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Virus outbreak at Countess of Chester Hospital leads to restricted visiting

THE general wing at the Countess of Chester Hospital is operating a restricted visiting policy due to an outbreak of vomiting and diarrhoea.Read

Nursing union’s fears over patient safety at the Countess of Chester Hospital

A UNION is concerned job cuts at the Countess of Chester Hospital will endanger patient safety.Read

Flintshire mum pays tribute to stab victim son Fynn Davey at Chester Cathedral

THE Flintshire mum of stabbing victim Fynn Western-Davey was among more than 200 people to attend a memorial service for her son in Chester Cathedral.Read

Chester-based Royal Welsh soldiers get ready for attack on Taliban

ANXIOUS military families in Flintshire are praying their loved ones stay safe as British soldiers prepare to take part in a major assault on the Taliban in Afghanistan.Read

Snow causes problems at Countess of Chester Hospital and Wrexham Maelor Hospital

THE Countess of Chester Hospital postponed all non-emergency surgery because it has been so busy dealing with people breaking bones on the ice.Read

Flintshire family smoke-bombed on Christmas Day

A FAMILY had a frightening start to Christmas Day when an offender tried to shove a smoke bomb through their letterbox.Read

Buckley man to stand trial for rape at Chester Crown Court

JURY members will be taken on a site visit to see the spot where a 29-year-old woman alleges she was raped.Read

Chester multi-millionaire Simon Nixon talks about his remarkable success story

Last week the latest chapter in the Simon Nixon success story saw the multi-millionaire pick up the Business Person of the Year Award at the 2009 Cheshire Business Awards. This week reporter David Holmes talks to the entrepreneur about his remarkable lifeRead

Chester-based ex-Brookside star picks up good vibrations

FORMER Brookside star Steven Pinder called on an ex-Wrexham footballer pal when he wanted to get in trim for a forthcoming TV appearance.Read

Kind Katie from Saltney misses top spot in Channel Five contest

A TEENAGER from Saltney just missed out on scooping Channel Five’s Britain’s Kindest Kid competition.Read

Swine flu jabs available for Cheshire medical staff within a fortnight

NHS organisations in the North West will receive batches of swine flu vaccines in the next couple of weeks in preparation for inoculating front-line medical workers.Read

Coronation Street stars film “steamy’ scenes in Chester

SOAP fans will be shocked to hear the steamy affair between Kevin Webster and newlywed Molly has been rekindled... on a dirty weekend in Chester.Read

Hoax ‘bomber’ gets jail term

A HOAX caller who told supermarket staff there was a bomb in their store has been jailed for five years.Read

Bungalow owner’s demolition threat

VISITORS to a massage parlour under threat of closure could get more than they bargained for if the bulldozers move in.Read

Industrialist honoured by Japanese government

AN industrialist who has spent years fostering a better understanding between the Welsh and the Japanese has been recognised for his efforts.Read

Gangsters grab the limelight at St David's High School

A TALENTED cast of more than 100 pupils played in front of packed houses when they performed the gangster musical Bugsy Malone.Read

Driver arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after fatal crash

A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving in relation to a collision which cost the life of a pensioner.Read

Mayor stays put despite a ‘no confidence’ motion

THE Mayor of Saltney is refusing to resign even though the town council overwhelmingly supported a motion of no confidence in him.Read

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David Holmes is The Chester Chronicle's Chief Reporter. He covers wide ranging and important news items in and around Chester. He takes an active interest in politics, crime and consumer issues.

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