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Pair 'hit men with walking stick' after taking beer from shop in city centre
A MAN and a woman who instigated a fight by taking beer from a shop in Chester city centre have been warned they may face a custodial sentence.
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Chester-born widower Robert pleads for help in returning to UK with dog
A FUNDRAISER to help a Chester-born widower return to the UK with his dog has been launched.
Countess of Chester residence thefts leads to man being charged by police
CHESHIRE Police has confirmed it has charged a man from Chester for two burglaries at a hospital staff residence in June.
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Lucy Letby was a 'broken person' but now has 'new hope'
CHILD killer Lucy Letby was a “broken person” but now has a “new hope”, her barrister has said.
Man who drove to drug driving hearing advised to get lift back from court
A HUDDERSFIELD man who admitted drug driving while travelling on the M56 near Ellesmere Port has been told he would need to be picked up from magistrates court.
Chester village public building to be auctioned with £95,000 starting price
AN AUCTION of a public building in a Chester village will take place next week with a starting price of £95,000.
RSPB confirms huge spider thought to be extinct is making a comeback in the UK
The Fen Raft Spider is the UK's largest spider and is reportedly making a huge comeback, the RSPB confirmed.
Dozens attend launch of new business community in Chester
Business leaders and entrepreneurs attended the launch of a new collaborative organisation.
Major route reopens in Chester following 'emergency' repair
A MAJOR route in Chester has reopened after emergency roadworks were completed this afternoon (Monday, August 18).
This is why there were so many police officers in Blacon on Friday
A GRASS fire in Blacon was thought to have been started deliberately leading to Cheshire Police officers attending the scene.
New data reveals shoplifting hotspots across Cheshire West
NEW data from Cheshire Police has revealed areas which are regularly targeted by shoplifters across Cheshire West.
Chester Zoo plant expert calls for more interest after 'corpse' flower bloom
A 'CORPSE' flower blooming in America and Poland has led to a Chester Zoo plant expert to hope for more interest in that area of botanicals.
Two fire crews called out to collision on A55 in Chester.
Two fire engines from Chester and Powey Lane attended the scene on the A55 at about 4.25pm yesterday, Sunday, August 17.
Managing Estates Ltd is Cheshire's best family run business with top award
CHESTER'S Managing Estates Ltd is celebrating more success after it was named Family Run Business of the Year in Cheshire.
Police close lanes on roundabout while fire crews tackle incident
Firefighters from Chester and Ellesmere Port attended the scene on Wrexham Road at about 4.10pm yesterday, Sunday, August 17.
Chester Crown Court bids for new WiFi to overhaul offerings, according to plans
CHESHIRE West and Chester Council planners have been asked to approve a proposal to overhaul the city's crown court's WiFi access.
NHS issues prescription warning ahead of August bank holiday
Patients are being urged to order repeat prescriptions ahead of the August bank holiday.
'Kitchen blaze' report prompts fire service callout in Ellesmere Port
One fire engine from Ellesmere Port attended the scene
This is why firefighters were called out to Blacon on Saturday evening
The incident was reported to Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service shortly before 6pm
Dog day for twins, school memories and more archive moments
Today we look back at some more memorable moments that made the pages of the Chester Standard over the years.