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    Local news from the Chester Chronicle

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    Playwright Tim Firth to receive honorary degree at Chester University graduation ceremony

    <p>HUNDREDS of students are ready to embark on the journey to a new life as they graduate from the University of Chester this week.</p>

    Chester-based group The Funding Corporation raise £2,500 for terminally ill children at Hope House

    <p>A CHARITABLE group handed a cheque for more than &pound;2,500 to help care for terminally ill children.</p>

    Woman injured in M56 motorway collision near Ellesmere Port

    <p>A WOMAN was seriously injured after her car was involved in a collision with another vehicle on the M56.</p>

    Three vehicle collision leads to closure of M56 at Hapsford services

    <p>THREE vehicles have been involved in a collision on the M56 at Hapsford this morning, causing rush hour chaos and leading to the closure of part of the motorway.</p>

    Fresh warning to shoppers after spate of pickpocket offences in Chester

    <p>SHOPPERS in Chester city centre are been urged to keep their wallets and purse close by after three people were targeted by purse thieves over the weekend.</p>

    Chester boozer praised by chef Jamie Oliver

    <p>A TRADITIONAL Chester pub has been recognised by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver in his new magazine.</p>

    KFC staff members in Chester in 10-hour pedal power Sport Relief fundraiser

    <p>STAFF members at a Chester fast food chain are hoping to keep fit during a 10-hour Sport Relief fundraiser tomorrow (Friday).</p>

    Tribute after fatal collision at Kelsall kills teenager Alice Worthington from Winsford

    <p>TRIBUTES have been paid to a 17-year-old passenger killed on a dangerous road.</p>

    Chronicle Gala Dinner Awards Shortlist announced

    <p>THE Shortlist for the Chronicle Gala Dinner Awards evening has been drawn up after a record breaking year of intense voting.</p>

    Cheshire West and Chester Council?s education bosses target lack of outstanding secondary schools

    <p>EDUCATION bosses are demanding top marks from school during the next 12 months.</p>

    First Bus to provide exta buses through Lache at peak-time

    <p>LACHE&#8217;S only bus service is to receive a boost from next month, residents heard in a public meeting yesterday (Wednesday).</p>

    Views sought over £7.5m Chester Cathedral blueprint to make historic building more visitor-friendly

    <p>MEMBERS of the public are invited to examine &pound;7.5m plans to make Chester Cathedral more visitor-friendly.</p>

    Work to repair Chester?s historic City Walls is now complete

    <p>IMPORTANT maintenance work to bring Chester&#8217;s City Walls into a good state of repair is now complete.</p>

    Chester pensioner?s dream came true after meeting the captain of her favourite plane at Manchester Airport

    <p>A PLANE enthusiast was left feeling on top of the world after being invited onboard her favourite aircraft by bosses at Manchester Airport.</p>

    Van driver injured in accident at Littleton

    <p>POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a serious accident in which a van driver was injured.</p>

    Crane removal will lead to closure of Delamere Street in Chester for two days

    <p>CHESTER&#8217;S Delamere Street will be closed on Sunday and Monday, March 21 and 22 so that a crane can be moved by Watkin Jones from their Travelodge site.</p>

    Hundreds of runners will step out at Chester Racecourse for Sport Relief

    <p>by Gil Lightfoot</p>

    Hoopathon event planned for Sport Relief in Chester

    <p>by Gil Lightfoot</p>

    University of Chester offers taste of higher education to Year 10 school pupils

    <p>THE University of Chester has provided a tase of higher education for 150 youngsters from schools across Halton.</p>

    Police search for missing Little Sutton man

    <p>POLICE are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of an Ellesmere Port man who was reported missing by his family.</p>

    Local news from the BBC

    Provided by bbc.co.uk/news

    Council pulls model toads funding

    Hull's council withdraws funding for model toads which are to be placed around Hull to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the death of poet Philip Larkin.

    Bronze elephant calf gift to city

    Chester Zoo donates a bronze elephant calf to demonstrates its links with the city.

    News Day highlights

    BBC's School Report featured a raft of highlights from 25,000 students who produced some amazing reports and features.

    Work to begin on new flood wall

    Construction is due to begin of a new flood wall in County Durham, replacing existing defences.

    County look to rewrite the script

    Newport County AFC are on the brink of a promotion that would leave them just one division below the Football League.

    Sailors stage march through city

    HMS Albion's new bell is blessed in Chester after the crew exercise their Freedom of the City by marching through the streets.

    News Day: Up until 1300

    Thousands of schoolchildren across the UK are reporting the news for BBC School Report News Day.

    Bus crash driver 'still critical'

    The driver of a coach critically injured in a fatal collision in Chester-le-Street remains unconscious in hospital.

    Football in a 'mess' peer claims

    The financial problems of many football clubs has left the national game "in a mess", the House of Lords is told.

    Chester City gone in 30 seconds

    Football clubs are fighting for survival, not on the pitch but in the court.

    Two arrested after cannabis raids

    Two men are arrested following the discovery of skunk cannabis with a street value of £100,000 at a house in Bedford.

    Taking a chance

    Jon Venables was given a second chance and is now back in prison. But making judgements about rehabilitating offenders - and public support for it - can be problematic, says Jon Silverman.

    Belgravia square tops homes list

    The housing market may have been fluctuating, but the most exclusive street in England and Wales remains unchanged.

    Girl, 2, hurt in police car crash

    A two-year-old girl is injured after a police car collides with another vehicle as it makes its way to a fatal crash.

    Weddings plan for former prison

    Plans are submitted for a former prison, which has also been a munitions factory, to host weddings.

    Boy performs with Bolshoi Ballet

    A teenager from Cheshire, who was only the third British boy to join Russia's Bolshoi Ballet in its 236-year history, has made his debut on stage.

    Bus strike called off after talks

    A strike by bus drivers in mid and north Wales is called off following talks between a union and a company.

    Boy seriously hurt in collision

    A 14-year-old boy is seriously injured after he was hit by a car on Merseyside.

    Driver in fatal bus crash named

    Police name a bus driver killed when his vehicle collided head-on with a coach in County Durham.

    Last-ditch talks over bus strike

    Talks between a union and a company are held in a bid to avert a bus strike next week affecting mid and north Wales.

    Local news from Chester City Council

    Provided by chester.gov.uk/

    Chester City Council helps local residents beat the Credit Crunch

    One of the final acts of Chester City Council has been the production of a leaflet about organisations which give free and confidential advice on money matters.

    Litter bugs ? pay your fine or face prosecution

    A litter bug in Chester was recently fined £350 plus £60 costs for dropping a cigarette butt on the street.

    European Delegates Launch ?Portico? in Chester

    Delegates from the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany arrive in Chester this week as the new European project ?Portico? is launched at Chester Racecourse (Wednesday 18 March).

    Carving Works in Blacon Greenway

    Children from The Arches primary school, Blacon enjoyed a memorable visit to Blacon Greenway to see the skills of wood carvers in action as they make improvements to Blacon Old Station and the greenway.

    Facilities for disabled people upgraded at Northgate Arena

    Chester City Council has invested £20,000 revamping the changing and toilet facilities for disabled people at a popular sports centre.

    Online claim for benefits

    Chester City Council?s benefit team is looking at new and innovative ways of improving the service it offers and now has access to an online benefit calculator and claim form.

    Time to get tough on irresponsible dog owners

    Chester City Council?s community safety wardens and dog warden have stepped up patrols following increasing complaints from local residents about the high level of dog fouling on Chester?s streets and public land.

    School Tree Planting at Westminster Park

    Children from local schools in Overleigh and Westminster have been busy planting trees in Westminster Park.

    Community Safety Conference

    Chester City Council and Cheshire Police recently hosted a Community Safety Conference on Youth and Alcohol with representatives from Chester?s twin towns.

    Chester City Council, ING Real Estate and Land Securities to explore revised scheme for Northgate

    ING Real Estate, the company behind the proposed Northgate development, and Chester City Council, have announced that they have agreed a new collaboration with Land Securities to investigate a revised scheme of development for the Northgate area of the city centre.

    History lives at the Liberty HQ development

    Chester Renaissance and Chester City Council have confirmed a grant of £20,000 for Liberty Properties Plc as a contribution to create three pieces of public art at the new HQ site in Chester. The three installations will tell the fascinating story of the site, incorporate archaeology found in the area and add a sense of place to this prestigious development.

    Brook street improvements to go ahead

    Chester City Council is committed to delivering planned improvement works that have been favourably received by many people in the area. The improvements will bring long term benefits to Brook Street such as a better connection with the station and city centre making it an even more attractive area to visit.

    Cheshire West and Chester promotes new household waste service for Chester

    A can on wheels, a recycling wizard and bin-playing bands will descend on Chester?s Town Hall Square on Saturday 21 February to promote Cheshire West and Chester Council?s new waste collection service for the Chester area.

    Phase 2 of improvements to Sandy Lane Park

    An improvement scheme at Sandy Lane Park Chester is set to begin on site this month.

    More enforcement and less administration for Licensing Team

    Chester City Council?s licensing team is reaping the benefits a council -backed technology drive known as Connecting Chester.

    Go ahead for Northgate projects

    On Thursday 29th January Chester Renaissance received the green light from Chester City Council to improve the leisure and business activity in Northgate area through a range of projects.

    Spending watchdog praises council

    Chester City Council has been highly praised in its last ever annual audit and inspection letter from the local government watchdog, the Audit Commission. The commission assessed the council?s performance as being in the top 20% of district authorities and highlighted residents? satisfaction with the value for money of its services.

    Hotel?s new gates symbolize renaissance

    One of Chester?s landmark hotels is celebrating after officially opening a set of spectacular gates as part of its multi-million pound redevelopment programme.

    Survey of housing markets and housing need

    Chester City Council has joined forces with the other Councils in the West of Cheshire to carry out a survey of housing markets and needs in the area.

    City council working on credit crunch initiatives

    Chester City Council and its partners are working together to help tackle the local effect of the global credit crunch on local businesses and people.

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