Matthew T. Dougherty

Wales

Reporter at Chester & District Standard's

Reporter for Chester and Ellesmere Port Standard. If you have a story, email: [email protected].

Articles

Ellesmere Port woman intends to appeal three-year ban after drug driving fine

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

Chester Magistrates Court. (Image: Newsquest) AN ELLESMERE Port woman intends to appeal her three-year driving ban following sentencing at Chester Magistrates Court. Emma Tutill, 42, of Plemston Court, appeared at Chester Magistrates court on Friday, April 17. CPS prosecutor Scott Woodward told the court that the incident in question took place on Monday, July 22, 2024, when Tutill was driving a black VW Golf on the eastbound carriageway of the M56.
Chester man salutes magistrates during handbag theft sentencing

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

Chester man salutes magistrates during handbag theft sentencing TWO men who approached an ‘unconscious’ woman, stealing her bag and bank card have been sentenced at Chester Magistrates Court. Michael Jones, 49, and Kyle Clare, 27, both of no fixed abode, appeared at Chester Magistrates Court on Thursday, April 17. Jones pleaded guilty to one count of theft from a person and one count of possession of a knife in a public place.
Rico the sloth given all-clear after pioneering dental surgery at Chester Zoo

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

A RARE sloth has been given the all-clear at a recent health check following pioneering dental surgery at Chester Zoo. Images show the moment that Rico, a 25-year-old two-toed sloth, willingly clambered in front of an X-ray machine for a once-over. Keepers were the first to spot that he had swellings on the side of his face. A series of check-ups, including a CT scan, revealed that Rico had two root abscesses.
Chester: Centurion House unit could become doctors and spa

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

Centurion House, Chester. THE ground floor of Centurion House in Chester could soon become a private doctor surgery and spa. The Northgate Street former office complex was bought for £10m last year by city-centre based Blueoak Estates. The building has been converted into 28 apartments, with a commercial unit on the ground floor of the building.
Ellesmere Port dealer's operation unravels after being 'caught out' speeding

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

Jay Ellis. (Image: Cheshire Police) AN ELLESMERE Port man has been jailed for more than two years after an officer pulled him over for speeding and found more than £500 of cocaine. Jay Ellis, 27, of The Square, Ince, was sentenced to two years and three months in prison after pleading guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and possession with intent to supply class A drugs (cocaine).
Planned closure of NatWest branch takes another step forward

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

The Natwest branch on Whitby Road is set to close. (Image: Street View) PLANS to close a NatWest branch in Ellesmere Port town centre have taken another step towards completion. A planning application has been lodged with Cheshire West and Chester Council to remove the ATM, night safe, and signage along with internal machines and furniture from the site on Whitby Road. The news comes after an announcement in January that the branch would be closing this summer.
Chester and Ellesmere Port residents win in Postcode Lottery daily draw

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

People's Postcode Lottery ambassador, Danyl Johnson. (Image: Skywall Photography) RESIDENTS in Chester and Ellesmere Port may have woken up £1,000 richer after the Postcode Lottery’s Daily Jackpot draw. Two postcodes were selected among the 20 winners for today’s (Wednesday, April 16) daily prize. The winning postcodes (CH3 5PZ and CH65 6RN) are located in Stirling Close, Vicars Cross, and Avondale, Whitby.
Fire crew called to early hours incident in Ellesmere Port

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

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service. (Image: Fire service) A FIRE crew were called to an incident in Ellesmere Port in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday, April 16). Firefighters arrived at the scene of an unattended bonfire on Waverton Road, at around 4.10am. The fire, which had spread to a nearby fence, was extinguished using a hose reel jet. The incident is believed to have started accidentally.
Check out our list of top rated chippies for your Good Friday takeaway

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

Check out our list of top rated chippies for your Good Friday takeaway (Image: Getty Images) IF you're eyeing up a chippy tea this Friday, we’ve put together a list of the top-rated chippies in the area. Each of these restaurants is highly rated, many with more than 100 reviews on Google and offer a wide range of meals. There are dozens of chip shops to choose from, so we’ve narrowed it down to those with ratings of four stars and above.
Ellesmere Port: Firefighters called to incident at property

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

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service. TWO fire crews were called to a home in Ellesmere Port this afternoon (Tuesday, April 15). Fire engines from Ellesmere Port and Powey Lane stations arrived at the scene in Pooltown Road, shortly before midday. Firefighters entered the building wearing breathing apparatus. A hose reel jet was used to extinguish the fire, which had been caused by a toaster.