Construction completes at university energy centre

More than 1,400 people attended a memorial service for the late Duke of Westminster, Gerald Grosvenor, in Chester yesterday, including Prince Charles and Prince William, and the Duchesses of Cornwall and Cambridge. [GALLERY]

Archaeologists working on repairs to Chester's historic walls at Northgate have made finds relating to Medieval and Roman gateways into the city, both previously unknown.

Cheshire West & Chester Council’s planning committee is expected to give the green light to plans from Peel Environmental for a 220,000 sq ft energy-from-waste facility at Protos, the 126-acre site formerly known as Ince Park.

Morgan Sindall Group, parent of affordable housebuilder Lovell, fit-out firm Overbury and developer Muse, has returned to profit in its latest half-year report, and hopes to deliver above expectations in its full year results.

The University of Chester has appointed contractor Willmott Dixon to develop its Intelligent Energy System Demonstrator project at Thornton Science Park, as part of the Cheshire Science Corridor Enterprise Zone.

In a celebration of the North West’s achievements in construction, 350 guests gathered at Liverpool’s Titanic Hotel last night for the annual Regional Construction Awards.

Cheshire West & Chester Council is looking to appoint an investment agent to look at forward sale and funding options available for the £300m Northgate development.

Builder and developer Seddon has appointed Ed Wootton from Galliford Try as regional director for North West construction.

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