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Weather warning in place for Chester as Storm Claudia bring heavy rain
The alert, in place from 6am this morning, Friday, November 14, has been issued by the Met Office for areas to the south and east of the city, and much of North Wales, with the storm forecast to bring some flooding and disruption to services on today and into early Saturday morning.
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Advice for residents during resident doctors strike action
Unions announced a full walkout of resident doctors (previously known as junior doctors) from 7am today, Friday, November 14, to 7am on Wednesday, November 19.
Cheshire police and crime commissioner reacts to news that role is to be scrapped
THE police and crime commissioner for Cheshire has reacted to the news that the role is to be scrapped.
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Firefighters called to incident in village on the outskirts of Chester
Firefighters attended the scene in Wrexham Road, Tarporley, at about 11.55am today, Thursday, November 13.
Clean sweep for two Chester pubs at Loo of the Year Awards
TWO pubs in Chester have been praised for the quality and standard of their toilets.
Village near Chester set for special Christmas market weekend event
AN artisan market with live music, food, and a festive film is coming to a village near Chester this December.
Chester fitness community raise more than £2,000 for charity with 12-hour challenge
The 12-hour Ultra covered 2,245km - the equivalent distance between Chester and Rome.
Council issue major update on trial scheme on busy city centre roundabout
Following this summer’s two-stage trial at the Fountains Roundabout, Cheshire West and Chester Council has today released its findings.
Weather warning issued for areas of Cheshire West as Storm Claudia brings heavy rain
AREAS to the south and east of Chester are expected to see heavy rain and strong winds over the coming days.
New 180-acre habitat regeneration project launched across Chester and Ellesmere Port
A HABITAT regeneration project has launched with two neighbouring sites near Chester and Ellesmere Port totalling more than 180-acres.
Prolific burglar jailed after nine-month 'opportunistic' £15.5k crime spree
Gary Clifton targeted 14 homes in Cuddington, Davenham, and Hartford between Saturday, August 17, last year, and Monday, May 19.
Council company non-exec directors set to get a rise
A total pot of £1,486 will be distributed evenly among those at Brio, and £1,710 between those at Cheshire West Recycling.
Report from Lucy Letby inquiry now looking at Easter 2026 publication
A REPORT into Lucy Letby's crimes and how they happened is now expected for Easter 2026, according to its website.
Chester care home Oak Grange rated good aby Care Quality Commission
THE Care Quality Commission has rated a Chester home for people with dementia as Good in its latest inspection.
Grade II listed Georgian town house for sale in centre of Chester
A SUBSTANTIAL Grade II listed town house in Chester city centre is currently on the market.
New owner for highly rated specialist care home near Chester
JAS Care Homes has purchased a highly rated 38-resident care home near Chester.
Chester Grosvenor appoints National Chef of Wales winner in executive position
SAM Griffiths has returned to The Chester Grosvenor as its new executive chef.
Man jailed for stomping on head of former partner in 'terrifying' attack
A MAN who kicked his former partner in the face and stomped on her head has been jailed.
Tesco Express ram raider who bagged £3k cash and caused £35k damage jailed
Robin Vaughan repeatedly reversed a silver Nissan Navara pick-up truck through the front of Weaverham's Northwich Road Tesco Express store shortly on Monday, June 16.
Festive feel for Standard's nostalgic photo look back
There are some great photos from the past pages of the Chester Standard in today's gallery from the archives.