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Queues as multiple lanes closed for car fire on motorway ahead of rush hour
TWO lanes were closed on the M6 after a car fire today, Thursday. The incident was on the northbound carriageway at around 3.30pm. Two lanes were closed on the motorway after a car fire according to a fire service spokesperson. The incident
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Ryanair launches six new routes from Liverpool Airport
RYANAIR has announced a major expansion at Liverpool John Lennon Airport, including six new routes and a sixth aircraft based at the site. The investment, valued at $600 million, will support an 11 per cent increase in seat capacity and is part
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Shacks set to triple in size from 19 cabins to 61 in just over a year
SHACKS, the off-grid cabin retreat brand known for its hand-built hideaways in some of the UK's most beautiful landscapes, has announced plans to more than triple its portfolio. Currently operating in North Wales, Cheshire, Staffordshire and Sussex
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A Night of...Dolly Parton coming to The Ivy Collection in Chester on October 1
CHESTER’S The Ivy Collection is turning up the volume with the launch of A Night Of…, with a special night of Dolly Parton at the start of October. The ‘Night of’ is a new series of dining and entertainment experiences inspired by some of the most
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Popular beer recalled from UK supermarkets as cans may explode
A popular beer sold UK supermarkets, including Tesco, has been recalled because it may explode. Cans of Lucky Saint Hazy IPA have been recalled as some cans may become over-pressurised and rupture unexpectedly. The affected products are sold
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Clare Balding, TV icon, celebrates trip to Chester for event with pictures in city
IF YOU think you saw TV icon Clare Balding knocking about Chester on Wednesday, you weren’t going mad. The presenter, known for her work in horse racing, Crufts and across BBC Sport, was in the city for a show at the Storyhouse talking about her
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Press pause, grab coffees and chocolate at Cheshire Oaks Lindt store for Macmillan
LINDT Choco Wafer and Macmillan Cancer Support are encouraging the nation to press pause, grab a coffee and chocolate treat, and make time for a good conversation this September. New research commissioned by Lindt reveals that 63 per cent of Brits
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These are the Chester and Cheshire West pubs included in CAMRA'S 2027 Good Beer Guide
CHESTER and Cheshire pubs have been named in the latest CAMRA Good Beer Guide for 2027. The guide – a bible for real ale drinkers – is now on sale for £16.99 and there are multiple pubs in the region that have been included. In Chester, there
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Nudist arrested after walking naked past off-duty officer has appeal dismissed
A NUDIST who was arrested after walking naked past an off-duty police officer in a Cheshire town has had an appeal dismissed at the High Court. Neil Cox had been convicted of disorderly or threatening behaviour at Crewe Magistrates’ Court and fined
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Overturned lorry on M56 was attended by Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, it says
THE overturned HGV on the M56 on Wednesday was attended by firefighters, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) have confirmed. Traffic on the M56 to the M53 slipway was heavily impacted upon by the overturned lorry incident at around 7.20pm on
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Aviation company enters liquidation after vote to wind up business
AN aviation maintenance company has entered liquidation after members voted to wind up the business. NW Aviation Ltd, which is registered at Park Avenue in Saltney, passed a resolution for voluntary winding-up at a general meeting held on September
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This is how Cheshire's Carden Park wants to bring the best clubs to the region...
CHESHIRE’s Carden Park is bidding to make its facilities home to some of the biggest names in world football after spending £1million on a new pitch. The next generation football pitch is for helping the Cheshire resort build on its championship
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Thousands could be sitting on £2,310 without even realising it, says HMRC
ALMOST 827,000 people could have an average £2,310 sitting in a Child Trust Fund they have yet to claim. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has urged people aged 18 to 24 to check whether they have one of the long-term savings accounts after revealing
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Tractor fire in Malpas prompts Cheshire and North Wales firefighters to be called out
A TRACTOR on fire in Malpas prompted the call out of Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) on Wednesday afternoon. One engine from Chester was joined by colleagues from North Wales Fire and Rescue Service (based in Wrexham) to attend Greaves
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Manchester Airport flight declares mid-air emergency
AN easyJet flight travelling from Manchester Airport to Hamburg declared an emergency. Flight U22195 had departed Manchester yesterday evening, September 23, and was en route to Hamburg when the crew issued a general emergency call. The Airbus
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Chester Eastgate Square opening for Mango delights bosses
CHESTER’S second Mango store is officially open, much to the fashion wear business’s delight. The company, an international leader in the world of fashion, has opened its newest store in Chester, creating more than 16 new jobs, as it seeks to expand
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Chester freshers students offered deal by JD Gyms at start of university...
WITH Freshers Week across the UK, students are preparing to juggle new academic pressures, such as budgeting, social life and stress levels. According to JD Gyms, UK Google searches for ‘student gym memberships’ have surged by 715 per cent within
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Man convicted for drug-driving says 'high winds and empty trailer' caused swerving
A LORRY driver blamed ‘high winds and an empty trailer’ for why he was pulled over by police that led to his arrest for drug-driving. Andrew Sweet, 38, of Lyne Close in Chester-le-Street, pleaded guilty to driving above the legal limit for drugs
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University of Chester holds alumni reunion weekend
Lifelong friendships and memories were celebrated as alumni returned to reconnect and reflect on their university days. The University of Chester’s Alumni Reunion Weekend welcomed graduates spanning six decades, from the 1960s through to recent
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Menkind to return to Chester with new Eastgate Square store after two-year absence
A GIFT and gadget retailer is making a return to Chester with a brand new store. Menkind is opening at Eastgate Square, bringing its selection of quirky gadgets, gifts, and pop culture merchandise back to Chester after a two-year absence. The
