Firefighters deal with spate of rubbish fires in Chester

CREWS had to deal with a spate of rubbish fires over a two-hour period last night (Wednesday, July 28).

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Play Days events for families across Cheshire West

CHILDREN, young people and families are invited to pack up a picnic and enjoy a series of activity-led Play Day events being held across West Cheshire.

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Recommendations for boundary changes unveiled for Cheshire West & Chester

THE Local Government Boundary Commission for England has published its final recommendations for ward arrangements in Cheshire West and Chester, increasing the number of councillors by three to 75 serving 46 wards.

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Hundreds take part in Chester churches Engage 2010 community projects

CHRISTIANS from 18 churches worked together to engage in community projects across Cheshire West and Chester.

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New wildlife trail launched at Beeston Castle

YOUNG wildlife enthusiasts will get some extra help with wildlife spotting at Beeston Castle and Woodland Park this summer as English Heritage launches a new wildlife trail sheet.

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Cheshire mental health trust reaches final of National Business Awards

A LOCAL mental health trust has been announced as a finalist in the National Business Awards category for ‘Health, Work and Well-being’ – the only NHS Trust in the country to be nominated.

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Collectables specialist Christine Haveron puts Chester market stall on eBay to fund animal sanctuary dream

A MARKET stall owner is selling her collectables shop on internet auction site eBay to open an animal rescue centre at her home.

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Killer Jason Howells jailed for 12 years for stabbing fellow drug dealer in the heart

DRUG dealer Jason Howells has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for stabbing a fellow drug dealer in the heart.

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Chester's future: Northgate development rises from the ashes

A RESURRECTED Northgate development scheme is to be put before Chester councillors before the end of September.

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Villagers from Mouldsworth claim a wind turbine in the village will ruin the Cheshire countryside

CHESHIRE villagers have joined forces and formed an action group to fight plans for a wind turbine in Moulds- worth.

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Saltney homes demolished after seven-year legal battle

A PAIR of semi-detached houses have been demolished after a court order was enacted at the end of a seven-year legal battle.

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£100million Frodsham Waterfront scheme falls victim to North West Development Agency budget cutbacks

A REGENERATION project to transform a Frodsham industrial estate and create employment has been cancelled following funding cuts from the North West Development Agency.

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Tarporley residents buy land to protect village from development

TARPORLEY residents have created their own company and bought land near their homes to prevent development.

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Nature’s way is best for zoo’s latest arrival

As babies go, few come cuter than the latest arrival at Chester Zoo.

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Guilden Sutton dads in challenge for Claire House Hospice

A GROUP of dads who meet for a drink in Guilden Sutton have downed their pints and taken up a challenge for charity.

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Frodsham and District Round Table saves firework display

A COMMUNITY bonfire and fireworks display held annually in Frodsham has been saved by the intervention of the Frodsham and District Round Table.

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Frodsham is the first town in the county to have its own design statement

A DESIGN statement which will shape the future of new developments in Frodsham has been backed by Cheshire West and Chester council.

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Frodsham Town Council asked to consider nature reserve bid

ENVIRONMENTALISTS have asked Frodsham Town Council to consider buying four acres of farmland near Langdale Way for use as a community nature reserve.

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Schools across Cheshire and Chester spared Ofsted inspections due to sustained performance

TOP performing primary schools in Frodsham, Helsby and Kingsley which have maintained their high standards will be spared from being inspected by education ombudsmen Ofsted until 2011.

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Summer fun day at Halton Haven Hospice

A SUMMER fair is taking place at Halton Haven Hospice.

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