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Barns owls flourish with help of nest boxes 17:07, Nov 18 2008 SHROPSHIRE has seen a rise in the number of barn owls thanks to a successful nest box scheme initiated by the Shropshire Barn Owl Group. more

Parcel Force van stolen by crooks 12:44, Nov 18 2008 A PARCEL Force Mercedes Sprinter box van was stolen in Ellesmere Port. more

Burglars disturbed in series of break-ins 12:42, Nov 18 2008 A NUMBER of burglars were disturbed after trying to break into various properties. more

Noisy yobs headbutt innocent man 12:33, Nov 18 2008 A MAN was headbutted after asking two men who were shouting and swearing loudly to be quiet. more

Goalpost theft shocks primary school 12:30, Nov 18 2008 A PRIMARY school is appealing for the return of their goalposts, stolen by thieves. more

Range Rover stolen while owner attended auction 11:58, Nov 18 2008 A BLACK Range Rover was stolen from the roadside while its owner attended an auction at the Prees Heath grainstore on Saturday morning. more

Don’t leave tools in vans, warn police 11:55, Nov 18 2008 POLICE in Shropshire are reminding workmen not to leave valuable tools in their vehicles overnight. more

Meat cleaver robbery in Ellesmere Port 11:43, Nov 18 2008 TWO men armed with a meat cleaver and large knife tried to rob a store. more

Chester TV and Sky cables being cut by scammers 11:03, Nov 18 2008 HOMEOWNERS in the College ward area of Chester have had their TV and Sky cables cut by cold call scammers. more

Police warning after spate of Chester city centre bike thefts 11:00, Nov 18 2008 CYCLISTS are being told to secure their bikes properly after a series of city centre thefts in Chester. more

Bentley’s first public sale 10:23, Nov 18 2008 LUXURY car-maker Bentley, which announced earlier this month it is axing up to 300 jobs because of a drop in sales, is preparing to stage is first public sale of Christmas gifts more

Body found at Chester nature reserve 10:19, Nov 18 2008 THE body of a 50-year-old male was discovered at the nature reserve off Caldy Valley road this morning (Tuesday, November 18). more

Shoplifter turns violent when confronted by staff 10:05, Nov 18 2008 A SHOPLIFTER was challenged after trying to steal goods from a garden centre. more

Spectacular River Dee finale to Cheshire Year of Gardens 08:22, Nov 18 2008 CHESTER Performs has announced details of what it describes as “the most spectacular cultural event of the year”, which is due to take place on December 12 on the River Dee at The Groves. more

Pay review for new Cheshire council due in 18 months 16:08, Nov 17 2008 THE pay of all Cheshire West and Chester Council staff is to be reviewed in 12 to 18 months time, it has emerged. more

Free face-painting this Saturday in the Port Arcades 15:58, Nov 17 2008 THERE’S free face-painting at the Port Arcades in Ellesmere Port this Saturday (November 22). more

Shake-up of Chester’s waste collections due in 2012 15:38, Nov 17 2008 CHESTER City Council's new multi million pound waste collection and recycling contract, due to be introduced next spring, could be renegotiated in 2012. more

Appeal to catch handbag-snatcher 15:28, Nov 17 2008 POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a teenager had her handbag snatched in Crewe. more

Jobs under threat at Kingspan in Greenfield 15:20, Nov 17 2008 A GREENFIELD company has announced that nearly 30 of its staff could be made redundant. more

Cheshire West council’s concern over £8.5m Iceland bank deposit 15:07, Nov 17 2008 THE effect of Cheshire County Council’s £8.5m deposit in a cash strapped Icelandic bank on the finances of the Cheshire West and Chester Council has come under scrutiny. more

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