The Chester Chronicle - June 05, 2025

The Chester Chronicle - June 05, 2025

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In this issue
June 05, 2025
Graham is among those honoured for many years' service
FOR 40 years, the Countess of Chester Hospital has been much more than a building - it has been a community of people committed to caring for one another.

3 mins
Group offers safety tips to young bikers
CHESHIRE Road Safety Group has a launched a campaign to help young riders stay safe on the county’s roads.
1 min
Sheriff to step out in bid to help families
THE High Sheriff of Cheshire Joëlle Warren is calling on families, friends and workplace teams across Cheshire to lace up their walking shoes for a powerful cause.
1 min
Triple award honour for city's university
Only event where results are determined solely by students

2 mins
Food business scam warning
CHESHIRE West and Chester Council is warning food business owners to be aware of a scam currently taking place across the country.
1 min
Zoo goes batty for new duo
TWO female bat-eared foxes have arrived at Chester Zoo - the first of their kind to be seen at the zoo in more than 30 years.
2 mins
Identity of A41 crash victim is revealed
A MAN who died in a crash on the A41 in Chester has been named as 58-year-old grandad Paul O'Rourke.
1 min
Freemasons in effort to foster understanding
CHESHIRE Freemasons are embarking on a fresh initiative to foster greater local understanding and connection, launching a new digital marketing campaign and deploying informative banners at their Masonic Halls across the county.
1 min
County in drought due to dry spring
CHESHIRE is now in drought due to low water levels in reservoirs and rivers following one of the driest springs on record.

2 mins
Sign of things to come as installation returns
THE beloved 'CHESTER' letters installation has returned to Chester Cathedral
1 min
Old burger restaurant up for sale
A FORMER Burger King restaurant in Chester city centre that closed its doors more than five years ago has been put up for sale.

1 min
Hospital's boost for bone scan provision
PATIENTS across Ellesmere Port and Chester can now get quicker, easier access to life-changing bone scans, thanks to a new state-of-the-art scanner at Ellesmere Port Hospital.
1 min
Old favourites and new as open-air theatre to return
OPEN-AIR theatre returns to Chester's Grosvenor Park this summer as part of a fantastic festival of fun including a pair of enchanting theatrical treats on the main stage.

3 mins
Actors bring celebrated play to city
THEATRE company Against The Grain are to return to the stage with a production of an award-winning play by a celebrated American playwright.
2 mins
Padel courts get approval at camping site
THE world’s ‘fastest growing sport’ is coming to Kingsley after a new application was given the green light.
1 min
Concert date to be held at church
HOOLE Methodist Church in Hamilton Street will be staging another concert on Sunday, June 15, at 3pm lasting for approximately 45 minutes followed by refreshments in the church hall.
1 min
Charity highlights volunteers' key role
THE vital role of volunteers has been highlighted by the head of one of Chester's best known and most loved charities.

3 mins
Bid to highlight child exploitation
CHESHIRE Police is taking part in a national operation aimed at raising awareness of the sexual and criminal exploitation of children and young people that can occur in hotels and other businesses.
1 min
Independent traders launch city ventures
CHESTER’S city centre independent retail scene has been boosted again as the Louison Family Concept store opened on St Werburgh Street.

1 min
Police officer banned for sending racist messages
A FORMER officer at Cheshire Constabulary has been banned from the profession after he was caught sending “derogatory, offensive and racist” WhatsApp messages.
1 min
Witness appeal after man who swallowed package dies
A MAN died after he swallowed a package when stopped by police.

2 mins
Zoo welcomes news government to work with EU to simplify moving animals
Departure from EU has made conservation transfers harder

1 min
Canvas clash contest puts artists in the frame
A BOLD new creative event is heading to Chester this September.

1 min
Mayor makes history in traditional ceremony
A HISTORIC milestone has been marked in Chester as the city welcomed its new Lord Mayor and Sheriff in a ceremony steeped in tradition.

2 mins
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2 mins
Business events shine spotlight on investment
CHESTER is back in the business spotlight this month with two high profile industry events at Chester Racecourse and the Crowne Plaza Hotel.

2 mins
Town homes plan given green light
NEW affordable homes in Frodsham are to be built on the site of former sheltered accommodation after plans were given the green light.
1 min
People Awards finalists unveiled ahead of ceremony
Event celebrates individuals in hospitality industry
3 mins
School astro turf facility will boost sports for students
Major investment in facilities

2 mins
Inspired by a 40-year-old gold theft
Love is like a high prison wall, sang Spandau Ballet in their hit song Gold.
2 mins
GERANIUM MANIA
YOU'LL BE SPOILED FOR CHOICE WITH THESE EASY, VERSATILE, BOLD BEAUTIES

2 mins
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3 mins
Snakes, sharks, sneaky hippos... wildlife is my safe space
WILDLIFE PRESENTER AND ADVENTURER STEVE BACKSHALL TELLS MARION MCMULLEN ABOUT WALKING WITH DINOSAURS FOR HIS NEW ARENA TOUR

4 mins
Being close to nature is something that I really appreciate
TV PRESENTER JEFF BRAZIER TELLS CAMILLA FOSTER HOW WALKING, MEDITATION AND COLD PLUNGES ARE CENTRAL TO HIS WELLNESS ROUTINE
4 mins
Abuzz with activity at the 27th Deva Tri
Participants takes to the water for the Deva Swim
2 mins
Harriet shines for England with PB
HARRIET WHEELER powered her way to a new personal best at Loughborough.

2 mins
Jones in to bolster the Blues backline
JAMES Jones has signed for Chester from National League side Altrincham and says they were at the top of his list of clubs to join.
3 mins
Hughes set to go up against Calum
A FAMOUS face will bring his side to take on Chester FC in the final pre-season friendly at the start of August.

1 min
The Chester Chronicle Newspaper Description:
Publisher: Reach Publishing Services Limited
Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Weekly
All the news from Chester.
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