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Coroner opens inquest into death of ‘deeply-missed’ cyclist struck by car

An inquest was formally opened by a coroner at Warrington Coroner’s Court on Wednesday into the death of Lee Stallwood.

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Residents encouraged to get active as community running programme launches

INCLUSIVE running opportunities will be available to residents as England Athletics partners with Parkinson's UK.

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Wirral police officer faces trial over misconduct in public office offences

PC Carl Edwards, 36, has also been charged with two data protection offences, contrary to Section 170 (1) (a) of the Data Protection Act 2018.

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Nominee shortlist announced for Chester young business awards

CHESTER Business Club has announced the shortlist for the 2026 Young Person’s Business Awards following a record number of entries.

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New floral display installed at Chester city centre's Eastgate Square

Chester’s Eastgate Square shopping centre is now home to a colourful celebration of nature, placemaking and shared moments in the heart of the city.

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Man guilty of raping and strangling woman in terrifying campaign of abuse

Damon Furmedge was convicted of rape, assault, and two counts of controlling and coercive behaviour, on Friday, May 29, after an eight-day trial.

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Chester community group comes to an end after more than 60 years

CHESTER Lions Club will officially come to an end on June 30, after more than 60 years of serving the community.

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Chester city walls 40-hour walk charity challenge for Legat Owen staff

CHESTER'S Legat Owen staff will take on a 40-hour relay walk around the city's walls to help meet a target of £40,000 to celebrate 40 years.

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Talented chefs wanted for Chester Zoo recruitment day with jobs available

CHESTER Zoo is searching for talented chefs to join its culinary team, with five roles available across a variety of locations throughout the zoo's 130-acre site.

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Delays expected for M56 and A494 after earlier crash blocks lane

DELAYS on the M56 and A494 are expected after an earlier accident blocked the road on Wednesday.

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North Wales Coast Line to close for FOUR WEEKS for unprecedented planned works

This will be the first time in modern history that the entire stretch between Holyhead and Chester has been fully taken out of service for planned works.

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Intoxicated man launched 'appalling' attack on woman he'd known since childhood

Richard Jones appeared for sentence at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday

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Award-winning hands-on cookery classes for kids in Chester area

AN AWARD-WINNING cookery class business for children has launched a new Chester location.

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Chester's first-ever 'super cinema' history revealed with demolition

THE history of the now demolished Mecca Bingo building as the city's first 'super cinema' is able to be explored online.

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Holywell teenager set for Chester Crown Court plea over £3,500 bike theft

CHESTER Crown Court will take the plea of a Holywell teenager over the robbery of a £3,500 bike in Ellesmere Port.

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Cheshire Police warns residents to behave when enjoying this year’s World Cup

RESIDENTS are being urged by the police to behave when watching this year’s World Cup and to enjoy the tournament sensibly.

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Closed pub near Chester to become day nursery after council approves plans

PLANS to transform a closed pub near Chester have been rubber-stamped by the council.

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Chester Regatta 2026 celebrates city's centuries-old rowing heritage

THE CHESTER Regatta 2026 marked almost three centuries of rowing tradition in the city.

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Hitching a lift along the Dee and more blasts from the past

Today we look at more moments from the Chester Standard photo archives.

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Fast-growing Chester brand ranked in top 100

Bio&Me was co-founded by Dr Megan Rossi PhD, RD, also known as The Gut Health Doctor.