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Appeal for help to trace missing Chester schoolgirl

POLICE are appealing for information after a 13-year-old girl was last seen in the Upton area on Monday, April 13.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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'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.

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£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.

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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.

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This is why there were multiple fire engines in Chester city centre

CHESTER city centre had multiple fire engines in Bridge Street this morning, but it was for a perfectly good reason.

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New craft beer and spritz festival near Chester to make the most of spring sunshine

A POPULAR pub near Chester is launching its first craft beer and spritz festival in May.

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This is the latest addition to Chester's pizza offerings this summer...

Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana has confirmed it will be coming to Chester for the first time this summer.

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Chester households offered £85 to cut cooling in Ofgem-backed trial

A NEW energy trial managing electricity demand during warmer weather could earn households in Chester more than £85.

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‘Most beautiful British coin’ found in home sells for £110k at auction in Chester

The ‘Una and the Lion’, was designed by engraver William Wyon and features a young Queen Victoria, just two years after she was crowned.

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Chester boxer Ricky Gorman targets title after win on cousin Tyson's comeback night

CHESTER-BASED boxer Ricky Gorman, cousin of Tyson Fury, says he will be targeting a first professional title after his comeback fight at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday (April 11).

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Popular Chester pub and restaurant entering a 'new chapter'

A MUCH-LOVED Chester pub and restaurant has said it is entering a 'new chapter'.

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Cricket club launches crowdfund to improve facilities after influx of young players

A CRICKET club on the outskirts of Chester has kicked off a crowdfunding campaign to raise £70,000 to redevelop its practice facilities.

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Holiday park near Chester will be among first in UK to offer solar-powered lodges

LODGES at a holiday park near Chester will be among the first in the UK to have solar power.

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In case you missed it - top 10 most read stories on the Standard this week

HERE is a round up of our top 10 most read stories this week.

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Prolific shoplifter who 'practically emptied shelves' is sent back to jail

Ashley Busch appeared at Mold Magistrates Court on Thursday