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Ofsted tells Cheshire primary school that it needs to improve
Marlfields Primary Academy in Congleton was previously rated 'good'
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Trucker in hospital after being 'hit by car' as 'altercation' shuts A500
Cheshire Constabulary
Cheshire Police were called to the stretch through Shavington
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Drugs and weapons seized as police arrest three men during Winsford raid
Winsford
The men - aged 31, 37 and 47 - are currently being held in police custody
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Rise in 'purse dipping' thefts at Cheshire supermarkets as police issue warning
Crime
Officers urge public to be vigilant as 'opportunistic thieves' target shoppers
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Cheshire East headteachers urged to 'replicate Merseyside' after school meals service axed
Cheshire East Council
Cheshire East’s children and families committee voted last month to close its catering service
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King Charles and Queen Camilla 'could miss wedding of the year' in Chester after invite snub
Duke of Westminster
King Charles and Queen Camilla are yet to respond to the Duke of Westminster's wedding invite, which has reportedly left the Royal couple in a difficult position
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Northwich chippy voted among the best in the UK goes up in flames as owners 'devastated'
Northwich
The Codfather has been voted one of the top chippies in the UK and its owners say they are 'truly devastated' after the fire
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Prince William to be usher at Duke of Westminster’s wedding at Chester Cathedral
Chester Cathedral
The Duke of Westminster will marry Olivia Henson, 31, at Chester Cathedral on June 7
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Young Cheshire woman overcoming fear of rejection by making herself super awkward
Warrington
The 22-year-old decided to tackle her fears by doing 30 days of rejection therapy
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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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Inside Chester Zoo's world-renowned gastropub once home to lions and chimpanzees
Chester Zoo
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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End of an era as Cheshire town shop to shut after 52 years
Nantwich
Rodney Densem Wines has had a presence in Nantwich since 1972
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Northern Lights could be seen again TONIGHT - best time to catch a glimpse
In The News
The bands of pink and green light could be visible by the eye and camera from around the UK
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The 21 death notices made in Cheshire this week
Cheshire
Our thoughts are with all those who have lost a loved-one
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Prolific shoplifter banned from five Macclesfield shops including Tesco and Sainsbury's
Tesco
The persistent shoplifter has been banned from these shops for two years
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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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Macclesfield
Macclesfield man reported missing as police issue urgent appeal
Officers are out searching for the 41-year-old
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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 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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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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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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"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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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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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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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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Nantwich
Inside £11.4m Bridgerton-style Cheshire mansion with a lake
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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Teenager raped in Cheshire town as police hunt attacker
Knutsford
The 17-year-old girl was the victim of a serious sexual assault in Knutsford
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Drug driver left friend for dead as he fled scene of crash in Cheshire town
Chester Crown Court
Following the crash, Patterson ran off on foot, leaving his friend in the car with serious injuries
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Cheshire school told to improve as inspectors find "gaps in pupils' knowledge"
Education
Marlfields Primary Academy headteacher "confident pupils will continue to flourish" despite Ofsted rating
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Chester woman diagnosed with cancer after finding lump while watching Great British Bake Off
Chester
"My cancer diagnosis ruined my dream holiday but thanks to research I'm alive and I'm getting married"
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Sky warning as free Netflix and TV streaming deal ends in days – claim it here
Sky Television Ltd.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Nantwich
Cheshire wildlife centre caring for fix cubs rescued from concrete pits
The foxes have survived serious injury after they were rescued from deep concrete pits, emerging covered in oil
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Drugs seized as cops 'search passengers' in Crewe Train Station sting
Crime
Drugs seized as cops 'search passengers' in Crewe Train Station sting
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Urenco in last-ditch bid to avert industrial action as 500 Cheshire workers vote to strike
Capenhurst
Staff have voted in favour of strike action in a dispute over pay
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Chester Zoo set to open safari lodges where guests can watch giraffes from their rooms
Chester Zoo
The plans to build the 51 new safari lodges have now been approved
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"I don't want to move" - Controversial plans to flatten hundreds of homes set for approval
Chester & Cheshire News
"I have lived in this house for 41 years and don’t want to move"
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What's On News
Aldi confirms late May Bank Holiday opening times
Here are the opening times and Click & Collect information you need to know about at Aldi stores for the upcoming late May Bank Holiday
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£19 B&Q kit that 'completely transforms' rooms and 'looks professional'
What's On News
B&Q shoppers have claimed the results "look like a professional has completed it."
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The 'stylish and swish' garden chairs that wouldn't look out of place at a beach bar
What's On News
The best-selling chairs are popular with shoppers
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Aldi selling Glastonbury Festival essentials - with 'nothing over £20'
What's On News
Get ready for festival season as Aldi brings back its budget-friendly Festival Essentials range to stores
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Pergola gazebo worth £900 now £269 in bumper spring offer - save £630
What's On News
The gazebo is available in two colours - grey and beige
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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
Winsford
Drugs and weapons seized as police arrest three men during Winsford raid
The men - aged 31, 37 and 47 - are currently being held in police custody
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Rise in 'purse dipping' thefts at Cheshire supermarkets as police issue warning
Crime
Officers urge public to be vigilant as 'opportunistic thieves' target shoppers
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Prolific shoplifter banned from five Macclesfield shops including Tesco and Sainsbury's
Tesco
The persistent shoplifter has been banned from these shops for two years
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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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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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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
Cheshire Constabulary
Trucker in hospital after being 'hit by car' as 'altercation' shuts A500
Cheshire Police were called to the stretch through Shavington
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'Serious crash' closes A41 as HGV spills load on carriageway
Traffic and Travel
The condition of the driver is not known at this time
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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
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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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Sport
What's On News
Boxing fans watching Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk live stream will get TV freebie
It's arguably the biggest boxing match of a generation, but fight fans watching the two champions go head to head this weekend on DAZN will be getting an additional perk with the pay per view
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Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk date, fight time, TV channel and PPV details
UK Sport News
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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Northern Lights could be seen again TONIGHT - best time to catch a glimpse
The bands of pink and green light could be visible by the eye and camera from around the UK
Drugs and weapons seized as police arrest three men during Winsford raid
Winsford
The men - aged 31, 37 and 47 - are currently being held in police custody
Cheshire East headteachers urged to 'replicate Merseyside' after school meals service axed
Cheshire East Council
Cheshire East’s children and families committee voted last month to close its catering service
Rise in 'purse dipping' thefts at Cheshire supermarkets as police issue warning
Crime
Officers urge public to be vigilant as 'opportunistic thieves' target shoppers
Trucker in hospital after being 'hit by car' as 'altercation' shuts A500
Cheshire Constabulary
Cheshire Police were called to the stretch through Shavington
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Ofsted tells Cheshire primary school that it needs to improve
Marlfields Primary Academy in Congleton was previously rated 'good'
End of an era as Cheshire town shop to shut after 52 years
Nantwich
Rodney Densem Wines has had a presence in Nantwich since 1972
Northern Lights could be seen again TONIGHT - best time to catch a glimpse
In The News
The bands of pink and green light could be visible by the eye and camera from around the UK
King Charles and Queen Camilla 'could miss wedding of the year' in Chester after invite snub
Duke of Westminster
King Charles and Queen Camilla are yet to respond to the Duke of Westminster's wedding invite, which has reportedly left the Royal couple in a difficult position
Prince William to be usher at Duke of Westminster’s wedding at Chester Cathedral
Chester Cathedral
The Duke of Westminster will marry Olivia Henson, 31, at Chester Cathedral on June 7
In The News
Northern Lights could be seen again TONIGHT - best time to catch a glimpse
The bands of pink and green light could be visible by the eye and camera from around the UK
Drugs and weapons seized as police arrest three men during Winsford raid
Winsford
The men - aged 31, 37 and 47 - are currently being held in police custody
Cheshire East headteachers urged to 'replicate Merseyside' after school meals service axed
Cheshire East Council
Cheshire East’s children and families committee voted last month to close its catering service
Rise in 'purse dipping' thefts at Cheshire supermarkets as police issue warning
Crime
Officers urge public to be vigilant as 'opportunistic thieves' target shoppers
Trucker in hospital after being 'hit by car' as 'altercation' shuts A500
Cheshire Constabulary
Cheshire Police were called to the stretch through Shavington