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Vice Chairman Jim Green has provided an update from the Chester FC Boardroom…

Chester FC will visit Macclesfield in pre-season on Saturday 3rd August at 3pm.

Drivers planning to travel on the M56 near Manchester Airport early next week are urged to allow more time for their journeys as National Highways is carrying out important maintenance in the area.

Justin Madders, MP for Ellesmere Port and Neston, attended an event in Westminster entitled ‘Pensioner poverty: what the next government should do’, hosted by a cross-party group of MPs on behalf of the charity Independent Age.

A golf project designed to improve physical and mental wellbeing for young people with learning disabilities and difficulties in Cheshire has been hailed a success.

A Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust consultant is gearing up for this year's Chester Half Marathon, after shedding a 'lifechanging' amount of weight in less than a year.

Cheshire West and Chester Council return to Leeds next week, sharing an exhibition stand at UKREiiF with Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington, Cheshire East Council and Warrington Borough Council to showcase investment opportunities across the region.

A number of exciting music acts have been added to the immersive line-up of entertainment on offer at Chester Racecourse for Roman Day in partnership with Via Roma on Saturday 25th May.

A team of British, Brazilian and American conservationists has successfully hand-reared a blue-eyed ground dove, offering new hope for the critically endangered species.

This Foster Care Fortnight, Foster Wales Flintshire is calling on people in the area to consider becoming foster carers to support local young people in need.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has been awarded £1.5 million by the Government, after being successful in its bid for funding to assist with decarbonising its council housing in the Borough.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has announced it is proposing to revoke the air quality management area orders for Ellesmere Port and Frodsham following significant and continued improvements in air quality levels.

Residents are being invited to have their say on Cheshire West and Chester Council’s current dog control order that encourages responsible dog ownership and tackles irresponsible dog owners.

A free online course which highlights the importance of protecting people from the sun is being backed by a local MP.

Thank you for those of you who popped down to speak with #NPT at Flintshire Retail Park today outside the Jade Jones Pavilion.

Cheshire West and Chester Council will begin enforcement of moving traffic offences at four locations from 20 May, to reduce dangerous manoeuvres, congestion and disruption on the road network.

Vivo Care Choices is providing supported employment for Neil so he can offer a warm welcome to customers at cafés across west Cheshire.

Former Coronation Street actor Ian Puleston-Davies said it was ‘a huge honour’ to officially open the new staff wellbeing hub at the Countess of Chester Hospital.

There is just one week to go until Cheshire West and Chester Council’s first electric vehicle awareness event in Ellesmere Port Civic Hall on Tuesday 21 May.

Cheshire Constabulary's Rural Crime Team have been supplied with five brand new mobile defibrillators from the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) in an effort to help those in need of medical attention in Cheshire's green spaces.

Our Dee Estuary, a community conservation project working across the Welsh and English coasts of the Dee Estuary has today launched a new website.

Here's the latest update from the Chester and Wirral Football League...

Have you thought about being a wholetime firefighter with Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service? Come and find out about the role at one of our May practical taster sessions.

West Cheshire residents are being encouraged to have their say on the Council’s vision for adult social care for the next four years.

A rising young musical theatre star from Chester, who made her professional debut at Storyhouse in 2022, is set to take to the stage as the special guest of one of Chester's top choirs.

After a delay in commencing the season due to the extended period of wet weather, action has now commenced for most, with a full programme taking place in the top division on May 12th.

Former Shadow health spokesperson Justin Madders, MP for Ellesmere Port and Neston, was among those who attended a Parliamentary reception hosted by Endometriosis UK.

Justin Madders, MP for Ellesmere Port and Neston, was among those who attended a Parliamentary event organised by the charity Crisis entitled ‘Make History: Build a Future Free From Homelessness’.

A Chester business has been prosecuted for illegal tobacco and cigarette offences following investigations by Cheshire West and Chester Council.

This week Cheshire Constabulary will be supporting a national campaign aimed at keeping knives off the streets by directly targeting knife carriers as well as educating young people about the dangers and impact of choosing to carry a blade.

The Chester FC Community Trust is committing to this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week theme of “move more for mental health” through its weekly mental health football sessions.

Five budding young stars of the classical music world are set to join one of Chester's leading music societies for a special concert which celebrates music written for Coronations and other State occasions.

Foster Care Matters, a new fostering agency, was officially launched with the help of Chester's Town Crier, David Mitchell, who announced the opening of the agency on Saturday 11th May.

Chester FC will be heading to the Isle of Man in July, to play two pre-season fixtures as part of a Summer Festival of Football.

Chester Zoo, in collaboration with DSN (Deaf & Sensory Network), is excited to announce the launch of a new range of British Sign Language (BSL)-interpreted videos for their latest exhibit - the Himalayas Habitat in Deaf Awareness Week (May 6th-12th).

Officers are continuing to urge Cheshire residents to remain vigilant against courier fraud.

Dan Price has today, Thursday 9th May 2024, taken office and begun his four-year term as Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) following his election victory last week.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is working with business owners and residents on the world-famous Chester Rows, in preparation for a spring clean next week.

The families of two young women who both died following a fatal road traffic collision in 2021 have paid tribute to them after the sentencing of the defendant.

EET Fuels, which owns and runs the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex, one of the most advanced refineries in Europe, today announces the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Stanlow Refinery.

North Wales Police have seen a small increase in bike thefts.

Residents and visitors to Chester can expect to see an increased police presence in the city to keep racegoers and members of the public safe.

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Officers in Chester have kicked off their summer campaign to help keep people safe in the city this summer.

Work starts next week (13 – 17 May) to remove the white canopy above the Ellesmere Port Market entrance. The work is scheduled to take up to five days and during this time the market entrance facing Asda will be closed for safety.

A man has been sentenced for causing the deaths of two women following a collision in Dunkirk.

A 19-year-old man charged with murder following the death of a man in Ellesmere Port has appeared in court.

A talented young French musician, whose latest song has been streamed more than 10 million times, is travelling to Chester this month to help his grandmother raise much needed funds for sick babies in war-torn Ukraine.

Market industry leaders from across Europe and the UK gathered in Chester on Saturday (3 May) to hail the success of the new Market and launch this year’s 'Love Your Local Market' campaign which runs from 17 May to 1 June.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has just opened a new ceremony room in Chester.

Chester FC General Manager Albert Davies provides a further update from the Leap76 Stadium…

One of Chester’s top choirs is looking to welcome new members ahead of a busy year of performances including an upcoming concert featuring a Chester-based rising young musical theatre star.

CWaC SEND Accountability are a group of families who have voiced their concerns about the Cheshire West and Chester SEN Team.

DSN (formerly Deafness Support Network), a cornerstone of sensory support services in Cheshire, North East Wales, and surrounding areas, is proud to announce its rebranding to Deaf and Sensory Network (DSN) at the start of Deaf Awareness Week.

Dan Price has today (Saturday 4th May 2024) been elected as Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner.

Chester Football Club’s collective heart is broken as they announce the sad passing of Club President Barrie Hipkiss.

Chester FC Women rounded off the 2023/24 season with a fourth successive win, beating Northwich Vixens.

A man in Ellesmere Port was caught using an encrypted messaging service to communicate on a large-scale drugs conspiracy during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Officers in Chester are appealing for information and video footage after a number of tools were stolen from a garage.

A 19-year-old man has been charged in relation to a murder investigation following the death of a man in Ellesmere Port.

A man who was on the run for 24 years has been jailed for causing the deaths of two cyclists by driving dangerously.

A £4 million National Highways project to boost driver and pedestrian safety along sections of the A550 at Two Mills in Cheshire is underway.

A military veteran and fundraiser is setting out to raise more money for charity by sleeping out on the Wirral Way over the May Bank Holiday.

Detectives have arrested two men in connection with a murder investigation following the death of a man in Ellesmere Port.

Rich, the owner of Train Fitness Centre, is doing a Three-Peak and Bike Ride Challenge to raise funds for a local girl Isla, who has been diagnosed with leukaemia.

Chester FC has announced its retained list, following the conclusion of the 2023/24 season…

Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Ellesmere Port.

Officers investigating the supply of illegal drugs in Chester have charged seven people following a series of raids in the city.

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A rare male giant otter has arrived at Chester Zoo to help save his species.

Here's the weekend results for the Chester and Wirral Football League...

Earlier this month, The Potions Cauldron Group announced that they would be opening The Hole in Wand Chester in the heart of the city on Eastgate Street in between the Chester Cross and The Eastgate Clock, making it Chester's newest and most magical attraction.

Officers have charged a man following an incident in Chester.

A major project to replace around 900 metres of a gas pipeline under the A5104 Mold Road / Main Road / Queens Way in Broughton begins on 7th May.

A staggering £10,000 was raised for the Countess Charity, after hospital staff and members of the community successfully completed the London Marathon in its name.

Extraordinary fundraisers Gynette Janney, from Hawarden, and Lucy Cummins, from Essex, are taking on the challenge of a lifetime, walking 260 miles from North Wales to London in just seven days.

Final rehearsals are underway at a Chester theatre for the staging of a classic play by acclaimed Irish playwright Samuel Beckett.

Chester FC Women are running open trials as they look to recruit players for all teams for the 2024/25 campaign.

It’s the penultimate game of the season for Chester FC Women this weekend, as they travel away to face Hindley Juniors Women looking to chase down second-place Poulton Vics.

Two Cheshire Constabulary officers have secured a potentially life-saving defibrillator to be kept in a policing vehicle thanks to the Police Innovation Fund, launched by the Police and Crime Commissioner.

Scammers are impersonating British Gas with fake emails tempting recipients to click a link to get a fake energy refund.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has welcomed news of funding for year three of the national Trees for Climate programme, which is playing a major part in increasing access to nature for communities across England.

Adoption Matters, children’s charity and one of the largest voluntary adoption agencies in the UK, welcomed children and families to their Open Garden and Teddy Bears’ Picnic on Sunday 21st August.

Here are the results of the Cheshire Women's Cricket League Finals Day.

Chester FC Women saw off Altrincham to get their league campaign off to a winning start on Sunday afternoon.

Taste Cheshire has announced the first ever Cheshire Cocktail Champion competition, in association with Three Wrens Gin, and Chester Food and Drink Month.

Officers are appealing for information following an assault in Chester City Centre.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is working with an electric vehicle infrastructure partner to create a trial to help taxi and private hire drivers explore the possibility of using electric vehicles for their business.

The Council is monitoring the situation at Cineworld who own the Picturehouse chain of cinemas in the UK.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is encouraging residents to share their views on its draft strategy for ensuring everyone aged fifty-five and over can live safely and age well within their local communities and own homes.

Detectives investigating a stabbing in Ellesmere Port have charged two men.

Chester fell to their first away defeat of the new season as they were edged out by the odd goal in five at The Bee Arena.

The Blues face newly-promoted Peterborough Sports this weekend, in game four of the National League North season.

Students in Cheshire West and Chester are celebrating A-level and other exam success this week.

Officers are appealing for information following a robbery in Chester.

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A proud day for parents and staff at The Queen’s School in Chester, as they congratulate students on their superb A-level results.

Students have been praised by leaders at the Chester Catholic High School for their "resilience" despite two of the "toughest years".

Two men who were arrested in connection with the theft of catalytic converters in Chester have now been jailed.

Officers from Cheshire Police have arrested three people in connection with an attempted murder.

The final Eaton Hall Gardens Charity Open Day of 2022 will take place at Grosvenor’s Eaton Estate near Chester on Sunday 28 August from 10.15am until 5pm in aid of KidsBank, which provides good quality new and pre-owned baby items to families in need.

A local charity, Citizens Advice Flintshire, is holding a fundraising event, raising money to provide free, confidential and impartial advice to the people of Flintshire.

Latest statement from Arriva, following a further improved offer and confirmation of strike action being suspended.

Chester’s unbeaten start came to an end despite a positive performance at the Deva against Hereford.

Chester BID are bringing the UK’s largest stegosaurus to the streets of Chester, complete with its own dino-babies.

The new musical will premiere at Storyhouse in Chester from 30th September to 15th October 2022.

The latest statement from Arriva, following the rejection result in the recent ballot by Unite and GMB union members.

The Blues will look to continue to build on a promising start to the campaign as Hereford make the trip to the Deva.

Residents of Ellesmere Port and beyond are invited to a celebration event to mark the fifth anniversary of a partnership which, amongst other achievements, has seen the development of Cheshire West and Chester’s first new council houses in thirty years.

Chester FC Women will host Northwich Vixens at the Deva Stadium on Wednesday 31st August.

National Highways’ project to upgrade the M56 in the North West is nearly complete.

Cheshire Constabulary fully supports the new Race Action Plan being put together by the National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC).

Detectives investigating the stabbing of a man in Ellesmere Port are appealing for information from members of the public.

Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Road Safety team has again arranged free training for families in the borough looking to take up cycling or improve their skills.

Dredging works will begin in Parkgate this week, which will include the installation of a new pond and drainage maintenance.

Ahead of another spectacular community fun day, to be held on Saturday September 17, Enbarr Foundation director Vicki Roskams and the ‘Guardians’ of the Grade II-listed John Summers Clock Tower in Deeside revealed big plans for the rest of the year.

Dozens of people have volunteered to take part in a community archaeological dig taking place in September on the Barnston Estate in Cheshire.

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Chester FC produced an excellent showing to see off Brackley in the sweltering sun.

Two men who were arrested in connection with the theft of a catalytic converter in Chester have now been charged with a number of offences.

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Chester FC return to the Deva Stadium, for the first time in 2022/23, with last season’s Play-Off Semi Finalists Brackley Town the opponents.

Vivo Care Choices’ Shared Lives service has maintained its good rating following another positive inspection by the Care Quality Commission.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has submitted two Petitions against the HS2 Phase 2b: High Speed Rail (Crewe – Manchester) Bill 2022 and an Additional Provision (AP1).

Officers are reminding motorists drive safely ahead of the hot weather this weekend.

Officers are appealing for information following criminal damage in Neston.

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This summer’s unmissable outdoor cinema movie extravaganza opens on location at Bolesworth in the heart of Cheshire from 19 to 21 August 2022.

Officers from Cheshire Police have arrested two men in connection with the theft of a catalytic converter in Chester.

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Cameras at Chester Zoo have captured the moment a rare giraffe arrives into the world.

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has submitted plans for a new facility to replace its existing Women and Children’s Building.

Luna passed away in the arms of her owner, Sandra Davies, after suffering catastrophic wounds when, it appears, an air pistol was turned on her in Kent Road on the evening of July 18th.

Decision makers made aware of the economic value of a waterway.

‘Reclaiming’ is a new photo stories exhibition opening on 13 August at The Rainbow Tearooms (28 Bridge Street, Chester) plus the Chester Pride festival site on 13 and 14 August.

Community groups and local clubs in Cheshire are being urged to bid for a slice of a new £5,000 charity fund.

An extra date has been added for the production of an award-winning play currently being staged at The Live Rooms in Chester due to the demand for tickets.

Cheshire Police are working with Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service to warn residents not to be tempted to cool off in open water, unless with a supervised open water swimming club.

Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons, has visited the “conservation powerhouse” Chester Zoo to learn more about preventing extinction, combatting deforestation, and protecting endangered species.

Three Merseyside men who stole more than £35,000 during a series of burglaries at retail stores across the North West have been jailed.

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Cheshire Police are continuing their crack down on offending motorists and criminals driving in Cheshire.

Transforming Lives 100-mile cycle ride ‘The Cheshire Dash 2022’ raised an incredible £60,000 in aid of local children’s cancer charity, The Joshua Tree.

Chester Pride returns to the city this weekend for the first time since 2019 when the poignant event will also be celebrating its tenth anniversary.

A group of up to 14 Jobs Growth Wales+ learners from Coleg Cambria spent six weeks at Greenfield Valley, a popular Flintshire heritage park which includes 70 acres of woodland, ancient monuments, and more than 2,000 years of history on site.

Chester FC was deeply disappointed in the actions of a minority of supporters, during Saturday’s game at Alfreton Town, who damaged the toilets within the away section of the Impact Arena.

Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Library Service is asking for views to shape the service provided by its Mobile Library.

Chester FC were forced to settle for an opening day point in an entertaining fixture at Alfreton Town.

Unfortunately, the current industrial action at Arriva North West is not resolved.

The Police and Crime Commissioner welcomed the Deafness Support Network (DSN) and North West Ambulance Service to the Force Control Centre at Police HQ.

The news that Marks and Spencer has joined Aldi in removing disposable barbecues from shelves in all its stores is welcomed by Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Officers are appealing for information following a serious collision in Weaverham.

National Highways is paving the way for cutting carbon emissions at one of the country’s biggest oil refineries.

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Conservationists at Chester Zoo have welcomed a special new arrival – a critically endangered tiger, named Dash.

Fields in Trust has announced that voting has officially opened to decide the ‘UK’s Favourite Parks’, with the national charity calling upon the residents of Chester to support their local parks.

Northwich library is closing its doors to the public temporarily to allow for a structural investigation of the rear wall of the building.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has voted to adopt the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities, supporting the council’s aim to ensure everyone can actively participate in their community.

A project is launching this summer to stop the spread of fake news and disinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine and make it easier to get vaccinated.

A man from Ellesmere Port has been jailed for dangerous driving following a police pursuit.

Cheshire West and Chester Trading Standards prosecuted Andrew Peter Twigg (36) of Twigg Tech Limited in Northwich and his company Twigg Tech Limited, after an undercover test purchase was made by investigators in relation to the sale of counterfeit Apple accessories sold online.

Officers at Ellesmere Port Local Policing Unit have organised activities to run over the summer holidays in a bid to reduce anti-social behaviour.

Entrants could follow in footsteps of Chester Zoo, which won Gold at Visit England Awards for Excellence this year.

Unfortunately, the current industrial action at Arriva North West is not resolved.

Cheshire West and Chester Council continues to target fly-tipping in the borough and has achieved another successful prosecution.

Police in Chester are appealing to members of the public to help locate a man they are looking to speak to for failing to appear at court.

Proud supporters of a park facility have been celebrating receiving a much-coveted environmental award for a decade.

Ellesmere Port is the latest area to benefit from new solar-powered litter bins with increased capacity meaning fewer bins are needed on the streets.

Councillor Louise Gittins, Leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council, has passed on her congratulations to England Women for its success at Euro 2022.

This summer, children across Cheshire can enjoy free, creative drop-ins, films and storytelling thanks to West Cheshire Museums.

The Tatton Park Pop Up Festival is set to finish with a bang, with an exciting final weekend line up culminating in a live orchestral Proms night featuring singalong classics such as ‘Land of Hope and Glory’ and ‘Rule Britannia’

Chester concluded their pre-season preparations with a draw at Hyde United this afternoon.

Manchester Airport has provided an update on its recovery ahead of the start of the peak summer season.

Chester conclude their pre-season schedule with a trip to Hyde United.

Lord Patrick McLoughlin, Chair of Transport for the North (TfN) and Martin Tugwell, Chief Executive of TfN met leaders of Cheshire West and Chester Council this week in Chester.

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Operation Powdered will be running throughout the summer as part of Cheshire Constabulary’s continued efforts to tackle drug related crime and child criminal exploitation.

Operation Nottingham has continued this week, officers from Cheshire West and Chester Council have seized more illegal tobacco and cigarettes during the operation to stop traders selling counterfeit or contraband products.

An Ellesmere Port man is to take on the London Marathon and host a fantastic local event in memory of his ‘incredibly inspiring’ younger brother.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is supporting Keep Britain Tidy’s Love Parks Week 2022 starting on Friday.

Residents in Cheshire West and Chester can keep track of the amount of alcohol they are drinking to stay healthier this summer and beyond.

Unfortunately the current industrial action at Arriva North West is not resolved.

Officers across Cheshire raised awareness for Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) in a week of action which ran from Monday 18 July to Friday 22 July.

On 10 August 2022, the doors of the new theatre and cultural centre in Whitby Park, Ellesmere Port will open after a £2.8M development, funded by Cheshire West and Chester Council and Arts Council England.

A young man who suffered brain damage as a child has raised nearly £2,000 for a Chester-based children’s disability charity.

Chester recorded a third victory in the space of seven days as they defeated Atherton Collieries at the Deva.

Chester’s final home pre-season friendly brings Atherton Collieries to the Deva Stadium.

This week, Keep Britain Tidy presented Cheshire West and Chester Council with nine national Green Flag awards for its parks and green spaces, topping last year’s total of eight.

Cheshire West and Chester Council recently welcomed Lyn Romeo, England’s Chief Social Worker for Adults, to the borough and showcased the range of support provided by social workers and other professionals to help people enjoy happy and healthy lives.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is now able to confirm the start date for the St Oswald’s Church wall repairs on Church Street, Malpas will be Monday 15 August.

The curtain is set to rise in Chester on a production of an award-winning play which brings a taste of life in a small, rural, Irish village to the stage, with all not quite as it as first seems.

Detectives investigating serious and organised crime in Ellesmere Port have charged three men.

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire has welcomed the news that his latest bids for a total of £1.5 million from the Government’s Safer Streets Fund have been successful.

One of Chester's top choirs has been honoured by Her Majesty The Queen as it celebrated a major milestone with a gala concert at Chester Cathedral.

Kurt Willoughby scored the winner for the second successive pre-season encounter as the Blues defeated Runcorn Linnets.

Chester FC's fifth friendly of July takes the Blues to Runcorn Linnets.

The leaders of Cheshire Constabulary have marked the 20th anniversary of the introduction of Police Community Support Officers to UK policing by thanking the force’s PCSOs for all that they have done – and continue to do – to make the county an even safer place to live, work and visit.

Cheshire West and Chester Council are developing a Heritage Strategy and are asking for help. The Council has commissioned Heritage Lincolnshire to ask people across the borough what they value from the past and how it might be safeguarded for the future.

Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, John Dwyer, was joined by local police officers, police community support officer’s (PCSOs) for the annual Disability Awareness Day event at Warrington’s Walton Hall and Gardens.

Cheshire Constabulary has seen the highest reduction rate in homicides in the UK and has the lowest rate of murder in the country, figures released by the Office of National Statistics have revealed today (21 July).

English National Concessionary pass holders will now be able to travel before 9.30am, where journeys begin or end in the borough, during the school summer holidays following a successful proposal suggested by Cheshire West and Chester Council.

Major work to ensure a section of Chester’s underground gas pipes is ready to keep homes warm over winter will take place through the school summer holidays.

£421 million Household Support Fund has been made available to councils in England to support those most in need due to the rising cost of living, especially around the need for food and fuel.

The County Champions, Warwickshire come to Chester Boughton Hall CC on Sunday 31 July 2022 to take on National Counties’ Cheshire CCC in one of 20 specially staged games across the country.

Cheshire West and Chester Council and its partners are encouraging victims of anti-social behaviour to report the problem, as they raise awareness of the issue during Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week 2022.

Storyhouse has unveiled WayWord, an exciting and inspiring programme of events and activities for children this October half term.

Chester FC has announced that Albert Davies has been appointed to a new role as Communications Manager & Football Administrator.

Chester FC were victorious in game four of pre-season with a comeback win over Northern Premier side Stalybridge Celtic.

Chris Matheson MP has spoken out about the disastrous impact of the war in Ukraine on British farming, calling on the government to take urgent action to help the sector.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is working alongside partners and community groups to remind families of the support available to them over the upcoming summer school holiday period.