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Cheshire rapist jailed after horrifying ordeal left victim fearing for her life
3+ hour, 8+ min ago (198+ words) A CHESHIRE rapist has been jailed after he attacked his victim and left her scared she was going to die. Dewi Jones, of The Copse in Runcorn, was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court on Friday. The court heard that the…...
Virtual stroke recovery programme at Chester hospital wins national award
8+ hour, 5+ min ago (347+ words) AN innovative digital approach is changing the way stroke recovery is delivered. It recently won the Best Collaboration Across Clinical, Academia and Industry Award at the Advancing Healthcare Awards 2026 in London. Amy Bastow, project lead for Cheshire and Mersey NROL,…...
Drug dealer selling cocaine and cannabis in Cheshire town was rumbled in police raid
13+ hour, 8+ min ago (275+ words) A CLASS A and Class B drug dealer has been sentenced for his role in the supply of cocaine and cannabis in a Cheshire town. Harrison Hayes, previously of Middlewich, was at Chester Crown Court for sentencing on five counts…...
Primary school wins gold for supporting pupils who are young carers
7+ hour, 10+ min ago (401+ words) A SCHOOL'S commitment to supporting young carers has been recognised with a gold award. Frodsham Primary Academy received the gold certificate at the Cheshire Young Carers Awards, marking the third consecutive year it has been honoured at the event. Last…...
Residents warned ahead of bridge closure for filming of new BBC drama
11+ hour, 1+ min ago (242+ words) RESIDENTS across two Cheshire towns have been receiving letters confirming the closure of Silver Jubilee Bridge and surrounding roads across a weekend in July. The bridge will be closed from 9. 30am on Friday, July 24, until 7pm on Sunday, July 26, to make way…...
New festival is set to make a Chester Cathedral centrepiece of city-wide summer fun
14+ hour, 8+ min ago (343+ words) A new festival is set to make a cathedral the centrepiece of city-wide summer fun. Spirit of Summer, a six-week programme of art, culture, family activities and outdoor events, will run at Chester Cathedral and across the city from Saturday…...
Council backs campaign to tackle 'anti-social behaviour"
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (319+ words) CHESHIRE West and Chester Council is backing a campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour. The council is supporting Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week, which runs to Sunday, July 5, and aims to encourage people to report concerns and support those affected. ASB…...
Plan for self-build homes on patch of land next to pub in Cheshire West village
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (268+ words) A PLAN for seven self-build homes next to a pub is up for consideration by Cheshire West and Chester Council. Philip Kearns has applied for outline planning permission for a patch of land next to Weaverham's Hanging Gate. The plan…...
Crews called out to three-vehicle collision, which resulted in one car overturning
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (87+ words) FIREFIGHTERS dealt with a three-vehicle collision in a Cheshire town, which resulted in one car overturning. The incident on The Silk Road in Macclesfield, which occurred yesterday, Tuesday, June 30, at 3. 24pm, saw three casualties who were all assessed by paramedics. None…...
Peppa Pig's Big Family Adventure coming to Chester Storyhouse
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (297+ words) Peppa Pig is heading out on a brand new national tour. The latest stage show, Peppa Pig's Big Family Adventure, will visit Chester this summer with performances at Storyhouse on Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19, 2026. Peppa Pig fans can look…...