Chester Talking Newspaper

Local news from Chester, including Labour win council by-election despite strong Reform UK challenge; Thousands take part in record-breaking Chester Marathon; Free parking at Chester racecourse confirmed for Christmas; Chester Zoo scientists work on major elephant virus vaccine; Anger over proposed Flint High School fence; Mold company sponsors worskshops for children at Theatr Clwyd; Broughton youth club celebrates first anniversary. (Duration: 1:46:12)

Local news from Chester (Duration: 1:26:54)

Local news from Chester, including TripAdvisor’s top five best-rated cafés in Chester, Operation Jaywick mission focus of Chester man’s book, Forest Live announces UB40 featuring Ali Campbell for 2026, Cheshire West and Chester Council to mark Fairtrade Fortnight, Chester Zoo welcomes birth of rare South American monkey. (Duration: 2:31:59)

Local news from Chester, including 1. Bolivian Andean Bears Saved By Honey. 2. Chester Oddfellows Unveils New Alice's Parlou. 3. Chester Countess New Maternity Unit Sees Booking Surge. 4. Chester Man 25 Jailed for Dealing Cannabis and Cocaine. 5. Independent Bookshops Collaborate for Regional Celebrity Author Events. 6. Chester Appeal to trace Owner of iPad Following Burglaries. 7. Golden Bikes in Flint and Chester for Child Cancer Awareness. 8. Jilted Bride Faced Ridicule at Chester Races Ladies Day. 9. New machines promise quicker scans in North Wales hospitals. 10. Welsh export scheme boosts business revenues by £60m. 11. Shotton man jailed for sustained domestic violence offences. 12. Gladstone’s Library names 2026 writers in residence. 13. Gavin and Stacey star Larry Lamb at Flintshire book event. 14. Golden bikes in Flint and Chester for child cancer awareness. 15. Invite to complete survey on Dee Estuary cockle fishery. 16. Concerns raised over impact of proposed North East Wales national park. (Duration: 1:34:11)

Local news from Chester, including Cheshire woman among 16 killed in Lisbon funicular crash; Student creates new mural at Chester Racecourse; Crews spotted filming new Hollywood movie in Wirral; Chester Zoo hosts free family-friendly festival with music, games and crafts; Flintshire High School teachers to strike over bullying claims; Plans to create Care home for children in Holywell approved; Deeside inclusive skating club seeks new members and sponsorship. Cheshire woman among 16 killed in Lisbon funicular crash; Student creates new mural at Chester Racecourse; Crews spotted filming new Hollywood movie in Wirral; Chester Zoo hosts free family-friendly festival with music, games and crafts; Flintshire High School teachers to strike over bullying claims; Plans to create Care home for children in Holywell approved; Deeside inclusive skating club seeks new members and sponsorship. (Duration: 1:45:57)

Local news from Chester (Duration: 2:32:06)

Local news from Chester (Duration: 58:21)

Local news from Chester, including 1.Lucy Letby Questioned by Police in Prison. 2. Cheshire man led britains biggest drug smuggling gang. 3. Man banned from Cheshire oaks and coliseum. 4. New Cheshire Christmas event shuts down. 5. Rapist stepdad put camera in stepdaughters bedroom. 6. Chester court fines woman for drink driving. 7. Chester Pub and attached supermarket to be auctioned. 8. Chester FC fan at centre of racism probe found dead. 9. Wepre Post Office set for proposed relocation to Shotton. 10. Police appeal after reports of vehicle interference in Hawarden. 11. Dramatic increase in number of illegal vapes seized in Flintshire. 12. Fears for listed bridge due to car in Flintshire river. 13. Anwyl staff qualified as mental health first aiders. 14. Appeal for Christmas gifts for disadvantaged Flintshire families. 15. New funding announced to deliver first minister’s priorities. 16. North Wales Fire and Rescue Service: “Look after each other this Christmas". (Duration: 1:35:54)

Local news from Chester, including Detectives hunt 'hoaxer' who triggered huge emergency services response in Chester; Homebase Chester one of 74 stores up for sale after DIY chain's collapse; Actor celebrates role in blockbuster Wicked; B&M retailer picks Ellesmere Port for facility in jobs boost; Chester restaurant recognised as serving one of the five best roast dinners in UK; Concerning rise in animal abandonment in Flintshire; Mold Christmas light switch on; Newbridge Road to reopen after 4 years. Detectives hunt 'hoaxer' who triggered huge emergency services response in Chester; Homebase Chester one of 74 stores up for sale after DIY chain's collapse; Actor celebrates role in blockbuster Wicked; B&M retailer picks Ellesmere Port for facility in jobs boost; Chester restaurant recognised as serving one of the five best roast dinners in UK; Concerning rise in animal abandonment in Flintshire; Mold Christmas light switch on; Newbridge Road to reopen after 4 years. (Duration: 1:56:35)

Local news from Chester (Duration: 1:11:18)

Local news from Chester, including Chester revealed as a hotspot for Japanese knotweed; Northgate Arena to undergo major revamp as pools close until 2026; Chester Rooftop Social Club due to open this week; Chester Military Museum hosts exhibition on animals in war; Anearobic digestion plant to be based in Deeside; Buckley Mayor Charity ball raises funds; new recycling bags being trialled in Flintshire. (Duration: 2:15:07)

Local news from Chester, including 1. Chester Students Not Permitted To Enter Graduation Due to lateness 2. Tributes Paid to Big Hearted Chester Pastor 3. Chester Countess Hospital Introduces Changes to Parking 4. A Month of Events Celebrating Chester Rows 5. Chester Racecourse to Unveil Detailed Development Plans 6. Number of Cheshire Police Fired Spikes 7. Steps to Reduce Disruption as New Chester Centre is Constructed 8. Hospital Chiefs Ignored Top Nurse Police Plea in Letby Case 9. Charity champions line up for match-funding campaign supporting children’s hospices 10. Mormons submit plans to extend Ewloe church 11. Moel Famau turns blue in honour of PC Ryan Donaldson and to raise mental health awareness 12. DSN Celebrates 130 Years of Dedicated Service by Exceptional Staff 13. Nurse sets up volunteer-led stoma support group in Flintshire. 14. Welsh of the West End heading to Wrexham for unique Christmas concert! 15. Deeside brothers sentenced for threatening gambling addict. (Duration: 2:44:07)

Local news from Chester, including Labour MP loses whip after video appears to show him punching man; Cheshire residents being targeted in rise of scam phone calls; Cheshire Police week-long operation targeting those harming children; Play examines dark period in Anglo-Irish history; Flintshire CC invests in pot hole pro machine; Nightingale House Hospice Christmas concert; Buckley lantern parade. Labour MP loses whip after video appears to show him punching man; Cheshire residents being targeted in rise of scam phone calls; Cheshire Police week-long operation targeting those harming children; Play examines dark period in Anglo-Irish history; Flintshire CC invests in pot hole pro machine; Nightingale House Hospice Christmas concert; Buckley lantern parade. (Duration: 1:49:25)

Local news from Chester (Duration: 1:26:42)

Local news from Chester (Duration: 1:36:08)

Local news from Chester, including Cheshire West and Chester Council tax hike for 2023, Flintshire County Council has issued a warning to retailers, city centre street could reopen in three weeks time Cheshire West and Chester Council tax hike for 2023, Flintshire County Council has issued a warning to retailers, city centre street could reopen in three weeks time (Duration: 2:29:02)

Local news from Chester (Duration: 1:33:15)

Local news from Chester, including 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours List, local people recognised. Chester MP tests positive for Coronavirus. Woman fined £1,000 after failing to self-isolate on return from her Greek holiday. CWAC council leader calls for more government support and togetherness. Man left unable to return to his family in Uganda. Storyhouse and other local venues and organisations receive money from the £1.6 billion Culture Recovery Fund. St Mark’s Church Saltney holding a Bereavement Service on October 25. 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours List - Some celebs. Funding approved for a community sports facility. New Bishop of Chester begins his public ministry. 86yr old pensioner cyclist in incident on Oct 1 – police appeal for witnesses. Chester Zoo reminisces over last 60 years. Remembrance Day events to go ahead (Duration: 2:32:01)

Local news from Chester, including Flintshire and Wrexham lockdown: How Cheshire residents will be affected Chester's Grosvenor Museum to host exhibition celebrating much-loved children's book Morrisons customers in Chester and Ellesmere Port can now do their food shop on Amazon Ban on households mixing "best option" to tackle rise in coronavirus cases, says council leader Cyclist, 86, seriously hurt after colliding with dog walker in Chester Storyhouse Chester takes open-air cinema experience on the road (Duration: 2:01:34)

Local news from Chester, including Coronavirus: Number of confirmed Cheshire West cases passes 2,500 since beginning of pandemic All parts of Cheshire now have own dedicated community police officer Roman stone blocks found in Northgate Development site will be used to patch up historic Chester city walls Chester Town Hall set to be home of new Nightingale court next month Controversial Chester bus lanes scheme to go ahead in October Chester gunman who shot at victim in city jailed for 16 months (Duration: 2:08:16)