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The Chester Standard is a weekly newspaper that is available for free in the Chester region, reaching an audience of 102,000 readers. Since July 2006, visitors to Chester have the option to purchase the paper for 40p at various shops, but it continues to be delivered at no cost to local residents. This publication is part of the Chester Evening Leader family and is produced by NWN Media. In 2008, the Chester Standard was recognized by the UK's Newspaper Society as the Free Weekly Newspaper of the Year for the North West, North East, and Yorkshire regions.

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Pulp releases new single inspired by legendary Spike Island gig

4 days ago | chesterstandard.co.uk | Ella Wilcox

The Stone Roses organised the legendary Spike Island gig in 1990 ROCK legends, Pulp, have released a new single named after the legendary Spike Island gig in Cheshire. On May 27, 1990, The Stone Roses held a concert attended by around 28,000 people at the artificial island in Widnes. The band played Spike Island after more than a year of non-stop touring and chose the location in Widnes due to the fact that it was unique.
Certain iPhones to be locked out of WhatsApp from next month - devices affected

5 days ago | chesterstandard.co.uk | Patrick Glover

Find out if you'll be left unable to access WhatsApp from May. (Image: PA) Brits are being warned that certain iPhone devices will be left unable to access WhatsApp from next month. iPhone users operating on old iOS software will have received a notification from WhatsApp late last year informing them they will soon no longer be able to run the app on their device. Currently, you can use the instant messaging app on iPhones with iOS 12 or newer.
Cheshire mum who became viral sensation opens up about hometown show nerves

5 days ago | chesterstandard.co.uk | Ella Wilcox

Sophie McCartney will be bringing her new tour to Warrington next month (Image: Supplied) A CHESHIRE mum who became a viral sensation will be bringing her new tour to her hometown next month. Sophie McCartney, who lives in Grappenhall, is an award-winning comedian who swapped her career in PR for one in entertainment. The mum-of-three began her journey to becoming a ‘mumfluencer’ in 2017, when her parody of Ed Sheeran’s Shape of You went viral.
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.
The 'secret' Netflix codes that could help you find 'hidden' content this Easter

1 week ago | chesterstandard.co.uk | Joshua Searle

A Reddit user has shared a guide to secret codes that will allow you to quickly narrow down your Netflix search (Image: Getty Images) Thanks to streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ and Now TV, we have been spoiled for choice when it comes to TV series and films to watch in recent years. Netflix remains the most popular in the UK providing a hub of our favourite TV and films, with new original shows and movies being released constantly.
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.
Flintshire Council issue update on when roads are likely to be reversed to 30mph

1 week ago | chesterstandard.co.uk | Jack Harrison

A 20mph sign. (Image: Newsquest) FLINTSHIRE County Council has issued an update on when 20mph roads are likely to be reversed to 30mph. The majority of residential roads throughout Wales changed from being 30mph to 20mph last September. This was, according to the Welsh Government, to help 'save lives'. But, the move has been heavily criticised by members of the public, with almost 500,000 people signing a petition calling for the decision to be reversed.
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.