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CheshireLive is an online platform that provides news, traffic updates, travel information, event listings, and weather reports for the entire county. It serves as the digital news outlet for the Chester Chronicle, Crewe Chronicle, and Macclesfield Express newspapers.

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Plans unveiled for 200 new homes on outskirts of Chester city centre

1 week ago | cheshire-live.co.uk | Gary Porter

Plans have been unveiled for a new housing estate on the outskirts of Chester city centre. The 200-home development - of which 45 per cent would be affordable housing - is earmarked for currently inaccessible private land off Whitchurch Road near Christleton. Leading housebuilder Bloor Homes is behind the proposal and is inviting residents to share their views before submitting a planning application to Cheshire West and Chester Council later this year.
Black Sabbath: Homecoming special edition on sale now

1 week ago | cheshire-live.co.uk | Paul Cole

Heavy metal legends Black Sabbath will play their final farewell gig at hometown Birmingham’s Villa Park on July 5, where the original line-up will play together for the first time in more than 20 years, supported by a stellar cast of rock and roll A-listers.
Cocaine dealer smuggled phone into prison to run drugs gang from his cell

3 weeks ago | cheshire-live.co.uk | Gary Porter

A man has been jailed again after he admitted dealing drugs from his prison cell. Samuel Watts, of Thornley Green, Northwich, appeared at Burnley Crown Court on Thursday (June 5) where he was sentenced to four years and four months in prison. The 34-year-old had earlier pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine while serving a prison sentence at HMP Kirkham near Preston.
Coronation Street's Helen Flanagan ready for 'fresh start' as she shares 'exciting' news

1 month ago | cheshire-live.co.uk | Dan Laurie |Daniel Laurie

Helen Flanagan has revealed she's ready for a fresh start as eyes up her acting comeback. The 34-year-old actress was due to appear in Cluedo 2 theatre tour last year but was advised to withdraw due to medical reasons. However, she's now looking forward to focusing on getting back into acting and has confirmed she has got some big projects coming up very soon.
Live updates as Ellesmere Port building cordoned off with police and firefighters at scene

1 month ago | cheshire-live.co.uk | Gary Porter

Police and firefighters are dealing with a fire at a building in Ellesmere Port town centre. The empty former bank building on Whitby Road and the corner of Heathfield Road has been cordoned off. A road closure is also in place on Whitby Road from the Sutton Way junction heading towards the town centre. Five fire engines are at the scene with police cars and a van also in attendance. The building was used as a bank for several years. It was most recently occupied by a theatre group until May 2023.
Police launch CCTV appeal after cars torched outside block of flats

1 month ago | cheshire-live.co.uk | Gary Porter

Police have released CCTV footage of a man they want to speak to following incidents of criminal damage at a block of flats in a Cheshire town. Officers say two incidents of graffiti being daubed on the walls of White House flats in Spath Lane, Wilmslow, and paint being thrown over cars have occurred between April 15 and May 10. Then in the early hours of May 10, three cars were set on fire. No one was injured as a result of the blaze which was dealt with by one fire engine from Wilmslow.
Chester Zoo's £4m funding to help create 'thriving, wildlife-rich landscape' in Cheshire

1 month ago | cheshire-live.co.uk | Gary Porter

Chester Zoo will help wildlife in Cheshire to flourish thanks to a £4m on funding boost. The zoo, an international conservation charity, has been awarded the cash by the National Lottery Heritage Fund to support its 'Networks for Nature' initiative - an ambitious project to restore wildlife habitats across the region. The funds will be used to create or restore 20 ponds, nearly 3,000 metres of hedgerow and more than 100 hectares of habitat.
Cheshire railway attraction returns with new rides and steam engine plan

2 months ago | cheshire-live.co.uk | Gary Porter

Plans to add a new steam engine to the Peacock Railway are on the right track. Thanks to porridge firm Mornflake, which is celebrating its 350th anniversary year, the popular attraction has received funds towards the purchase of a small engine for budding engineers to run and maintain.
Jet2 flight drama as Manchester Airport bound plane diverted due to 'disruptive passengers'

2 months ago | cheshire-live.co.uk | Chris Slater

A Manchester Airport bound flight was diverted due to 'disruptive passengers', it has been confirmed. The Jet2 flight LS881 from Alicante was part-way through its journey on Friday (April 25) when the decision was made to divert it to Barcelona. A Jet2 spokesperson confirmed: "Flight LS881 diverted to Barcelona so that police could offload some disruptive passengers.
The 'rich past' of a historic Chester property that's 'overflowing with character'

2 months ago | cheshire-live.co.uk | Gary Porter

A historic Chester city centre property that's 'overflowing with character' is up for sale. The Grade II* listed Castle House "is one of the few surviving timber-framed dwellings in the city". The four-bed home, also once used as a B&B, dates back to the early 1500s. It is being marketed by Currans Unique Homes in Chester with offers over £850,000 being invited.