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Police under fire for 'denial' response to claims of wedding 'security lapse'
CHESHIRE Police has come under fire for denying there was a security lapse when protesters disrupted the Duke of Westminster’s wedding and for highlighting the individuals were ‘ladies in their senior years’. The matter was being discussed at a
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Chester: Carpetright job loss fears despite Tapi rescue deal
There are fears for the future of Chester's Carpetright store, despite a rescue deal by rivals Tapi. Flooring retailer Tapi has agreed to buy the Carpetright brand, intellectual property, 54 stores and two warehouses in a pre-pack administration
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Concerns raised for Flintshire man missing on holiday in Spain
CONCERNS have been raised for a Flintshire man who is missing on holiday in Spain. Ryan Till, from Holywell, was last seen in Benidorm on Tuesday (July 16). The 41-year old's friend, Amanda Jones, has raised concerns - with Ryan having mental
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Chester and Ellesmere Port men charged with multiple offences after police pursuit
Two men who were arrested following a police pursuit have now been charged with multiple offences. Jake Fagan and Connor Mitchell were arrested on Thursday, July 18, following a pursuit which began in Ellesmere Port and ended in Chester. Fagan
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'She made the world a better place': Tributes paid to BBC presenterr Beccy Barr
Tributes have been paid to former BBC presenter and Lancashire fire firefighter Beccy Barr who has died following her battle with cancer. The mum, 46, joined the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service in September 2019, after 20 years as a journalist
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Salon secures prestigious award at Cheshire Fashion Week
A SUCCESSFUL salon has added another award to its growing collection this month after taking home ‘Creative Business of the Year’ at the Fashion Week Awards. The Beauty Secret, located on Chester Road in Helsby, is owned and operated by Giovanna
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Woman biker, 57, seriously injured after crash with car on A49
A FEMALE biker was seriously injured after she collided with a car in Acton Bridge. The crash happened on the A49, Warrington Road, near the Leigh Arms pub in Acton Bridge, shortly before 3pm on Sunday, July 21. The motorbike rider, a 57-year-old
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The dates a section of the M56 will be closed overnight
THE FIRST of a number of overnight closures on the M56 will take place tonight, Monday. The remaining overnight carriageway closures – with none affecting access to Manchester Airport – are currently scheduled for: Tonight (Monday 22 July)
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Award-winning restaurant closes amid business rates concerns
A STEAKHOUSE on Prestatyn’s High Street has closed after five years of business, effective immediately. Patagonia Welsh Roots, which was based at 96 High Street, confirmed its closure yesterday (July 21), attributing its decision in part to the
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Legendary Coronation Street duo exit the ITV soap for 'new adventures'
Legendary Coronation Street stars Roy Cropper (David Neilson) and Carla Connor (Alison King) have exited the ITV soap opera to pursue 'new adventures'. Recently, on the Manchester-based show, Roy was arrested for the murder of Lauren Bolton (Cait
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Detached home on 'hugely sought after' estate put up for sale at £660,000
AN 'immaculate' home on a 'hugely sought after' Cheshire estate has been put up for sale. The four-bedroom detached property, in The Coppice of Delamere Park, near Cuddington, also comes with a south-facing rear garden. Described as a 'magnificent
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Readers congratulate our Lifetime Achievement Award winner
THERE was plenty of love from Standard readers for our winner of this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Headteacher of Dee Point Primary, Dave Williams. Dave was announced as the recipient of this award on Friday, July 12 at a special ceremony
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Cheshire councillor quits party to become independent
A Cheshire West and Chester councillor has quit her party to become an independent. Mandy Clare, who represents Winsford Dene, announced online she would no longer be representing the Party of Women, which she joined earlier this year. Since
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Chester: The Architect pub seeks to extend its opening hours
A Chester city centre pub is looking to expand its opening hours so it can serve breakfasts. The Architect pub, sandwiched between Nicholas Street and Nuns Road, has been serving thousands of customers since it first opened its doors in late 2012
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Emergency services rush to scene of crash involving three HGVs on M62 in Warrington
POLICE are at the scene of a crash involving three lorries on the motorway in Cheshire. At 11.05am this morning, Monday, officers were called to the incident on M62 westbound. It was found that a crash had happened between junction 11, Birchwood
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Relive Browns of Chester memories in new museum exhibition
People's memories of the iconic Browns of Chester are being showcased in a new exhibition in the city centre. More than a Shop showcases stories from the Browns of Chester archives. It will be at the Grosvenor Museum until September 1, on display
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Deeside sports shop celebrating 50th year with refurb courtesy of council grant
A DEESIDE sports business has been transformed thanks to a partnership between Flintshire County Council and UK Government. Since September 2023, Flintshire Council’s regeneration team has been handing out grants to eligible businesses after being
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Ellesmere Port to welcome US economic development specialists
A SPECIALIST economic development delegation from the US will visit Ellesmere Port this week. Cheshire West and Chester Council will host more than 20 economic development officials from Washington State on July 25 and 26. The visit is the first
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Chester: Fake driving instructor ordered to pay over £2,000
A fake driving instructor who gave paid tuition to a learner driver in Chester has been ordered to pay more than £2,000. Kenneth Nicholas Pugh, 65, of Pengwem, Llangollen, had initially pleaded not guilty to the charges of dishonestly purporting
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Police warn of knock-door and vandalism report in Garden City
POLICE have issued a warning to Deeside residents over a knock-door and vandalism report they received recently. They say the incident took place in the Garden City area. It involved youths knocking on doors of homes before attempting to vandalise
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Chester: Police dog finds man amid concerns for his welfare
Police and police dogs were deployed to woodland in the Chester area amid concerns for the welfare of a man on Sunday night (July 21). The Cheshire and North Wales Police dog unit reported that the male had left his car and headed into the woodland
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GPs warn there is still 'considerable backlog' to get through after IT outage
GPs in England have warned there is still a "considerable backlog" to get through from Monday (July 22) following the global IT outage that took place on Friday (July 19). Dr David Wrigley, deputy chair of the BMA's GPs committee for England has
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Boots to close down 300 stores this summer- Every store closed in 2024 so far
The high street brand of Boots has shared plans to close down hundreds of stores in the coming months. It comes as the store's parent company Walgreens Boots Alliance previously said in June 2023 that Boots would be closing down 300 pharmacy outlets
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Council to pump an extra £1.5m a year into maintaining its residential properties
THE council has pledged to pump more than £1 million into repairing its residential houses. At last Thursday's meeting of full council, Cheshire West and Chester councillors approved an increase of £1.5 million per year into the annual maintenance
