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The Sublime Landscape
Read moreAn exhibition of landscape-inspired art by Alistair Tucker, head of art at The Queen’s School, Chester, has opened at...
0UK’s top uni and Chester Zoo unite to protect endangered species
Read moreThe UK’s number one zoo has teamed up with the world’s number one university to address key challenges in...
Storyhouse Announces Community Launch
Read moreStoryhouse, Cheshire West and Chester’s brand new theatre, cinema and library, opening this May, has announced its opening celebrations.
Storyhouse announces inaugural touring season
Read moreThe programme this Autumn includes musicals, international drama, stand-up comedy, dance and opera. Storyhouse brings a permanent theatre back...
Chester bus interchange final stage
Read moreThe new Chester bus exchange has undergone its first live testing.
Chester Cathedral welcomes large-scale paper sculpture installation for Easter
Read moreIn a first for the city, a large-scale work of art made entirely from paper will take up residence...
First Bornean orangutan born in almost a decade at Chester Zoo
Read moreKeepers at Chester Zoo are celebrating the birth of a critically endangered Bornean orangutan - the first of its...
Pop up Bridal shop
Read moreDiane Harbridge and team have embarked on an exciting new venture, the opening of a beautiful pop up shop...
Storyhouse announce cast
Read moreStoryhouse has announced the cast for its new in-house company who will perform the opening four productions at Chester’s...
Best places to eat al fresco in Chester
Read moreSpring has arrived and (hopefully) the sun will have his hat on. What better way to celebrate those rare...
Piccolino Chester set to unveil new look
Read moreAfter ten years at the forefront of the Italian restaurant scene in Chester, Piccolino is set to open its...
Are Chester mums the wisest of them all?
Read moreCH1ChesterBID competition 'Mum's the Word' sees locals sharing top words of wisdom from their mums, find out the winners.
Chester’s Culinary Experience
Read moreHere in the heart of Chester, there’s somewhere for everyone to dine (even you fussy folk!). Come and tantalise...
Chester library is on the move!
Read moreChester library is moving to Storyhouse – the brand new theatre, cinema and library in the heart of city.
Suits you sir!
Read moreA good suit can make you feel ready to take on the world – but what separates an average...
Council takes action to tackle air pollution
Read moreFollowing extensive monitoring, plans to tackle air pollution in Chester city centre have been revealed by Cheshire West and...
CH1ChesterBID cracks open plans for citywide Easter egg hunt
Read moreA citywide Easter egg hunt is landing in Chester next month with children being invited to find coloured eggs...
‘Get Holiday Ready’ with The Grosvenor Shopping Centre
Read moreThe Grosvenor Shopping Centre is encouraging local people to sail into the holiday season, by partnering up with local...
Chester Cathedral are encouraging Chester businesses to help end slavery and fight exploitation.
Read moreThe Modern Slavery Act passed into law in March 2015 and laid the foundation for combatting slavery in the...
Las Iguanas sizzle this Spring
Read moreIntroducing a hotter than ever new menu, Las Iguanas- the home of authentic South American food and cocktails- welcomes...
The true reason behind Mother’s Day
Read moreWhy not thank your mum by celebrating in Chester – the UK’s favourite Roman city! With so many activities,...
‘Mum’s The Word’ competition
Read moreIf you’re stuck for Mother’s Day gift inspiration this year, then Chester’s Business Improvement District, CH1ChesterBID, might just have...
Volunteers give iconic Chester’s Rows a spring clean
Read moreClean-up organised as part of Keep Britain Tidy’s Great British Spring Clean campaign
Ark Sculpture Exhibition Announcement
Read moreARK is a contemporary sculpture exhibition of international importance and will take up residence at Chester Cathedral between 7...
CH1ChesterBID Respond to Council Parking Consultation
Read moreIn response to the council’s ongoing parking consultation, CH1ChesterBID have written to the council on behalf of City Centre...
Welcome team celebrates Random Acts of Kindness Day in Chester
Read moreUnsuspecting city centre visitors were treated to free teas and sweets last Friday (17 February) as CH1ChesterBID’s welcome ambassadors...
Five things to do in Chester during Half Term
Read moreIt’s a question parents all over the country are asking themselves this week; what are we going to...
Shopping centre launches competition to spread the love this Valentine’s
Read moreThe Grosvenor Shopping Centre is encouraging local people to share the love this February with the launch of its...
The little dik-dik making a big impression!
Read moreKeepers at Chester Zoo have stepped in to raise a young antelope. The tiny Kirk’s dik-dik is being bottle...
An alternative Valentine’s Day In Chester
Read moreA popular Chester tourist attraction is offering half priced entry for people wanting an alternative to the usual Valentine’s...
Commonhall Street Consultation
Read moreThe Council has undertaken a review of the Commonhall Street Development Brief and has now produced a revised document...
Chester Northgate development secures key anchors
Read moreCheshire West and Chester Council today announces that it has signed House of Fraser and a four-star Crowne Plaza...
Bloom-ing marvellous! Chester Zoo celebrates UK wildlife, birds and gardens this half term
Read moreChester Zoo has released new details about a packed programme of events as it prepares to launch its Bloom...
Eat your heart out in Chester
Read moreIn our books, food is the way to anyone’s heart, so why not treat yourself, and your loved one,...
Racing returns to Chester in 100 days with the Boodles May Festival
Read moreThere are now only 100 days to go until the season opener at Chester Racecourse; the Boodles May Festival...
Chester Cathedral launches brand new ringing competition
Read moreChester Cathedral is set to play host to the first ever North West 12 Bell Striking Competition at the...
Have your say on the Parking Consultation
Read moreThe Council needs your views to help it develop a Parking Strategy that will provide parking for the 21st...
Chester set for a Fancy Dress Experience like no other!
Read moreFancy Dress and Party shop Smiffys are set to open their doors this Saturday 21st January, showcasing an Aladdin’s...
Beat boredom this February at the Wayword Festival
Read moreThis February Half term, from 20 – 24 February 2017, Chester Town Hall will once again be awash with activities...
How to beat blue Monday in Chester
Read moreIt’s official – Monday, January, 16 is set to be the most depressing day of the year. The Christmas...
The Chester Grosvenor celebrates precious memories since 1865
Read moreShare your treasured memories and stories of weddings held at The Chester Grosvenor for an online celebration.
Council’s Highways Team is ready to face worst winter weather
Read moreA yellow warning for snow has been issued by the Met Office and CWaC's fleet of 14 gritting trucks...
Cheshire recognised as ‘true cultural destination’
Read moreCheshire was given a huge boost today with recognition from Arts Council England and Visit England that the county...
Santa’s Workshop helps raise more than £1,000 for Claire House Children’s Hospice
Read moreMore than £1,000 was raised for Claire House Children’s Hospice over the Christmas period thanks to a gift-wrapping station...
New Year Resolutions you can actually keep!
Read moreAt some point in your life, you’ve probably set some New Year’s resolutions that you never managed to keep...
Seven things to do in Chester during ‘Twixmas’
Read moreMake the most of your well-deserved time off and spend some quality time with friends and family in Chester...
New on the menu – the eateries that hit Chester high street this year
Read moreA steady stream of new eateries have been added to the Chester city centre line up over the last...
Molton Brown wins city centre festive window competition
Read moreNorthgate Street store earns top spot in CH1ChesterBID’s Facebook competition as more than 1,500 shoppers vote for their favourite...
Black Friday weekend helps deliver 8% spike in city visitor numbers during November
Read moreThe Black Friday weekend provided a boost to Chester’s visitor numbers during November with more than 1.6 million people...
Chester’s Roman Saturnalia Parade is joined by the Winter Watch
Read moreChester returns to Roman rule for one night only with soldiers from the Deva Victrix 20th Legion celebrating the...
The Christmas Tour
Read moreRead the guest blog from Liz Roberts, Chester Tour Guide who untangles some of the meaning behind our favourite...
Chester walls take revenge on urinating Christmas partygoers
Read moreIf you're on a Christmas night out in Chester, you might want to think twice before urinating on the...
Countdown to Christmas in Chester.
Read moreOur beautiful city really comes alive during the festive season with a wonderful mix of events alongside Christmas shopping...
Chester Indoor market is setting out its stall for a long and prosperous future.
Read moreRead the guest blog from Karen Bates, Chester Market Manager for everything you need to know about Chester Indoor...
Free Park & Ride in Chester for Small Business Saturday
Read morePassengers will be able to use Chester’s Park & Ride services for free, all day, on the first Saturday...
Chester Jubilee Gates to Star in Christmas Events
Read moreChester's Jubilee Gates are set to take a starring role in Christmas Events taking place in the city-centre this...
Call to ‘shop local’ and support Chester’s small businesses this weekend
Read moreCH1ChesterBID backing annual Small Business Saturday campaign on December 3 with a video to promote small independent businesses in...
9 Chester shops you won’t find on every high street
Read moreChester is a popular shopping destination but did you know that Chester is also home to famous high...
Christmas carol sing-along events heading to Chester city centre
Read moreCH1ChesterBID launch Chester’s Christmas Voices Music Festival - a series of free and fun pop-up carol performances across the...
New plans unveiled to encourage more city centre shoppers on race weekends in Chester
Read moreFree parking for the public and increased marketing for city centre businesses are part of a new package of...
Chester library is moving to Storyhouse
Read moreResidents are invited to drop-in sessions to find out more about the exciting changes taking place with Chester Library...
The A – Z of Chester
Read moreTake a look through our compendium of must-see places and landmarks to help you make the most of your...
Santa’s Workshop coming to Chester
Read moreFree festive attraction is part of CH1ChesterBID’s Chester Kidsmas festival and will feature a team of Santa’s elves and...
Small Business Saturday UK bus tour visits in Chester
Read moreSmall Business Saturday, the not-for-profit campaign that puts small, independent businesses in the national spotlight, brought its UK bus...
Christmas Exhibition and gallery opening
Read moreOn Saturday 19th November, Chester based artist Alison Bradley will be celebrating the opening of her new Chester gallery...
Storyhouse in Chester announce they are bringing WOW – Women of the World festival to the north west.
Read moreOrganised by Storyhouse, WOW will take place the weekend of May 20 –21 2017, at the city's new venue.
Show-stopping Christmas star set to sparkle in Chester
Read moreA giant sparkling Christmas star standing 25ft high and 25ft wide will be lighting up Chester city centre this...
Christmas light Switch on Parade
Read moreThe magic of Christmas is heading to Chester as the city gears itself up for another spectacular Christmas lights...
Christmas light switch on
Read moreAnnual spectacular includes the return of last year’s popular Twelve-days of Christmas themed parade, a sparkling Christmas star, fireworks...
Group behind Fazenda opens Picanha in Chester
Read moreSouth American grilled meats are on the menu for 6,000 sq ft site of the former Zizzi’s on Newgate...
Five Timeless Women’s winter staples….and where to find them
Read moreFrom high street heroes to independent gems, Chester’s high street has got everything you need to make sure you...
Storyhouse announces opening shows
Read moreOpening May 2017 after a decade long absence of a city centre cinema and theatre, Storyhouse is the UK’s...
Winners revealed at 2016 CH1ChesterBID Customer Service Awards
Read moreBusinesses from across Chester city centre came together for a glittering awards ceremony at Chester Cathedral this week as...
Cathedral Goes Green
Read moreChester Cathedral is set to boost its green credentials by running an accredited course on permaculture for members of...
Flood hit salon re-opens this week.
Read moreStylists from Francesco Group Chester are looking forward to the official opening of their new salon on October 6...
Bid to boost evening economy in Chester hailed a success
Read moreThursday night footfall between July and August up 22 per cent year-on-year following CH1ChesterBID’s Head Out Not Home campaign
Chester Marathon Important Information
Read moreThe 2016 Chester Marathon and Metric Marathon will be held on Sunday, 2 October with the start and finish...
Cheshire artists takeover Cathedral with FREE Exhibition
Read moreChester Cathedral is hosting a free exhibition of more than 150 pieces of artwork by professional artists, guilds and...
Bridal shoot in Chester
Read moreBritish wedding dress designer, Diane Harbridge uses Queens Park Bridge in Chester for her latest photo shoot. National wedding...
The Chester Grosvenor celebrates a sensational Summer
Read moreThe Chester Grosvenor is celebrating a record-breaking August with the best revenue and occupancy results since the hotel opened...
Last chance to vote in CH1ChesterBID Customer Service Awards
Read moreJust a few days left for you to help shortlist three city centre businesses that go the extra mile...
Dino duck fits the bill for CH1ChesterBID
Read moreFeathers have been ruffled across Chester this week after CH1ChesterBID released images of a dinosaur-inspired duck that will represent...
CH1ChesterBID aims to tackle sticky situation
Read moreA Chester street has been transformed as part of a new campaign to reduce gum litter in the city...
Surge in July footfall for Chester city centre
Read moreBritish Retail Consortium figures also show that online and high street sales rose at fastest pace since January in...
Surge in July footfall for Chester city centre
Read moreNew figures show visitor numbers were up by 13 per cent year-on-year with more than 1.8 million visitors across...
A new number to call if you have a power cut – call 105
Read moreResearch by Energy Networks Association found that 72% of people don’t know who to contact during a power cut...
How to spend the Bank Holiday Weekend in Chester
Read moreThis bank holiday weekend, avoid frustrating traffic jams and enjoy a weekend staycation in Chester city centre.
Have a sizzling and safe barbeque weekend
Read moreIf you’re aiming to round off the summer holidays with a Bank Holiday barbecue this weekend, Cheshire West and...
The Chester Grosvenor received AA Notable Wine List Award
Read moreThe Chester Grosvenor’s fine dining restaurant ‘Simon Radley at The Chester Grosvenor’ has received an AA Notable Wine List...
Vote for your favourite Chester city centre businesses
Read moreCH1ChesterBID are inviting you to vote for your favourite Chester city centre shops as part of their annual awards...
Mococo celebrates their 10th birthday
Read moreNorth-West brand Mococo Jewellery are celebrating 10 years in business this September with exclusive events in every store.
New record as Chester Zoo attracts one million visitors
Read moreNew figures have revealed that Chester Zoo has attracted more than one million visitors so far in 2016 –...
Open for business
Read moreBusinesses on Frodsham Street in Chester have issued a rallying call to customers and city visitors urging them not...
Retailers open for business on Frodsham Street
Read moreRetailers on popular city street urge high street visitors not to forget about them whilst major work to create...
Cathedral Summer Lego Exhibition Inspires Visitors to get creative
Read moreA summer LEGO exhibition at Chester Cathedral has inspired hundreds of hands-on visitors to get creative by constructing their...
Can you stomach it?! Gruesome new visitor attraction ‘Sick to Death’ opens its doors to the public
Read moreTwo iconic 14th Century Chester landmarks have been converted into family attraction, Sick to Death, charting the gory and...
Heritage Open Days and Heritage Festival programme launched
Read moreChester’s very first Heritage Festival starts on Saturday 3 September, running seamlessly into the borough-wide celebration of Heritage Open...
Changes to traffic management as Bus Interchange project moves into a new phase
Read moreAs construction work on Chester’s new bus interchange enters a new phase, some changes to traffic flow will be...
Heritage Open Days and Heritage Festival programme launched
Read moreChester’s very first Heritage Festival starts on Saturday 3 September, running seamlessly into the borough-wide celebration of Heritage Open...