain
Ellesmere Port
The National Milk Bars chain is now predominantly confined to the annals of history - except in Ellesmere Port
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Crewe Works pictures from 1970s might show some familiar faces from the training school
Crewe
Archive pictures from Crewe Works training and the Mechanics' Institute show those who had a hand in Crewe's proud industrial past
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The department store which brought the railway to Chester
Chester
Cestrians have much to thank Browns of Chester for after all it did to make it the city it is today
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When a seal ended up in a field in Cheshire 20 miles from the sea
Winwick
The seal - named Dumbledore - dumbfounded everyone when he was discovered
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18 images show drastic change in Cheshire town over four decades
Runcorn
Images unseen for years show Runcorn during a period of intense, dramatic and unrelenting change
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The much-loved chocolate factory which employed 'everyone' from one town
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The enticing aroma of sweet treats would waft across the area
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Lost 'iconic' department store loved in Cheshire for over 160 years
Northwich
For many, a shopping trip wasn't complete without visiting
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What the cast of Fawlty Towers did next as BBC sitcom makes comeback
TV
Castle Rock Entertainment announced a deal with Cleese to bring back the series
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Memories of lost 'floatel' that was 'a great little venue' in Cheshire
People
It hosted many guests and wedding receptions
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Unearthed photos of Cheshire restaurants in the 1990s, some now lost forever
Nostalgia
While some of these restaurants are still in business, others are now a distant memory
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Looking back at Chester's Forum Shopping Centre over the years
Forum shopping centre
New Year's Eve marks the end of an era as the centre closes its doors for good
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20 pictures of Christmas nativities in Cheshire two decades ago
Cheshire
Tell us if recognise yourself, your kids or your mates in any of these festive performances from 2003
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21 pictures of when England World Cup fever gripped Cheshire in 2006
Nostalgia
We take a look back at how the county showed its support for England during the 2006 tournament in Germany
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When Bob Marley, The Who and Blondie played a leisure centre near Chester
Deeside
The Police, The Jam, The Clash, Iron Maiden, ACDC all played at the converted ice rink
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Lost breakfast cereals no longer on the shelves that Cheshire families may remember
Nostalgia
How many of these discontinued cereals do you remember?
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Lost Cheshire restaurant chain that brings back 'fond family memories'
Nostalgia
From do-it-yourself pizzas to honorary chef's hats
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The 1980s Cheshire restaurant near A41 loved for its £2.45 burgers and fry ups
Nostalgia
The restaurant chain was loved in the 1980s and known for its creepy-looking red mascot
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The lost fashion giant known for low prices that was a Cheshire staple
Nostalgia
It was a familiar fixture on UK high streets including Chester and Warrington
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Gothic house in North Wales 'truly haunted' by the 'ghosts' of former residents
Nostalgia
The Most Haunted team filmed at the historic cottage in 2008
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Cheshire's lost supermarket that offered 'good food made easy' in the 90s and 00s
Nostalgia
The supermarket had three own-brand ranges and various slogans
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From a Royal visit to 'best post office in the north' - life in Blacon in the noughties
Blacon
We delved into the archives to share some images from this period, which included a visit from Princess Anne
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The Cheshire village bungalow where one of the greatest songs of all time was written
Warrington
The Beatles song was written in this unassuming Cheshire bungalow
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Parking protests and 'Chico Time': Ellesmere Port in the mid-noughties
The town's faces and places making the news between 2004 and 2006
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What life was like for Cheshire's lost community of Quarry Bank Mill workers
Nostalgia
The once thriving working class estate of Quarry Bank Mill employees stood just a stone's throw away from Manchester Airport
The last surviving 'milk bar' found in Cheshire is reminder of once thriving chain
Ellesmere Port
The National Milk Bars chain is now predominantly confined to the annals of history - except in Ellesmere Port
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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
Man gets 20-month jail sentence for rape of child in Chester
Chester Crown Court
John Patrick Kenneth Smith, 34, committed the offences more than 20 years ago
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
Gang member jailed for supplying cocaine in Cheshire's affluent celebrity village
Alderley Edge
He was responsible for supplying drugs in the Golden Triangle village of Alderley Edge
Chester Crown Court
Man gets 20-month jail sentence for rape of child in Chester
John Patrick Kenneth Smith, 34, committed the offences more than 20 years ago
Gang member jailed for supplying cocaine in Cheshire's affluent celebrity village
Alderley Edge
He was responsible for supplying drugs in the Golden Triangle village of Alderley Edge
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
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