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  • 1 week ago | chesterstandard.co.uk | Matthew T. Dougherty

    Firefighters were called to the scene this afternoon. (Image: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service.) A CASUALTY is believed to have suffered burns after a motorcycle fire in Chester on Thursday, June 19. Firefighters were called to the scene of the incident in Saughall Road at around 3.36pm. Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service say that the fire was out on arrival. Crews supported ambulance colleagues with one casualty. An air ambulance also attended the scene.

  • 1 week ago | chesterstandard.co.uk | Matthew T. Dougherty

    The Queen's School, Chester. (Image: Google) AN INDEPENDENT school in Chester is celebrating after its latest inspection. The Queen’s School has announced the results of its most recent Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) inspection, which saw it praised for academic excellence, outstanding pastoral care and an inclusive, ambitious culture.

  • 1 week ago | wirralglobe.co.uk | Matthew T. Dougherty

    Cheshire Police received four reports of robbery or attempted robbery between Monday, June 9, and Monday, June 16. On Monday, June 9, between 11.16pm and 11.24pm, a 17-year-old boy was riding his bike along Hooton Road, when he was followed by a blue car. He continued onto Wirral Way, but the car followed him, before the occupants assaulted him and stole the bike.

  • 1 week ago | chesterstandard.co.uk | Matthew T. Dougherty

    POLICE are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward after multiple thefts of purses in Chester. Four reports of thefts in the city centre were received between Monday, June 16, and Tuesday, June 17. A woman had been walking along the city walls at 11.30am on Monday, when she believed her purse had been stolen from her rucksack.

  • 1 week ago | chesterstandard.co.uk | Matthew T. Dougherty

    Vikki Willoughby has been given a CBO banning her from Blacon. (Image: Cheshire Police) A WOMAN has received a four-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) banning her from areas of Chester. Vikki Willoughby, 38, was originally handed the order in February 2025, when she was sentenced for drug offences. Upon her release from prison, the order now remains in place until February 6, 2029.

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Matthew Dougherty
Matthew Dougherty @MatthewNWSQUST
29 Nov 24

A great event in the city centre last night. Thanks to @MarkCarline for some great shots. https://t.co/MkACDGm5m0

Matthew Dougherty
Matthew Dougherty @MatthewNWSQUST
25 Oct 22

RT @squires_david: Here’s this week’s cartoon for @guardian_sport https://t.co/omcEqaSt20

Matthew Dougherty
Matthew Dougherty @MatthewNWSQUST
9 Aug 22

A pleasure to speak to Philip about this moment and his experience busking in Chester.

Philip Chidell
Philip Chidell @PhilipChidell

I discussed the many joys of busking in @ShitChester with @standardchester. https://t.co/vDsm7NVPAK