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Chester mum praises Countess staff after 'horrific' loss.
Chester grandmother praises Countess staff after 'horrific' loss of two daughters
A CHESTER woman has said the ‘care and compassion’ she and her daughters received made their loss easier to bear.
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October 13, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Chester mum praises Countess staff after 'horrific' loss.
All you need to know about the new IKEA store.
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.
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October 8, 2025 at 2:32 PM
All you need to know about the new IKEA store.
Chester MP Samantha Dixon responds to constituent complaint.
'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.
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October 3, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Chester MP Samantha Dixon responds to constituent complaint.
Chester Marlborough Arms 'under offer' according to site.
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.
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October 2, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Chester Marlborough Arms 'under offer' according to site.
Chester city centre pub the Bear and Billet on the market
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 £60,000.
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September 28, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Chester city centre pub the Bear and Billet on the market
Chester Zoo issue tribute after death of lion Iblis.
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.
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September 26, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Chester Zoo issue tribute after death of lion Iblis.
Cheshire Oaks announces festive ice rink opening date.
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.
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September 16, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Cheshire Oaks announces festive ice rink opening date.
Chester bodybuilder Kizzy Chase takes home national title.
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.
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September 9, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Chester bodybuilder Kizzy Chase takes home national title.
Good luck to Stavros and the team.
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.
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September 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Good luck to Stavros and the team.
Chester man shines light on little-known WWII operation.
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.
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August 12, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Chester man shines light on little-known WWII operation.
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Trust CQC rating response.
'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.
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August 8, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Trust CQC rating response.
Dogs in Chester Market criticised but council defends policy.
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.
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August 1, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Dogs in Chester Market criticised but council defends policy.
Canal and River Trust update over Chester canal work.
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.
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July 31, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Canal and River Trust update over Chester canal work.
Chester's Krum Gelato lands three-star Great Taste Award.
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
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July 29, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Chester's Krum Gelato lands three-star Great Taste Award.
Duke and Duchess of Westminster announced birth of daughter.
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.
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July 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Duke and Duchess of Westminster announced birth of daughter.
Cheshire Oaks set for new padel centre opening in August.
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.
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July 8, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Cheshire Oaks set for new padel centre opening in August.
International recruitment changes will not impact Countess.
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.
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July 7, 2025 at 1:36 PM
International recruitment changes will not impact Countess.
Appeal to help mum taken ill in Morocco.
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…
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July 3, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Appeal to help mum taken ill in Morocco.
Free cinema tickets as part of new summer scheme in Chester.
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.
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July 3, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Free cinema tickets as part of new summer scheme in Chester.
Residents win £1,000 on Postcode Lottery daily draw.
Chester residents celebrating £1,000 Postcode Lottery win
LUCKY residents were celebrating a People's Postcode Lottery win in Chester
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July 1, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Residents win £1,000 on Postcode Lottery daily draw.
Rightway 'so proud' to have opened new Chester store.
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.
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June 24, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Rightway 'so proud' to have opened new Chester store.
Police teams carry out day of action across city.
Multiple police teams carry out day of action across Chester
Officers targeted a range of criminality across the city.
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June 23, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Police teams carry out day of action across city.
Pho restaurant coming to Cheshire Oaks.
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…
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June 23, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Pho restaurant coming to Cheshire Oaks.
Two popular big cats die at age of 18 confirms Chester Zoo.
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.
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June 17, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Two popular big cats die at age of 18 confirms Chester Zoo.
Chester family's shock as snake slithers into Blacon bedroom.
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.
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June 16, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Chester family's shock as snake slithers into Blacon bedroom.