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Appeal for help to trace missing Chester schoolgirl
POLICE are appealing for information after a 13-year-old girl was last seen in the Upton area on Monday, April 13.
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Drink-driving woman banned from roads after reversing into vehicle on car park
Elizabeth Lewis, of Lydyett Lane, Barnton, appeared at Chester Magistrates Court on Friday, April 10, to face a charge of drink-driving.
Lord Mayor calls on St George after reports of fire-breathing dragon
THE Lord Mayor of Chester has called for St. George to defend the city after reports that a fire-breathing dragon is on its way.
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Countess lifeline for mums unable to breastfeed during cancer treatment
HUMAN donor milk will soon be available to mums who have been told to stop breastfeeding because of cancer treatment.
Former Caernarfon man had first drink in 14 years and assaulted police in Chester
Chester Magistrates Court has fined a former Caernarfon man for assaulting two police officers in the city.
Flintshire woman 'did not mean to drive while under cocaine', court told
Chester Magistrates Court has banned a Flintshire woman from the road for three years after she drove with cocaine in her system.
'Carer' stole thousands of pounds from vulnerable Chester woman
CHESTER Magistrates Court has ordered a report into a carer who stole thousands of pounds from a vulnerable adult.
£100 Boots gift set theft lands Chester man suspended sentence
Chester Magistrates Court has re-sentenced a prolific thief after he offended just weeks after a community order for stealing.
Drunk Chester man 'threatened to shoot up' pub, court told
Chester Magistrates Court has fined a city man for making drunken threats while being ejected from a pub.
This is why there were multiple fire engines in Chester city centre
CHESTER city centre had multiple fire engines in Bridge Street this morning, but it was for a perfectly good reason.
New craft beer and spritz festival near Chester to make the most of spring sunshine
A POPULAR pub near Chester is launching its first craft beer and spritz festival in May.
This is the latest addition to Chester's pizza offerings this summer...
Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana has confirmed it will be coming to Chester for the first time this summer.
Chester households offered £85 to cut cooling in Ofgem-backed trial
A NEW energy trial managing electricity demand during warmer weather could earn households in Chester more than £85.
‘Most beautiful British coin’ found in home sells for £110k at auction in Chester
The ‘Una and the Lion’, was designed by engraver William Wyon and features a young Queen Victoria, just two years after she was crowned.
Chester boxer Ricky Gorman targets title after win on cousin Tyson's comeback night
CHESTER-BASED boxer Ricky Gorman, cousin of Tyson Fury, says he will be targeting a first professional title after his comeback fight at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday (April 11).
Popular Chester pub and restaurant entering a 'new chapter'
A MUCH-LOVED Chester pub and restaurant has said it is entering a 'new chapter'.
Cricket club launches crowdfund to improve facilities after influx of young players
A CRICKET club on the outskirts of Chester has kicked off a crowdfunding campaign to raise £70,000 to redevelop its practice facilities.
Holiday park near Chester will be among first in UK to offer solar-powered lodges
LODGES at a holiday park near Chester will be among the first in the UK to have solar power.
In case you missed it - top 10 most read stories on the Standard this week
HERE is a round up of our top 10 most read stories this week.
Prolific shoplifter who 'practically emptied shelves' is sent back to jail
Ashley Busch appeared at Mold Magistrates Court on Thursday