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Projections show areas of Chester and Ellesmere Port could be underwater by 2050
THE latest projections show large areas of Chester, Ellesmere Port and Neston as being at risk of being underwater by the year 2050.
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Firefighters called to address in Chester in early hours
A FIRE crew were called to an address in Sealand Road in the early hours of this morning (Thursday, February 12).
Major emergency services response after lorry crash near Chester village
Two fire engines from Tarporley and Nantwich, and the Rapid Response Rescue Unit from Tarporley attended the scene of the collision on the A51, Tilstone Fearnall, near Tarporley, at about 2.10am.
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Ban for drink-driver who was over three times the legal limit on Christmas Eve
Nicola Hamilton, of Willow Green, was more than three times the legal limit while on Wallerscote Road.
Cheshire class A and B drug dealer jailed at Chester Crown Court
A MAN who benefited from more than half-a-million pounds for supplying class A and B drugs has been jailed.
Friends and former neighbours statements on day eight of Devenport trial
THE afternoon of day eight of the trial of Tony Davenport, who stands accused of murdering his partner Stephanie Blundell, was largely dominated by statements from friends and former neighbours.
‘It looked like he was hitting her’: Witness recounts violence at Devenport trial
A WITNESS in the trial of Tony Devenport at Chester Crown Court recounted a previous incident of violence during the eighth day of the trial.
Chester NatWest plans approved by Cheshire West planners
Cheshire West and Chester Council planners have approved plans to upgrade machinery at a NatWest branch.
Councillor planning lawful protest outside planned 'Mini Pride' event
Cheshire West and Chester Council convened an extraordinary meeting to debate a motion originally tabled by Reform councillor Mandy Clare, who had urged the authority to re-examine its funding and contractual arrangements for Chester Storyhouse.
Fun on the Dee for Chester River Carnival of 1978
Today's Chester Standard photo archives gallery features school days and more.
Woman assaulted PCs who asked her for breath sample after driving home from pub
A WOMAN who assaulted two PCs who attempted to take a breath sample after she drove home from the pub will be sentenced next month.
Well-known Cheshire town pub to close and be replaced by iconic restaurant
A WELL-known pub is closing down to make way for a new restaurant.
Police launch appeal after burglary reported in village on outskirts of Chester
Officers are now appealing for witnesses and those with footage to come forward following reports of the burglary in Mickle Trafford.
Appeal to trace teenage boy who visits Chester and Flintshire
Luke Partridge, 16, has been missing from home since yesterday afternoon, Monday, February 9, when he was seen in the area of Walton Lane, Walton, Liverpool.
Firefighters called to incident at property this afternoon
One fire crew attended the scene in Marbury Road at about 3pm today, Tuesday, February 10.
Chester woman continued to work at care company for over a week after being barred
A CHESTER woman who continued working for a care company after she was informed she was no longer able to work with vulnerable adults and children has been sentenced.
Future of fashion store in Chester in doubt after brand goes into administration
THE FUTURE of a women's fashion store in a Chester shopping centre is in doubt after the brand went into administration.
Tony Devenport made admission 'that he slapped victim' night before she died
CHESTER Crown Court has been told that Tony Devenport admitted over a phonecall to his brother and friend that he slapped Stephanie Blundell the night before she died.
Cheshire and North Wales Food Festival to showcase Bake-Off's Matty Edgell
Great British Bake-off winner in Matty Edgell is coming to the new-look Cheshire and North Wales Food Festival at Easter.
Calling all beauty lovers: New Beauty Passport to launch ahead of H beauty opening
Running from Saturday, February 14, to Sunday, February 22, the Beauty Passport brings together health and beauty brands across Chester city centre.