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Ian Wright, back row, second left, with other residents of Craddock Court in Malpas.

Residents in sheltered housing outraged as service charges tripled

Unpaid work and 18-month road ban for 'dangerous' drink-driver

Impressions of how a redeveloped Bank Quay plaza could look

Impressions of how a redeveloped Bank Quay plaza could look

Local government

Futuristic designs show ambitious vision for Bank Quay station and Mersey plaza

EastEnders airs on the BBC every week

EastEnders airs on the BBC every week

Axed Hollyoaks star hints at switch to rival soap EastEnders

Police are investigating.

Police are investigating.

Pedestrian hospitalised after collision on outskirts of Chester

The A548 Sealand Road.

The A548 Sealand Road.

Major road on outskirts of Chester closed after collision

The Centurion pub in Vicars Cross, Chester. Picture: Google.

The Centurion pub in Vicars Cross, Chester. Picture: Google.

Future of Chester pub in safer hands after £175k push succeeds

Previous artist's impressions of Chester Zoo's new overnight lodges plan, currently in development. Source: Planning document.

Previous artist's impressions of Chester Zoo's new overnight lodges plan, currently in development. Source: Planning document.

Education centre plan replaces restaurant bid at Chester Zoo Heart of Africa site

Chester Crown Court.

Chester Crown Court.

Dangerous driver in Chester was over drink-drive limit

Chester Crown Court

Chester Crown Court

Chester sex offender jailed for breaching his order

Hollies Farm on the High Street opens next week

Hollies Farm on the High Street opens next week

First look around popular farm shop's new high street store as opening nears

Firefighters were called out to an incident in Blacon.

Firefighters were called out to an incident in Blacon.

Fire crew called out to late night incident in Chester

Lucy Letby: Judges reserve judgment on former nurse's appeal bid

Chester Zoo has warned visitors about a fake ticket offering.

Chester Zoo has warned visitors about a fake ticket offering.

Chester Zoo warns visitors of 'totally fake' ticket offer

New Crane Street is not accessible from Nicholas Street or Nuns Road while roadworks are in place to install new bollards.

New Crane Street is not accessible from Nicholas Street or Nuns Road while roadworks are in place to install new bollards.

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Anti-terrorism bollards works cause major congestion in Chester city centre

New data has shown that crime has fallen in Cheshire this past year

New data has shown that crime has fallen in Cheshire this past year

Crime falls across Cheshire at much higher rate than the national average

Firefighters were called out to a crash at Delamere.

Firefighters were called out to a crash at Delamere.

Road near Chester closed after two vehicle collision

Man spared jail after slapping and headbutting partner in the street

Jason Haynes (North Wales Police)

Jason Haynes (North Wales Police)

Harassment, drunken behaviour and assault among crimes dealt with in court

Firefighters were called out to an incident in Vicars Lane.

Firefighters were called out to an incident in Vicars Lane.

Firefighters called out to early morning incident in Chester

Plans to extend the Coach House Inn and provide 14 additional hotel bedrooms have been refused permission. Source: Planning document.

Plans to extend the Coach House Inn and provide 14 additional hotel bedrooms have been refused permission. Source: Planning document.

Chester city centre restaurant and hotel extension plans rejected

The Chester Duck Race saw a packed crowd at the River Dee on Saturday. Pictures: Danjeoryphoto.

The Chester Duck Race saw a packed crowd at the River Dee on Saturday. Pictures: Danjeoryphoto.

Huge turnout as Chester Duck Race raises over £30k

Angeliki Stogia has been announced as Labour's candidate for the Chester South and Eddisbury constituency in the next General Election.

Angeliki Stogia has been announced as Labour's candidate for the Chester South and Eddisbury constituency in the next General Election.

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Labour announce Angeliki Stogia as Chester South and Eddisbury election candidate

Dr Ananth Krishnan with Veincentre team and the Lord Mayor of Chester Councillor Sheila Little and Chester Town Crier David Mitchell.

Dr Ananth Krishnan with Veincentre team and the Lord Mayor of Chester Councillor Sheila Little and Chester Town Crier David Mitchell.

New varicose vein specialist clinic officially opens in Chester

Stretch of main Cheshire West road closed after crash

Image: North Wales Police

Image: North Wales Police

Can you help police to identify these men after fuel station robbery?

Ben Walley competing in this year's London Marathon.

Ben Walley competing in this year's London Marathon.

London Marathon 2024

Chester fundraiser completes 10th marathon in five months

Nicola Sayer and son Phoenix

Nicola Sayer and son Phoenix

Local government

Mum tells of anguish over fight for disabled son's education

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney and Blake Lively and Carden Park Hotel

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney and Blake Lively and Carden Park Hotel

Luxury hotel where I'm a Celeb campmates stayed attracts 'high profile' guests!

Kyle Kirton was sentenced for drug dealing and possessing criminal property at Chester Crown Court on Monday, April 22

Kyle Kirton was sentenced for drug dealing and possessing criminal property at Chester Crown Court on Monday, April 22

Drug dealer jailed after police use DNA to tie him to dismantled phone

An archaeological dig will be held in Grosvenor Park.

An archaeological dig will be held in Grosvenor Park.

Archaeological dig to take place in Grosvenor Park

Library image of a breathalyser test.

Library image of a breathalyser test.

Man caught four times the drink limit handed interim ban ahead of sentencing

Lucy Letby in bid to appeal against convictions on four grounds

Police mugshot of Lucy Letby at the time of the former Countess of Chester Hospital neonatal nurse being charged in November 2020. Picture: Cheshire Police.

Police mugshot of Lucy Letby at the time of the former Countess of Chester Hospital neonatal nurse being charged in November 2020. Picture: Cheshire Police.

Lucy Letby bid to appeal against convictions to be heard

Plans had been lodged for a city centre aparthotel with restaurant and rooftop pool.

Plans had been lodged for a city centre aparthotel with restaurant and rooftop pool.

Bid for Chester aparthotel overlooking racecourse withdrawn

Associate Professor Kirstie Simpson, Dean of Chester Business School and Professor Kurt Allman, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean, Faculty of Science, Business and Enterprise.

Associate Professor Kirstie Simpson, Dean of Chester Business School and Professor Kurt Allman, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean, Faculty of Science, Business and Enterprise.

Chester Business School named best in the North of England

Man jailed after sharing intimate images of woman

Jack Watson was jailed at Chester Crown Court

Jack Watson was jailed at Chester Crown Court

Car crashes into house metres from elderly sleeping lady after 110mph police chase

Man jailed after threatening to kill Chester Crown Court judge

Firefighters were called out to a fire in Tomkinson Street, Hoole.

Firefighters were called out to a fire in Tomkinson Street, Hoole.

Two fire crews called out to mid-terraced property in Chester

Firefighters were called out to the fire in Wyndham Road.

Firefighters were called out to the fire in Wyndham Road.

Firefighters called out to incident in Chester

Looking back with the Chester Standard archives.

Looking back with the Chester Standard archives.

Sea of faces from the past with the Standard archive

Calm Coffee wellbeing hub has now opened in Chester

Calm Coffee wellbeing hub has now opened in Chester

Calm Coffee wellbeing hub opens in Chester city centre

Man banned from driving after getting behind the wheel while on cocaine

University of Chester student lands national award

The new offices of Bennettbrooks.

The new offices of Bennettbrooks.

Firm moves to new office space in Chester city centre

Cholmondeley Castle gardens

Cholmondeley Castle gardens

Spring Plant Hunters' Fair to be held at Cholmondeley Castle

The Cross Keys in Knutsford and Witton Chimes in Northwich are just two of the pubs which may be at risk of closure

The Cross Keys in Knutsford and Witton Chimes in Northwich are just two of the pubs which may be at risk of closure

Company behind Chester and Ellesmere Port pubs hits back at closure claims

Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner candidates, from left, Paul Duffy (Lib Dem), John Dwyer (Con) and Dan Price (Lab)

Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner candidates, from left, Paul Duffy (Lib Dem), John Dwyer (Con) and Dan Price (Lab)

Local government

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Cheshire police and crime commissioner candidates say why you should vote for them

Sainsbury's, Watergate Street, Chester. Picture: Google.

Sainsbury's, Watergate Street, Chester. Picture: Google.

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Chester city centre Sainsbury's Local store to close

The Deva Stadium. Picture: RICK MATTHEWS

The Deva Stadium. Picture: RICK MATTHEWS

Chester FC fans board hit out at changes to the FA Cup

Upton High School's winning Intermediate Debating Team from Year 8: Rotary Club president Stephen Cross, with Jamine Anglesea-Jones, former President and Rotary Club of Chester Secretary, Heather Oldham, Sam Todd, Pete Fryer and Nikodem Tomaszko.

Upton High School's winning Intermediate Debating Team from Year 8: Rotary Club president Stephen Cross, with Jamine Anglesea-Jones, former President and Rotary Club of Chester Secretary, Heather Oldham, Sam Todd, Pete Fryer and Nikodem Tomaszko.

Chester school pupils debate hot topics in Rotary Club contest

Fifi Bambu has been put up for sale on Watergate Street, Chester.

Fifi Bambu has been put up for sale on Watergate Street, Chester.

Chester city centre bohemian gift shop is put up for sale

Chester Crown Court

Chester Crown Court

Man avoids jail despite breaching requirements of sex offenders register

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