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    Local news from the Chester Chronicle

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    Computer glitch forces Chester Tesco to close

    DOZENS of shoppers were being turned away from Tesco?s Chester store on Friday morning (July 25) after a computer glitch put all the electronic tills out of action.

    RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park - results

    THE 10th anniversary of the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park has seen a magnificent seven gardens awarded prestigious RHS Gold medals.

    Chester cyclists? tripwire terror

    CYCLISTS were subjected to a savage attack after challenging teenagers tying a tripwire across a cycle path.

    Our very own ?Glastonbury?

    THOUSANDS of rock fans will flock to Frodsham for a ?unique? weekend music event being organised by a Glastonbury festival roadie.

    Records could fall as thousands flock to RHS at Tatton

    GARDENING fans could make it a record turnout at the 10th annual Tatton RHS Flower Show.

    ?He was inspirational and he gave us hope?

    A CHESTER mum whose young husband died of cancer in April hopes to raise £40,000 for a research programme set up by an ?inspirational? doctor.

    Jessica splashing out for swim successes

    A FARNDON schoolgirl is making a splash in the world of swimming.

    Free After 3 parking is a hit

    RETAILERS are enjoying the support of Chester shoppers in the second week of The Free After 3 campaign.

    Anyone for polo?

    A FARM shop hosted a day of chukkas and ?pukka tukka? to introduce people to the elegant sport of polo.

    Students take top share in finance race

    FOUR students from The College of Law in Chester have picked up a cheque for £200 following success in Rensburg Sheppards? annual Share Race competition.

    King?s go top of maths class

    STUDENTS at The King?s School in Chester have had outstanding success at this year?s Junior Maths Challenge.

    Thanksgiving service marks NHS milestone

    THE Countess of Chester Hospital celebrated 60 years of the NHS with a service of thanksgiving and celebration at Chester Cathedral.

    Grant pays for better access

    IT?S easier to get a city community centre, thanks to grants.

    Freedom fighters

    THE Band of the King?s Division led Chester?s Lord Mayor?s Parade through the cloudbursts of rain on Saturday.

    Pupils? community kindness

    CLEARING up subways, cleaning shoes, gardening, free drinks ? Chesterfest is in full swing this week embracing the community with acts of kindness.

    Views sought over primary school move

    EDUCATION chiefs will ask the public for their views on the proposed move of Tarporley Primary School to the high school site in the village.

    ?Our hopes for farmers? market?

    TARPORLEY Parish Council is pushing for a farmers? market to be set up in the village.

    High-fliers in disc throwing championship

    HIGH school students have proved they are up to the ultimate challenge.

    Families are united in music

    FAMILIES have been in harmony with one another.

    Fundraising fête proves a big hit

    CHILDREN of all ages enjoyed a day of fun at the Eccleston Village Fête at the weekend.

    Local news from the BBC

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    City chief defends quit decision

    The chief executive of Stoke-on-Trent City Council defends his decision to leave the authority.

    Lessons given by former hooligan

    A former football hooligan is working with his local football club to steer young people away from violence.

    Warnings over counterfeit money

    People in Chester are being warned about counterfeit notes circulating in the city following a spate of incidents in recent weeks.

    Police hunting field sex attacker

    A teenage girl was subjected to a serious sexual assault after being dragged into a field in Chester.

    Trains delayed after school fire

    Trains in Chester are delayed after a huge fire near a railway line in the city centre.

    Shopper donkeys ease burden on villagers

    BBC News reports on two donkeys who are being used in a remote village to help residents fed up with hauling their shopping up a steep hill.

    Anti-abortion protest takes place

    Anti-abortion campaigners stage a silent protest in Chester.

    Work on historic walls continues

    Temporary bracing is put in place to prevent any further collapse of Chester's historic walls.

    Zoo welcomes second baby giraffe

    Keepers at Chester Zoo celebrate the birth of their second rare giraffe within two months.

    Local Council elections in England

    See a complete list of every council in England holding elections on 1 May 2008.

    City wall closed after collapse

    A 30m section of Chester city wall is cordoned off after part of the ancient monument collapsed.

    SEC sues UK hedge fund and boss

    A US watchdog accuses a UK hedge fund of planning to defraud mutual funds and shareholders in the US.

    Chester painting sold to city man

    A painting of a scene of Chester from across the River Dee is bought by a private dealer who lives in the city.

    Chester oil painting is auctioned

    An oil painting of a scene of Chester from across the River Dee is being sold at auction.

    Autograph fraudsters found guilty

    Two business partners accused of cheating their customers by forging and selling sports stars' signatures are found guilty.

    Seven-lane highway plan abandoned

    Controversial plans to widen a stretch of the A494 in north Wales are scrapped after a public inquiry.

    Bid to save bus service launched

    A man from Shropshire launches a petition to have bus services between Whitchurch and Chester restored.

    Concern at cross-border services

    Worries are voiced that devolution may erode shared services like health between Wales and England.

    Hacker jailed for stalking singer

    A woman is sent to prison for electronically stalking Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington and his wife.

    City bridge to close for repairs

    An historic bridge which is one of the main routes into Chester is closing for 12 weeks.

    Local news from Chester City Council

    Provided by chester.gov.uk/

    Get fit for the Olympics at Northgate

    TWO Chester leisure centres are hoping to inject Olympic spirit into residents by opening their doors for free.

    Cheshire West and Chester appoints its Chief Executive

    Stephen (Steve) Robinson has been offered the exciting role of Chief Executive of the new Cheshire West and Chester Council.

    A Towering Success for Chester?s City Walls

    A major cash injection that will help pay for improvements to Chester?s City Walls towers has just been announced.

    Chester housing boost

    The Government has given its backing for more homes to be built across West Cheshire to help tackle the shortage of affordable housing in the area, particularly concentrating on derelict and brownfield sites.

    Council scheme to ease overcrowded homes

    Chester City Council has extended its home assistance policy aimed at owner-occupiers wishing to improve their property through the council?s improvement loan scheme.

    Major milestone for Gorse Stacks development

    A special visit by Chester City Council representatives was held today (Thursday, 17 July 2008) to mark the end of the excavation phase of a £34m development regeneration project at Gorse Stacks in Chester.

    Battery bagging success

    In the last 15 months Chester City Council has collected 2,433 kg of car batteries and 6,242 kg household portable batteries for recycling.

    Crackdown on litterbugs and dirty businesses

    Chester City Council continues to fine litter bugs and businesses breaking the law on trade waste.

    National Archaeological Weekend At Chester Amphitheatre

    National Archaeology Week is a unique chance to discover and explore the archaeological heritage of the United Kingdom. The aim of this annual event is to encourage everyone, and especially young people and their families to visit sites of archaeological/historical interest, museums, heritage and resource centres, to see archaeology in action and to take part in activities on-site. National Archaeology Week comes to Chester's amphitheatre this weekend (12 and 13 July) between 10.30am - 4pm.

    Chester a top performer for tax collection

    Chester City Council is once again ranked among the top 25% of local authorities in England for its efficiency in collecting council tax and business rates.

    Fishing on the River Dee: improved access for local anglers

    Discussions between Chester City Council and Prince Albert Angling Society have improved access to fishing the River Dee for local anglers.

    The FA Cup comes to Blacon

    The FA Cup will be this year?s star attraction at the Blacon Festival on Saturday, 5 July.

    Council backs new ways of recovering debt and tackling fraud

    Chester City Council?s Executive has given its backing to two policies designed to crackdown on benefit cheats and recover of outstanding debts.

    Smiles all round

    The Lord Mayor of Chester , councillor Brian Bailey, met and presented prizes to some of the winners and runners-up of the ?Smiles? competition at his new residence in Abbey Square.

    City management makeover on the cards

    Chester City Council?s executive is to consider backing a revamped organisation aimed at boosting the local economy.

    Life in Medieval Chester- guided walks!

    Chester City Council?s history and heritage service has joined forces with the Guild of Chester Tour Guides to run two guided walks looking at life in medieval Chester. Under the titled ?Monks, Middens and Mystery Plays?, the walks tie in with this year?s production of the Chester Mystery Plays.

    Chester to receive £2.4 million for cycling initiatives

    Chester is to receive £2.4 million funding for cycling initiatives over the next three years following an announcement today (Thursday) by Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly.

    Big opportunity for budding photographers

    Chester City Council is calling on budding photographers to enter a national competition as part of Love Parks Week.

    Caldy Nature Park improvements

    Chester City Council and local schools have joined forces with parish councils and the Friends of Caldy Nature Park to develop ideas for improvements to the park.

    Chester to celebrate local parks

    Residents and visitors of Chester are being encouraged to enjoy free events to celebrate national Love Parks Week, which takes place between Saturday 14 and Sunday 22 June 2008.

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