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Subversive take on Shakespeare classic coming to venues in Chester and Neston
A WRY and moving take on the classic tale of star-crossed love is coming to venues in Chester and Neston next month.
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Italian wine bar and restaurant in Chester listed as permanently closed
A POPULAR Italian wine bar and restaurant in Chester city centre has been listed as permanently closed.
Tony Devenport jury formally sent out to make murder deliberation
CHESTER Crown Court has sent the jury of the Tony Devenport out to formally consider their verdict of murder for the death of Stephanie Blundell.
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Chester man found with thousands of illicit images to be sentenced next month
A MAN who pleaded guilty to possessing thousands of images of extreme pornography will be sentenced next month after undergoing a pre-sentence report.
Driver's 'momentary lapse' left motorcyclist with life-changing injuries, court told
A KELSALL man has been banned from the road, and given a community order, after he failed to spot a motorcyclist who ended up with life-changing injuries.
Man who admitted drug driving warned of 'cell with your name on it' over unpaid fines
CHESTER Magistrates Court has told a man he faces a prison cell if he fails to pay fines after he admitted drug driving.
Former Chester resident to face 39 child sex abuse charges at court
CHESHIRE Police has said that a former Chester resident will appear at magistrates court in March for 39 child sex abuse charges.
Transformative makeover for Chester's Eastgate Square leaves shoppers delighted
CHESTER'S Eastgate Square has undergone a 'transformative' makeover to help make shoppers using it have a better experience.
Cheshire Police releases CCTV image over Chester bar attack
A CHESTER city centre attack in a bar has prompted Cheshire Police to issue a CCTV image of a man officers want to talk to.
Is this the world-famous club you've been considering joining in Chester?
CHESTER Rotary Club is looking to attract new members with a special meeting on Tuesday.
Ex-Chester City man Paddy Lacey charged over Liverpool shooting
MERSEYSIDE Police has charged a former Chester City player with attempted murder following a Liverpool shooting.
Carer who drove after smoking cannabis 'for back pain' banned from driving
Leigh Burrus, of Hill Street, Winsford, pleaded guilty to drug-driving at Chester Magistrates Court on Tuesday, as well as possession of cannabis.
Business's new lease of life after move from forest to girlguiding site
Forest Explorers lost out last year as a result of a review of the outdoor learning provision by forest management Forestry England.
Flintshire history group put Chester trams in the spotlight with talk
A FLINTSHIRE history group is set to talk trams with its next event.
Rag Week, water fun and more blasts from the past
There are plenty of fresh faces from the past in today's look through the Chester Standard archives.
Pub near Delamere Forest to close next week for major revamp inside and out
The Blue Cap, a charming pub in Sandiway, is set to reopen with an improved look and feel this spring following a six-figure investment.
Three-bedroom semi-detached house in Blacon on the market for just over £200k
A three-bedroom semi-detached house in the Blacon area of Chester is for sale for offers over £210,000.
What a lovely way to spend a quick dinnertime break in Chester...
Taste Test – A quick stop ham and cheese toastie at St Peter's café in Chester city centre.
Reveller caught entering Creamfields with range of class A, B, and C drugs
A REVELLER has been locked up by the courts after being caught trying to enter Creamfields with a range of class A, B, and C drugs.
Firefighters called to incident at address in Chester
TWO fire crews attended the scene on Thursday evening.