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Still time for residents to have say on future of council housing
RESIDENTS still have time to take part in a public consultation on the management of Council housing, with current provider ForHousing’s contract set to end in 2027. The Council owns 5,300 homes in the borough, predominantly in the areas of Ellesmere
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Specialist doctor ‘felt misled’, Lucy Letby inquiry hears
A SPECIALIST doctor says she felt “misled” by hospital bosses who failed to tell her a member of staff was suspected by consultants of deliberately harming babies, the inquiry over the crimes of Lucy Letby has heard. Consultant neonatologist Dr
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Ellesmere Port beauty salon scoops prestigious industry awards
A BEAUTY business in Ellesmere Port enjoyed a successful evening at a prestigious award ceremony in Manchester at the weekend. Eva Bzozowski, owner of BeautyHouse in Ellesmere Port, attended The Beauty & Skincare Awards on Saturday, November 9,
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Coroner probes taxi firm's safeguarding protocols after passenger's death on A483
A CORONER is to issue a prevention of future deaths notice to a taxi company after an inquest into the death of a passenger on the A483. Andrew Howat, of Jarman Avenue, Wrexham, was sadly killed after being hit by a car on the southbound carriageway
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Appeal launched to locate missing man with links to Chester
POLICE are appealing for information to help locate a missing man. Jim Kettle was last seen at around 5pm on Sunday, November 10. The 77-year-old is described as white, of slim build, and with grey hair. He is often known to wear a baseball
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Ellesmere Port music school take on singing challenge for Stroke Association
A MUSIC school based in Ellesmere Port has raised hundreds after a month-long singing challenge in aid of Stroke Association. Singing students at Encore Music and Wellness Centre in Hooton took on the Sing4Stroke challenge, with a performance every
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David Beckham smiles for picture in Cheshire chip shop with plasterer
FOOTBALL legend, David Beckham, posed for a picture with a plasterer from Cheshire – and even took his number for a potential extension on his house. Coby Hanson is an 18-year-old who works as a plasterer for Urban Building Projects, which is based
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Family of mum killed in horror car crash in Cheshire pay tribute
THE family of a mum who died in a car crash in Cheshire have paid tribute to her. The incident happened on Sunday at around 6.10pm on A56 Chester Road near to the junction of Hobb Lane, Walton. It involved a Nissan Note and a white Seat Leon
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Universal Credit payments to increase - see how much you could get
Universal Credit claimants will see their payments automatically increase next year, after the DWP set new benefit rates for 2025. Benefits including Child Benefits, Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments (PIP) will increase by 1.7
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Netflix viewers £1,000 TV Licence fine warning ahead of major event this week
Netflix viewers without a TV licence have been warned they could face fines of £1,000 ahead of a major event taking place this week. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless
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How to watch the 'stunning' Taurid meteor shower in the UK tonight
A "stunning" meteor shower will bring a spectacular light display to UK skies over the next two nights. Yes, that's right, we're in for another treat. The Northern Taurids will glow brightly as they enter the Earth’s atmosphere this week and
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Martin Lewis issues 3-week Tesco Clubcard warning as vouchers set to expire
Martin Lewis has issued a 3-week warning to all Tesco Clubcard owners as £18 million worth of vouchers are set to expire at the end of November. Tesco Clubcard vouchers are only valid for 2 years from the date they were issued (unless extended)
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Police warn of multiple bridge swings this week in Cheshire town
POLICE have warned of multiple bridge swings. Northwich North Police have taken to social media to warn residents of a number of bridge swings planned for this week. The Canal and River Trust will be swinging two bridges today (November 11)
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City set for festive celebrations as Christmas Market opens this week
A RANGE of festive events will be taking place across Chester, beginning with the opening of the Christmas Market from Friday, November 15. The popular market will be open seven days a week; Sunday to Wednesday 10.30am to 6.30pm, Thursday, Friday
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Death notices and announcements from The Standard
THIS week’s Standard contained the following death notice. 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 lost.
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Ministers considering new changes to £300 DWP Winter Fuel Payment
The Government are “looking at” the potential of further changes to the DWP Winter Fuel Payment, worth up to £300 for some households. The benefit was previously available to almost everyone in the UK born before September 25, 1957 to help cover
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Antiques expert and auctioneer ready for Chester treasure hunt
A RENOWNED auctioneer and antiques expert is aiming to help people turn unwanted treasures into auction windfalls. Charles Hanson, who has made global headlines with his finds, will be offering free antique valuations at Vicars Cross Golf Club,
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'Upskirter' who targeted young girl gets suspended sentence
A MAN repeatedly involved in “upskirting” has received a jail sentence. Warren Murphy was sentenced to ten months imprisonment but a judge suspended the term for 18 months. He told 30-year-old Murphy that if he went straight to jail he would
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Man charged over alleged sale of fraudulent concert tickets
POLICE investigating the fraudulent sale of concert tickets across the UK have charged an Ellesmere Port man in relation to the offences. Jordan Moore, of Smithy Lane, has been charged with seven counts of fraud by false representation and one
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Hospital managers ‘disbelieving’ of doctors’ concerns over Letby, inquiry hears
TWO senior managers at the Countess of Chester Hospital were “disbelieving” of concerns raised by doctors that nurse Lucy Letby could be deliberately harming babies, a public inquiry has heard. Medical director Ian Harvey and director of nursing
