The Barnston Estate, which consists of 1,800 acres in and around the villages of Farndon, Churton and Hapsford, has been shortlisted for The Sustainability and Environmental Impact Award at next year's Rural Business Awards.

Local authority leaders from Cheshire West & Chester, Wirral and North Wales have asked Chancellor Rishi Sunak to help fund three schemes to boost cross-border connectivity, including the refurbishment of Chester train station. 

Moxy Chester, located just off the A51 Boughton and slotting between the canal and Waitrose supermarket, has decided to throw open its doors to key workers and business travellers.