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Chester dental practice marks Earth Day with bold sustaniability change
CHESTER Dental Centre has cut plastic waste significantly, ahead of an incoming change from the government.
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Man jailed for breaching sexual harm prevention order
Teejay Walton was sentenced to 30 months in prison at Chester Crown Court on Thursday, April 9, 2026, after pleading guilty to two breaches of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and one count of engaging in sexual communication with a child.
Bid to create fishing lakes on farmland in Chester
RECREATIONAL fishing lakes could be built on farmland in Chester if plans get the go-ahead.
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Chester Cup set for record-breaking year with 86 entries
THERE will be a record-breaking 86 entries for this year's Chester Cup, surpassing the previous record of 56 set in 1998, and matched in 2025.
New School Street zone to ensure safer journeys at Chester primary school
A NEW School Street zone has been launched as part of the council’s ongoing work to create safer and healthier school journeys.
Images released after woman assaulted in Chester city centre
POLICE have released images of a woman that they are keen to speak to following an assault in Chester.
Chester stylist reaches semi-final of prestigious L’Oréal Colour Trophy
A TALENTED Chester-based stylist is celebrating a major industry achievement after being named as a semi-finalist in the iconic L’Oréal Colour Trophy.
Head chef of Ivy Chester 'proud' to join city's 'vibrant hospitality scene'
THE head chef of the Ivy Chester Brasserie has discussed his favourite dishes, and his excitement to be leading the launch in the city.
Watergate Street wee left Deeside man 'full of shame' as he pleads guilty
Chester Magistrates Court has given a Deeside man a conditional discharge after he admitting weeing in a city street.
Head into the past with Tumble Tots and more from across Chester
Today we look at more moments from the Chester Standard photo archives.
Chester man's city centre glass attack leads to court fine
Chester Magistrates Court has fined a man who hit another male with broken glass in the city.
Missing Chester schoolgirl found safe and well, police confirm
POLICE are appealing for information after a 13-year-old girl was last seen in the Upton area on Monday, April 13.
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.
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.