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96% of state high schools in Cheshire West have now either adopted or committed to introduce a phone-free school day from September, as Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Dan Price's initiative continues to gain momentum.

Cheshire Constabulary is urging people to be vigilant following a cold calling incident in Chester.

Chester-based charity Children Today Charitable Trust is celebrating a significant grant from Cheshire Freemasons’ Charity to help the charity provide life-changing mobility equipment to disabled children and young people.

Here are the latest results from the Chester & Wirral Football League...

Officers investigating reports of arson at a historic site in Handbridge are appealing for information and witnesses.

The award-winning Nantwich Food Festival is just round the corner, set within the centre of this historic town to delight us all.

A new dig at the site of the first confirmed Roman villa discovered in North Wales will aim to answer key questions about the area’s ancient past.

The British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) Cinema of the Year award is returning for a second year – and Storyhouse has once again officially entered the prestigious national competition.

A man from Chester who used a family member’s flat as a base to deal illegal drugs has been jailed.

Ahead of Creamfields this Bank Holiday Weekend, officers have recovered a large quantity of drugs buried in the festival’s grounds.

Flintshire County Council’s Youth Services have been praised by inspectors for providing a wide range of valuable opportunities that help young people to thrive.

Leaders at Flintshire County Council are committed to further strengthening the county’s Education Services following the publication of a new Estyn report.

A popular Chester-based violinist and his orchestra are marking their second anniversary with two special concerts at Chester Town Hall this September.

It's just a few weeks until Nantwich is transformed into a hive of activity with two food courts plus the town centre market style exhibitor area, all filled with 200 exhibitors from near and far.

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A late Dan Ward goal ensured that Chester FC continued their perfect start to the season.

Residents across Cheshire West and Chester are being encouraged to check they are receiving all the financial support they are entitled to, with Cheshire West and Chester Council continuing to help people maximise their income through its dedicated Welfare Team.

Chester FC are back at the Deva Community Stadium this weekend, as they host Spalding United in the fourth game of the National League North season.

An update from the Deva Community Stadium from Chester FC General Manager, Albert Davies…

Officers in Chester will be carrying out additional patrols this weekend to help keep the city safe for residents and racegoers.

People in Chester, Ellesmere Port and the surrounding areas are now being seen and treated much faster, as the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust delivers one of the strongest improvements in waiting times seen anywhere in England this year.

Miley Cyrus has led tributes to her “angel” godmother Dolly Parton after the death of he country music superstar at the age of 80, following a “brief battle with cancer”..

The Rocky Horror Picture Show star Tim Curry has died aged 80..

Twelve UK citizens, including a 13-year-old girl, and two Irish nationals are feared missing following a flash flood in the Rasuwa region of Nepal, the tour operator leading the excursion has said..

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have returned to the UK with their children to begin a new life after six years living in the US, according to reports..