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Further weather warning issued as cold snap continues to bring disruption
RESIDENTS are being warned of further disruption with another weather warning issued.
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Several schools open as normal after closures because of adverse weather
MANY schools in Chester and Ellesmere Port are back open today (Tuesday, January 6) after adverse weather resulted in closures.
Fire crews called to incident in village on outskirts of Chester
One fire engine from Malpas and one fire engine from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene in Mates Lane, Malpas at about 10.35pm yesterday, Monday, January 5.
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Burst pipe affecting water supply to multiple homes in Chester
SEVERN Dee have apologised for any inconvenience as they repair the burst pipe in Chester.
Number of roads in Cheshire just passable due to snow
A NUMBER of roads on the outskirts of Chester are now just passable due to snow.
Heavy traffic on M56 near Chester as two lanes closed following crash
There is heavy traffic and two lanes have been closed following a crash on the M56 this afternoon, Monday
Snow and sleet forecast overnight as cold weather looks set to continue
THERE could be further snow showers and sleet for residents in the early hours of Tuesday morning (January 6).
Sykes boosts UK holiday park offering with Landal partnership
CHESTER-BASED Sykes Holiday Cottages has partnered with Landal, one of the UK’s leading holiday park operators, in a deal that strengthens its holiday park offering.
Rail replacement buses requested as Merseyrail trains face disruption
THERE is disruption to Merseyrail train services this morning (Monday, January 5).
School closures as snow and ice hits Cheshire West
SOME schools and colleges in Cheshire West are closed today (Monday, January 5) as the borough deals with a bout of cold weather.
Main road on outskirts of village near Chester blocked after heavy snow
The A49 at Cotebrook, near Tarporley, is currently blocked both ways due to snow from A54 Middlewich Road, Cotebrook, to A51 Rode Street, Tarporley.
Snow for Chester as Health Security Agency warns of low temperatures across UK
LIKE many parts of the North West, Chester has seen snow as the UKHSA has warned of very low temperatures at the start of this week.
Thief jailed for stealing £589 booze and detergent on early release for drug dealing
Zach Parry, of Cromwell Road, targeted Waitrose and Tesco Express six times between November 26 and December 29, last year.
Police enlist Love Island star to help debunk myths around spiking ahead of New Year
To help people stay as informed as possible, Chester local policing unit is promoting a video by Love Island star, Sharon Gaffka, who has person experience of being spiked.
Pair of shoplifters sentenced for stealing from supermarket
James Harrison and Anthony Hayes struck at the Chester Way store on the evening of Monday, September 15.
Playtime and more photo memories with the Standard archive
We get nostalgic as we take another look back at some moments from the Chester Standard archives.
Cheshire Constabulary opens recruitment for new PCs
CHESHIRE Constabulary is recruiting new police constables.
Stunning renovated property minutes from Chester city centre on market for £750,000
A STUNNING Chester property which has undergone a back-to-brick transformation is currently on the market for £750,000.
Main Chester road was closed amid police incident
The road between the Greyhound retail park and the Countess of Chester Hospital is closed
Fresh weather warning issued for Chester with snow showers forecast
A FRESH weather warning has been issued for Chester and surrounding areas this weekend.