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Ellesmere Port: Dispersal order in place after fires at former hotel
Police in Ellesmere Port are taking action following fires at a former hotel site. The Station Hotel on Station Road which was built in the 1870s closed its doors for the final time back in 2017. Although it is locally listed, the Station Hotel
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Further weather warning issued for outbreaks of heavy rain and thunderstorms
RESIDENTS are again being warned to expect outbreaks of heavy rain and thunderstorms. A yellow weather warning was issued for today, and now a second has been issued within the space of 24 hours. This latest warning for rain came into effect
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Chester: Unprovoked drunken attack left victim in critical care unit
A drunken Chester attacker who left his victim requiring treatment in the critical care unit in hospital has been jailed. Jack Newton, 20, of Melbourne Road, had previously pleaded guilty at Chester Magistrates Court on May 17 to the charge of
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Police update on manslaughter arrest as elderly man dies after bus ‘altercation’
POLICE have provided an update after a man was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter. It comes after a pensioner died following reports of an altercation on a bus in Warrington. At around 7pm on Saturday, July 13, police were called to Cotswold
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19-year-old motorcyclist dies following crash in Cheshire
POLICE have launched an appeal after a 19-year-old motorcyclist died following a collision in Cheshire. Officers investigating the crash near Nantwich are now appealing for any witnesses to come forward. At 8.08pm on Sunday, July 14, police
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Chester nurse's petition for more urgent stroke patient care passes 60,000 signatures
A Countess of Chester Hospital nurse's petition for stroke patients to receive more urgent treatment has received tens of thousands of signatures. Niki Derbyshire is a stroke co-ordinator at the hospital trust and says she has seen first-hand "
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Dangerous driver hit two people while driving through roadworks, court told
A MAN with a bad driving record - including death by dangerous driving - has been jailed for a highly dangerous manoeuvre which could have killed two people. Richard Pierce, of Bretton Road in Bretton, appeared at Mold Crown Court on Monday for
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Police warn motorists about abnormal load travelling along A55 tonight
MOTORISTS are being warned of an abnormal load travelling across north Wales this evening (July 15). North Wales Police have confirmed that they will be escorting an abnormal load from Holyhead docks to the force border at Broughton, via the A55
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Standard Education Awards 2024: Primary School of the Year
WE CAN now reveal our Primary School of the Year following Friday’s (July 12) second annual Standard Education Awards. The best of Cheshire West’s education community celebrate together at the Hilton’s Double Tree hotel in Chester. Broadcaster
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Standard Education Awards 2024: Primary School Pupil of the Year
THE STANDARD hosted its second annual Education Awards on Friday, July 12, as we celebrated the work of those from Cheshire West’s school community. At a ceremony at the city’s Hilton DoubleTree Hotel, broadcaster and journalist Lucy Meacock was
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Police boss to be quizzed over ‘security lapse’ at Duke of Westminster’s wedding
CHESHIRE'S police commissioner is being asked to look into an ‘unacceptable security lapse’ which enabled protesters to disrupt the Duke and Duchess of Westminster’s wedding, which was attended by Prince William. Just Stop Oil protesters sprayed
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Human remains found in Tenerife amid search for missing teen Jay Slater
Human remains have been found in Tenerife, where Lancashire teenager Jay Slater went missing, according to Spanish police. Police on the Spanish island said that a “lifeless body” had been found and that “all indications suggest” it could be 19
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Family-run Okells Garden Centre to open new shop in Chester
A popular independent garden centre which has been helping Cheshire residents with their home plots for over 40 years is to open a new site in Chester. Family-run Okells Garden Centre, located off the A51 Tarporley Road between Tarvin and Tarporley
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Beloved children's book character coming to forest for 25th birthday celebration
FAMILIES will have the chance to meet a popular children's book character and take part in a host of budget-friendly activities at Delamere Forest this summer. To celebrate 25 years of Julia Donaldson's beloved book The Gruffalo, Forestry England
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'Pretty' Grade II listed farmhouse just minutes from Manchester Airport for sale
A 'VERY pretty' Grade II listed farmhouse on a quiet country lane just minutes from Manchester Airport has been put up for sale. The four-bedroom period home, and substantial detached one-bedroom bungalow annex, sits within a third-of-an-acre plot
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Plans for partridge breeding facility near Chester are rejected by council
AN application to set up a facility for breeding pheasants along with a mobile home for workers has been knocked back. Plans had been submitted for the change of use of agricultural land to a game bird rearing unit and the erection of a temporary
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Street Angels team given go-ahead to expand valuable service in Chester
Street Angels for Chester has received the unanimous support of Chester’s Purple Flag group to continue to grow its work in the city centre to help people in the evening and night-time. This comes after an independent evaluation by the University
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Death notices and announcements from The Standard
THERE were two death notices in the latest edition of the Standard. Death notices and funeral announcements will not only be available to view in print but also via our website, where they will remain as a permanent tribute to those that we have
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Ellesmere Port: Young climber Matilda wins Dave Johnson community award
A keen young climber at an Ellesmere Port centre has received a top community award. In memory of Dave Johnson, a member of Ellesmere Port’s Climbing Hut community who sadly passed away in 2020, the annual award was handed out at Climbing Hut's
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Teenager DJ Tayha ecstatic to host her own Chester city centre club night
A talented teenage DJ from Chester who has already had years of experience on stage is getting ready to host a dance night in her hometown. DJ Tayha, from Blacon, is just 17 but is a seasoned professional at the decks, playing sets of dance tunes
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How to register interest for VIP access for new homes being built in Cheshire
THOSE interested in new homes being built in Daresbury can now register for VIP access. Dozens of people have already made Bridgewater View at Daresbury Garden Village their home, with hundreds more ‘eagerly awaiting’ the opening of new show homes
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Which plants do rats hate? Add these to your garden to keep the rodents away
Have you got rats scurrying around in your garden? The pests can be a nuisance and getting rid of them can be tricky and you might not know where to start. While many experts have shared tips for keeping rats out of your garden and home, you can
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Two fire crews called out to disused building in Ellesmere Port
TWO fire crews were called out to an incident at a disused building in Ellesmere Port. Firefighters from Ellesmere Port and Powey Lane attended the scene in Station Road at about 6pm yesterday (Sunday, July 14). A spokesperson for Cheshire
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Picturesque village popular as a filming location named 'most stylish' place to live
A PICTURESQUE village has been crowned Cheshire's 'most stylish' place to live. Thanks to the beauty of its buildings and its stunning surrounds, Great Budworth was the county's highest ranked location in a list put together by Furniturebox.
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Solar farm plans approved despite fears over farmland loss
A MASSIVE solar farm is set to be built in Cheshire West, despite concerns over loss of farmland. Cheshire West and Chester's planning committee gave the green light to plans for the facility on land south of Woodford Lane, Winsford. The proposals
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Kids-only version of popular Tough Mudder obstacle course coming to Cheshire
A CHILD-FRIENDLY version of a popular obstacle course challenge is coming to Cheshire later this year. Cholmondeley Castle will host Lidl Mudder, a kids-only version of Tough Mudder - a race which sees participants take on a series of mud-filled
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Yellow weather warning for 'heavy rain' across North Wales and Chester
A YELLOW weather warning for "heavy rain" has been issued across North Wales and Chester. The warning, issued by the Met Office, came into force at 8am and will remain in place until midnight. A spokesman said: "Heavy rain will spread north
