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Chester and District Standard

Chester Standard, all the latest news, sport, weather, travel and events from Chester and across Cheshire West.

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chesterstandard.co.uk > news > 26541944.former-nurse-returns-golf-spinal-surgery-wrexham

Former nurse, 79, returns to golf after life-changing spinal surgery

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (644+ words) A 79-year-old former nurse who spent nine weeks sleeping in a chair because of debilitating back pain has returned to playing golf after undergoing spinal surgery in Wrexham. Pauline, a retired intensive care nurse from the Tarporley area of Cheshire,…...

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chesterstandard.co.uk > news > 26539607.merseyflow-apologises-system-error-toll-discount-scheme

Merseyflow apologises for 'system error' that wrongly demanded residents' documents

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (461+ words) MERSEYFLOW has apologised for demanding hundreds of residents to resubmit their eligibility documents for the local discount toll scheme. A ‘system error’ has been blamed. The toll operator sent emails to drivers across Runcorn and Widnes giving them just two…...

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chesterstandard.co.uk > news > 26540224.jury-deliberates-strangling-woman-farndon-man

Jury continue deliberations as man denies he strangled woman after night out

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (349+ words) A JURY will continue their deliberations tomorrow in relation to three charges put towards a Farndon man, including intentional strangulation. Jacob Russell, 30, of Fulmar Close, Farndon, remains on trial at Liverpool Crown Court. His is accused of intentional strangulation, engaging…...

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chesterstandard.co.uk > news > 26540252.chester-business-club-hold-40th-anniversary-ball

Chester Business Club anniversary ball tickets on sale until September 11

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (371+ words) TIME is running out to secure a seat at one of the city’s most anticipated business events. Chester Business Club will mark its 40th anniversary with a black-tie celebration on Friday, September 25, 2026, hosted at The Queen at Chester Hotel. The event…...

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chesterstandard.co.uk > news > 26535391.council-adds-noise-management-plan-ellesmere-port-market

Council adds noise management plan as part of Ellesmere Port Market project

5+ day, 3+ 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…...

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chesterstandard.co.uk > news > 26531505.fine-woman-stole-sunglasses-cheshire-oaks-store

Rotherham woman who stole sunglasses from Cheshire Oaks store handed fine

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (352+ words) A WOMAN from Rotherham has admitted stealing sunglasses from Cheshire Oaks. Louise Wells, 35, of Eldertree Road, Thorpe Hesley, Rotherham, appeared at Chester Magistrates Court on Monday, September 8. Wells pleaded guilty to theft from a shop following an incident in Sunglasses…...

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chesterstandard.co.uk > news > 26527356.cheshire-police-urge-residents-beware-romance-fraud

Residents urged to remain vigilant after rise in reports of romance fraud

6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (468+ words) CHESHIRE Police have urged residents to remain vigilant after recent reports of suspected romance fraud across the county. Romance fraud relates to criminals creating fake identities online and building a relationship with their victims. This can go on for some…...

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chesterstandard.co.uk > news > 26527776.chester-home-dough-doppia-almost-ready-says-firm

Sandwich shop Dough & Doppia moves closer to opening as Chester home almost ready

6+ day, 11+ hour ago   (120+ words) A NEW sandwich shop is branching out from its Wirral base to set up in Chester. Dough & Doppio makes its products using focaccia bread and is currently renovating the former Atina Kitchen in Foregate Street. The company, which is also…...

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chesterstandard.co.uk > news > 26528978.northern-belle-needs-rain-run-steam-engine-chester

Lack of rain threatens Chester Northern Belle steam engine use ahead of trip

1+ week, 54+ min ago   (383+ words) THIS summer’s heatwave means a slap-up train trip from Chester this month is in danger of running out of steam. But unless there is downpour of rain during the next few days, it will have to be replaced by a…...

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chesterstandard.co.uk > news > 26527169.dog-rescued-property-chester-fire-crews

Dog rescued by fire crews called out to evening incident at property in Chester

1+ week, 5+ hour ago   (111+ words) FIREFIGHTERS were called out to an incident at a property in Chester and rescued a dog. Two fire crews from Chester attended the scene in Dawpool Close at about 7pm yesterday, Sunday, September 6. A spokesperson for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service…...