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Half of local housing markets across Great Britain are taking longer to secure buyers than a year ago, but Zoopla data shows the North West continues to outperform many parts of th
- Did You Know? Runcorn's Name Can Be Found From Australia to Antarctica
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The Cheshire town shares its name with locations thousands of miles apart, including an Australian suburb, an Antarctic glacier and even an asteroid.
- Chester hospital building named one of region's best new developments
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The £110 million Women and Children’s Building at the Countess of Chester Hospital has won two awards for construction quality and sustainability.
- Rare chance to see steam locomotive along the North Wales mainline this weekend
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Rail enthusiasts in Cheshire will have a chance to see LMS Stanier Class 5 No. 44871 pass through Chester on Sunday as part of The North Wales Coast Express.
- New community fund launched to support grassroots football teams in Cheshire West
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Grassroots football teams in Cheshire West are being invited to apply for support from Redrow’s new £5,000 Game On Community Fund.
- 'This is so exciting': Cheshire and Warrington's big moment as region declares itself 'open for business'
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Region finally takes advantage of devolution with new combined authority - and an elected metro mayor coming next year
- Cheshire GP surgery with more than 8,400 patients could be on the move
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It wants to relocate
- Warrington department store Hancock & Wood to close after 112 years
Local News
It's been a fixture of the town's high street for over a century
- Asylum and humanitarian support numbers revealed across Cheshire
Local News
The number of people in receipt of Home Office asylum support across the county fell this year
- New online-only Cheshire town estate agency sells homes in under 14 days
Local News
A NEW estate agents in Warrington claims to be selling homes in less than two weeks, far outpacing the local average.
- Poor train Wi-Fi is still costing commuters time — and businesses should notice
Business
We tested the wi-fi on the train between Norwich and London to see how easy it was to connect.
- The Cheshire water park with inflatable Aqua Park, floating obstacle course and more
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It's perfect during warmer weather
- Grange Woods site to become new wildlife habitat bank
Local News
Grassland, woodland and ponds are being created at the site between Chester and Frodsham
- Job cuts announced at Cheshire primary school
Local News
It comes as the school plans to dramatically reduce its pupil numbers due to falling birth rates
- Councillors to decide on plans to build 240 town centre apartments
Local News
Two six-storey buildings are proposed
- Apartments plan with café recommended for approval
Local News
Councillors will decide on the scheme this week
- Huge regeneration project helps Cheshire 'step onto the national stage'
Local News
Origin scheme to be showcased to investors at major summit in Leeds
- Pokemon Mega Evolution Trails head to Cheshire National Trust site this May half term
Local News
The new trails will launch at 14 sites across England and Wales
- Poundstretcher could plunge into administration putting 4 Cheshire stores at risk
Local News
Court told that restructuring plan needed to avoid administration
- Cheshire town confirms food and drink festival return - and it's FREE
Local News
Last year the event attracted 2,000 people
- Derelict former Cheshire court building to be turned into flats
Local News
The eyesore building has been empty since 2017
- Flood alert issued for River Mersey estuary in Warrington due to high tide
Local News
A FLOOD alert has been issued in Warrington warning that flooding is possible.
- Inside the historic Warrington pub which is marking 250 years with free festival
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A PUB is celebrating its history with a family festival.
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