Local weekly news 08/05/2026

Local weekly news 08/05/2026

Author: Chester Talking Newspaper May 8, 2026 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 for nursing course. 5. Blacon man jailed after sexually assaulting teenager. 6. Plans for new wetland habitat at Countess of Chester country park. 7. Why we are not voting this year in Cheshire west. 8. Chester FC issues update as chilrden no longer allowed to attend matches without an adult. 9. Chester man fined after drunken Altercation. 10. Northgate Arena reopens after refurbishmant. 11. Northgate Arena reopens after refurbishmant. 12. Wrexham FC latest. 13. Coleg Cambria student named one of Wales’s top adult learners. 14. Flintshire villages included in Wales and West Utilities gas pipe upgrade plan. 15. Hawarden Bridge: listed building consent granted for Pier 7 repairs. 16. Deeside-based Iceland launches free kit scheme for grassroots football teams.

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: 21

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Local weekly news 28/08/2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:57:44
Local news from Chester, including 1. Shocking scenes at Chester Magistrates court. 2. Objections to plans to demolish historic building in Chester. 3. Nine Chester locations where ANPR cameras could be fitted. 4. Univer…
Local weekly news 21/08/2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:49:31
Local news from Chester, including Fraudster posing as a police officer; 'Sick to Death' museum celebrates its tenth birthday; Talks after CAF strike at Chester Rail Depot; Beehives installed on roof of Theatre Clwyd; Ra…
Local weekly news 06/08/2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:38:23
Local news from Chester, including Chester Zoo confirms birth of 50cm tall, rare Anoa calf, The Queen at Chester reopens as Handwritten Collection, Chester Racecourse Family Fun Day is huge success, Do not eat warning as…
Local weekly news 31/07/2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:36:28
Local news from Chester, including 1. Jodrell Bank Observatory potential closure. 2. Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service incidents over the weekend 3. Cheshire Police action tackling anti-social behaviour on e-bikes. 4. Che…
Local weekly news 24/07/2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:51:15
Local news from Chester, including Registration required to use Cheshire West and Chester Council tips; Cheshire Fire Service says it is coping with increased calls; Chester Festival of Ideas hailed a triumph by organize…
Local weekly news 10/07/2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:12:08
Local news from Chester, including Police Dog Enzo joins Cheshire Police dog unit, Stile Napoletano Pizzeria is named 13th best in Europe, Historic train trip through Cheshire to Stratford-upon-Avon, Cheshire West counci…
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.…