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Edward Timpson

GENERAL ELECTION: Eddisbury Conservative candidate Edward Timpson

As the country prepares to head to the polls on December 12, the Local Democracy Reporting Service has been interviewing all candidates in Eddisbury.

Edward Timpson discusses why he wants to win the seat back for the Conservatives.

December 3, 2019
GENERAL ELECTION: Eddisbury Liberal Democrat candidate Antoinette Sandbach

GENERAL ELECTION: Eddisbury Liberal Democrat candidate Antoinette Sandbach

By Stephen Topping
As the country prepares to head to the polls on December 12, the Local Democracy Reporting Service has been interviewing all candidates in Eddisbury.

Antoinette Sandbach discusses her chances of be re-elected as a Liberal Democrat.

December 3, 2019
GENERAL ELECTION: Eddisbury Labour candidate Terry Savage

GENERAL ELECTION: Eddisbury Labour candidate Terry Savage

By Stephen Topping
As the country prepares to head to the polls on December 12, the Local Democracy Reporting Service has been interviewing all candidates in Eddisbury.

Terry Savage discusses his hopes of becoming the constituency’s first Labour MP since 1945.

December 3, 2019
GENERAL ELECTION: Eddisbury UKIP candidate Andrea Allen

GENERAL ELECTION: Eddisbury UKIP candidate Andrea Allen

By Stephen Topping
As the country prepares to head to the polls on December 12, the Local Democracy Reporting Service has interviewed all candidates in Eddisbury constituency.

In the final pre-election interview, Andrea Allen discusses her reasons for standing in the constituency as a UKIP candidate.

December 3, 2019
GENERAL ELECTION: Eddisbury Green Party candidate Louise Jewkes

GENERAL ELECTION: Eddisbury Green Party candidate Louise Jewkes

By Stephen Topping
As the country prepares to head to the polls on December 12, the Local Democracy Reporting Service has been interviewing all candidates in Eddisbury.

Louise Jewkes explains why she is running for the Green Party.

December 3, 2019
One Cheshire family’s plea to help St Luke’s Hospice at Christmas

One Cheshire family’s plea to help St Luke’s Hospice at Christmas

Read one Cheshire woman’s plea to the community to support St Luke’s Hospice this Christmas following the care and comfort they received during a traumatic year for her parents.

November 30, 2019
Readers’ Letters: Public services in Nantwich need support

Readers’ Letters: Public services in Nantwich need support

Dear Editor
I want to write a short letter in favour of public services in my area.
All my life I have lived around Nantwich.

November 29, 2019
Perfect time to sell your old jewellery at auction, says Peter Wilson expert

Perfect time to sell your old jewellery at auction, says Peter Wilson expert

According to an article in the Independent in May 2019, women in the UK own more than £6.2 billion worth of unworn jewellery.

This study found that two thirds of women wore the same pieces from their collection everyday, instead of rotating pieces within their jewellery boxes.

November 11, 2019
Readers’ Letters: Help children by attending local Christingle services

Readers’ Letters: Help children by attending local Christingle services

Dear Editor,

Last year, thousands of people came together to attend 157 local Christingle services across the Diocese of Chester.

These special events raise money for The Children’s Society to help vulnerable children and young people.

November 10, 2019
Readers’ Letters: How you can help RNIB team up with Santa!

Readers’ Letters: How you can help RNIB team up with Santa!

Dear Editor
I’m writing to let readers know that we have a very special festive treat for children with vision impairment in the run up to Christmas.

As you know, Santa receives millions of letters from children each year and works hard to respond to every single one – but he knows that often children with vision impairment are not able to read his reply.

November 9, 2019
RSPCA Stapeley 25 years – meet the man who has been there since day one!

RSPCA Stapeley 25 years – meet the man who has been there since day one!

Twenty-five years ago, RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre & Cattery in Nantwich opened its doors and has since treated more than 130,000 animals.

Wildlife supervisor Rob Scrivens has been at the Nantwich centre since day one and shares his memories.

November 6, 2019
Chester Racecourse announces Fireworks show, Halloween events and 2020 fixtures

Chester Racecourse announces Fireworks show, Halloween events and 2020 fixtures

By Colin Milne
The 2019 calendar of thoroughbred racing is a wrap at Chester Racecourse, but plans for upcoming events are underway.

The home of the annual Ormonde Stakes recently announced a full slate with Halloween happenings, the return of the Lord Mayor’s Fireworks Extravaganza, and 2020 racing fixtures.

October 12, 2019
Readers’ Letters: Macmillan hails World’s Biggest Coffee Morning

Readers’ Letters: Macmillan hails World’s Biggest Coffee Morning

Dear Editor,
This year our World’s Biggest Coffee morning fundraiser entered its 29th year.

In community centres, schools and workplaces, thousands of coffee mornings were held across the North West to raise money and help us support people affected by cancer.

October 11, 2019