Chester

Sir David Davis has labelled the Lucy Letby case a 'miscarriage of justice' and accused Cheshire Police and the Crown Prosecution Service of serious professional failings, calling for an official review.

John O'Brien has been sentenced to 56 months in prison for defrauding over 100 people out of more than $1.5 million in a traveling conman scheme that targeted homeowners with false repair promises. The case has sparked political controversy after a senator wrote a character reference for her cousin.

The Chester Grosvenor Hotel will close on September 30, 2026, but will remain open and operate normally for the next six months, according to its management company Bespoke Hotels. The decision follows the discovery of unsafe concrete above the hotel's function suites.

A coalition of over 80 of Britain's most popular outdoor tourist attractions is campaigning for changes to how weather forecasts are displayed on mobile apps, arguing that misleading icons are deterring visitors and costing millions in lost revenue. Chester Zoo is spearheading the effort, which has drawn support from major sites like the Eden Project and Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

A Manchester woman has been banned from keeping pets for five years after her French bulldog starved to death in a cage. The dog was found dead in a metal crate in her hallway on January 10, 2025.