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"He made us proud every day" say family of 11-year-old Evan after tragic Chester death
"It is with great sadness that we can confirm that our beautiful son Evan Rothwell has passed away as a result of the road traffic accident near King’s School"
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Trucker in hospital with burns as South Cheshire road 'shut for some time'
Police, paramedics and firefighters were called to the scene this morning
Man attacked at Chester Railway Station as police launch appeal
The suspect was wearing a hi-vis jacket at the time of the assault
Injured man rescued from rooftop of Chester hotel after major emergency response
A man became injured while on the rooftop of the Moxy hotel in Boughton
Biker caught by unmarked police hitting shocking speeds of 134mph on Cheshire road
The biker was seen hitting the unbelievable speeds on the A534 in the Cheshire countryside
Chester pizzeria Stile Napoletano named 'UK's best outside of London'
'We’re incredibly proud to bring Chester this unique taste of Naples'
Baby deaths at Countess of Chester Hospital was 'very much' a matter for police, detective says
Concerns over Lucy Letby's link with the high number of baby deaths remained an internal investigation with police not informed for more than 10 months
Owner of popular Greek restaurant in Chester banned from running businesses
THE owner of a popular Greek restaurant in Chester has been banned from running businesses for a decade.
Firefighters scrambled to 3am Chester tower block blaze
Smoke had filled the lobby area
Gridlock on key road into Chester as two fire engines called to smash
Police urged drivers to avoid the area
Blasts from the past with rugby youngsters, bowling club and more
Today we look back at some more memorable moments that made the pages of the Chester Standard over the years.
Tragedy as boy, 11, dies after Chester collision
Police are appealing for witnesses
Garden centre in Cheshire named one of the best in the UK
A GARDEN centre based in Cheshire has been named as one of the best in the UK.
Boss Calum looks for Blues to 'take off'
CALUM MCINTYRE is hoping that his Chester side will soon be able to take off.
Chester support worker highly commended at top awards ceremony
A SUPPORT worker in Chester is delighted after being highly commended at a top awards ceremony.
Incident near Chester city centre sparked large emergency services response
AN INCIDENT close to Chester city centre sparked a major emergency services response this morning, Friday.
Third member of drugs gang operating in Chester is jailed
A third member of a Chester drugs gang that was operating in Chester has now been jailed.
Hail and low temperatures could hit Chester next week forecasts say
HAIL could hit Chester next week, according to forecasters.
Inspectors not told of spike in baby deaths at hospital, inquiry told
THE “emerging serious concern” of a rise in baby deaths at the Countess of Chester Hospital should have been shared openly, an inspection chief has told a public inquiry over the crimes of Lucy Letby.
'Major' disruption for Chester line rail services
Due to a train fault at Bache the Chester line is disrupted. Disruption is expected until at least 9.30am today