All of the major UK charities have suspended their doorstep collections and closed their shops.
We are still receiving reports of bags being left and collected.
If you are aware of any such activity please advise the police as it is highly likely to be illegal activity.
Descriptions and vehicles registrations are always useful.
#bewarethescam
YOUNG ACTORS GET READY TO ROCK AS QUEEN MUSICAL TAKES TO CHESTER STAGE
Final rehearsals are underway as a Chester-based youth theatre prepares to take to the stage at Storyhouse with a major production of Queen musical 'We Will Rock You'.
Residents urged to register now to visit their local Household Waste Recycling Centre
Residents now need to register to visit their local Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) as part of Cheshire West and Chester Council's efforts to cut down on unauthorised use. This means that centres can be more easily and fairly accessed by residents who need them.
New Procedure Bay at Countess of Chester Hospital helping patients get treated faster
An innovative new service at the Trust is improving patient care and freeing up valuable operating theatre time, following the success of its Procedure Bay initiative.
University archaeologists make exciting and unexpected discovery at Chester Castle
Explorations at Chester Castle have led to a team of archaeologists at the University of Chester making a fascinating discovery – without doing any digging.
Blues Match Report: Warrington Town 0 - 2 Chester FC
Chester FC came out on top, at Cantilever Park, courtesy of second-half strikes from Sam Reed and Nathan Woodthorpe!
Man jailed for six years for abusing a woman
A man has been jailed for six years for engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour, rape and criminal damage.
Work to shape Blacon’ s £20 million Pride in Place regeneration programme is now formally underway
The first meeting of the Proud of Blacon Neighbourhood Board was held on Saturday 11th July, at Matthew Henry Evangelical Church.
Proud dad of a newly-wed couple has raised more than £5,000 for Clatterbridge Cancer Charity
The proud dad of a newly-wed couple has raised more than £5,000 for the Clatterbridge Cancer Charity after his daughter-in-law was diagnosed with cancer.
Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras to be installed on Eddisbury Road in Ellesmere Port
The Woodlands Primary, in Ellesmere Port, has had a School Street since 2023, restricting vehicles on Eddisbury Road between 8.30am and 9am and 2.45pm to 3.30pm on school days.
Family of woman who died following Chester collision pay tribute
The family of a woman who died following a collision in Chester have paid tribute to her.
Cheshire West and Chester trading standards have removed 361 ‘squishy’ toys from a shop in Ellesmere Port.
LET THE SUN SHINE! - AT GROSVENOR PARK OPEN AIR THEATRE
Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre is the perfect place to Let the Sun Shine! this summer - and the first images of the uplifting new show have been revealed.
Cheshire Constabulary listed as one of the top performing forces in the country
Cheshire has been placed in the top performing group of forces in a new report published by HMICFRS today (Thursday 16th July).
CQC upgrades rating of The Hospice of the Good Shepherd to outstanding
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has upgraded the rating of The Hospice of the Good Shepherd in Chester from requires improvement to outstanding following an inspection on 10th and 11th March.
Concern over long waiting times for planned procedures in Fflint Wrecsam
Sam Rowlands, Member of the Welsh Parliament for Fflint Wrecsam, has called for more to be done to speed up cataract operations in his constituency.
Community at the Heart of Ellesmere Port's £20m Regeneration
Work to shape Ellesmere Port's £20 million Pride in Place regeneration programme got under way with the first meeting of the community board that will steer the Government-funded initiative.
Blues Match Report: Fleetwood Town 2 - 0 Chester
A competitive contest at Poolfoot Farm saw Fleetwood Town come out on top, against Chester FC, courtesy of a goal either side of half-time.
A548 Bagillt Road community design consultation now open
Residents, local businesses and community members are invited to share their views on the draft plan to improve walking, wheeling, and cycling along the A548 Bagillt Road
Cheshire West and Chester Council has officially handed over the brand-new Kings Moat Community Primary School, marking a major milestone for one of Chester’s growing communities.
Appeal for witnesses following fatal collision in Chester
Officers are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage to come forward following a fatal collision in Chester.