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200 Degrees Chester has coffee lovers queuing down the street on opening day
Read moreBridge Street in Chester was buzzing early on Saturday morning as a queue formed for the opening of new...
0Get on your bike for Bike Week 2023
Read moreCheshire West and Chester Council is urging people get on two wheels for Bike Week 2023 – to save money,...
Rio steakhouse confirms Chester opening date
Read moreA popular steakhouse chain has confirmed the opening date for its new Chester city centre restaurant. Rio Brazilian Steakhouse...
Chester Cathedral reclaims Major piece of city estate into care
Read moreA partnership between Barclays Bank plc, Cheshire West and Chester Council and Chester Cathedral will see a major piece...
Partly Chester Presents Exclusive Private Viewing of Upstairs Gallery Showcasing Local Artistic Talent
Read morePartly Chester recently opened as an independent art and craft shop. Nestled in St Werburgh Street it is delighted...
New Lord Mayor of Chester is Councillor Sheila Little
Read moreThe new Lord Mayor of Chester, Cllr Sheila Little, has announced that the theme for her civic year will...
A new major cultural event commissioned by local arts charity Chester Visual Arts is coming to Chester this Spring
Read moreHow did we get here? / Where do we go now?’ by Simon Roberts How did we get...
The 200 Degrees better coffee crusade continues with 19th shop opening in Chester
Read moreThe speciality coffee shop that is growing at pace across the UK, 200 Degrees, is setting out its stall...
Permission granted for quinquennial Chester Mystery Plays performances
Read moreThe Lord Mayor of Chester has officially granted permission to the players of the Chester Mystery Plays to perform...
Exhibition explores legacies of colonialism at Chester Cathedral
Read moreChester Cathedral is preparing for its first exhibition looking at relationships between the 900-year-old Cathedral and the British empire...
The Green Expo Photo Competition 2023
Read morePhotographing the world around us helps us to connect with that world and, hopefully, to understand it a little...
Supplier Opportunity
Read moreAbout Us Chester BID is the Business Improvement District (BID) for Chester City Centre. Chester BID represents over 460...
Artezzan Restaurant & Bar in Chester Shortlisted for Catey Award
Read moreHot on the heels of the launch of their new menu, Artezzan Restaurant and Bar have been shortlisted for...
Medieval Banns ceremony to take place in Chester city centre
Read morePlayers from the UK’s largest regularly produced community production will reenact an ancient tradition in Chester next weekend (Saturday,...
Celebrating 15 years as Official Trophy Supplier to Eurovision
Read moreIn 2023, Kosta Boda and renowned glass artist Kjell Engman celebrate 15 years as the Official Trophy Supplier to...
Archaeological excavations in Grosvenor Park
Read moreGrosvenor Park’s popular archaeological training excavation is returning to discover more about the past of Chester’s historic Grade II*...
King Charles III Coronation – Organise your own street party
Read moreKing Charles III and Camilla’s Coronation will be a historic event this year. Many communities may wish to mark...
Gift Card Scheme Pumps £150,000 Back Into Local Economy
Read moreChester BIDs Gift Card has generated a huge amount of interest in the city since its launch Chester...
This Is Chester Highlights City To Investors
Read moreChester BIDs created the This Is Chester as part of their #INVESTCHESTER campaign A digital campaign to highlight...
10 things to do on a Bank Holiday in Chester
Read moreA bank holiday is a great opportunity to take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life...
Chester Duck Race with The Countess Charity
Read moreThe Countess Charity are delighted to bring back the Chester Duck Race for 2023 and we are also delighted to...
St Georges Day in Chester
Read moreSt. George’s Day is an important day of celebration in the United Kingdom. It is a day that commemorates...
Dance of Time by Salvador Dali at Whitewall Galleries
Read moreAbout the Artist: Spanish artist Salvador Dalí is widely considered to be the central proponent of the movement of...
Bollicini extend 50% off deal!
Read moreBollicini Chester is offering 50% OFF food and ALL bottles of wine!!! This is definitely one you should sink your teeth...
Welcome our newly appointed Chester BID Chair
Read moreNeil Hardy has been chosen as the next Chairperson for Chester BID Chester BID, the Business Improvement District...
Chester BID is hiring – Maintenance Operative
Read moreBID Maintenance Operative Chester BID is the Business Improvement District (BID) for Chester City Centre. Chester BID represents over...
New Accessibility Improvements In The City
Read moreChester BID is working with sensory loss charity DSN to improve deaf awareness d/Deaf people’s experience in the...
Local business fulfils the search for a treasured model in memory of the Indian Air Forces most decorated pilot
Read moreThe Incredible Story of Wing Commander Padmanabha Gautam and the Canberra Plane March 2023 Local hobby shop, Chester Model...
Chester’s Prehistory is brought ‘alive’ in an exhibition at Grosvenor Museum by archaeology students from the University of Chester from 6 March – 30 April
Read moreUniversity students will bring prehistoric Chester to life with an exhibition at Grosvenor Museum featuring rare tools, jewellery ...
Chester business urges support for local this Mother’s Day
Read moreChester business urges support for local this Mother’s Day Laura Heywood opened The Scented Garden in 1995 and says...
MOTHERS DAY AT COTE CHESTER – WIN LAURENT-PERRIER LA CUVEE
Read moreThis Mothers Day, Make it a Côte Mothers Day. Their à la carte menu is brimming with seasonally inspired...
Chester has retained the prestigious Purple Flag accreditation for its evening and night-time economy.
Read moreChester has retained the prestigious Purple Flag accreditation for its evening and night-time economy. Areas awarded the Purple Flag...
Property Guru Casts His Eye On Chester’s Future
Read moreProperty Guru Casts His Eye On Chester’s Future A third #INVESTCHESTER event has been held in the city...
CHESTER RACE COMPANY LAUNCHES RECRUITMENT DRIVE AND INTRODUCES REAL LIVING WAGE FOR OVER-18S IN ENTRY LEVEL ROLES
Read moreCHESTER RACE COMPANY LAUNCHES RECRUITMENT DRIVE AND INTRODUCES REAL LIVING WAGE FOR OVER-18S IN ENTRY LEVEL ROLES Chester Race...
Authentic Italian Gelato coming to Chester Krum Gelato
Read moreAuthentic Italian Gelato coming to Chester Located at the top of Watergate Street and Bridge Street in Chester, Krum...
Trial contactless payment donations by Cheshire Historic Buildings Preservation Trust
Read moreCheshire Historic Buildings Preservation Trust, a registered charity committed to preserving significant historic buildings across the county, is working...
Solar Panels installed at Chester Cathedral
Read moreChester Cathedral has become the first cathedral in the north of England to install solar panels on its ancient...
‘CHESTER GREAT AND SMALL’ LAUNCHES TO MAKE CHESTER AWESOME
Read more‘CHESTER GREAT AND SMALL’ LAUNCHES TO MAKE CHESTER AWESOME AGAIN A brand-new collective Chester Great And Small (GAS) has...
Chester BID team up with the Deaf Support Network to raise awareness
Read moreChester BID are teaming up with the Deaf Support Network to provide businesses across the city with 2 hour...
Chester Pride Acquire A New Apartment Business
Read moreChester Pride is pleased to announce they have acquired a popular self-catering apartment business in the heart of the...
Artezzan Launch £17.95 Lunch Menu
Read moreArtezzan Launch £17.95 Lunch Menu Artezzan – located on Chester’s Pepper Street – has this week launched a new,...
CHESTER RACE COMPANY CELEBRATES ALL THREE RACECOURSES BEING AWARDED 2022 GOLD STANDARD STATUS BY THE ROA
Read moreCHESTER RACE COMPANY CELEBRATES ALL THREE RACECOURSES BEING AWARDED 2022 GOLD STANDARD STATUS BY THE ROA Chester Race Company...
CHESTER LUNAR NEW YEAR OF THE RABBIT 2023 SEE’S RECORD CROWDS
Read moreChester celebrated the Lunar New Year of the Rabbit on Saturday, January 21 with record crowds to greet a...
Event Road closures of Chester City Centre Streets 2023
Read moreEvent Road closures of Chester City Centre Streets 2023 Current confirmed closures. Note there will be others during the...
KIDS AND ADULT PIZZA MASTER CLASSES COMING TO CHESTER
Read moreAUGUSTO PIZZERIA, on Northgate Street, will be hosting a series of pizza master classes this year, sharing hints and...
PR Guru Kate Healey Leads City #InvestChester Networking Event
Read morePR Guru Leads City Networking Event Property PR expert Kate Healey urges city leaders to ‘work together’ to make...
Artezzan Brings You The Ultimate Chester Evening
Read moreArtezzan Brings You The Ultimate Chester Evening In celebration of Valentine’s Day Artezzan Restaurant & Bar have teamed up...
Grosvenor Museum Free ‘Object of the Month’ talks January – April
Read moreGrosvenor Museum celebrates West Cheshire Museums’ collections with free ‘Object of the Month’ talks beginning on 12 January ...
Chester Boutique named as one of Britain’s best
Read moreDawn Robinson set up Chester Boutique in 2012 and says it is the store’s commitment to building personal relationships...
BID writes to Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire to share the impact of Crime & ASB
Read moreCrime and Anti-social Behaviour in Chester City Centre Dear Mr John Dwyer, I am writing regarding the impact of...
Chester City Gift Card: 7 Reasons Why Our Gift Card Is eco-friendly
Read moreGift vouchers or certificates were first used in the early 20th century but became popular in the late 1990s....
Chester City Centre Walks
Read more3.3 Mile / 6km Circular Walk This is the ultimate way to explore the whole of the city, taking...
Chester Boutique nominated in the search to find the UK’s favourite local business
Read moreThe Bridge Street clothing store has been praised for its customer service and staff team A city centre women’s...
Shocking Insurance scams to look out for
Read moreShocking insurance scams to look out for! With the rising cost of inflation, ‘insurance scammers’ are using known ways...
Christmas with Bollicini
Read moreEnjoy your Christmas by spending Christmas Day with Bollicini, Chester. Bollicini Restaurant offer homemade, authentic, Italian cuisine with an...
Chester BID Installs Four Life Saving Defibrillators in City Centre
Read moreChester BID Installs Four Life Saving Defibrillators in City Centre Four new defibrillators have been installed in key...
Arthouse Cafe’s Private Christmas Dining Experience
Read moreEnjoy a unique venue for your Private event this Christmas. Arthouse Cafe’s 13th century ‘Crypt’ is one of only...
Julie Colclough Meet The Artist
Read moreMeet the Artist Julie Colclough With 40 years as a successful artist, you can find Julie by taking a...
The Journey of Gin with Providence Gin Chester
Read moreLet us begin with the wonderful journey of Gin… Its English heritage tells the story of British aristocracy, class...
Cheshire Military Museum celebrates 50th Anniversary with New Sponsor following Royal Visit
Read moreCheshire Military Museum is celebrating its golden anniversary this year and held a reception this week for guests to...
Chester Gift Card gives residents the chance to ‘win your dream Christmas’
Read moreChester Gift Card gives residents the chance to ‘win your dream Christmas’ ‘Shop local is as important as ever’...
Chester Race Company Appoint Steve Davies as Chief Operating Officer
Read moreChester Race Company Appoint Steve Davies as Chief Operating Officer Chester Race Company are delighted to announce that Steve...
Alison Bradley Announces New Exhibition “The Wirral Coastline”
Read moreAlison Bradley Announces New Exhibition “The Wirral Coastline” Alison Bradley Gallery, Chester, 19th November 2022 On Saturday, artist Alison Bradley...
The World Cup 2022 Kick Off
Read moreThe World Cup 2022: Where To Watch And When What is the World Cup draw? The 2022 World Cup...
Chester BID Launches #InvestChester
Read moreChester BID Launches ‘#InvestChester’ Campaign Stakeholders and property industry leaders attended an event in Chester A campaign set to...
Chester New Market Now Open
Read moreChester New Market Now Open The new Chester Market opened its doors to the public on Tuesday 8th November...
Spend Christmas In Chester
Read moreExperience Christmas in Chester City Centre! As the Christmas festivities begin to take shape, we are gearing up for...
Chef Harry Guy to offer sneak peek of what’s to come at X by Harry Guy
Read moreChef Harry Guy to offer sneak peek of what’s to come at December tasting menu event Roux scholarship award-winning...
Celebrity Chefs Ken Hom and Nigel Howarth Delight Guests With Curated Menu for Philanthropic Event at PARADE, Chester Racecourse
Read moreCelebrity Chefs Ken Hom and Nigel Howarth Delight Guests With Curated Menu for Philanthropic Event at PARADE, Chester Racecourse...
Remembrance Day Chester Cathedral
Read moreThe Annual Service of Remembrance at Chester Cathedral will take place on Sunday 13 November. A Military Parade will...
Penhaligon’s Chester World Of Wonder
Read morePenhaligons Chester World Of Wonder This Christmas step inside the World of Wonder with Penhaligon’s Chester. With stupendous scents...
Chester’s unique and innovative medieval Rows are explored in a dynamic, free new exhibition at the Grosvenor Museum from 15 October – 30 April
Read moreChester’s unique and innovative medieval Rows are explored in a dynamic, free new exhibition at the Grosvenor Museum from...
New Market Parking now open within Chester Northgate
Read moreNew Market Parking now open within Chester Northgate The brand-new multi-storey car park has now opened on Hunter Street...
INDEPENDENT CHESTER BUSINESS COULD BE ALDI’S NEXT BIG THING
Read moreCHESTER BUSINESS STARS IN NEW CHANNEL 4 FOOD PROGRAMME Chester’s Pastry Pedaleur, the artisan baker of French-inspired gourmet pastries...
Northgate Development Update – North Light replaces The Florist
Read moreA brand-new bar-and-restaurant concept, which has been inspired by Chester, is coming to the city next year. North Light...
New Cinnabon Store Opens in Chester
Read moreNew Cinnabon Store Opens on Northgate Street This October welcomes a new sweet addition to Northgate Street, Chester. Cinnabon!...
Electric scooter trial in Chester extended until 2024
Read moreElectric scooter trial in Chester extended until 2024 Chester has been part of a national trial of e-scooters since...
Trick Or Treat Trail Returns To Chester For Half Term
Read moreTrick Or Treat Trail Returns To Chester For Half Term Families are encouraged to take part in the ‘spooktacular’...
Chester University Graduation 2022
Read moreChester University Graduation 2022 at Chester Cathedral The upcoming ceremonies will take place on the below dates at...
Chester University Graduation 2022 at Chester Cathedral
Read moreChester University Graduation 2022 at Chester Cathedral The upcoming ceremonies will take place on the below dates at...
Bollards in Chester raised longer this Christmas season to improve safety
Read moreBollards in Chester raised longer this Christmas season to improve safety Additional security measures will be in place to...
Cavani Of Chester 10% OFF
Read moreCavani of Chester is now open on Eastgate Row, Chester. Their eclectic range of Cavani suits incorporates traditional elements...
Oliver & Co Solicitors becomes largest law firm in North West to become employee owned
Read moreA North West law firm that champions happiness and positivity among its employees has become employee owned. The 85...
Annual Customer Service Awards Shine Light On City’s Customer Service Stars
Read moreAnnual Customer Service Awards Shine Light On City’s Customer Service Stars Businesses from across Chester joined together for the...
The Fragrance Shop – Foregate Street Chester
Read moreWelcome to Chester “The Fragrance Shop – Foregate Street” On Friday 14th October 2022 we see The Fragrance Shop...
A Trip To Sicily – Veeno
Read moreA Trip To Sicily – Veeno Fancy a trip to Sicily? It may be closer than you think! On...
Help End Homelessness
Read moreChester Charities launch Tap-to-Donate Scheme to Help End Homelessness Chester BID and Cheshire West and Chester Council are backing the...
Fancy a brew?
Read moreFancy a brew? Yes? You’re in the right place! If you’re one of the millions of people who start...
Chester BID New Chair Vacancy
Read moreChester Business Improvement District is recruiting for a Board Chair starting March 2023 Chester BID is the Business Improvement District...
Santa’s Enchanted Grotto 2023
Read moreSanta’s Enchanted Grotto presents Alice in Winterland ‘Santa has fallen down a rabbit hole and is lost, can you...
Late Night City
Read moreBusinesses in Chester City Centre will be holding their doors open later during the Christmas period, so don’t worry...
Pyramid Glass Marek Zyga Exclusive
Read morePyramid Designer Glassware and Gifts celebrate their 25th year anniversary in their Chester gallery. Established in 1997, Pyramid...
National Mourning Guidance
Read moreAdvice for businesses during national mourning Following the announcement from Buckingham Palace of the death of Her Majesty Queen...
Business SOS Cost of Living Crisis
Read moreFollowing rumours of an energy prize freeze, Chester BID is backing over 150,000 businesses from across the UK urging...
Watergate Street Festival
Read moreChester BID celebrate success of Watergate Street Festival Chester BID brought together the businesses of Watergate Street to celebrate...
Pars Kahve Kitchen and Bazaar brings more than a touch of Turkish delight
Read moreDiscovering new places to eat, drink and relax in Chester is always fun, especially when you can explore new...
C W Sellors aims to be the jewel in Chester’s crown
Read moreThere’s a new name in town in one of Chester’s most photographed buildings, and while C W Sellors may...
Beautiful St Werburgh Street has a wonderful streak of independents
Read moreThe view from St Werburgh Street in Chester is stunning. Walk along it and it’s hard not to take...
Old Dukes is a fun, family-friendly bar that’s one of Chester’s hidden gems
Read moreWhere were you when the Lionesses won the Women’s Euro or when Max Verstappan won the Hungarian Grand Prix?...
Marks & Spencer celebrate 90 years on Foregate St.
Read moreMarks and Spencer, one of the oldest businesses in Chester city centre will be celebrating the 90th anniversary of...