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Cheshire College South & West announce merger talks with Macclesfield College
CHESHIRE College – South & West (CCSW) and Macclesfield College are beginning formal discussions regarding a merger.
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Duke of Westminster among wealthiest in Northwest in Sunday Times Rich List
THE Duke of Westminster has taken second spot in the Sunday Times’ Northwest Rich List.
Chester café appeals for support to keep outdoor seating
Huxley's Café is Chester is appealing for support to prevent its outdoor seating area being removed.
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This is why some Chester trees are covered in spooky white webbing...
CHESTER residents have asked why some trees have been covered in white webbing and the answer is...ermine moths!
'It was so perfect': Dream wedding seven years in planning takes place at Chester Zoo
Alice and Peter Foreman moved to Northwich nine years ago, and visiting Chester Zoo was one of the first activities they discovered up north which they both loved to do.
Firefighters called out to Chester city centre to tackle incident
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to an incident in Northgate Street, Chester city centre, this morning, Thursday.
These are just some of the best beer gardens on offer in Chester...
CHESTER is a city filled with the best beer gardens so we've picked out some in their own words as to why you should visit while the sun shines.
Could you find a new home for a unique piece of Chester history?
The King’s Arms Kitchen has been a working exhibit at the Grosvenor Museum since 1979, but now it needs a new home.
Chester Zoo case study included in VisitEngland report on tourism 'pride'
TOURISM in the UK 'makes communities prouder', according to a report by VisitEngland which has included a Chester Zoo case study.
Chester Racecourse event will highlight area's growing economy
The Cheshire West and Chester Property Review 2025 is being shared with property professionals, developers and business leaders today, Thursday, May 15 at Chester Racecourse
Tap & Go ticket pilot looking for volunteers says Merseyrail
MERSEYRAIL, which serves Chester and Ellesmere Port, is looking for volunteers to take part in a Tap & Go pilot for tickets.
Cheshire West planning officers to consider new signs planning bid by Rodd & Gunn
RODD & Gunn, a new store in Chester city centre, is looking for planning permission to hang new signs in Eastgate Street, part of the conservation area.
Gary Usher thanks supporters as Usher's Bakehouse beats £50,000 crowdfunding target
GARY Usher has thanked those who responded to his crowdfunding campaign to grow Usher’s Bakehouse in Lightfoot Street, Hoole.
Woman who took part in drug gang's criminal acts allowed to stay out of jail
Diane Crowley was sentenced in February as part of a gang which brought drugs into North Wales
Chester spa owner attends King's Garden Party at Buckingham Palace
Laura Heywood, who owns The Scented Garden Retreat in Chester has been recognised for her contribution to education and skills.
Chester hotel lodge plans to solve 'inconvenient' parking issue
A Chester hotel has lodged plans to create an overflow car park.
Road closures scheduled for Chester Half Marathon
SEVERAL roads will be closed as the Essar Chester Half Marathon takes place.
Photos from the past including sports success and more
There are some great photos from the past pages of the Chester Standard in today's gallery from the archives.
Severn Trent will be 'doing everything possible' to avoid hosepipe ban
SEVERN Trent says there are currently no plans to introduce a hosepipe ban but are advising customers to think carefully about their usage.
Four men sentenced at Chester Crown over burglaries in Cheshire
FOUR men have been sentenced at Chester Crown Court following a crackdown on burglaries in Wilmslow and Macclesfield.