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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

Okells Garden Centre opens new shop in Hoole

A new shop has opened on the corner of Walker Street in the old Chester Co-operative Society building.

Written by: Kate

Chester Castle to open for free event

English Heritage is organising a free event at Chester Castle as part of the 2024 Heritage Open Days Festival.

Written by: Henry

Chester hotel hosting careers fair

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

Movie themes to be played at Chester Cathedral

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

Nearby farm to host local festival

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.

Written by: Mark

Chester Zoo to use green technology to reach net-zero goals

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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Saturday sessions taking place at Chester brewery

A brewery on the outskirts of Chester is inviting city residents and guests to enjoy a new event it will be running each Saturday.

Written by: Mark

Water company offers prizes for going outdoors

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.

Written by: Kate

Last chance to enjoy cinema in Chester park

There’s still time to catch the last film in Storyhouse's “Moonlight Flicks” series of outdoor evening film at Grosvenor Park.

Chester Zoo welcomes birth of monkey twins

Two monkeys from a critically endangered species have been born at Chester Zoo, helping the species to survive.

Written by: Henry

Eastgate Street ranked third best UK high street

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.

Written by: Henry

Students team up with Chester Zoo on hedgehog initiative

The Hedgehog Friendly Campus group at the University of Chester is to collaborate with Chester Zoo in helping hedgehogs on campus.

Written by: Mark

Extremely rare animal born at Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo is celebrating the birth of a Persian onager, which the zoo says is one of the rarest animals on the planet.

Written by: Kate

Chester student nominated for national sustainability award

Graduating Chester student Laura Tuckey has made the shortlist to possibly become the Sustainability Champion of the Year.

Written by: Kate

Free exhibitions of university artists to take place over summer

The University of Chester is hosting a series of exhibitions over the summer months to showcase its students’ work.

Written by: Mark

Chester Zoo welcomes three-eyed reptiles

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.

Written by: Kate

Northgate development brings more homes to the city centre

Cheshire West and Chester Council has announced that the second stage of the Chester Northgate Development is on its way.

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Collapsed section of Chester’s walls to be repaired

A portion of Chester’s iconic Roman walls that collapsed four years ago is to be restored.

Written by: Mark

University of Chester celebrates successful Festival of Ideas

The University of Chester has celebrated the success of its inaugural Festival of Ideas, which took place from July 4 to July 7.

Written by: Henry

Chester student wins national animal award

A student at the University of Chester has won the Undergraduate Recognition Award from the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB).

Written by: Kate

Chester awaits summer celebration

Chester Heritage Festival Summer Celebration, held in cooperation with Picturehouse Chester, is scheduled for this weekend .

Written by: Henry

Cody Pennington to perform at The Live Rooms

Up-and-coming American country star Cody Pennington is set to perform two back-to-back shows at The Live Rooms in Chester.

Written by: Henry

The University of Chester opens Clearing

The Clearing process has been officially opened at the University of Chester, allowing potential students more opportunities for the 2024/2025 academic year.

Written by: Kate

Chester Zoo announces Christmas lights trail

Chester’s Zoo has announced that its Christmas “Lanterns and Lights” trail will be returning this year.

Written by: Mark

Grosvenor Park to host popular production

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.

Written by: Mark

Chester Zoo announces fundraising runs

After a successful launch last year, Chester Zoo has announced that its Run for Nature event will take place again this year.

Written by: Mark

World-class rock tribute to perform at Alexander’s Live

Chester’s Alexander’s Live is set to pay homage to new wave music by hosting tribute band Bootleg Blondie in July.

Walking tour with Viking theme launched in Chester

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.

Written by: Kate

Chester student overcomes language barrier to come top in year

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.

Chester Racecourse prepares for comic convention

If you’re into comics and related entertainment, you may be interested in attending Comic Con Mania at Chester Racecourse this Saturday.

Written by: Kate

Free Chester arts event on offer

The first Festival of Ideas in Chester is fast approaching, and all are welcome to attend the event this Friday.

Written by: Kate

Free arts event to take place this Friday

The first Festival of Ideas in Chester is fast approaching.

Written by: Henry

Report on social and economic change cites Chester University

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.

Written by: Henry

Chester student gives tips on Clearing

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.

Written by: Mark

Hydes announces packed summer event schedule

The Hydes brewery and pub chain has announced a succession of outdoor events over the summer at its newly refurbished pubs.

Written by: Kate

Chester graduate to put on fashion show

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.

Written by: Henry

Students recognised for volunteering and professional development

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.

Written by: Mark

When should you start looking for your second-year house?

The question of where to live at university is one that most students will have to face during their course.

Written by: Kate

Evening tickets go on sale for Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo has started selling tickets for its new Afterglow evening events, which will be held in August.

Written by: Henry

Festival of Ideas undergoes final preparations

Excitement is mounting as organisers make their final preparations for the first ever Chester Festival of Ideas.

Written by: Mark

Chester Zoo to close aquarium

Reports suggest that members of Chester Zoo have been informed of the zoo’s intention to close its aquarium building in 2026.

Written by: Henry

Plans unveiled to renovate historic Chester pub

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.

Written by: Mark

Chester enjoys gift of royal flowers

The city of Chester will be even more colourful than usual with the planting of 100,000 flowers over the course of this summer.

Written by: Henry

New app helps people to explore Chester

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.

Written by: Mark

Delamere Forest to host concert series

A four-day music event with world-class acts will soon be taking place near Chester.

Written by: Henry

New flight simulator opens near Chester

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.

Written by: Kate

Chester comes second for medium-sized city breaks

Chester has narrowly missed out on the top spot for breaks to medium-sized UK cities in a survey conducted by consumer magazine Which?

Written by: Mark

Bookings open for Chester’s first Festival of Ideas

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.

Written by: Henry

Annual entertainment festival returns to Chester

The annual Deva Fest is set to return this year to Cholmondeley Castle this August.

Written by: Henry

Chester Zoo’s pub extends opening hours

A pub located in the middle of Chester Zoo has announced it will be extending its opening hours.

Written by: Mark

Chester's Green Expo UK gets first sponsor

The year’s Green Expo UK has announced its first sponsor in the form of the Cheshire Energy Hub.

Written by: Henry

Chester gets new pizza restaurant

A brand new location for a Liverpool-based pizza chain has opened in Chester city centre.

The Red Door reopens at new location

One of Chester's well-loved bars is returning to the city at a brand new location.

Written by: Mark

Chester pub reopens following refurbishment

A popular Chester pub, has reopened after owner its owner gave it an extensive interior and exterior refurbishment.

Written by: Henry

Gandeys Circus returns to Chester

Lovers of the big top will be pleased by the return of Gandey’s Circus to Chester.

Written by: Mark

Sustainability to be focus of Cheshire Fashion Week

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.

Written by: Kate

Chester ranked fourth in the UK for nightlife

New research has ranked Chester as one of the UK's very best cities for nightlife - find out why:

Written by: Henry

Chester student wins national award

A student at the University of Chester has won a special zoology award for work helping British mammals enjoy a better future.

Written by: Kate

Wetherspoons in Chester gains new menu items

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.

Written by: Henry

Chester Zoo tops Tripadvisor ratings

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.

Written by: Mark

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