Oktoberfest to accompany Chester racing finale
With autumn upon us the racing season for this year is drawing to a close, but Chester Racecourse is going out with a bang.
Written by: Kate
With autumn upon us the racing season for this year is drawing to a close, but Chester Racecourse is going out with a bang.
Written by: Kate
A new shop has opened on the corner of Walker Street in the old Chester Co-operative Society building.
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English Heritage is organising a free event at Chester Castle as part of the 2024 Heritage Open Days Festival.
Written by: Henry
If you’re a student looking for graduate opportunities or part-time work, or perhaps a young professional looking to explore other options, you could do worse than attend the UK Careers Fair when it comes to Chester.
Written by: Mark
You can enjoy listening to renditions of iconic movie themes this Saturday evening at Chester Cathedral if you choose to attend the “Music from the Movies by Candlelight” event.
Written by: Henry
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, you could check out Maggie’s Fest, which is being hosted by Brimstage Farm, not far from Chester in the Wirral.
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With the help of recent green technology, Chester Zoo has announced an ambitious target to become the UK’s first net zero zoo.
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A brewery on the outskirts of Chester is inviting city residents and guests to enjoy a new event it will be running each Saturday.
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The company supplying Chester's water has launched a new campaign to encourage people to visit its outdoor sites and have the chance to win a prize.
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There’s still time to catch the last film in Storyhouse's “Moonlight Flicks” series of outdoor evening film at Grosvenor Park.
Two monkeys from a critically endangered species have been born at Chester Zoo, helping the species to survive.
Written by: Henry
Chester’s Eastgate Street has been named the third best high street in the country for its eclectic mix of shops, entertainment venues, restaurants and pubs.
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The Hedgehog Friendly Campus group at the University of Chester is to collaborate with Chester Zoo in helping hedgehogs on campus.
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Chester Zoo is celebrating the birth of a Persian onager, which the zoo says is one of the rarest animals on the planet.
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Graduating Chester student Laura Tuckey has made the shortlist to possibly become the Sustainability Champion of the Year.
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The University of Chester is hosting a series of exhibitions over the summer months to showcase its students’ work.
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A group of three-eyed reptiles, which have been described as one of the greatest marvels in nature, have moved into a new home at Chester Zoo.
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Cheshire West and Chester Council has announced that the second stage of the Chester Northgate Development is on its way.
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A portion of Chester’s iconic Roman walls that collapsed four years ago is to be restored.
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The University of Chester has celebrated the success of its inaugural Festival of Ideas, which took place from July 4 to July 7.
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A student at the University of Chester has won the Undergraduate Recognition Award from the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB).
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Chester Heritage Festival Summer Celebration, held in cooperation with Picturehouse Chester, is scheduled for this weekend .
Written by: Henry
Up-and-coming American country star Cody Pennington is set to perform two back-to-back shows at The Live Rooms in Chester.
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The Clearing process has been officially opened at the University of Chester, allowing potential students more opportunities for the 2024/2025 academic year.
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Chester’s Zoo has announced that its Christmas “Lanterns and Lights” trail will be returning this year.
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The Grosvenor Park Open Air is a popular summer event in Chester, and this year, theatre lovers will be able to rewind to the 19th century with an outdoor theatrical adaptation of the film Gangs of New York.
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After a successful launch last year, Chester Zoo has announced that its Run for Nature event will take place again this year.
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Chester’s Alexander’s Live is set to pay homage to new wave music by hosting tribute band Bootleg Blondie in July.
You will soon be able to learn more about Chester’s rich history thanks to a new tour that will explore the city’s connection to the Vikings.
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In the latest edition of its series of student experiences, the University of Chester has published the story of Oliwia, who arrived in the UK from Poland at age 14.
If you’re into comics and related entertainment, you may be interested in attending Comic Con Mania at Chester Racecourse this Saturday.
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The first Festival of Ideas in Chester is fast approaching, and all are welcome to attend the event this Friday.
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The first Festival of Ideas in Chester is fast approaching.
Written by: Henry
A report from the Purpose Coalition, together with partnering universities, has concluded that universities are vital to achieving social and economic progress, with the University of Chester being highlighted.
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If you’re nervous that you may not get the A level results you were hoping for, you may be interested in the tips from a second-year student at Chester who was in the same situation - because it doesn’t have to mean you can’t go to university.
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The Hydes brewery and pub chain has announced a succession of outdoor events over the summer at its newly refurbished pubs.
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A recent graduate of the University of Chester has announced that she will be hosting a fashion show at the prestigious Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool.
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The University of Chester recently honoured students who went the extra mile to develop their professional skills, or volunteered to make a difference in society.
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The question of where to live at university is one that most students will have to face during their course.
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Chester Zoo has started selling tickets for its new Afterglow evening events, which will be held in August.
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Excitement is mounting as organisers make their final preparations for the first ever Chester Festival of Ideas.
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Reports suggest that members of Chester Zoo have been informed of the zoo’s intention to close its aquarium building in 2026.
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A pub that has been vacant for five years is due a makeover, and a pair of entrepreneurial brothers are aiming to renovate the building.
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The city of Chester will be even more colourful than usual with the planting of 100,000 flowers over the course of this summer.
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Even if you’ve been in Chester for a while now, you may not have discovered all of its secrets yet. Now, however, there’s a fun way to go on a guided tour around the city.
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A four-day music event with world-class acts will soon be taking place near Chester.
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If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to fly a Boeing 747, you can now get your chance thanks to a new authentic flight simulator that has opened on the outskirts of Chester.
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Chester has narrowly missed out on the top spot for breaks to medium-sized UK cities in a survey conducted by consumer magazine Which?
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The entire line-up for Chester’s inaugural Festival of Ideas has been published, with the events covering a wide variety of themes and featuring well-known personalities.
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The annual Deva Fest is set to return this year to Cholmondeley Castle this August.
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A pub located in the middle of Chester Zoo has announced it will be extending its opening hours.
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The year’s Green Expo UK has announced its first sponsor in the form of the Cheshire Energy Hub.
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A brand new location for a Liverpool-based pizza chain has opened in Chester city centre.
One of Chester's well-loved bars is returning to the city at a brand new location.
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A popular Chester pub, has reopened after owner its owner gave it an extensive interior and exterior refurbishment.
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Lovers of the big top will be pleased by the return of Gandey’s Circus to Chester.
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This summer, Chester will see the return of the Porsche Chester Cheshire Fashion Week 2024, which promises to be the north’s biggest fashion week and the largest in the UK after London Fashion Week.
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New research has ranked Chester as one of the UK's very best cities for nightlife - find out why:
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A student at the University of Chester has won a special zoology award for work helping British mammals enjoy a better future.
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The two branches of JD Weatherspoon in Chester, which are conveniently located on opposite sides of the city centre, will get some items added to their menus in May.
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Based on millions of consistently good online ratings and reviews posted on travel platform Tripadvisor, Chester Zoo has been named as the top-rated zoo in the UK for 2024.
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