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Trespasser on the line causes chaos between Chester and Hooton
MERSEYRAIL services between Chester and Hooton are either cancelled or delayed after a trespasser on the tracks.
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Cross country champs lead the way in trip down memory lane
Today we look at more moments from the Chester Standard photo archives.
Chester hospital building named one of region's best new developments
The £110 million facility at the Countess of Chester Hospital claimed the titles of Project of the Year – Cheshire, Wirral & Warrington and the Sustainability Award at the 20th annual North West Regional Construction Awards.
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Specialist deli and off-licence to replace watch shop in Chester
A DELI and bottle shop has lodged plans to replace a watch shop in Hoole, after entering a licensing application.
Rare chance to see steam locomotive along the North Wales mainline this weekend
Rail enthusiasts will have the chance to see a special steam locomotive this weekend
Liverpool man convicted of drink driving in Chester has sentence quashed
A JUSTICE has quashed the sentence of a man convicted for drink driving in Chester.
Patients reveal easiest GP practices to contact by phone in and around Chester
WITH the majority of patients still choosing the phone as their main way to contact their GP, we break down the results of the latest annual survey.
Cancellations and delays hit trains between Wrexham General and Chester
Train services between Wrexham General and Chester are facing disruption today due to a number of repairs.
Tap and go coming to Chester railway station with Transport for Wales
CHESTER railway station is expected to have new tap and go gates installed for Transport for Wales passengers.
Man dies following medical emergency in Chester, police confirm
A MEDICAL emergency which saw an air ambulance called to the city centre on Wednesday (July 8) has sadly resulted in the death of a man in his 50s.
Bowel cancer survivors in Cheshire share stories in new awareness campaign
The campaign was launched on Thursday, July 9, by North West Cancer Research under the title I’m Here Today… and features personal stories from survivors across the North West, including three from Cheshire.
Cocktails and small plates venue opens in Chester city centre
A NEW bar serving cocktails, wine and small plates has opened in the Coachworks Arcade in Chester's Northgate Street.
Coroner opens inquest after body sadly found in police search for missing man
It comes after a body was sadly found during a search for Scott Astbury, who was the subject of a Cheshire Police missing person appeal.
Teenager handed fine after police caught him with cannabis in city centre
Tyler Ord appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Wednesday
Road closed in Chester due to 'medical emergency' near city centre
THE NORTHBOUND side of Westminster Road has been closed and traffic is slow in the area.
Residents and businesses urge change of plan for pipeline work near Chester
COMMUNITIES and businesses to the south of Chester have called for Severn Trent to change their plans for a two-and-a-half month road closure.
Conversion to housing on business parks to be tackled by Cheshire West
CHESHIRE West Council's Cabinet will be asked to consider protection for business parks against housing conversions.
Weekly employment sessions on offer with Chester's Salvation Army
CHESTER Salvation Army is offering help for people seeking employment with weekly sessions.
Community projects in Chester and Ellesmere Port to get share of £50,000 PCC fund
SUMMER projects for young people across Chester and Ellesmere Port are set to share part of a £50,000 fund from the Police and Crime Commissioner.
Police informed following car fire in Chester city centre
CHESHIRE Police have been informed after a fire incident involving a vehicle in Chester city centre.