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Volunteer police officers from across Cheshire came together on Saturday 6th June to support a force-wide day of action as part of National Specials Weekend, demonstrating the vital role they play in keeping communities safe.

To celebrate and highlight Refugee Week 2026 Chester City of Sanctuary group have collaborated with Storyhouse, Chester Cathedral, The Bishops’ Bluecoat Church of England High School, Chester and others to produce a fantastic programme of events.

Eastgate Square has unveiled a major new floral installation for Summer, transforming the centre into a colourful celebration of nature, placemaking and shared moments in the heart of Chester.

With the demolition of much of Chester’s former Mecca Bingo Club well underway, local cinema history enthusiasts have been revisiting the history of the building, which was originally Chester’s first “Super Cinema”.

With the World Cup 2026 getting underway on 11th June, football fans across Cheshire are being reminded to enjoy the tournament safely and responsibly.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is proud to support the England football team and wishes the team the very best of luck in the upcoming World Cup

Erin Brown, a dedicated Flint RNLI volunteer, has been recognised for her commitment to saving lives at sea after being named Flintshire Young Volunteer of the Year.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has secured a further closure order, this time against premises in Neston, as part of its ongoing crackdown on the sale of illegal tobacco and vape products.

Helsby Library is taking another step towards a more sustainable future with the launch of a new Green Hub, delivered in partnership with Eco Communities, a not for profit organisation.

The family of a man who died following a collision on Hoole Bridge in Chester have paid tribute to him.

The Chester Midsummer Watch Parade returns on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June, starting from Chester Town Hall Square at 2pm on both days.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is supporting Carers Week 2026, taking place from 8th to 14th June, to raise awareness and recognise the incredible contribution all carers make, and highlight some of the challenges they can face.

The Chester Green Festival Returns this Sunday (14th) with Talks, Workshops and Family Activities in Chester Town Hall and Picturehouse.

A man has been handed a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order following repeated shoplifting in Ellesmere Port.

Cheshire charity Kids Bank, which is on a mission to alleviate the impact of childhood poverty, is hosting a Grosvenor’s Eaton Estate charity garden open day on Sunday 14th June.

Cheshire Education Library Service marked a major milestone during the National Year of Reading, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Cheshire Schools’ Book Award with a special event at Storyhouse, Chester, on Monday 18th May.

A man has been charged following suspicious behaviour in Chester.

Plans for a new state-of-the-art archive centre for North East Wales are continuing to progress, with residents invited to attend a series of public drop-in sessions to find out more about the ambitious project.

As part of a national campaign aiming to reduce the impact of knife crime in our Cheshire communities, over 250 knives and bladed articles have been recovered from across the county.

Nearly 66,000 speeding offences were recorded on Cheshire's 20mph and 30mph roads, between January 2023 and March 2026, according to new Freedom of Information (FOI) data.

Thomas Tuchel says England cannot win the World Cup if they obsess about the role of Jude Bellingham or any other star..

A man is set to appear in court charged with attempted murder over a stabbing attack following a night of violence in Belfast..

Bridget Phillipson said mental health support in schools will make a “huge difference” to tackling the crisis of young people neither working nor learning, as almost half of all schools and colleges in England now have access to mental health support teams..

Phone chargers sold online by major retailers such as Amazon, B&Q and eBay can electrocute users and explode, a watchdog has warned..