Chester Standard

Chester, Cheshire, EnglandEnglish

The Chester Standard is a local news publication serving Chester and the surrounding Cheshire areas. Part of the Newsquest Media Group, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, crime, and sports. It remains a primary source for both digital breaking news and weekly print editions.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN CHESTER

Print media in this regional market is defined by a competitive weekly structure historically dominated by long-established publishers rather than a dedicated local daily press. The Chester Chronicle stands as the area's most historic publication, serving readers as a traditional paid weekly since its founding in 1775. It shares the print landscape with the Chester Standard, a widely circulated free weekly. Historically, the Chester Evening Leader provided daily coverage linked to the broader North Wales network, while IC Cheshire acted as an early regional digital portal. Paperboy lists 4 newspapers in Chester.