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Ofsted report finds Widnes nursery school children are 'happy and benefit from the gentle, thoughtful support that staff give them'

"Children share their ideas and opinions with staff and know that teachers and teaching assistants are 'genuinely interested' in what they wish to say."

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Not-for-profit coffee shop in Puddington is offering its space for free to community groups

The coffee shop wants to hear from groups of local people looking for a home for their club

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Cheshire West Planning: Green belt detatched dwelling rejected

The latest planning news from Cheshire

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East Cheshire Hospice invites the community to visit its charity shops

The hospice has stores at Chestergate and Thornton Square, as well as outlets in Poynton and Handforth

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East Cheshire Hospice thanks firm for its amazing generosity

AstraZeneca employees will retain the hospice as a nominated charity for the next two years

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Cheshire East Council Planning: Permission granted for loft conversion and extension to Wistaston home

The proposed developments were acceptable in relation to the existing dwelling and the design was also in character with the house and the surrounding area

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Rugby: Wids played some great rugby and deserved the win

Steve Clark brings you the latest news from the Wids

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Firs School Chester hosts anti-bullying behaviour session

'It is so important that we all share and develop best practises in our school and do our part to counter the bullying behaviour culture'

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Chester West and Chester Council Planning: Garages to be demolished to create new homes

The proposed development would provide residential development in an area identified for growth

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Auditions announced for wartime play to be staged in Chester

The tale of a Liverpool family trying to cope with the challenges and heartache of living through World War Two

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East Cheshire Hospice welcomes new chaplain

"I'm getting to know families, patients and staff and am delighted to be part of a charity that is so highly regarded in east Cheshire and beyond"

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Leaders at Ellesmere Port school have established a 'creative and ambitious curriculum' says Ofsted

Pupils also talked to the inspectors about their views of their school and inspectors spoke to parents at the start of the school day