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Four men who flooded Chester and rural areas with 'evil drug cocaine' jailed
A CHESTER Crown Court judge has jailed four men who flooded Chester, Wrexham and Whitchurch with cocaine to more than 50 years between them.
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Man and woman ‘outraged public decency’ through actions behind coffee shop counter
A MAN and a woman have been sentenced for ‘outraging public decency’ over their actions behind the counter of a coffee shop.
Wetherspoon applies to vary license at Bull and Stirrup after expansion dropped
JD WETHERSPOON have confirmed they have no immediate plans to revisit an expansion of the Bull and Stirrup, after a licensing application was submitted this week.
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Left it late? These are the Christmas opening hours for M&S, Primark and more
IF you've still got gifts to buy, or can't wait to see what bargains make it into the sales, then here's a round up of some of the most popular stores' Christmas opening times.
Chester MP welcomes new law protecting farm animals from dog attacks
AN MP has welcomed the passing of a new law today giving more protection to farm animals in England and Wales.
Experience and legacy is why The Queen's School is in top 10, says head
THE Queen's School's recognition in the Sunday Times best 10 independents in the North West is down to the experience it offers.
Mother-and-son jaguars set for Chester Zoo retirement care
Chester Zoo has welcomed a mother-and son pair of jaguars to the facility as they enter into retirement and special care.
Beloved mum-of-three drowned in lake after being reported missing, inquest hears
The inquest into the death of Rachel Booth, also known as Rachel Langley, was heard at Cheshire Coroner’s Court on Wednesday.
Cheshire Police hunting missing Ellesmere Port man Daniel Critchley
AN Ellesmere Port man with links to Chester is being hunted by Cheshire Police after he failed to return to prison.
Main contractor appointed for Upton-by-Chester High School overhaul
THE redevelopment of Upton-by-Chester High School will be handled by Kier.
Chester sisters jailed for brutal city centre attack on former friend
A CHESTER Crown Court judge has jailed two sisters for a brutal attack in the city centre last summer.
New £7.5m specialist mother and baby unit opens at Countess of Chester Hospital
A BRAND new £7.5m specialist mother and baby unit has opened at the Countess of Chester Hospital.
Community rallying behind Chester mum after home devastated by fire
A MUM of two has spoken of the devastating impact of fire which ripped through her Blacon home on Friday, December 12.
Chester woman denies causing Evan Rothwell's death by dangerous driving
A Chester Crown Court judge has set a provisional 2027 trial date for Jade Emslie who has denied causing the death of Evan Rothwell by dangerous driving.
Chester Zoo offers £1 tickets to families on Universal Credit before December 31
FAMILIES on Universal Credit are being offered the chance to visit Chester Zoo for just £1 before the end of December in a special scheme.
Blasts from the past in Standard nostalgia photo gallery
Today we look at more moments from the Chester Standard photo archives.
Damaging TV and lack of caution compliance lands woman fine 18 months later
Chester Magistrates Court has fined a woman for criminal damage after she failed to comply with a caution.
Chester man 'reversed at high speed, mounted kerbs and swerved', court told
CHESTER Magistrates Court are set to sentence a man who was seen swerving and mounting kerbs in his car in Hoole.
Cheshire Police followed Chester drink-driver over suspicions, court hears
CHESTER Magistrates Court will sentence a drink-driver next month after a pre-sentence was ordered to help the next bench.
Supermarket Iceland brings its festive roadshow to the streets of Chester
Iceland Foods and The Food Warehouse brought their Christmas Party Roadshow to Chester, donating mince pies to local charities and supporting the community.