Local weekly news 03/04/2026

Local weekly news 03/04/2026

Author: Chester Talking Newspaper April 3, 2026 Duration: 1:57:34
Local news from Chester, including Update on A494 River Dee bridge; Motability changes 2026 charges and higher costs explained; Farm training centre Agri-cation plans Cheshire expansion; Duke and Duchess of Westminster visit Chester FC Community Trust; Welsh households on low incomes to get £200 heating oil payment as fuel prices rise; Flint family hosts country night for children·s hospice;cFlintshire Council plans to use empty Holywell bank as temporary homeless accommodation;cFlintshire mum to run London Marathon 2026 for young son. Update on A494 River Dee bridge; Motability changes 2026 charges and higher costs explained; Farm training centre Agri-cation plans Cheshire expansion; Duke and Duchess of Westminster visit Chester FC Community Trust; Welsh households on low incomes to get £200 heating oil payment as fuel prices rise; Flint family hosts country night for children’s hospice;cFlintshire Council plans to use empty Holywell bank as temporary homeless accommodation;cFlintshire mum to run London Marathon 2026 for young son.

For residents in and around Chester who are blind or partially sighted, Chester Talking Newspaper delivers a vital, familiar service in audio form. This weekly audio digest transforms local news and community stories into an accessible format, continuing a long-standing tradition of connection. Each episode is carefully prepared by a dedicated team, ensuring listeners stay informed about the matters that affect their city directly-from council decisions and local events to human interest stories and updates you might not find in national headlines. The audio version you hear in this podcast is first shared with listeners via posted cassettes and memory sticks every Friday evening, a personal touch that underscores its community heart. Shortly after, the same recording becomes available here, offering a convenient way to catch up on demand. It’s more than just a news report; it’s a consistent, reliable voice for the visually impaired community in Chester, discussing politics and local affairs with a clear understanding of the area’s unique character. Tuning in means keeping your finger on the pulse of the city, delivered with a neighbourly familiarity that has defined this service for years.
Author: Language: en-gb Episodes: 12

Chester Talking Newspaper
Podcast Episodes
Local weekly news 06/06/2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:19:07
Local news from Chester, including 1. A Blacon man has avoided jail despite being convicted of driving and drugs offences. 2. Chester Bible restoration. 3. Chester sex offender breaches his sexual harm prevention order.…
Local weekly news 29/05/2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45:11
Local news from Chester, including Why council-owned land is being turned into a thriving Cheshire wildlife haven; Chester charity to host Lunch & Laugh event at Carden Park; Natural Resources Wales opens Chester fish mo…
Local weekly news 15/05/2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:22:28
Local news from Chester, including Chester actress Summer-Joules leads ‘Boo playing Bella’ film, Plans for new parking restrictions in Chester announced, The Chester country pub among UK’s best for dog-friendly breaks, H…
Local weekly news 08/05/2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:11:36
Local news from Chester, including 1. Fine imposed on man for entering a property subject to a closure order. 2. 35 years of Pets at Home in Chester. 3. Tackling fly-tipping. 4. University of Chester wins national award…
Local weekly news 01/05/2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:38
Local news from Chester, including Pub helps fund vital treatment for Ellesmere Port girl with life-threatening allergies; Chester schoolgirl to join top circus company in Las Vegas; Westminster Park 80th anniversary cel…
Local weekly news 17/04/2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:34:50
Local news from Chester, including Chester FC in play-off position after win over leaders, St George returns to Chester to tackle fire-breathing dragon, UK-based Russian classically trained pianist to perform in Chester,…
Local weekly news 10/04/2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:00
Local news from Chester, including 1. Chester zoo helping to reintroduce Bongo to Kenya. 2. Chester Primary School received mixed report from OFSTED. 3. Cheshire police Operation Caesar highlights safe driving. 4. Cheste…