Chester and District Standard | Business https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/business/ Chester and District Standard Business en-gb Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:39:20 +0000 Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:39:20 +0000 https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo Chester and District Standard | Business https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/business/ Ellesmere Port family business recognised for innovative cow-locating technology https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26712878.ellesmere-port-firm-recognised-cow-tracking-technology/?ref=rss Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:31:01 +0000 ecbb4ad57df8c41747ae4801cb8af05e matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Cheshire care business to expand into more communities after successful first year https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26711004.cheshire-care-business-plans-expansion-first-year/?ref=rss Mon, 09 Nov 2026 10:45:14 +0000 014c9ebc12942ec1f3be3edc272ddd3e barrie.white@newsquest.co.uk | Barrie White Cheshire-based business to appoint administrators after £10.3m pre-tax loss https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26709772.molson-files-notices-appoint-administrators-losses/?ref=rss Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000 9d4120cae15d6abcca038a942a5a15a0 magen.kelly@newsquest.co.uk | Magen Kelly Evri and Royal Mail final posting dates for Christmas 2026 revealed https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26711076.evri-royal-mail-final-posting-dates-christmas-2026/?ref=rss Mon, 09 Nov 2026 10:53:21 +0000 ed78c2494e18f82eebd421c96b70d50c joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Starbucks to create 7,500 UK barista jobs with 500 new coffee shops planned https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26711024.starbucks-create-7-500-jobs-500-stores-expansion/?ref=rss Mon, 09 Nov 2026 10:47:20 +0000 eb7bb29401be5a91b6db1a0bb1ca8855 emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle Full list of every Lloyds and Halifax bank branch closing down https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26709479.full-list-every-lloyds-halifax-bank-closing/?ref=rss Sun, 08 Nov 2026 10:54:44 +0000 df276a6f7772d0f51bce87a8fe4c6dfa emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle Great Barrow pub reopens as owners work towards community ownership https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26708581.great-barrow-pub-reopens-new-ownership-closure/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 12:24:00 +0000 2e21c64499a7d3b6dd8edef78f8d31fd matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Mobile Flintshire pizza company shortlisted for top food award https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26701569.north-wales-pizza-business-celebrates-anniversary-milestone/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000 ce874585c0555a6e0663c734b1d11e38 claire.pierce@newsquest.co.uk | Claire Pierce Two Cheshire town nurseries sold to growing childcare group Storal https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26708696.two-widnes-nurseries-sold-growing-storal-childcare-group/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:08:20 +0000 1188a3fa8e7ea7265ffb576d6f69eb70 matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty A big blow as caravan dealership collapses into administration after half a century https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26700074.cheshire-caravan-dealership-collapses-administration/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000 e9f134819c03b8b5202fe3614fdb51b4 jack.tooth@newsquest.co.uk | Jack Tooth UK snack company that broke advertising rules enters administration after four years https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26708557.uk-snack-company-collapses-administration-four-years/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 12:07:48 +0000 24b7a4813408294002722ca9b138cdff patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover Kitchen brand offers showroom space to community groups and charities in Chester https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26703070.chester-kitchen-showroom-offers-space-community-groups/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000 01fbed8fb49886f3855c13d0e0670a3b matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Chester’s Eastgate Square unveils festive programme with free family events https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26708524.chester-christmas-events-include-gingerbread-giveaway/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 11:46:37 +0000 df2994b31283a8d5689330a02f4c3300 matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Nationwide savers set for a welcome boost from December – how much will you get? https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26705267.nationwide-account-holders-set-boost---much-will-get/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:40:12 +0000 ba1d9a8edc474889db84fc4a83aeb5f0 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Chester’s Eastgate Square unveils festive programme with free family events https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26701317.chester-christmas-events-include-gingerbread-giveaway/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:33:18 +0000 9908abbc97aadd7deef3c7e61230cbfa matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Farm shop warns satnavs are sending customers to the wrong entrance https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26701422.farm-shop-warns-customers-incorrect-satnav-directions/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:49:08 +0000 21fc241a93f4150d39de1c6138da33d8 barrie.white@newsquest.co.uk | Barrie White Legat Owen appoints first-class graduate Phoebe White as commercial surveyor https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26698426.legat-owen-appoints-graduate-surveyor-phoebe-white/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:33:19 +0000 b0678120d27a5d23c03400fe4ec856ec barrie.white@newsquest.co.uk | Barrie White Cheshire town fashion boutique closes as manager bids emotional farewell https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26698380.paris-boutique-knutsford-king-street-sad-close-today/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:26:31 +0000 02a2269417711fa8190e8b70852d9549 barbara.jordan@nqnw.co.uk | Barbara Jordan Arbtech launches new landscaping division with senior hire Danielle Dean-Barlas https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26693890.arbtech-launches-landscaping-division-new-appointment/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000 79849ef947fde6cb7f635603bda6d9d9 matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Plans to turn former Chicago Rock building into Asian supermarket and restaurant https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26694417.plans-transform-former-chicago-rock-building-warrington/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000 8102aff4d0c38a44df58c0f96609fb2e lois.dean@newsquest.co.uk | Lois Dean Rice Krispies and Coco Pops recipe change means some shoppers can no longer eat them https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26697088.kelloggs-rice-krispies-no-longer-contains-rice-grains/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:10:45 +0000 3354ec247b5b34dbd8ce025433f0471f emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle Chester estate agent joins property committee, following in her father's footsteps https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26693953.chester-estate-agent-joins-property-committee-father/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:59:50 +0000 0e608802bc6d6e1fd1e19523bf735c65 matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Law firm with offices in Chester announces senior promotions https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26691045.law-firm-offices-chester-announces-senior-promotions/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000 a6a9660cea0c4750e3c0f6e4d6e3a60c Joshua.Price@newsquest.co.uk | Josh Price Vauxhall Combo Electric vans to carry ‘Made in Britain’ mark after UK build https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26691415.vauxhall-combo-electric-vans-carry-made-britain-mark/?ref=rss Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:24:03 +0000 f1c83b967ff3023dbd22f2dc74c41be9 matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Ellesmere Port pub raises more than £8,000 for boy with rare genetic disorder https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26690928.ellesmere-port-pub-raise-8k-boy-rare-disorder/?ref=rss Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:50:54 +0000 d314727c8d59277165b69107d5513eda matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Ellesmere Port Specsavers boss to sleep out for EveryYouth homelessness fundraiser https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26681709.ellesmere-port-specsavers-bosss-sleep-homelessness/?ref=rss Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0000 c143c74273d4b50c3b85becd5574707c matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty National Living Wage rise could put a brake on hiring, Chester lawyer warns https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26680695.national-living-wage-rise-brake-hiring-lawyer-warns/?ref=rss Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0000 98b3064dcffee6465ca014b9a555c791 barrie.white@newsquest.co.uk | Barrie White Education specialist expands into Cheshire with new base in Crewe https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26681212.education-specialist-expands-cheshire-new-base/?ref=rss Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 12e5b677abbaaafc0fb726fc2847d775 Joshua.Price@newsquest.co.uk | Josh Price Miller & Carter Chester reopened with stylish new look after major refurbishment https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26685051.miller-carter-chester-reopens-major-refurbishment/?ref=rss Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:00:24 +0000 a0bb25ff34ef508203fc6cb05cb43a10 matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Village post office branch to reopen more than two years after major fire https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26681369.village-post-office-near-chester-reopen-following-fire/?ref=rss Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 0ecd29c0f4b9bd9982586dd563163dde matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty MD of Cavendish says landlords in Cheshire have been dealt 'hammer blow' by budget https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26680109.cavendish-md-says-cheshire-landlords-dealt-hammer-blow-budget/?ref=rss Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 25d6153580b07fd1d592e8ab00f58708 Joshua.Price@newsquest.co.uk | Josh Price UK sun-care company stocked in Morrisons collapses into administration after 27 years https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26683365.uk-sun-care-company-falls-administration-27-years/?ref=rss Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:24:19 +0000 1832d2843b0edba41efa8185d11c1717 patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover Royal Mail warns of delivery delays across North Wales, Shropshire and Chester https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26680087.royal-mail-delivery-warning-ch-ll-sy-postcodes/?ref=rss Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:54:09 +0000 2e6c9a47d3406c5c8c8cb0f37680d0f1 Alex.Whilding@newsquest.co.uk | Alex Whilding Chester hospitality boss's budget warning 'businesses are fighting simply to survive’ https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26680588.hospitality-boss-says-budget-offers-little-help-firms/?ref=rss Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0000 153a1ba1838bbbe61db4acae4e205b0b barrie.white@newsquest.co.uk | Barrie White Chester greengrocer Francis Thomas closes after nearly eight decades in city centre https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26677396.chester-greengrocers-closes-almost-eight-decades/?ref=rss Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:24:03 +0000 e285a5c355b88069681724890e5d1e70 matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Neston boutique wins two customer experience awards in national recognition bid https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26675364.neston-fashion-boutique-wins-two-customer-experience-awards/?ref=rss Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000 2971112952d47731e5f288afa1f1656b cmanning@wirral-globe.co.uk | Craig Manning Chester's newest sandwich shop is moving closer says Dough & Doppio bosses https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26673166.dough-doppio-says-chester-sandwich-shop-close/?ref=rss Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 495b7b4c9a2e11b83ca9f71d07167206 barrie.white@newsquest.co.uk | Barrie White Home care provider impresses with 'Good' rating across the board in recent inspection https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26673362.home-care-provider-near-chester-rated-good-cqc/?ref=rss Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000 912de923c1c515475e4a28f816ff53f4 matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Tatton Services seeks 70 local producers ahead of opening on M56 in spring 2028 https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26673941.tatton-services-seeks-cheshire-suppliers-m56-farm-shop/?ref=rss Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000 8f902a15585f9ec79ab0b7fc596f9cbf barbara.jordan@nqnw.co.uk | Barbara Jordan Electrical company that worked with British Airways to close as it enters liquidation https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26679304.uk-electrical-company-close-enters-liquidation/?ref=rss Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:35:49 +0000 7253ea53069a0799539dadcfa57e2c24 patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover Three Chester businesses nominated for UK’s Favourite Local Business 2026 title https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26673368.three-chester-businesses-nominated-uk-favourite-title/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:20:53 +0000 663fd65c7aaf040a8f43df893d1f3165 barrie.white@newsquest.co.uk | Barrie White Chester firm offers festive role as taste tester for top Christmas hampers https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26669815.chester-company-offers-100-christmas-hamper-taster-job/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000 e0fc33b45b0306947c9bd30a483be7a4 matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Scary prices for remaining rooms at Chester Zoo's Reserve this Halloween https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26674618.stay-chester-zoos-reserve-1-300-halloween/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:57:48 +0000 b14c0034729905a6cf27e27304200b58 Caribbean-inspired candle brand Umbasse to open first pop-up in Chester https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26675235.caribbean-inspired-brand-open-candle-pop-up-chester/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:25:33 +0000 cd090ccf8b852f60e2a85e460f4baf80 barrie.white@newsquest.co.uk | Barrie White Ellesmere Port at home care service rated good by Care Quality Commission inspection https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26672412.care-quality-commission-inspects-ellesmere-port-care-service/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:42:50 +0000 fdd6e6cc2407b790f99a1c5e4b9d1e77 barrie.white@newsquest.co.uk | Barrie White Former owners of Llandudno shop and Conwy café to open country house hotel and café https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26671481.bryn-derwen-country-house-reopen-b-b-caf-bar/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000 bc6fce206eabbc36350436ea8b3183e6 suzanne.kendrick@newsquest.co.uk | Suzanne Kendrick Chester bakery launches nationwide delivery of handmade brownies and blondies https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26672377.chester-bakery-launches-uk-wide-delivery-brownies/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:31:43 +0000 6455c3dfb1d3a422f9f1abe6ca0b4e2b matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Royal Mail reveals last Christmas 2026 posting dates for cards and presents https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26669579.royal-mail-christmas-2026-last-posting-dates-revealed/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:13:59 +0000 08403025ed5f23de28cdc852f237a594 Alex.Whilding@newsquest.co.uk | Alex Whilding Bakery's new chocolate protein clusters mean 50 news jobs for Cheshire West town https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26668796.winsford-bakerys-choc-protein-clusters-create-50-new-jobs/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:46:50 +0000 6417a3de1ebe83381ccf1fa09eb00e07 robert.goulding@newsquest.co.uk | Rob Goulding 54 jobs lost as UK construction company collapses into administration after 11 years https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26670817.uk-construction-company-enters-administration-11-years/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:38:17 +0000 685f38e864bd33a3ca4f66a556403544 Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat