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All the fun of the fair and more Chester Standard photo moments

Today's Chester Standard photo archives gallery features a fair fun for youngsters and more.

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Woman who stole almost £20,000 from her mum is sentenced

A woman who stole almost £20,000 from her elderly mother has been sentenced to 12 months in prison suspended for 18 months.

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Three fire crews help rescue cow from deep mud near Chester

Firefighters attended the scene in Whitchurch Road at about 10.30am today, Tuesday, August 26.

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Gridlock on the M56 near Chester amid reports of 'six-car pile up'

The incident has occurred near the Helsby services this afternoon

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Two fire crews and police called out to incident near Chester

Firefighters attended the scene in Western Avenue, Blacon, at about 6.50pm yesterday, Monday, August 25.

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Three fire crews worked to protect properties after large deliberate fire

Three fire engines from Chester, Ellesmere Port and Runcorn attended the scene in Bridge Drive at about 5pm yesterday, Monday, August 25.

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Cheshire West planners tell Encirc prior approval not needed on demolition

ENCIRC in Ellesmere Port has been told its plans to demolish buildings on its site do not need Cheshire West and Chester Council approval.

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Chester to Warrington Bank Quay services back on track says Northern

NORTHERN Rail has confirmed that services between Chester and Warrington Bank Quay are up and running again following cancellations.

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Chester fire was unattended when Cheshire firefighters turned up, says service

CHESHIRE firefighters have attended a fire in the open that was left alone in Chester on Sunday.

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Chester village house fire prompts large firefighter callout on Sunday

CHESHIRE Fire and Rescue Service firefighters were called to a house blaze outside Chester on Sunday morning.

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George and Leaf arrive at Chester Zoo as endangered monkeys make first show

CHESTER Zoo has welcomed the arrival of two endangered primates, a pair of 'tiny' golden lion tamarins.

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Chatter and natter to help beat loneliness at Bunbury café event

A VILLAGE café in Cheshire is setting up a 'chatter and natter' table to help people combat loneliness.

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Councillor objects to proposed casino in Northgate Street

A COUNCILLOR has urged residents to object to a licensing application for a new casino within a unit in Northgate Street.

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Student praised for 'excellent' volunteering stint at disabled children's charity

A STUDENT at the University of Chester has been praised for an ‘excellent’ volunteering stint.

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Death notices and announcements from The Standard

THE latest edition of The Standard contained the following notices.

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Controlled burn that 'got out of hand' prompts fire service visit

A CONTROLLED burn near Chester had to be extinguished by firefighters on Saturday (August 23).

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Police appeal for help in identifying Delamere Forest scrambler bike riders

Police appeal for help in identifying Delamere Forest scrambler bike riders

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National praise for Countess of Chester Hospital's doctor training

The Countess of Chester Hospital has been recognised for making one of the biggest improvements in the country in how it trains and supports early-career doctors working in obstetrics and gynaecology – the teams that care for women during pregnancy, birth, and a wide range of women’s health co...

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Circus skills, monthly social and more photo memories

There are some great photos from the past pages of the Chester Standard in today's gallery from the archives.

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Final preparations for Powells Jewellery Ladies Day at Chester racecourse

FINAL preparations are underway for glamour, style, and high stakes at the Powells Jewellery Ladies Day on Saturday, August 30, at Chester Racecourse.