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The revamped Off the Wall in Chester.

Chester city centre pub reopened after six-figure revamp

An artist's impression of what the new apartments block would look like on Station Road, Chester. Picture: Hodder+partners design document.

An artist's impression of what the new apartments block would look like on Station Road, Chester. Picture: Hodder+partners design document.

Planning and development

49 apartments planned for new building near Chester Station

The Countess of Chester Hospital.

The Countess of Chester Hospital.

Chester: Ex-hospital bosses apologise to families affected by Lucy Letby

The YMCA shop in Ellesmere Port.

The YMCA shop in Ellesmere Port.

How Ellesmere Port charity shop helped parents and pupils prepare for new school year

Senior breast cancer specialist nurse Karen Worrall with the new machine.

Senior breast cancer specialist nurse Karen Worrall with the new machine.

Chester: New hospital tech offers cancer survivors nipple tattoos

Motorbiker, 33, dies after crash in Flintshire, police confirm

The M6 in Cheshire is eerily quiet this afternoon as all lanes are closed in both directions between junction 17 and 18 due to fallen power cables

The M6 in Cheshire is eerily quiet this afternoon as all lanes are closed in both directions between junction 17 and 18 due to fallen power cables

M6 closed in both directions in Cheshire due to fallen cables

Andrew with staff at the Countess of Chester's dialysis ward.

Andrew with staff at the Countess of Chester's dialysis ward.

Dialysis patient takes on three peak challenge to say festive thank you to Countess

Travellers have set up camp at Wrexham Road Park and Ride.

Travellers have set up camp at Wrexham Road Park and Ride.

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Traveller group set up camp at park and ride site in Chester

The Swan, Tarporley

The Swan, Tarporley

Popular 'Swanderland' festive schedule returns

Airbus team in front of the BelugaXL.

Airbus team in front of the BelugaXL.

Today marks 30 years since iconic Airbus Beluga made its maiden flight

Cats up for adoption at NCAR.

Cats up for adoption at NCAR.

Meet the black cats hoping for good luck this Friday 13th

Aaron Isherwood has been jailed

Aaron Isherwood has been jailed

Prolific thief locked up again after stealing legs of lamb and handbags from shops

A previous artist impression of a HS2 train

A previous artist impression of a HS2 train

Plan unveiled for new slower, cheaper rail line as alternative to axed HS2 route

Fliss poses for celebratory photos on board the Atlantic-85 she will be helm of

Fliss poses for celebratory photos on board the Atlantic-85 she will be helm of

'It's a huge honour': New Brighton Lifeboat station appoints first female helm

Class A drugs recovered as part of Cheshire Police's Operation Showman.

Class A drugs recovered as part of Cheshire Police's Operation Showman.

Chester: 10 people admit supplying illegal drugs in city

Liverpool Women's Hospital. Picture: Google.

Liverpool Women's Hospital. Picture: Google.

Babies' breathing tubes dislodged more often on Letby shifts at Liverpool hospital

Droy Darroch-York

Droy Darroch-York

Neston man told to expect prison after admitting killing 20-year-old in Gwynedd crash

The junction of Bridge Street, Pepper Street and Grosvenor Street. Picture: Google.

The junction of Bridge Street, Pepper Street and Grosvenor Street. Picture: Google.

Roadworks to begin on major Chester city centre junction this month

Lady Justice Thirlwall at the Thirlwall Inquiry.

Lady Justice Thirlwall at the Thirlwall Inquiry.

Thirlwall Inquiry: Families have 'no interest' in being part of 'ghoulish sideshow'

Acresfield academy is celebrating an Outstanding Ofsted report.

Acresfield academy is celebrating an Outstanding Ofsted report.

Ofsted inspectors praise 'Outstanding' Chester school

CTD Tiles has gone into administration, resulting in the closure of its Chester site. Picture: Google.

CTD Tiles has gone into administration, resulting in the closure of its Chester site. Picture: Google.

Chester tile store to reopen its doors following rescue deal

Chair of the inquiry Lady Justice Thirlwall at Liverpool Town Hall. Picture: Peter Byrne/PA Wire.

Chair of the inquiry Lady Justice Thirlwall at Liverpool Town Hall. Picture: Peter Byrne/PA Wire.

Chester: 'Denial, deflection and delay' by hospital bosses to look at Letby's crimes

King Charles' Tower will be open to the public this weekend.

King Charles' Tower will be open to the public this weekend.

Cultural attractions

Historic King Charles' Tower to open to the public this weekend

Firefighters cut a driver out of their car following a crash in Ellesmere Port.

Firefighters cut a driver out of their car following a crash in Ellesmere Port.

Firefighters free driver after collision in Ellesmere Port

Storyhouse Elders will take place next month.

Storyhouse Elders will take place next month.

Free festival to celebrate older community at Chester Storyhouse

The Caribbean Flamingo Cocktail in front of its namesake.

The Caribbean Flamingo Cocktail in front of its namesake.

Turtle Bay announce unique Chester cocktail inspired by colourful Zoo residents

Lloyd Harrison, Head Chef at Deewater Grange, Chester Road.

Lloyd Harrison, Head Chef at Deewater Grange, Chester Road.

Care home chef shortlisted for prestigious national award

Sir David Davis.

Sir David Davis.

MP says he was quoted £100,000 for Lucy Letby court transcript

Home Bargains is to close all of its stores on Boxing Day and New Year's Day

Home Bargains is to close all of its stores on Boxing Day and New Year's Day

Home Bargains to close and give workers days off on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day

Despicable cleaner Alison Lavell stole form a 92-year-old woman

Despicable cleaner Alison Lavell stole form a 92-year-old woman

WATCH: Moment despicable cleaner steals cash from 92-year-old woman’s purse

Sport

New partner Virgin Bet will become the title sponsor at the Autumn Racing Food & Drink Weekend.

New partner becomes title sponsor for upcoming Chester Racecourse event

Derek Draper has sadly died at the age of 81.

Derek Draper has sadly died at the age of 81.

Tributes are paid to Chester FC great Derek Draper

Great Britain's Amy Truesdale celebrates winning gold in the K44 +65kg W - Women at the Grand Palais. Picture: PA.

Great Britain's Amy Truesdale celebrates winning gold in the K44 +65kg W - Women at the Grand Palais. Picture: PA.

Paris Paralympics 2024

Chester: Joy for Amy Truesdale as she wins historic Paralympics taekwondo gold

Chester's Nathan Maguire at the Stade de France.

Chester's Nathan Maguire at the Stade de France.

Paris Paralympics 2024

Paralympics: Chester's Nathan Maguire just misses out on medal

Chester v Peterborough SportsGeorge Glendon and Elyh Harrison

Chester v Peterborough SportsGeorge Glendon and Elyh Harrison

Gallery: Chester extend unbeaten run with 3-0 win against Peteborough

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National Sport

England’s Liam Livingstone celebrates hitting his half century during the second T20 International match at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Picture date: Friday September 13, 2024.

England’s Liam Livingstone celebrates hitting his half century during the second T20 International match at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Picture date: Friday September 13, 2024.

Liam Livingstone leads the way as England level T20 series against Australia

Max Verstappen and Lando Norris are battling it out for the world championship (David Davies/PA)

Max Verstappen and Lando Norris are battling it out for the world championship (David Davies/PA)

Maximum success matters more to Lando Norris than friendship with Max Verstappen

Tiger Woods has competed in only five tournaments this season due to back trouble (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Tiger Woods has competed in only five tournaments this season due to back trouble (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Tiger Woods undergoes back surgery after injury-hit 2024

Jack Draper lost a close encounter to Francisco Cerundolo (Martin Rickett/PA)

Jack Draper lost a close encounter to Francisco Cerundolo (Martin Rickett/PA)

Jack Draper doubts longevity of modern players amid ‘mental’ tennis calendar

Shane Lowry is hoping for a Sunday showdown with Rory McIlroy in the Amgen Irish Open (Liam McBurney/PA)

Shane Lowry is hoping for a Sunday showdown with Rory McIlroy in the Amgen Irish Open (Liam McBurney/PA)

Shane Lowry eyeing Sunday showdown with Rory McIlroy at Amgen Irish Open

Eli Manning (left) and Tom Brady are both multiple Super Bowl winners (Simon Cooper/Clive Gee/PA)

Eli Manning (left) and Tom Brady are both multiple Super Bowl winners (Simon Cooper/Clive Gee/PA)

Wrexham enlist Eli Manning to renew great quarterback rivalry with Tom Brady

Jack Draper stretches for a backhand (Martin Rickett/PA)

Jack Draper stretches for a backhand (Martin Rickett/PA)

Jack Draper fails to find US Open form as Britain lose to Argentina in Davis Cup

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy during a meeting with US President Joe Biden at the White House (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy during a meeting with US President Joe Biden at the White House (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Biden says ‘I don’t think much about Vladimir Putin’ as PM arrives for talks

Sir Keir Starmer talks to the media on board his plane as he flies to Washington DC (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Sir Keir Starmer talks to the media on board his plane as he flies to Washington DC (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Starmer: We are serious and ambitious about reset with EU

Tyler Thompson, left, Marcel Malanga and Benjamin Reuben Zalman-Polun, all American citizens, attend a court verdict on charges of taking part in a coup attempt (AP Photo/Samy Ntumba Shambuyi)

Tyler Thompson, left, Marcel Malanga and Benjamin Reuben Zalman-Polun, all American citizens, attend a court verdict on charges of taking part in a coup attempt (AP Photo/Samy Ntumba Shambuyi)

Congo court sentences 37 people to death on coup charges

More than 100 died as a result of the wildfire disaster (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

More than 100 died as a result of the wildfire disaster (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Report finds ‘no evidence’ Hawaii officials took steps to prevent wildfire

Sir Graham Brady has detailed the backroom sagas that led to the downfall of the last five prime ministers (Aaron Chown/PA)

Sir Graham Brady has detailed the backroom sagas that led to the downfall of the last five prime ministers (Aaron Chown/PA)

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Senior Tory Brady lifts lid on downfall of prime ministers in new memoir

Jay Blades appeared in court on Friday (Aaron Chown/PA)

Jay Blades appeared in court on Friday (Aaron Chown/PA)

Presenter Jay Blades charged with engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour

Professor Sir Chris Whitty was named in the posts (James Manning/PA)

Professor Sir Chris Whitty was named in the posts (James Manning/PA)

Anti-vaxer in Chris Whitty violence post guilty of encouraging terror

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