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Big refurbishment plans to go ahead despite closure of much-loved pub
STAR Pubs has confirmed its plans to go ahead with a complete refurbishment of a establishment despite it closing for business. Last week, it was announced that the Trevor Arms in Marford would be closing down on Sunday, July 12. However, despite
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Cheshire West: Renewed crackdown on fly-tipping in borough
A team effort is renewing efforts to crack down on fly-tipping in Cheshire West. Cheshire West and Chester Council has again joined forces with Cheshire Constabulary’s Rural Crime team, to carry out intensive enforcement throughout the borough
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NHS Cheshire patients getting quicker diagnosis than most of UK
Patients in Cheshire and Merseyside are having their health conditions diagnosed more quickly than in almost any other part of the country. Cheshire and Merseyside was the first, and is currently one of only three (of 42) Integrated Care Systems
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Chester Standard Education Awards 2024: Wellbeing Award
WE can now reveal the winner of our Wellbeing Award for 2024. Cheshire West’s education community came together on Friday, July 12, to celebrate as ITV’s Lucy Meacock hosted a special ceremony at the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel. Our support workers
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GALLERY: Oh what a night! Standard Education Awards celebration
THIS year's winners of the Chester Standard Education Awards have been announced. There was a high standard of entries from schools and individuals across the borough, nominated over 12 categories as we celebrated the very best of Cheshire West
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Ellesmere Port: Teenage armed robbers steal victim's bike
Police are appealing for information after an armed robbery by two teenagers on a cyclist in Ellesmere Port. At around 3.12pm on Monday, July 15, a 20-year-old man was cycling down an alleyway near to Regent Street, Ellesmere Port, when he was
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Standard Education Awards 2024: Primary School Teacher of the Year
AS THE Standard celebrated those who make our educational community so special, we honoured our Primary School Teacher of the Year. Part of our second annual Education Awards, this category recognises the hard work of those in our fantastic primary
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Body found in Tenerife confirmed to be missing teenager Jay Slater
The body found in Tenerife in Monday (July 15) is confirmed to be missing Oswaldtwistle teenager, Jay Slater. Authorities say documentation, belonging to Jay Slater, was found on the body that was recovered in Tenerife on Monday (June 15). Fingerprint
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Chester: The most (and least) expensive streets to live revealed
New data research has uncovered the priciest property postcodes in the Chester area. Professional fast sales company Property Solvers tracked average sold price data from HM Land Registry since 2019 to see where the highest and lowest-priced homes
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'Insecure' ex-detective attacked his former partners and bit one on the face
AN 'insecure' former police detective attacked two of his partners, biting one of them on the face. A court heard Detective Sergeant Robert Astbury was so incensed after checking one of his girlfriend's WhatsApp messages he started punching walls
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Chester: Police plea to help find missing teenager
Police are appealing to the public for help to trace a missing teenager from Chester. Jamie Corfield was last seen on Wistaston Road, Crewe on Tuesday, July 9. The 16-year-old is described as white, around 5ft 10in tall, of slim build with
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Ellesmere Port: Trial date set for man accused of Lloyd Velasquez murder
A trial date has been set for a man accused of the murder of 34-year-old Lloyd Velasquez. Ben Ruddock, 20, of Kendal Drive, Ellesmere Port, was previously charged with murder following the death of Lloyd Velasquez in an incident on Summertrees
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Curry house named as finalist in English Curry Awards 2024
A CURRY house has been named as a finalist in the 2024 English Curry Awards. The awards, now in their thirteenth year, acknowledge the leading annual celebration of the curry cuisine in England. Britannia Spice, based on The Parade in Parkgate
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Standard Education Awards: Secondary School of the Year
WE CAN now reveal our Secondary 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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Flooding causes Merseyrail disruption for Chester and Ellesmere Port passengers
Flooding at a Merseyrail station has caused disruption for Chester and Ellesmere Port passengers this morning (Tuesday, July 16). Heavy rain over the past 16 hours has led to flooding on the railway at Hooton. As a result, train services which
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Much-loved Granada TV presenter to leave after 36 years
ONE of the most familiar faces on television in the North West is to leave her role. Lucy Meacock, from Chester and who recently hosted the Chester Standard Education Awards, has decided to leave ITV Granada after 36 years as the main presenter
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Firefighters called out to incident in Ellesmere Port
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to an incident in Ellesmere Port. One fire crew attended the scene in Glen Road at about 1.40pm yesterday (Monday, July 15). A spokesperson for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Firefighters used a hose reel
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Discover Cheshire’s Joyful Movement campaign inspiring summer activities
Cheshire West and Chester residents are being urged to venture outdoors and move joyfully this summer. From 15 July until 11 August, several organisations across the region are running a Joyful Movement campaign to encourage active lifestyles.
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Chester photographer scoops industry award for iconic stage capture
Local photographer, Stephen Cain, recently clinched a prestigious award at the 2024 Event Photography Awards. Mr Cain specialises in capturing arts events throughout Chester, Wrexham and North Wales along with providing professional headshots for
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Cheshire's Bridgemere UK appoints new CFO Nicole Burstow
Cheshire company, Bridgemere UK has appointed a new chief financial officer, Nicole Burstow. Ms Burstow is joining from deputy CEO and CFO roles at Dow Schofield Watts. This change comes as the previous CFO, Ashley Lewis, is set to retire after
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Clearing opens for University of Chester with extended admission dates
Clearing has officially opened at the University of Chester for the 2024/2025 academic year. This annual process, used by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), offers prospective students the opportunity to discuss their future
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Blacon Adventure Playground finalist in BBC Make a Difference Awards
Blacon Adventure Playground, fondly known as 'The Venny,' is a finalist in the BBC Make a Difference Awards. The Venny has stood firmly as a part of the Blacon community for more than 50 years, providing a mix of services for families from the
