1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (425+ words) FINALISTS have been announced for the 2026 Crème de la Crème Cheshire Business Awards. The public is now invited to vote for their favourites in the running for this year’s titles, which celebrate entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation and community impact across the…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (153+ words) A MAJOR hotel in Ellesmere Port has applied to Cheshire West and Chester Council planning officers for a roof replacement. The application is for Holiday Inn, in Lower Mersey Street, has submitted the application to planners at the council. According…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago   (367+ words) AN INDEPENDENT beauty therapist with a business near Chester is celebrating after receiving recognition in two categories at The UK Hair and Beauty Awards 2026. Giovanna Wheeler, owner of The Beauty Secret, has been awarded ‘Highly Recommended’ for Nail Technician of…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (515+ words) A ‘RAT RUN’ fundraiser from Ellesmere Port to Benidorm for a boy diagnosed with ‘childhood dementia’ is well on its way. On Monday, 12 cars with nearly 50 men took off from the UK to drive the 1,446 miles for six days for…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (132+ words) Take a trip down memory lane with the Chester Standard archives in today's Way Back When gallery. There's plenty here, including a sportsman's dinner and more. Hopefully you can you spot yourself or friends from your days as youngsters, don't…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (368+ words) Glastonferry Festival is set to return this bank holiday weekend (Image: Glastonferry Festival)i> A CHARITY music festival is set to return this summer. Glastonferry Festival will take place at Eastham Ferry over the August bank holiday weekend. Running from…...

3+ week, 4+ hour ago   (477+ words) A NEW dig at the site of the first confirmed Roman villa discovered in North Wales will aim to answer key questions about the area’s ancient past. The University of Chester has teamed up with DigVentures for the archaeological dig…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (218+ words) A POPULAR Wirral pub has been announced as a finalist at the Great British Pub Awards 2026. The Harp Inn, located in Little Neston, has been shortlisted in the ‘Best Admiral Taverns Pub’ category. Admiral Taverns is a community pub group…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (356+ words) A DIAMOND bracelet, a designer shopping spree and a luxury holiday are among the prizes on offer. The prizes are part of the Best Dressed competition, which will be held at this year’s Ladies Day at Chester Racecourse on Saturday,…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (408+ words) A daytime clubbing event is taking the country by storm, bringing people of all ages together on the dancefloor. Day Fever, co-founded by actress Vicky McClure and filmmaker Jonny Owen, turns Saturday afternoons into dance parties filled with classic tunes…...