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Countess of Chester Hospital chiefs ignored plea by top nurse ‘spooked’ by Letby
Hospital bosses were implored to call in the police, but ignored the pleas, an inquiry has heard
Former Countess of Chester boss denies saying she thought Lucy Letby probe 'unjust'
The child serial killer nurse was redeployed to her department in July 2016
All the events taking place to celebrate Chester's famous Rows
A MONTH of events will be held to celebrate Chester's famous medieval Rows.
Ex-legal secretary turned lawyer heads up law firm's office near Chester
A former legal secretary who was persuaded to train as a lawyer at the age of 35 is the new head of the Cheshire office of one of the region’s fastest growing law firms.
Chester Christmas Market 2024: Full list of stalls and traders
The Chester Christmas Markets are back this month - and details have now been revealed
Felix Shore and Anna Roseblade-Shore, Restaurant 209
Felix Shore and Anna Roseblade-Shore have realised a dream by opening a neighbourhood bistro in Farndon, transforming the former Farmhouse Café
See inside a 17th century cottage near Tarporley on the market at £735,000
A country cottage with a thatched roof in a pretty Cheshire setting and a very happy history.
Van driver banned after getting behind wheel more than twice over alcohol limit
Christy Harmon was travelling in a Ford Transit at his home address in Huxley Street when he was caught on October 4 earlier this year.
Chester Fun Run, school choir and more photo nostalgia
There are plenty of memories and moments in today's gallery from the Chester Standard archives, including Chester Fun Run.
University of Chester appoints new executive director to manage estate
THE University of Chester has appointed a new executive director to manage its estate.
'A chance meeting led to me buying a bar in Chester - 10 years on we're still here'
Josh was working at The Chester Grosvenor, where a chance conversation with the leaseholder of a building on Watergate Street led to his acquisition of the premises
Chester Racecourse to unveil detailed development plans at events
CHESTER Race Company has launched a public consultation on its major plans to transform the racecourse over the next 15 years.
Police make 18 arrests in Cheshire-wide shoplifting crackdown
Officers were out in busy shopping areas around the county
Is Hickory's in Chester as fantastic as people say? I went to find out
AS a lover of meat and American cuisine, Hickory's Smokehouse in Chester had been on my radar for some time but I had still never been.
Calum says questions need to be asked about poor form
CALUM MCINTYRE admits questions need to be asked around a disappointing National League North spell.
Man avoids jail after downloading indecent images of children
A MAN who downloaded indecent images of children has avoided jail.
Take a nostalgic trip through the Standard archives
There are plenty of fresh faces from the past in today's look through the Chester Standard archives.
All the fixtures at Chester Racecourse for 2025
TICKETS are now on sale for Chester Racecourse’s 2025 season, with an exciting line-up of 15 race days.
Entrepreneur's take on Rachel Reeves' first budget
AN ENTREPRENEUR has praised Chancellor Rachel Reeves' 'guts' in delivering her fist budget in today's Autumn Statement.