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Prolific Chester thief stole to pay off longstanding drug debt, court told
CHESTER Magistrates Court has extended the suspended sentence of a man who stole items from Boots and TJ Jones.
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Chester's Grosvenor Shopping Centre reveals new name
THE popular shopping centre has a new name and a new look.
All you need to know about firework display at Chester Racecourse on November 8
Taking place on Saturday, November 8, the much-loved event promises a show-stopping firework display, thrilling fairground rides and delicious treats.
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Prolific theft gang jailed after 'crime spree' involving tools, cars, and caravans
Thomas Stokes, 29, Edward Stokes, 26, and Christopher Stokes, 19, all appeared at Chester Crown Court on Thursday, November 6, where they were sentenced to more than eight years in prison.
Council to suspend non-essential roadworks throughout festive season
NON-ESSENTIAL roadworks in Chester and across the borough will be suspended throughout the festive period.
Car dealership hopes to raise £6,000 with charity test drive initiative
A CHESTER car dealership is taking part in a community fundraising initiative and hopes to raise £6,000 for charity.
Man jailed after attack with rock in street caught on CCTV cameras
Christopher Bennett appeared at Chester Crown Court on Tuesday, October 28.
Good Food Guide selects venue near Chester among 'Best Pubs for a Family Celebration'
IF you're planning a gathering, then this place is one to consider.
Four-bedroom city centre property with private roof terrace set for auction
A CITY centre property, with its own roof terrace, is set to be auctioned next month.
Businessman 'fixed his van' with £1,700 deposit for landscape work he never did
Stephen Garner, of Outfield Chase, pleaded guilty to theft by finding at Chester Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
Indian restaurant plans for former pub building in Chester
A PUB building in Chester could be set to become an Indian restaurant, after an application for a premises license was lodged this week.
Chester residents scoop £1,000 Postcode Lottery prize
Players in one lucky postcode will be taking home the £1,000 prize.
Plans lodged for 81 new homes near village on outskirts of Chester
The plans, which intend to create a total of 81 new dwellings in the Waverton area, are split across two sites adjacent to Moor Lane, and Brown Heath Road.
Fire station open day, pirates, tennis and more Chester memories
Today we look back at some more memorable moments that made the pages of the Chester Standard over the years.
Main road into Chester closed nightly for next fortnight
Wrexham Road, near Chester Business Park, will be closed each night
Homeless charity SHARE forced to close city centre site due to redevelopment plans
A HOMELESS charity in Chester will have to relocate its action centre after it was given notice by the building's landlord.
Chester Market celebrates three years of success
CHESTER Market has welcomed some seven million customers since opening in November 2022.
Two Chester women assaulted sisters in prolonged city attack, court told
CHESTER Magistrates Court has sentenced two women for their prolonged assault of sisters on a night out in the city.
Chester man blamed non-existent driver for M56 drink-drive crash
CHESTER Magistrates Court has banned and sentenced a man who crashed his car on the M56 while twice the legal limit.
Log store fire at Chester property tackled by Cheshire firefighters
Cheshire firefighters were called to a log store fire in a Chester city garden on Monday.