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Major coup for the arts in Cheshire as Dr. Catherine Pütz joins CVA Board
Chester Visual Arts is delighted to announce that Dr. Catherine Pütz has joined its Board of Trustees. Dr. Pütz is...
New member of the team joins Chester based accountants
Ellis & Co Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers has welcomed a new member of staff to its Chester office....
Chester restaurants add to its tally of stars in Michelin Guide 2021
Eight Chester restaurants feature in this year’s Michelin Guide, with sustainable restaurant, Hypha winning an inaugural green star and...
Support still available for Covid-hit businesses in Cheshire West and Chester
Cheshire West and Chester Council has been administering grants available to businesses throughout the pandemic into the current national...
Over 11,000 miles covered by rental e-scooters
Chester residents have been trying out new rental e-scooters over the last few weeks and have already clocked up...
Council invests in the future of Dee House
The stabilisation of Dee House in Chester will be carried out this year, following a £500,000 investment from the...
Chester’s New Market Launches Trader Recruitment Drive
Applications from businesses looking to trade at Chester’s new indoor market are now being taken, currently under construction and...
Despite Coronavirus crisis, Chester city centre had more openings than closures in 2020 – as the city identity shifts to ‘an independent’s landscape’
Chester BID launch an ‘’Independent Business Guide’ in response to dramatic change in city’s retail and hospitality sector –...
COVID-19 Vaccinations roll out across the borough
GP led vaccinations for COVID-19 have started at the following sites: Dene Drive Primary Care Centre, Dene Drive, Winsford,...
Chester’s most ‘festive’ windows announced
The team at Chester BID has announced the winners of their festive window competition. The competition was initiated to...
Chester’s retailers come together to decorate windows to give the people of the city ‘the most festive experience possible’ after a troubled year
The team at Chester BID have organised a festive window competition to bring the Christmas cheer back into the...
Chester is ready to welcome back shoppers carefully
New on-street messages around Chester City Centre are urging visitors to shop safely, observing social-distancing rules. Cheshire West and...
Chester Stories
Chester’s pedigree with silver
Chester has a long history, dating back to medieval times of making beautiful and valuable objects. The City marked...
Hickory’s at Home: Emily’s journey from hunger to happiness
25th January 2021 I am 99% percent certain that I’ve ordered more takeaways in the last 10 months than...
Everything else!
From 5th January 2021 England will be in lockdown. Chester city centre businesses will continue to support the people...
Senior Sous Chef at The Chester Grosvenor Wins Welsh Chef of the Year 2020
Sam Griffiths, Senior Sous Chef at Michelin starred ‘Simon Radley at the Chester Grosvenor’, has won the Welsh Chef...
Outside Dining Options
You can also download this list as a Word Doc or PDF. Business Daytime Night-time Heated Alexander’s Live ✓ BarLounge...
Changes to opening hours
Throughout December the shops of Chester city centre are doing everything they can to support their customers. We will...
Familiar Faces – Rachel
– How long have you worked in Chester? I’m a proud Cestrian since way back when, but I’ve only...
#ChristmasInChester Window Competition
This Christmas, Chester BID will be adding a festive feel across the city centre by hosting the popular #ChristmasInChester Window...
Shop From Your Sofa
From 5th January 2021 England will be in lockdown. Chester city centre businesses will continue to support the people...
Food & Drink To Go
From 5th January 2021 England will be in lockdown. Chester city centre businesses will continue to support the people...
Open During Lockdown
From 5th January 2021 England will be in lockdown. Chester city centre businesses will continue to support the people...
Familiar Faces – Kevin
In this ever-changing world, familiar faces bring us comfort. The faces you see all the time, that make up...
