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29 October, 1 November: Warrington council and the mayor of Crewe each announce plans to bid for city status in 2022.
13–14 October: Prince Edward visits Chester and opens a Fire Service training centre in Winsford.
8 October: Castle Street shopping area in Macclesfield reopens after refurbishment.
4 October: Restoration of the grade-I-listed Bridgegate, part of Chester city walls, is completed.
25 September: A bronze frieze by the sculptor Tom Murphy is unveiled in Warrington, as a memorial to the band Viola Beach.
9 September: The fifth stage of the Tour of Britain cycle race takes place in Cheshire, starting at Alderley Park and finishing in Warrington.
24 July: The grade-II-listed Crewe Market Hall (pictured) formally reopens after refurbishment.
15 July: Crewe, Runcorn and Warrington are awarded potential funding under the "Town Deal" government scheme.