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Zoo pushes for change in misleading weather apps which could cost venues lost revenue Chester Zoo, is leading a nationwide push to change how weather forecasts are displayed on popular apps – warning that misleading rain icons could be costing some venues up to £137,000 in a s…

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Chester City of Sanctuary Group express deep concerns about new Government Asylum policy The UK government has recently announced major changes to its asylum system. The reforms announced by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood aim to reduce illegal migration, speed up removals, and make ref…

City of Sanctuary group express deep concern at new asylum policy

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19th Century “Girl Power” set to be celebrated at Chester Concert Music by two trailblazing female composers of the 19th Century – the Spice Girls of their day, is set to feature in a special concert by Chester Bach Singers. Featuring music by Amy Beach and…

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Men sentenced in connection with Cheshire West drug supply Two men have been sentenced in connection with the supply of cannabis. Lee Lewis, 31, and Kraig Alyward, 41, appeared at Chester Crown Court on Monday 2 March for sentencing. Lewis, of Shot Tower C…

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BeWILDerwood Cheshire Wins Top Tourism Award BeWILDerwood Cheshire has been crowned Large Visitor Attraction of the Year at the Visit Cheshire Tourism Awards 2026, with other finalists including Chester Zoo, Dunham Massey, Storyhouse and Walt…

Congratulations Bewilderwood :
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The Chester 10K isn't just a race .. we always love the fun element of it!

Four cormorants on the Dee this morning. #Chester

It's been well documented multiple blogs and posts about the issues and why it's taking so long, do a quick Google on it.

All resources are being used on the collapse from 2020 which is massively complicated and expensive.

Everything is focused on repairing the collapse from 2020 id imagine that is taking up all resources at the moment

Excellent maintenance at the Bluecoat/bridge of sighs

Brilliant film

@shitchester.bsky.social let’s get this going here too. There are so many unloved green patches to be saved.

The Beekeeper of Aleppo comes to Storyhouse next month The Beekeeper of Aleppo comes to Storyhouse next month in an acclaimed stage production from the team behind the West End and Broadway sensation The Kite Runner The gripping and powerful adaptation…

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99 year old resident praised for service to city Lord Mayor of Chester, Councillor Sherin Akhtar, and representatives from the Bluecoat Charity have recognised 99-year-old Grosvenor Manor resident Cyril Morris for his lifelong services in the arc…

99 year old resident praised

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Charlie’s 20‑mile challenge brings joy to young patients at Countess of Chester Hospital A schoolboy who raised over £2,000 for young patients at the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has returned to the children’s ward to see exactly what his fundraising helped to buy.…

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Cheshire Constabulary to deploy Live Facial Recognition technology in Chester city centre today Cheshire Constabulary will be deploying Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology in Chester city centre on Thursday 5 March, marking the first use of the LFR van in the county. The deployment aims …

Today in town

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Hospital receives major boost to eye care thanks to £200,000 fundraising appeal Countess of Chester Hospital receives major boost to eye care thanks to £200,000 fundraising appeal A £200,000 community fundraising effort has transformed eye care at the Countess of Chester Hospi…

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Hospital praised for highest safety standards in latest NHS inspection Patients receiving care at the Countess of Chester Hospital – including those having surgery, cancer treatment, tests to investigate symptoms, or urgent procedures – can now be assured that the equ…

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Chester Violinist set to stage two mothers day concerts at Town Hall . Final rehearsals are underway for two special Mother’s Day concerts at Chester Town Hall which will feature one of the City’s most popular musicians and an orchestra of no fewer than 20…

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Events at Storyhouse Women festival this week Storyhouse Women returns to the Chester cultural centre this week with a vibrant programme of thought-provoking events and activities. The annual festival, now in its fourth year, takes place …

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MP to Host International Women’s Day Coffee Morning for Local Residents Residents are warmly invited to join Samantha Dixon MP for a relaxed coffee morning and open conversation to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) on Saturday 7th March, 10:00am–11:30am. The informa…

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Brilliant lunch with my youngest at Death By Tacos in @shitchester.bsky.social

Barlounge celebrate 25 years by raising £25,000 for local causes Barlounge, one of Chester’s most-loved bars, has marked its 25th anniversary with a year-long programme of charitable giving that saw the team complete 25 Acts of Kindness. Since opening its doors …

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Mash up of Unknown Pleasures Joy Division sleeve and Neil Sedaka.

Love Will Tear Us Apart and Neil Sedaka’s version of Love Will Keep Us Together were recorded in the same studio. (Strawberry, Stockport.)

It's green to support the Glow Green Night Walk in aid of the #Clatterbridge Cancer Charity. Other landmarks were also illuminated in green this evening. No political connection.

Probably something more serious.

Police secure closure order for Frodsham street business Officers in the city have secured a closure order for a business in Chester. The order, granted on Wednesday 25 February, follow concerns raised about criminal activity taking place at the properti…

Police close business for 3 months

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Storyhouse announce this summer’s Theatre in the Park line-up Open-air theatre, film, comedy, food, family fun and more take over Chester’s Grosvenor Park this summer with four fabulous shows set to entertain and enchant audiences. See Outlaws: A Robin Hood S…

Summer shows announced by @storyhouselive.bsky.social !

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Celebrating a Decade of Impact: SPACE Launches “10 for 10” Fundraising Campaign This year marks a major milestone for SPACE as the charity celebrates 10 years of supporting children withadditional needs and their families across the community. The SPACE centre in Chester Ten y…

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