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Chester FC: Steve Burr sacked as manager

Steve Burr has been sacked after more than two years in charge at Chester
Blues board have dismissed 56-year-old and put Jon McCarthy and Ian Sharps in charge for the rest of the season

Cheshire Police reveal 19-year-old man 'helping with enquiries' over schoolgirl case

Teenager Jade Lynch went missing for 11 days but turned up safe and well on Wednesday

Recap: Steve Burr sacked as Chester FC boss

Steve Burr has been sacked as Chester manager after more than two years in the role live
Reaction from supporters and opinion as the decided to terminate the manager's contract with four games to go

Decision to cut funding for Chester children's hospital care branded 'terrible'

Chronicle readers have reacted with dismay to the 'ridiculous' decision

Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner candidates revealed

Tories, Labour and Lib Dems are all standing candidates

Chester youngster who couldn't smile or laugh is making 'mindblowing' progress

Rose Winchcombe has had pioneering brain treatment

Gary Barlow performance appeal for Ellesmere Port mum following car accident

Emma Armstrong with children Jasmine and Connor
Emma Armstrong's daughter Jasmine is campaigning the Take That star to sing at her mum's 40th birthday

Cheshire Fire Service sheds more than 100 firefighter posts

Brigade says reductions are in response to government cuts but insists the county is safe

Ellesmere Port drug dealer jailed for more than three years

Sean Manning, from Ellesmere Port, has been jailed for more than three years for drugs offences
Sean Manning sentenced to 40 months imprisonment at Chester Crown Court on Monday (April 6)

Chester supermarket apology to woman over evacuation 'distress'

Shopper felt Sainsbury's were uncaring about her disability in way she was treated

Winsford shopping centre landlords say improvement is a priority

Winsford Cross Shopping Centre
Plans clarified in light of online petition calling for more investment

Cheshire pub forced to close early due to small fire

But the Oakmere hostelry is expected to be open as usual

Chester city car park to close for four days

Hamilton Street car park in Chester
Details of alternative parking spaces provided by council

Funding axed for Chester children's hospital care at home

Countess of Chester Hospital, Chester
CCG funding cuts will mean sick children will no longer receive care at home

Cheshire Police reveal missing teenager found safe

The teenager had been missing from home since March 26

A483 Wrexham bypass back to normal following bridge jump threat

Traffic is diverted off the A483 Wrexham bypass after a man threatened to jump of a bridge near Gresford
Police shut busy dual carriageway causing traffic delays

Fundraiser aims to be boxing clever in Chester

Bahareh Ahmadi will be stepping into the ring on Sunday for a good cause
Crowne Plaza event competitor raising money for Chronicle-backed Miles of Smiles charity

Chester law firm celebrates exceptional growth

Knights has quadrupled its workforce since 2014

Ray Crofts interview: The former Chester City FC chairman on leaving Sealand Road, exile in Macclesfield and Harry McNally

Former Chester City chairman Ray Crofts at Sealand Road
Former Blues chairman speaks to The Chronicle on his chairmanship during one of the rockiest periods in the club's history

New B&M to open in Ellesmere Port

The former B&Q site in Ellesmere Port is to become a B&M
New store with garden centre will open in May

Campaigners call for second Sealand Road speed camera to prevent fatal crash

The A548 Sealand Road
There are fears it is only a matter of time before another motorist is killed on busy A548

Blue Planet Aquarium to host wildlife activities

Blue Planet Aquarium, Cheshire Oaks, is playing host to the Cheshire Wildlife Trust
Craft sessions for younger visitors

Cheshire West and Chester advice on organising royal street parties

Council produces guide to help communities celebrate The Queen's 90th birthday

Chester Zoo research shows civil war in Congo has put gorillas in peril

Result of research has been presented at a conference

Chester Cathedral to host baby memorial service

27th annual service will take place on April 10 at 11.30am

Chester Sainsbury's evacuated after small fire in the sprinkler room

The Sainsbury's store at Great Boughton in Chester. Picture courtesy of Geograph
You couldn't make it up - but fortunately nobody was injured as a result of the overheated electric motor

Less than a week to go for Cheshire West dog owners to get their pets chipped

New laws coming in to force on April 6

Parkgate's popular Rope Walk children's play area to get new equipment

Cabinet member Cllr Louise Gittins; Parkgate borough councillor Martin Barker; Town councillor David Carter; Roger Warren, managing director POS Landcare Ltd; Elaine Grant, locality officer and Calvin Stockton, play project officer, at Ropewalk play area in Parkgate
Project made possible by successful funding bid

Hospice of the Good Shepherd gets record donation from Freemasons

Gordon Martin, Terry Mcleary, Paul Rodgerson and Steve Hoy, CEO of the Hospice of the Good Shepherd, at the presentation from the Cheshire View Masonic Benevolent Association
Cheshire View Masonic Benevolent Association celebrating 20 years at their Chester HQ

Cheshire police issue warning after ATMs are 'tampered with' over weekend

Public should 'always be vigilant' after Santander scare

Drama over Shakespeare's death at The Queen's School

Chester Races 2016: Everything you need to know about the Chester Cup

Guy Johnston is one of the most exciting and versatile British cellists of his generation

Chester Philharmonic Orchestra to stage St George's Day concert

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Frodsham wind farm recognised for commitment to protecting wildlife

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Watch the first Rogue One: A Star Wars Story teaser trailer with Felicity Jones in the leading role

Many Clouds ridden by Leighton Aspell wins the 2015 Crabbie's Grand National

Grand National 2016: The full list of 40 runners and your top tips for today's races

Eight great dog walks near Chester

Taste Cheshire Awards 2016 winners revealed

Theatretrain students have the X Factor

Nicholas Collett as Lord Nelson in a show to visit Neston, birthplace of the admiral's great love. Pic supplied by CRTA.

Neston to welcome an evening with Admiral Lord Nelson

A Midsummer Night's Dream at The King's School to celebrate the annniversary of William Shakespeare's death in 1616: Titania (Emily Snow) with Oberon (Sam Barnes)

King's School pupils live the dream in Shakespeare's memory

Blacon school museum has Roman find on display

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An open air screening in the Roman Gardens in Chester

Chester Moonlight Flicks open air cinema season announced

Find out which films will be showing at the Roman Gardens in Chester from July 5-August 27

Chester Philharmonic Orchestra to stage St George's Day concert

Guy Johnston is one of the most exciting and versatile British cellists of his generation
Patriotic programme of music lined up for Chester Cathedral on April 23

Having a champagne breakfast ahead of The Grand National? Here are some great fizzy cocktail recipes

If you're hosting your own champagne breakfast ahead of the races, we've got some great ways to make up a delicious cocktail with plenty of fizz

Chester Races 2016: Everything you need to know about the Chester Cup

A closer look at the historic showpiece race at the Boodles May Festival

Chester FC

Steve Burr has been sacked after more than two years in charge at Chester

Chester FC: Steve Burr sacked as manager

Blues board have dismissed 56-year-old and put Jon McCarthy and Ian Sharps in charge for the rest of the season

Recap: Steve Burr sacked as Chester FC boss

Steve Burr has been sacked as Chester manager after more than two years in the role live
Reaction from supporters and opinion as the decided to terminate the manager's contract with four games to go

Ray Crofts interview: The former Chester City FC chairman on leaving Sealand Road, exile in Macclesfield and Harry McNally

Former Chester City chairman Ray Crofts at Sealand Road
Former Blues chairman speaks to The Chronicle on his chairmanship during one of the rockiest periods in the club's history

Chester FC: We have made it difficult, admits Steve Burr

Chester boss Steve Burr has described his side's current form as 'horrendous'
Following defeat at Torquay United midweek, boss acknowledges Blues’ wretched form has heightened relegation risk

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New flagship store will open on Friday, April 15

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Teenagers Max Jones, Ben Goodacre and Luke Gosney raised the roof at the Cheshire Oaks Arena as they helped Cheshire down Surrey Scorchers in the BBL

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Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner candidates revealed

Tories, Labour, Lib Dems and Ukip are all standing candidates 

Chester city centre student housing scheme kicked into touch

Councillors reject the advice of their professional officers by siding with traditional residents

Winsford town councillors resign following election paperwork blunder

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A judge has ruled last May's election for the Over ward is void

'No evidence' former Chester MP Sir Peter Morrison was linked to child abuse scandal

Former Chester MP Sir Peter Morrison
Fresh inquiry into child abuse in North Wales' children's homes backs original inquiry

History

Blacon school museum has Roman find on display

Roman coin found in Big Heritage archaeological dig on display at St Theresa's Catholic Primary School

Chester First World War study group shares work

Event is attended by Sheriff of Chester

Quaintways reunion all set to go ahead

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Second World War mortar bomb safely blown up in Bickerton

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Steve Burr has been sacked after more than two years in charge at Chester
  1. Chester FC
    Chester FC: Steve Burr sacked as manager
  2. Cheshire Constabulary
    Cheshire Police reveal 19-year-old man 'helping with enquiries' over schoolgirl case
  3. What's On
    Eight great dog walks near Chester
  4. Cheshire Constabulary
    Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner candidates revealed
  5. Chester
    Chester Moonlight Flicks open air cinema season announced
  6. Sainsbury's
    Chester supermarket apology to woman over evacuation 'distress'
  7. Chester FC
    Ray Crofts interview: The former Chester City FC chairman on leaving Sealand Road, exile in Macclesfield and Harry McNally
  8. Ellesmere Port
    Gary Barlow performance appeal for Ellesmere Port mum following car accident
  9. Ellesmere Port
    Ellesmere Port drug dealer jailed for more than three years
  10. Chester
    Chester youngster who couldn't smile or laugh is making 'mindblowing' progress

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