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Fire crews called to early hours incident at tower block
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a tower block in Chester in the early hours of this morning (Sunday, November 17) following reports of a fire. Two fire crews arrived at the scene at Glyn Garth, Blacon at around 3am. Crews found a small fire involving
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Appeal renewed following fatal collision in Chester
POLICE are renewing their appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage following the death of a child who was involved a collision in Chester. At around 5.12pm on Tuesday, November 12, officers were called to reports of a collision on Wrexham Road,
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Plan to convert historic former church into apartments is refused
CHESHIRE East has refused plans to convert a historic former church into 18 apartments despite appeals from local councillors for the application to be deferred. St John the Baptist Church in Bollington closed about 20 years ago. Ward councillor
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Mersey Ferry transformed into restaurant to open in weeks
A NEW restaurant on a converted former Mersey Ferry is set to open. Daffodil will officially open on December 9, after a £3.5m transformation of the Mersey Ferry, MV Royal Daffodil. The venture, by Liverpool entrepreneurs Philip Olivier and
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Why mould is forming in your home this winter and how to stop it
During the winter months, homeowners face many challenges that pose various risks to them and their properties, with mould being one of them. If you don’t identify and deal with mould problems quickly, you could be risking serious damage to your
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Cricket club plots move into 'world's fastest growing' sport
A CRICKET club in Cheshire West is looking to further diversify into one of the world’s fastest growing sports. Barnton Cricket club on Townfield Lane, Northwich, has put forward an application to Cheshire West and Chester Council for two padel
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Manchester Airport issues check-in guide for all passengers to follow
Manchester Airport has issued a check-in guide for passengers to help make the process of visiting the airport smoother. Naturally, when you arrive at the airport, you’ll want to get through check-in and security as quickly as possible so your
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Virgin Media customers can access more than 100 hidden TV channels for free
Virgin Media customers may not realise there are more than 100 channels hidden on their TV boxes that can be easily accessed for free. Little-known streaming service Pluto TV, which is run by Paramount, offers thousands of "iconic" films and television
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Plans for new 118-pupil special school recommended for approval
PLANS for a 118-pupil school on the outskirts of Sandbach for children with special educational needs have been recommended for approval. Witherslack Group, a leading provider of independent specialist education, wants to convert Brookside Hall
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Kate Middleton's favourite perfume brand Jo Malone London opens new store
LUXURY perfume brand Jo Malone London has opened a new store in Cheshire. The shop on Water Lane, Wilmslow, marks the company’s first standalone store in the Greater Manchester area, outside concession spaces in retailers such as Selfridges, John
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Zoo application to be re-considered next week after planning permission quashed
THE future of a new zoo in Cheshire should be decided next week after animal rights campaigners won a legal challenge to have its planning permission overturned. In July, Cheshire East’s southern planning committee unanimously approved the application
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Nurse who went on holiday to Cuba while faking sick notes is suspended
A NURSE who defrauded two hospitals out of a combined £30,000 has now been suspended from the profession. At a previous court hearing where Sarah Oakes was spared jail, it was heard how she falsified sick notes while working at Whiston Hospital
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Doctor reveals the body parts people aren't washing enough - do you wash these?
While we all know that taking a shower is good for our health and beneficial to those around us (phew!), many of us are missing some important spots. Popular TikTok creator Doctor Jen Caudle has shared some of the places people simply aren't washing
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Christmas at Dunham Massey is as magical and as festive as ever
IT feels wrong to talk about Christmas in November. But that all changes after a visit to a festive light trail at Dunham Massey. The popular event has returned to Cheshire and as usual, it is as magical as ever. The trail consists of masses
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Major new Deeside power plant to be built without public sector funding
A major new power plant will be developed in Deeside without the need for public sector funding. The Deeside Anaerobic Digestion Plant, which will generate green electricity and biogas from food waste, will be constructed without requiring the
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Doggy diva back to singing along to Shania Twain after 5cm grass seed removed
A BORDER collie has rediscovered his voice and is back to singing along to Shania Twain after specialist care at an animal hospital. Five-year-old Jax had lost his voice due to a constant chronic cough, but his owner, Ellena Farrow, promised her
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Blasts from the past with rugby youngsters, bowling club and more
Today we look back at some more memorable moments that made the pages of the Chester Standard over the years. They include bowling club members, playground fun, plus more moments. Do you recognise yourself? Don't forget to tag friends or family
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'A dream come true' - New owner reopens cafe after four-month closure
A CAFE has welcomed a new manager and reopened its doors to customers. Megan Priscilla Formstone has always had an attachment to Cleopatras in Holt, close to Farndon, being a former manageress of the business before it closed. She has
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Sir Alex Ferguson a guest as star chef Aiden Byrne opens new Cheshire restaurant
A GREAT British Menu star has opened a new restaurant in Cheshire. Aiden Byrne, one of the nation’s top chefs, and wife, Sarah, hosted a launch party at LI~LY in Knutsford on Tuesday evening as a thank you to the community. Former Manchester
