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Nature’s way is best for zoo’s latest arrival

As babies go, few come cuter than the latest arrival at Chester Zoo.Read

Mascots across theregion take part in conga dancing record at Blue Planey Aquarium in Ellesmere Port

MASCOTS from across the region will be descending on the Blue Planet Aquarium this weekend to celebrate Charlie the Clownfish’s birthday.Read

Red Arrows to soar over Deva Stadium for Chester FC match

THE sky’s the limit for Chester FC as the Red Arrows air display team is preparing to fly over the club’s Deva Stadium this Saturday.Read

Retailers at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet learn Japanese

RETAILERS at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet have been improving their customer service – by learning Japanese.Read

BBC Formula 1 commentator Jonathan Legard talks of his time at the Countess of Chester Hospital working with Radio Lion

VOICE of the BBC’s Formula One motor racing coverage and sports commentator Jonathan Legard has talked about his time at the Countess of Chester Hospital working on the radio.Read

Countess of Chester Hospital holds achievement awards event

THE Countess of Chester Hospital’s Celebration of Achievement Awards have rewarded staff for their personal and collective efforts over the past year.Read

Emrys Williams MBE retires as musical director of Great Sutton Male Voice Choir at the age of 93

A CHOIR marked the end of an era last week when its musical director retired after 52 years in the role.Read

Chester Zoo must find £40m after North West Development Agency pulls out

ZOO bosses say time is on their side as they seek to find £40m of funding pulled by the doomed Northwest Development Agency (NWDA).Read

Cheshire Police launch Upbeat music campaign for 11-18 year olds

Cheshire Police is encouraging young people all over Cheshire to make some noise this summer holiday with a competition for wannabe singers and groups.Read

Cheshire Scouts set wobble board world record at Chamboree 2010 (with video)

Almost 3000 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts from Cheshire have set a new world record – for wobble board playing!Read

Thieves steal large sum of money after raiding cashpoint at Elton Post Office

BURGLARS broke into Elton Post Office and stole a large sum of money from the cashpoint inside.Read

Ellesmere Port councillors seek explanation over Sutton Beeches closure plan

COUNCILLORS opposed to the closure of a Great Sutton care home are demanding an explanation as to why it should be axed.Read

YouTube clip posted in bid to smear name of Ellesmere Port mayor

ELLESMERE Port’s mayor believes he is the target of a smear campaign after a “distorted” YouTube video was posted online.Read

Cheshire Constabulary launches witness appeal after woman is robbed by cyclists in Luton Road Park, Ellesmere Port

A ROBBERY of a woman walking through a park in Ellesmere Port has been described as ‘cowardly by police.Read

Countess of Chester Hospital criticised over Ellesmere Port grandmother’s death

AN ELLESMERE Port family has criticised the Countess of Chester Hospital following the death of 68-year-old grandmother Nora Parry.Read

Former Ellesmere Port Councillor fined for employing illegal workers

A FORMER Ellesmere Port councillor is facing a fine of £50,000 after being caught employing five illegal workers at his restaurant.Read

Weekly police surgery to be held at Great Sutton drop-in centre

A DROP-IN centre which opened earlier this year is now holding a weekly police surgery.Read

Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Trust HomeChoice scheme criticised

A NEW initiative where residents bid for council homes in Ellesmere Port and Neston has come under fire.Read

Enjoy free Caribbean steel pan drumming session at Ellesmere Port Fire Station

FAMILIES in Ellesmere Port are invited to try their hand at Caribbean steel pan drumming.Read

Cheshire West and Chester Council Leader Mike Jones identifies Ellesmere Port as a key economic driver for the borough

Council Leader Mike Jones believes that Ellesmere Port will act as one of the major hubs to deliver jobs and economic growth to Cheshire West. BARRY ELLAMS reportsRead

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