1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (425+ words) FINALISTS have been announced for the 2026 Crème de la Crème Cheshire Business Awards. The public is now invited to vote for their favourites in the running for this year’s titles, which celebrate entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation and community impact across the…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (645+ words) The Crumb and Comfort on the City Walls. (Image: Small Business Saturday) A CHESTER café and a city based charity have been named among the nation’s favourite as part of a UK-wide campaign celebrating independent enterprises. Charity SHARE and café the…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (153+ words) A MAJOR hotel in Ellesmere Port has applied to Cheshire West and Chester Council planning officers for a roof replacement. The application is for Holiday Inn, in Lower Mersey Street, has submitted the application to planners at the council. According…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (263+ words) CHESHIRE West and Chester Council have submitted details of operating hours and cycle storage as part of the overhaul of Ellesmere Port Market. The council submitted an application for a discharge of two conditions as part of the multi-million-pound site…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (367+ words) AN INDEPENDENT beauty therapist with a business near Chester is celebrating after receiving recognition in two categories at The UK Hair and Beauty Awards 2026. Giovanna Wheeler, owner of The Beauty Secret, has been awarded ‘Highly Recommended’ for Nail Technician of…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (120+ words) FIREFIGHTERS gained entry to a flat in Chester after smoke was seen coming from the doorway. Two fire engines from Ellesmere Port and Powey Lane attended the scene today, Tuesday, September 1, at about 2.25pm. A spokesperson for Cheshire Fire and Rescue…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (515+ words) A ‘RAT RUN’ fundraiser from Ellesmere Port to Benidorm for a boy diagnosed with ‘childhood dementia’ is well on its way. On Monday, 12 cars with nearly 50 men took off from the UK to drive the 1,446 miles for six days for…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (283+ words) THE Chester Civic Trust is opening its Bishop Lloyd’s Palace headquarters to visitors during the national Heritage Open Days festival to celebrate its 66th year. The opening will be part of national day on Saturday, September 12. Volunteers will be on hand…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (310+ words) THE plans are in for a housing development of dozens of homes near a pub in a Cheshire West village. The plans are for a housing development of dozens of homes, all 61 of them available on an affordable basis, whether…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (132+ words) Take a trip down memory lane with the Chester Standard archives in today's Way Back When gallery. There's plenty here, including a sportsman's dinner and more. Hopefully you can you spot yourself or friends from your days as youngsters, don't…...