Jonathon Barnett

4 days ago | chesterstandard.co.uk | Jonathon Barnett

The first incident occurred at about 3.30am on Saturday, June 21, when police were called to reports of an alarm activation at Nationwide on Bridge Street, Congleton. On arrival officers found that an unknown offender had gained access to the building via a first-floor window. CCTV footage showed the offender searching the premises before fleeing the scene empty handed. Then, at 4.26am on Monday, June 23, police were called to reports of a break in at the same premises.

6 days ago | chesterstandard.co.uk | Jonathon Barnett

The title was awarded by City of Sanctuary UK, a nationally co-ordinated network of organisations and services, including councils, universities, theatres and libraries that welcome and support refugees and people seeking asylum. A celebration event was held at the university’s Exton Park campus on Tuesday, June 17, with the presentation made by Rev Dr Inderjit Singh Bhogal OBE, founder and President of the City of Sanctuary movement.

1 week ago | greatbritishlife.co.uk | Jonathon Barnett

FINAL preparations are now underway for the Summer Music Weekend at Chester Racecourse. Taking place on Friday, July 11, and Saturday, July 12, the two-day event will feature an eclectic mix of club dancefloor favourites followed by Britpop classics from world-renowned tribute band Oasiz.   First up on July 11 is an Ibiza Classics Evening featuring Hedkandi.

1 week ago | chesterstandard.co.uk | Jonathon Barnett

Kings Moat Community Primary School on Moat Lane has been designed to serve the Kings Moat housing development off Wrexham Road and is currently expected to open in September 2026. The school has been commissioned by Cheshire West and Chester Council to be able to open initially as a 210 place mainstream primary school, with the flexibility to add a further 105 places in the future as the housing development progresses and the pupil place need increases.

1 week ago | chesterstandard.co.uk | Jonathon Barnett

Over recent days police have been made aware of an unauthorised car meet which is set to take place in Alderley Edge this weekend. The meet has not been approved by the local authority or Cheshire Police, as required when planning events of this nature. Previous events have attracted hundreds of people, many in high powered motor vehicles driving dangerously causing excessive noise and anti-social behaviour, all of which have caused alarm and distress to local residents.