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Ellesmere Port carer who groomed young girl at care home is jailed for 19 years
Rapist Kevin Cooper-Shaw has been jailed, with the judge saying the acts he subjected his young victim to were 'truly horrific'
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Bride and wedding guests at Chester venue in shock as penguin waddles down aisle as ring bearer
Animals
The groom had arranged for a penguin to deliver the rings as a surprise for his bride
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Mum’s horror as toddler poured boiling tea over himself and had to have skin graft
North West Air Ambulance
“His skin looked like a tomato when it’s boiled – all his skin was bright red and peeling off”
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Hunt for teenage vandal who damaged Chester Grosvenor Park sculptures
Grosvenor Park
The willow sculptures were created to celebrate 200 years of the RNLI and its links to the River Dee
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Ryan Reynolds sends hilarious good luck message as kids choir set for Britain's Got Talent semi-final
Britain's Got Talent
Cheshire and North Wales children's choir AmaSing to 'sing their hearts out' in live semi-final on ITV
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The 'outstanding' Cheshire school where kids 'never want to miss a day'
Alsager
Rode Heath Primary School, near Alsager, has been hailed by inspectors
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Cheshire mum 'heartbroken' as two bodies found in search for young son and husband
Alsager
"I'm doing the best I can" the Cheshire mum and wife says
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Police search for Chester burglars as Yamaha motocross bikes stolen
Chester
Burglars targeted an address in Wicker Lane, Chester
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Chester restaurant Boheme makes Michelin Guide - three months after opening
Chester City Centre
Boheme on Bridge Street has quickly made a name for itself since launching in February
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Update given on public inquiry into Lucy Letby murders at Countess of Chester Hospital
Countess of Chester Hospital
The inquiry is set to begin at Liverpool Town Hall on September 10
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Macclesfield couple's nightmare TUI holiday at five-star resort with ‘foul’ smell and techno beats
Macclesfield
The couple say they will never book a holiday through TUI again
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Council approves controversial 'village' housing scheme despite hundreds of objections
Knutsford
Cheshire East Council has given the green light for the 275-home 'village' to be built
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Scottish police find two bodies in search for missing Cheshire dad and son, 12
Cheshire
Tom Parry, 49, and his son Richie had been due to return home on Wednesday after hillwalking in the Scottish Highlands
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Kerry Katona quits Cheshire mansion to 'downsize' as Marbella move put on hold
Kerry Katona
'It's a shame but at the same time, I want a house to feel really homely and this one is just so big, I can't keep on top of it'
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M56 roadworks project around Manchester Airport set to begin
Manchester Airport
The resurfacing works is scheduled for one of the busiest sections of the M56
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The Cheshire Greene King pubs where football fans can get a free pint
Cheshire
How you could net a free drink on Wednesday, May 29
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Record-breaking travel anticipated at Manchester Airport this half term with top destinations revealed
Manchester Airport
Holiday favourites Tenerife, Antalya and Dubai are among the most popular destinations.
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Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo's joy as 11 adorable penguin chicks hatch - the most for a decade
The arrival of the highly-threatened Humboldt penguins is the most during 'hatching season' for more than 10 years
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The five cheapest homes for sale in Cheshire's 'most desirable village'
Alderley Edge
Alderley Edge was named among the UK's top 30 most desirable villages
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Aldi recruiting for new Cheshire store as 16 jobs up for grabs
Aldi
The discount supermarket chain will be opening a new store in the county later this year
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Find your new Cheshire general election 2024 constituency
General election
Use our interactive gadget to see your seat for the July 4 election following the new boundary changes
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Cheshire dancer, 16, in Britain's Got Talent semi-finals as 'golden buzzer breaks'
Wistaston
Oliver Edwards, of Crewe, and his dance troupe brought judge Bruno Tonioli to tears
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TripAdvisor rates luxury Cheshire hotel Rookery Hall 'one of best in the world'
Nantwich
The Nantwich hotel and spa is where David and Victoria Beckham announced their engagement to the world back in 1998
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"We didn't think she would come home": Puppy makes miraculous recovery thanks to heroic vets
Dogs
Adlington couple say their puppy was so sick they were convinced she would not be coming home - but now she is 'ruling the house' and 'loving life again'
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'Great sadness' as Ellesmere Port sports and social club announces shock closure
Ellesmere Port
The Groves Sports and Social Club says it has 'no alternative' but to shut its doors 'with immediate effect'
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Kelvin Fletcher 'incredibly excited' as he makes major Cheshire farm announcement
ITV
The former Emmerdale star runs a 120-acre farm near Macclesfield with his wife Liz
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Cheshire village cashes in on Harry Styles as t-shirts, hats and keyrings sold to fans
Harry Styles
More than 5,000 supporters - known as 'Harries' - have descended on the quaint Cheshire village in the past year
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Man left with serious injuries in hospital after Widnes assault as two men arrested
Widnes
Police say they were called to 'a disturbance involving a number of men' in Widnes
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Chris Evans celebrates his 'proud scar' following successful skin cancer treatment
Warrington
Chris Evans unveiled his 'proud scar' after successfully battling skin cancer, as the radio host shared his journey during Skin Cancer Awareness Month
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Prince Harry left of the guest list as Chester Cathedral to host 'wedding of the year'
Duke of Westminster
The Prince of Wales is to be an usher at the wedding of the Duke of Westminster and Olivia Henson while the Duke of Sussex Prince Harry has reportedly been left off the guest list
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King Charles heading to Crewe to visit Bentley car plant and community centre
Royal Family
Buckingham Palace has confirmed the double engagement on Friday
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Manchester Airport, Jet2, Tui, Easyjet and Ryanair on latest hand luggage liquids guidance
Manchester Airport
It comes as some airports in the UK have rolled out new security scanners
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Ofsted tells Cheshire primary school that it needs to improve
Education
Marlfields Primary Academy in Congleton was previously rated 'good'
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Looking for specialist dementia care? You have more choices than you think
Northwich
When faced with placing a loved one in a care home, families often feel compelled to follow the recommendations provided by local authorities. However, people in Cheshire West and Chester have more choices than they might think
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Prolific shoplifter banned from five Macclesfield shops including Tesco and Sainsbury's
Tesco
The persistent shoplifter has been banned from these shops for two years
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Chester
Chester woman slams 'vile trolls' who tell her she looks 82 and 'full of Botox'
The 52-year-old says nasty comments show women don't support other women anymore
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Cheshire hit with eight-hour thunderstorm warning in Bank Holiday washout
Cheshire weather
The Met Office has rolled out the yellow warning
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Woman who 'physically and psychologically controlled' her partner walks free from court
Winsford
She soon took full control of all his finances, cut him off from his family and friends and even stopped him from showering or defecating at the house
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Suspected '100-day cough' cases in Cheshire tops 250 as infections surge
Health
You can see the suspected cases near you with our interactive map
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Police 'increasingly worried' for Crewe man not seen for 10 days
Cheshire Constabulary
Cheshire Police are appealing for help in finding Jason Holbrook
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Fearne Cotton is a vision in beautiful white summer dress from the high street
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Mum says family life was 'falling apart' before finding fix to son's oozing eczema
Health
The Cheshire mum says she was on the verge of a 'complete breakdown'
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Woman 'grabbed' by man in Crewe in attempted robbery as he tried to take handbag
Crewe
The suspect has been described as Asian, 6ft tall, and of a stocky build
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'It happens all over Europe... but I'm just not sure': Views split on Chester 'tourist tax'
Chester City Centre
A 'game-changing' new visitor charge could come into force from January next year
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Tributes paid to former Dean of Chester who left 'lasting legacy' in the city
Chester Cathedral
The funeral of the Very Revd Dr Stephen Smalley will take place at Chester Cathedral on June 13
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Man jailed for dealing Class A drugs in Cheshire town
Northwich
Police conducted a warrant at his flat in Northwich and found drugs, cash and a mobile phone used to send 'flare' messages
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Cheap destinations from Manchester Airport including one with 60p pints
Manchester Airport
From Albania to Bulgaria, there are plenty of affordable places to go on holiday to in 2022 and beyond
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Ellesmere Port murder suspect, 19, in court after man stabbed to death
Ellesmere Port
Ben Ruddock appeared in court today as two other men arrested on suspicion of murder are bailed
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Illuminate your future: 5 great reasons to invest in solar panels in Cheshire
Environment
Soly offers solar panel installation for customers across the region
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Cheshire mum's incredible transformation as she loses four stone to keep up with kids
Holmes Chapel
The mum weighed 15 stone when she started her weight-loss journey, and has dropped down to 11 stone
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Coleen Rooney shares glimpse inside £20m Cheshire mansion
Coleen Rooney
Coleen Rooney has given fans a glimpse inside her Cheshire home after a professional clean
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Lidl announces ambition to open 30 new supermarkets in Cheshire - here's where
Chester
Lidl has revealed a wish list of areas the chain wants to open across the UK
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Labour takes seat from Conservatives in local elections
Labour Party
There was a gain for Labour in Halton’s local council elections this afternoon - but voting was marred by low turnout
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Teenager arrested on suspicion of rape after girl attacked in Cheshire town
Cheshire Constabulary
A 17-year-old girl reported being raped during a night out in Knutsford
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Teenage thugs attack man and steal bank card in armed robbery
Cheshire Constabulary
One of the attackers is believed to have been armed with a knife
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Child killer Lucy Letby loses Court of Appeal bid to challenge convictions
Lucy Letby
“Having heard her application, we have decided to refuse leave to appeal on all grounds"
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Cyclist dies after crashing electric bike in Cheshire town
Cheshire Constabulary
The cyclist's spent a month in hospital where his condition deteriorated leading to his tragic death this week
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Watch: 'Mean' steakhouse refuse to pay customer for eating 3.2-kilo food challenge - as he missed 'a few scraps of chips'
The restaurant said the 58-year-old had missed out on beating the challenge as he failed to clear the last few chips from his massive meal
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Oodie's new onesie and romper are perfect for summer
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Eczema sufferers praise £8 Skin Salvation cream that tackles dry skin and relieves the itch
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'My eczema has flared up for the last month I’ve been struggling with painful itchy red flaking splitting skin and trying to resist going back to steroids...I can't believe the relief'
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Aldi's new £7 drink that 'tastes like vanilla ice cream' dubbed 'best one yet'
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Aldi fans have lauded the supermarket's new Madagascan Vanilla Flavour Country Cream drink as the 'best one yet'
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Marco Pierre White’s ex-apprentice opens sandwich place on beach
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Stax combines two passions: food and vinyl music
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Ellesmere Port
Ellesmere Port
Ellesmere Port carer who groomed young girl at care home is jailed for 19 years
Rapist Kevin Cooper-Shaw has been jailed, with the judge saying the acts he subjected his young victim to were 'truly horrific'
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'Great sadness' as Ellesmere Port sports and social club announces shock closure
Ellesmere Port
The Groves Sports and Social Club says it has 'no alternative' but to shut its doors 'with immediate effect'
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The Ellesmere Port scammer who has 'made thousands' from Taylor Swift fans with tickets con
Crime
Jordon Moore, 30, from Little Sutton, also appears to have made thousands from a previous scam selling greyhound racing equipment that never turned up
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'Flooding expected' in Chester and trains cancelled as red warning issued
Chester
Residents of Parkgate Road have been warned to 'act now' by the Agency after hours of heavy rain
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Council to install cameras in CCTV crackdown on these Chester and Ellesmere Port routes
Cheshire West and Chester Council
The council is installing cameras at four locations to punish moving traffic offences
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Crime
Ellesmere Port
Ellesmere Port carer who groomed young girl at care home is jailed for 19 years
Rapist Kevin Cooper-Shaw has been jailed, with the judge saying the acts he subjected his young victim to were 'truly horrific'
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Update given on public inquiry into Lucy Letby murders at Countess of Chester Hospital
Countess of Chester Hospital
The inquiry is set to begin at Liverpool Town Hall on September 10
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Woman who 'physically and psychologically controlled' her partner walks free from court
Winsford
She soon took full control of all his finances, cut him off from his family and friends and even stopped him from showering or defecating at the house
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Child killer Lucy Letby loses Court of Appeal bid to challenge convictions
Lucy Letby
“Having heard her application, we have decided to refuse leave to appeal on all grounds"
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High police presence and dispersal order in city this weekend as Chester Races returns
Chester
A dispersal order will be in place in Chester this weekend, meaning police have the power to ban people from the area
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Showbiz
Kerry Katona
Kerry Katona quits Cheshire mansion to 'downsize' as Marbella move put on hold
'It's a shame but at the same time, I want a house to feel really homely and this one is just so big, I can't keep on top of it'
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196 pages celebrating a global icon!
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Joe Swash lands important new role with a personal connection
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The presenter has childhood experience which will make him suited to the job
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Colin Murray to record hit podcast in front of live audiences
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Colin will pose unique questions to guests including Tony Bellew, Sam Quek, Sir Geoff Hurst, Danny Care and Emile Heskey
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Apprentice winner Marnie Swindells has advice for 2024 finalists
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Marnie won The Apprentice last year as is launching her business on April 24
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Traffic & Travel
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'Overturned car' sparks rush-hour A500 delays through Cheshire
The two-vehicle smash took place on the stretch through Shavington
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M56 roadworks project around Manchester Airport set to begin
Manchester Airport
The resurfacing works is scheduled for one of the busiest sections of the M56
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Live updates as smash leaves A500 in Cheshire 'blocked in both directions'
Traffic and Travel
The collision has taken place on the South Cheshire stretch
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Record-breaking travel anticipated at Manchester Airport this half term with top destinations revealed
Manchester Airport
Holiday favourites Tenerife, Antalya and Dubai are among the most popular destinations.
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Woman, 31, dies in Cheshire crash with truck
Traffic and Travel
Cheshire Police are appealing for witnesses following the collision in Oakmere
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“His skin looked like a tomato when it’s boiled – all his skin was bright red and peeling off”
Bride and wedding guests at Chester venue in shock as penguin waddles down aisle as ring bearer
Animals
The groom had arranged for a penguin to deliver the rings as a surprise for his bride
Ellesmere Port carer who groomed young girl at care home is jailed for 19 years
Ellesmere Port
Rapist Kevin Cooper-Shaw has been jailed, with the judge saying the acts he subjected his young victim to were 'truly horrific'
Ryan Reynolds sends hilarious good luck message as kids choir set for Britain's Got Talent semi-final
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Cheshire and North Wales children's choir AmaSing to 'sing their hearts out' in live semi-final on ITV
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Rode Heath Primary School, near Alsager, has been hailed by inspectors
Bride and wedding guests at Chester venue in shock as penguin waddles down aisle as ring bearer
Animals
The groom had arranged for a penguin to deliver the rings as a surprise for his bride
'Great sadness' as Ellesmere Port sports and social club announces shock closure
Ellesmere Port
The Groves Sports and Social Club says it has 'no alternative' but to shut its doors 'with immediate effect'
Hunt for teenage vandal who damaged Chester Grosvenor Park sculptures
Grosvenor Park
The willow sculptures were created to celebrate 200 years of the RNLI and its links to the River Dee
Ellesmere Port carer who groomed young girl at care home is jailed for 19 years
Ellesmere Port
Rapist Kevin Cooper-Shaw has been jailed, with the judge saying the acts he subjected his young victim to were 'truly horrific'
North West Air Ambulance
Mum’s horror as toddler poured boiling tea over himself and had to have skin graft
“His skin looked like a tomato when it’s boiled – all his skin was bright red and peeling off”
Bride and wedding guests at Chester venue in shock as penguin waddles down aisle as ring bearer
Animals
The groom had arranged for a penguin to deliver the rings as a surprise for his bride
Ellesmere Port carer who groomed young girl at care home is jailed for 19 years
Ellesmere Port
Rapist Kevin Cooper-Shaw has been jailed, with the judge saying the acts he subjected his young victim to were 'truly horrific'
Ryan Reynolds sends hilarious good luck message as kids choir set for Britain's Got Talent semi-final
Britain's Got Talent
Cheshire and North Wales children's choir AmaSing to 'sing their hearts out' in live semi-final on ITV
Hunt for teenage vandal who damaged Chester Grosvenor Park sculptures
Grosvenor Park
The willow sculptures were created to celebrate 200 years of the RNLI and its links to the River Dee