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On Saturday 22 August 2026, thousands of visitors are expected to travel to the city centre for the latest race day at Chester Racecourse. Additional patrols will be deployed across the weekend to help keep everyone safe and deal with any anti-social behaviour or disorder which may arise, as well as tackling drug-related offences. This […]
A 15-foot python named after Hollywood star Jodie Foster has made a full recovery after becoming what is believed to be the first snake in the world to receive a pioneering cancer treatment usually used in humans. The 50kg reticulated python, who lives at Chester Zoo, underwent electrochemotherapy after a cancerous tumour returned following surgery […]
A senior clinician at the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of just 109 people across the UK to receive a prestigious Churchill Fellowship this year, to explore innovative approaches to frailty care around the world. Rob Loughran, an Advanced Clinical Practitioner within the Trust’s Community Healthy Ageing Team, has been chosen […]
“Sick to Death started off as something called the Roman Medicine road show. We’d go round with medical items from the Roman period and some interesting prosthetics. We would demonstrate how the Romans practiced medicine and that became very popular with schools and members of the public. Lots of people vomiting and fainting especially with […]
A popular monthly acoustic music night hosted by a Wrexham based folk-pop band is set to celebrate its second birthday with a special evening of live music at Storyhouse in Chester. The brainchild of Wrexham band Igloo Hearts – husband and wife duo Katie and James McGregor who have appeared on Channel 4’s The Piano […]
One of Cheshire’s leading choirs is set to celebrate its 70th anniversary with a special charity concert. Kelsborrow Choir will mark its special milestone at the church of St John The Baptist in Chester on Saturday 12th September at 7.30pm where it will be joined by special guest, internationally acclaimed organist Jonathan Scott. In addition to supporting […]
Bookings are now open for Grotto on the Square as Chester BID and Eastgate Square unveil a magical new festive experience, featuring Santa’s Enchanted Elevator and an all-new gingerbread-themed grotto in the heart of Chester. Christmas in Chester is set to be more magical than ever this year, as Chester BID and Eastgate Square join […]
Hundreds of patients across West Cheshire are set to receive NHS eye care sooner this summer as the Countess of Chester Hospital launches a series of weekend ‘Super Saturday’ clinics to help cut waiting times. More than 300 extra ophthalmology appointments will be offered throughout July and August, with the sessions aimed at people who […]
The University-run Chester Festival of Ideas has been named a winner in leading international awards honouring exceptional achievements in educational advancement. The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) has recognised the festival’s quality and impact with a Silver 2026 Circle of Excellence Award. Now held for three years in a row by the […]
How Soon is Now? comes to Chester as part of a world premiere tour for show about mates, music and magic A brilliant new indie musical full of heart, humour and hope is set to visit Storyhouse this autumn as part of a world premiere UK tour. Acclaimed playwright Siân Owen’s How Soon is Now? […]
A special season of cinematic treats is coming to Storyhouse this month handpicked by the Chester cultural venue’s Young Film Programmers. Rip It Up explores the changing face of youth culture on screen through the lens of fashion, rebellion and self-expression. The season runs from Wednesday 19 August to Sunday 13 September. Tickets are ‘Pay […]
The Countess of Chester Country Park has once again been recognised as one of the UK’s finest green spaces after securing a prestigious Green Flag Award for the ninth consecutive year. The international quality mark, awarded by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, recognises parks and green spaces that are welcoming, well managed and deliver real […]
