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Reporter covering court, council, business, crime, education, health and human interest stories in Chester, Ellesmere Port, Frodsham and Helsby.

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Cheshire College students have been sharing acts of kindness with care home residents.

Cheshire College students share artistic acts of kindness with care homes

THE saying goes ‘sharing is caring’ and this couldn’t be more true for visual arts learners at Cheshire College who, in their latest project, are reaching out to local communities through their art to make supportive connections during these difficult times.
The Hospice of the Good Shepherd is appealing for local residents to set aside items during Lent which they can then donate to charity.

Call to give up items to Hospice of the Good Shepherd for Lent

CHESTER-BASED charity the Hospice of the Good Shepherd, is asking people to take on the 40 Days 40 Items Challenge for Lent and donate to their charity shops when they reopen.
Pupils and staff at Queen's Park High School, Chester, have been challenging themselves to a pyramid building mathematical challenge.

Chester school shapes up to cunning maths challenge

STAFF and students at a Chester school have been shaping up to a terrific tetrahedron test, getting creative to inspire innovative ways of teaching and learning maths.
Chester FC's season has come to a premature end - again.

Chester FC board speak out after football season cancelled

CHESTER FC have had their say following the National League vote which has seen their season end after just 17 of the 42 games played.

Chester Crown Court.

Trial date set for Chester nurse accused of murdering babies at Countess

A TRIAL date has been set for a nurse accused of the murder of eight babies over a year at a hospital neonatal unit.

Chester Crown Court.

Recap: Lucy Letby in plea and trial preparation hearing at Chester Crown Court

Chester healthcare worker Lucy Letby is to face a plea and trial preparation hearing at Chester Crown Court today (Friday, February 19).

Cheshire Police

10 people in Chester, Helsby and Whitchurch charged over importing illegal drugs

DETECTIVES investigating the importation of illegal drugs have charged 10 people following a series of dawn raids across Cheshire, North Wales and Shropshire.

The Countess of Chester Hospital Trust.

Number of Covid patients at Countess falls below 100

THE number of patients being treated for coronavirus at the Countess of Chester Hospital has fallen below 100 for the first time in nearly two months.
The Dunham Arms, Frodsham. Picture: Google.

Cheshire pub manager admits selling watered down spirits

A PUB and its manager will have to pay almost £2,500 after the manager was found to be watering down spirits.

Leisa Roberts, founder of Brow HQ. (Photo Credit: Digital Exposure)

Chester salon owner's triple success despite three Covid lockdowns

A CHESTER salon owner has enjoyed a hat-trick of success despite the continued coronavirus lockdowns.