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Road closure on A41 near Chester because of emergency tree works
Part of the A41 to the south of Chester has been closed for emergency tree works this afternoon (Thursday, June 26).
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More than a teaching assistant Sally named best at Standard awards
Teaching Assistant of the Year
Standard Education Awards: Dee Point Primary School named Primary School of the Year
Receiving the award with the pupils, Dave Williams, Dee Point Primary School’s headteacher, said they were delighted to have been named the best.
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The Standard Education Awards celebrates the best of our schools
WELCOME to the 2025 Standard Education Awards, sponsored by Excell Supply
Madagascar conservationist delighted to meet namesake lemur at Chester Zoo
CHESTER Zoo has played host to a conservationist from Madagascar who was delighted to have a endangered lemur named after her.
'Disappointed' Cheshire Police officer criticises speeding drivers in Waverton
DRIVERS speeding in a Chester village's 20-mph zone have been criticised for their behaviour by a Cheshire Police officer.
Road closed after burst water main floods junction in Chester
A ROAD has been closed near the centre of Chester after water began bubbling up through the tarmac because of a burst pipe.
'Do not approach this man if seen in public,' police warn - here's why
39-year-old Jerry Berry, of Wrexham, is "currently wanted for being unlawfully at large."
Firefighters called to incident at address in Chester
Two fire crews were called to an address in Chester on Wednesday, June 25.
Letters from renowned anti-slavery campaigner discovered in university archive
Letters from William Wilberforce, a prominent anti-slavery campaigner, have been discovered by archive staff at the University of Chester.
'It's a disgrace': Chester man received two £60 fines for dropping off wife at GP
A CHESTER man has received two parking fines while dropping his wife off at their GP surgery.
Chester and Ellesmere Port River Island stores thought to be safe from closure
RIVER Island's decision to close 33 stores across the UK is not being reported to include three stores in Chester and Ellesmere Port.
Chester's Little Oak hoping for Proper Pubs awards at special gala event
PROPER Pubs, an operating company, has shortlisted Chester's Little Oak pub for two awards at an upcoming gala event.
School goodbyes and more in Chester Standard look back
Today we look at more moments from the Chester Standard photo archives.
Malpas and Whitchurch men jailed for 30 months over County Lines dealing
CHESHIRE Police has welcomed the jailing of two men from Malpas and Whitchurch for 30 months each for drug dealing.
Chester North and Neston MP Samantha Dixon welcomes bills help
THE Government's help for family heating bills in the North West has been welcomed by Chester North and Neston MP Samantha Dixon.
New Chester Rightway store open as firm says it is proud to be in city
RIGHTWAY, the much-loved DIY store, has said it is 'immensely proud' after opening a new Chester store recently.
Man found in Chester hotel room died of alcohol poisoning, coroner confirms
Gareth Brown, who had been living at the Dene Hotel in Hoole Road in Chester, where he was found dead on Tuesday, January 7.
Could you be the one to help find Scooby his forever home?
A dog that is RSPCA Wirral & Chester’s ‘longest stay’ animal is hoping his luck will change.
Chester city centre crowds delighted as Midsummer Watch parade returns
THE Midsummer Watch Parade 2025 passed through Chester city centre on Saturday and Sunday, with plenty there to watch.