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Future of Ellesmere Port’s greyhound stadium comes under spotlight

THE latest stage in the debate on the future of Ellesmere Port greyhound stadium is to be considered by councillors on Tuesday (March 10).Read

Free open day for borough residents at Ness Gardens

NESS Gardens is having a special free entry day in spirit of Arthur Bulley.Read

Mollington driver, 81, hurt in crash on A41 at Backford

AN OCTOGENARIAN was taken to hospital after a smash on the northbound carriage of the A41 at Backford this afternoon (Monday, March 9).Read

Ellesmere Port MP’s anger as councils delay Marks & Spencer superstore at Cheshire Oaks

CHESHIRE MP Andrew Miller has blasted the “short-sightedness” of Chester and Liverpool city councils after the multi-million pound Marks & Spencer development at Cheshire Oaks was called-in by the Government.Read

CCTV camera proposed to combat crime in Whitby Park

A FURTHER CCTV camera is recommended for approval in Whitby Park, Ellesmere Port.Read

Two arson attacks in one night in Ellesmere Port area

TWO arson attacks hit Ellesmere Port in one night at the weekend as two buildings were deliberately set on fire.Read

Six-year-old girl among those killed in Wirral road smash

A HEAD-ON crash has killed five people including a six-year-old girl at an accident black spot.Read

Five dead after road crash on a busy road in Wirral

A CAR crash on a busy road has left five people dead.Read

A FAMILY arts project which is to benefit from a total of £187,000 worth of funding over a three year period has hailed its first 12 months as a huge success.

Ellesmere Port Education Improvement Partnership (EPEIP), which secured the money from the Big Lottery Fund at the beginning of 2008, has provided a wide ranging programme of arts activities in the borough including dance, music and craft sessions.Read

Gresford teenager charged with unlawful killing of Parkgate man

AN 18-YEAR-old male has appeared at Chester Magistrates Court charged with the unlawful killing of a pensioner.Read

Chance to become volunteer at National Waterways Museum in Ellesmere Port

THE National Waterways Museum in Ellesmere Port held an open day for people interested in becoming a volunteer.Read

Leading councillors warn youth workers’ jobs in Ellesmere Port could be axed

TWO leading councillors have warned that youth workers’ jobs could be axed as a result of a £200,000 budget cut.Read

Borough council wants you to help shape the future of central Ellesmere Port

RESIDENTS and businesses are invited to get involved in the future planning of the central area of Ellesmere Port.Read

Ellesmere Port people urged to join the Wirral Coastal Walk

THE search is on for people to take part in the annual 15-mile Wirral Coastal Walk in aid of the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign.Read

Hospice to stage Handbags & Hemlines fashion show in Ellesmere Port

THE Hospice of the Good Shepherd is holding a fashion show at Ellesmere Port Civic Hall.Read

Marks & Spencer store development at Cheshire Oaks called-in by the Government

PLANS for a multi-million pound Marks & Spencer store at Cheshire Oaks have been called-in by the Government.Read

Help shape the future of central Ellesmere Port

RESIDENTS and businesses are invited to get involved in the future planning of central Ellesmere Port.Read

Vauxhall say comments made by the head of General Motors Europe, Carl-Peter Forster, were taken out of context

VAUXHALL say comments made by a General Motors boss that the Ellesmere Port plant could close if it doesn’t get financial support from the Government were taken out of context.Read

Residents asked for their views on replacement for EPIC leisure centre in Ellesmere Port

RESIDENTS will be consulted about the best location for a state-of-the-art leisure centre to replace Ellesmere Port’s EPIC.Read

Elderly dog found abandoned in Ellesmere Port woodland

AN ELDERLY dog was found tied to a tree after being abandoned in the freezing weather.Read

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