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The Ellesmere Port News Team met Boris Johnson yesterday evening to talk about Ellesmere Port Library turning in to a corner shop, where many can shop again for 10p and get Freddos at a reasonable price.

Whenever you are free, it’s always nice to get out of the house and do an activity. This could be indoor or outdoor, sporty or crafty, a meal or an experience—the possibilities are endless. In this article, I’ve picked out some of the best activities to do in Ellesmere Port.

Every year across the globe, people celebrate Mother’s Day with gifts, food, and more. It is a lovely tradition to appreciate mums and all they do! Have you ever wondered why we celebrate Mother’s Day and what its origins are? If you have or are interested, read on to find out more.

An Ellesmere Port local high school has confirmed that they will soon submit a planning application for the redevelopment of their school. Ellesmere Port Catholic High School has existed for decades, and the school's trust says that “the existing school buildings are in a poor condition and several are no longer in use”.

The Countess of Chester Hospital posted on social media briefly about their plans for the old Women & Children's building, located opposite the main hospital building, which has operating theatres, A&E, inpatient wards, and more core services. Ellesmere Port's nearest major hospital says that “the usual footpath past the old building is now closed, as we're preparing the area for upcoming deconstruction works on the old site”. The bridge connecting the main hospital and the now derelict women & children's building will also be demolished.

Yesterday evening, Maggie and I headed over to the Ellesmere Port Library Committee Room to attend the 2026 Charter Trustee Meeting. The Charter Trustee Meeting is where local councillors discuss important topics or elect the next Mayor of Ellesmere Port. The meetings are held 4-6 times a year, and duties are mainly limited to ceremonial activities. The Charter Trustees also set the mayoral budget and maintain the relationship with our twinning town, Reutlingen. Yesterday evening's meeting focused on electing the next Mayor.

Exciting things are happening at The Flora Bakery in Ellesmere Port as the popular Whitby Village bakery expands into the unit next door.

In many films like Jurassic Park, as well as in books and games, dinosaurs can be a key element. There are many different types of dinosaurs, and while they are often grouped with reptiles and related to birds, some people see them as a myth made up for fun. Is this true?