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Chester grandmother praises Countess staff after 'horrific' loss of two daughters A CHESTER woman has said the β€˜care and compassion’ she and her daughters received made their loss easier to bear.

Chester mum praises Countess staff after 'horrific' loss.

13.10.2025 14:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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All you need to know ahead of the new IKEA store launch in Chester Here’s all the latest details on the new IKEA store which opens in Chester later this week.

All you need to know about the new IKEA store.

08.10.2025 14:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Families deserve more than silence': Blacon man slams MP over Countess claims Chester North and Neston MP Samantha Dixon has responded to complaints from a constituent about a 'lack of action' over support for his mother.

Chester MP Samantha Dixon responds to constituent complaint.

03.10.2025 08:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Estate agent's site says Chester Marlborough Arms pub 'under offer' THE Marlborough Arms, in St John Street, could be set for new management as an offer was made on it.

Chester Marlborough Arms 'under offer' according to site.

02.10.2025 13:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Much loved city centre pub is up for sale A MUCH loved historic pub in Chester city centre has gone on the market - with leasehold offers in the region of Β£60,000.

Chester city centre pub the Bear and Billet on the market

28.09.2025 13:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Chester Zoo issue heartfelt statement on death of 'majestic' lion, Iblis CHESTER Zoo have paid tribute to much-loved Asiatic lion, Iblis, who has passed away.

Chester Zoo issue tribute after death of lion Iblis.

26.09.2025 07:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cheshire Oaks announces opening date for festive ice rink AS the 100-day Christmas countdown begins Cheshire Oaks have announced that it's bespoke ice rink will open next month.

Cheshire Oaks announces festive ice rink opening date.

16.09.2025 10:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Chester bodybuilder claims national title among successful summer of awards A CHESTER bodybuilder has claimed a national title as one of four award wins this summer.

Chester bodybuilder Kizzy Chase takes home national title.

09.09.2025 13:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bird in Hand in Guilden Sutton looks to future thanks to funding deal A CHESTER village restaurant will have a new owner after funding was secured via a Wirral-based company.

Good luck to Stavros and the team.

08.09.2025 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Chester man shines light on little-known story of wartime heroism A Chester man is shining a light on a little-known story of wartime heroism.

Chester man shines light on little-known WWII operation.

12.08.2025 10:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'We're disappointed' says the boss of Countess of Chester Hospital after CQC report THE Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Trust has responded to the CQC's rating of inadequate for urgent and emergency services.

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Trust CQC rating response.

08.08.2025 13:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cheshire West council defends dogs in Chester Market policy after criticisms ALLOWING dogs in Chester market has been criticised by a visitor to the city but Cheshire West Council has defended the policy.

Dogs in Chester Market criticised but council defends policy.

01.08.2025 07:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Chester canal work set to last three months as water levels targeted THE Canal and River Trust has given the latest update on work on the Shropshire Union Canal in Chester.

Canal and River Trust update over Chester canal work.

31.07.2025 15:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Krum Gelato in Chester achieves coveted three-star Great Taste Award Chester's Krum Gelato Achieves Culinary Excellence with Prestigious Three-Star Great Taste Award

Chester's Krum Gelato lands three-star Great Taste Award.

29.07.2025 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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First child for Duke and Duchess of Westminster announced on Sunday HUGH Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster, has announced that his wife Olivia has given birth to a daughter called Cosima.

Duke and Duchess of Westminster announced birth of daughter.

28.07.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New padel centre set to open in Cheshire Oaks next August CHESHIRE Oaks is set to be the location of a new padel centre which will open in August.

Cheshire Oaks set for new padel centre opening in August.

08.07.2025 09:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fifth of Countess of Chester staff are non-British, figures reveal CHANGES to international recruitment for health and social care in the UK will not impact on the Countess of Chester Hospital.

International recruitment changes will not impact Countess.

07.07.2025 13:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Appeal to help Ellesmere Port mum taken ill in Morocco return to the UK FRIENDS of an Ellesmere Port woman who became severely ill while on holiday are raising funds to pay for her medical bills so that she can return to…

Appeal to help mum taken ill in Morocco.

03.07.2025 15:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Free cinema tickets as part of a major new summer scheme in the city MORE than 1,000 free tickets will be given away during a new summer scheme in Chester.

Free cinema tickets as part of new summer scheme in Chester.

03.07.2025 11:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Chester residents celebrating Β£1,000 Postcode Lottery win LUCKY residents were celebrating a People's Postcode Lottery win in Chester

Residents win Β£1,000 on Postcode Lottery daily draw.

01.07.2025 12:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New Chester Rightway store open as firm says it is proud to be in city RIGHTWAY, the much-loved DIY store, has said it is 'immensely proud' after opening a new Chester store recently.

Rightway 'so proud' to have opened new Chester store.

24.06.2025 08:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Multiple police teams carry out day of action across Chester Officers targeted a range of criminality across the city.

Police teams carry out day of action across city.

23.06.2025 15:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Vietnamese street food brand Pho launch plans for Cheshire Oaks restaurant The restaurant has applied for a premises licence with Cheshire West and Chester Council and will take up a unit in the northeast section of…

Pho restaurant coming to Cheshire Oaks.

23.06.2025 11:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Chester Zoo's Kiburi and Singa have died as tributes paid to lion and cheetah TWO much-loved big cats at Chester Zoo have died at the age of 18, it has been confirmed.

Two popular big cats die at age of 18 confirms Chester Zoo.

17.06.2025 10:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Snake slithers into Blacon bedroom to give Chester family Father's Day shock A CHESTER family were given a shock on Sunday when a snake slithered into a bedroom, making it a Father's Day to remember.

Chester family's shock as snake slithers into Blacon bedroom.

16.06.2025 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Hobbycraft partnership sees Geek Retreat return to Chester A retail partnership between Hobbycraft and Geek Retreat will see the game store brand return to Chester, within Hobbycraft’s Chester Retail Park…

Geek Retreat returns to Chester within Hobbycraft store.

05.06.2025 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ikea plans for Greyhound Retail Park signs submitted to Cheshire West council SWEDISH furniture giants Ikea have applied to Cheshire West council planners to install signs ahead of the move to the city.

Swedish giants Ikea makes Cheshire West planning application.

05.06.2025 12:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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More tip trips on cards but it could come at cost if council measures passed CHESHIRE West Cabinet members could approve new proposals that could help residents out when disposing of waste at recycling centres.

Cheshire West Cabinet members set to approve waste measures.

05.06.2025 11:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Chester Zoo unveils stunning sculpture by world renowned artist A new sculpture by internationally renowned artist Emma Rodgers has been unveiled at Chester Zoo.

Zoo unveils sculpture by world renowned artist.

04.06.2025 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Chester butchers announced as finalist for national award A BUTCHERS in Chester has reached the shortlist.

Butchers announced as finalist for national award.

30.05.2025 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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