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Commuters warned of disruption as weather warning issued for rush hour fog
COMMUTERS are being warned of travel disruption during the morning rush hour due to fog.
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Cheshire Police drug dogs get to work at city centre locations
CHESTER city centre and railway station was the scene for a special operation for Cheshire Police's drug dogs last week.
Man assaulted Chester landlady and officer after partner kissed another man
A MAN assaulted a Chester pub landlady and police officer when he reacted angrily to his partner kissing another man.
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Paedophile who carried out ‘campaign of rape’ jailed for seven and a half years
A convicted paedophile has been jailed for seven and a half years after carrying out a ‘campaign of rape’ when he was a teenager.
Brio Leisure signs new pledge to promote gender equality in sport
Brio Leisure backs women and girls in sport by signing the IWG Brighton Plus Helsinki Declaration, launching StrongHer Together gym sessions in Cheshire.
Changes scheduled for bin collections over Christmas period
THERE will be four waste collection day changes over the Christmas period across Cheshire West.
City centre bar officially closed as speculation grows about replacement
THE permanent closure of the All Bar One site has been confirmed on the brand's website.
New bar and restaurant set to replace vintage clothing store in Chester
PLANS for a new bar and restaurant on the Rows in Chester have been lodged with the council.
Remodel for popular Chester restaurant as plans for bakery and deli announced
A POPULAR Chester restaurant has announced remodelling plans as it prepares to create a new bakery and deli.
Yellow weather warning for heavy rain issued for Cheshire
A yellow weather warning has been put in place for the north west of England, with heavy rain forecast.
Firefighters called to incident at disused building in Chester
THREE fire crews were called to an incident at a disused building on Saturday evening (December 13).
Hourly service to Wrexham among improved December train timetable
AN IMPROVED train timetable is to start today (Sunday, December 14) across Wales.
Look back with young weavers, golfing ladies and more memories
Today's Chester Standard photo archives gallery features some festive moments and much more.
Firefighters called to incident involving burning car
A FIRE crew were called to an incident involving a burning vehicle on the outskirts of Chester.
Popular Chester rooftop venue wins prestigious design award
THE Rooftop Social Club was described as a 'genius transformation' by judges at The Northern Design Awards.
Multiple fire crews respond to incident at property in Chester
SIX fire crews were called to a serious incident at a property in Chester on Friday afternoon (December 12).
Buying its home will secure KidsBank's future, says boss as appeal launched
KIDSBANK, the vital Chester charity for families, has confirmed it is trying to raise £1m to buy its current home to secure its future.
School enjoys 'privilege' of celebrating at Chester Cathedral
CHESTER Cathedral has played host this week to a number of primary schools in collaboration with Bishops' School.
Three men who devastated car owners across Chester, Wirral and Ellesmere Port jailed
A CHESTER Crown Court judge has jailed three men for a spate of burglaries and car thefts across the city, Wirral and Ellesmere Port.
Man on mission to ensure every family in Cheshire West gets a Christmas dinner
Stephen Harrison, who works for EDF Energy, is running the The Big Christmas Share campaign