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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...
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Dino Takeover 2022
Read moreChester BID are bringing the UK’s largest stegosaurus to the streets of Chester, complete with it’s own dino-babies This...
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...
Chester BID is hiring – City Host
Read moreJob title: City Host Responsible to: CEO Salary: £20,500 p.a. Pro-Rata (21hrs per week) Working hours: 9am-5pm, Thursday to...
Chester BID is hiring – City Host
Read moreJob title: City Host Responsible to: CEO Salary: £20,500 p.a. Pro-Rata (21hrs per week) Working hours: 9am-5pm, Thursday to...
Shopping is an experience to savour at gentlemen’s shoe shop Loake
Read moreShopping isn’t every man’s ideal pastime, so staff at one Chester store have a few incentives up their sleeve...
Chester Northgate Development Update
Read morePlease see link below to the latest newsletter, including the announcement of the second tranche of traders opening in...
Voting Begins for the 21st Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Awards
Read moreVoting Begins for the 21st Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Awards THE TASTE CHESHIRE FOOD AND DRINK AWARDS ARE...
Suzie K is the healing sanctuary that aims to boost your well-being
Read moreWith a shop front that’s painted a vibrant blue and signage that promises a secret garden, Suzie K is...
Bloom & Albion are making it their business to channel your creativity
Read moreWhen you walk along Bridge Street in Chester and look up, it’s easy to spot the eye-catching black and...
Lakeland Leather is getting a new look and is offering free parking to celebrate
Read moreIt’s not every day you get a rebrand so when plans were announced at Lakeland Leather’s Chester store, staff...
Rainbow Tea Rooms by Chester Pride is a welcome ray of sunshine for us all
Read moreWith the city walls, amphitheatre and racecourse, our beautiful city of Chester is special in many ways and now...
Lush is the campaigning company that’s ticking all the right beauty boxes
Read moreWalk along Chester’s Foregate Street and the air is full of a fragrant aroma as you pass by Lush,...
11 great Father’s Day gifts that will put a smile on his face
Read moreIf you’re looking to be inspired, here are some great gift ideas for Father’s Day that you can buy…
Let the weekend be’gin’ on World Gin Day
Read moreThere are plenty of great places in Chester where you can join in the gin celebrations this weekend.
New to 22: the exciting businesses you won’t want to miss
Read moreChester is blessed with some fabulous businesses, from restaurants to jewellers, art galleries, independent gems and everything in between,...
Godstall Lane is a hidden gem that’s just waiting to welcome you
Read moreThere’s a special corner of our city that has been called both Harry Potter Lane and Chester’s Romantic Heart,...
It’s National BBQ Week – and time to up your BBQ game
Read moreWe had a scout around Chester city centre to find a few gems that will encourage you to dig…
Chester In Bloom – Chester BID fills city streets with blooming displays
Read moreThe streets of Chester are awash with flowers as Chester BID fill the city with street-side installations. A tell-tale...
Get inspired with these ideas for your Platinum Jubilee celebrations
Read moreIf you’re looking to make or buy some jubilee decorations, or fancy baking some royal-themed treats, here’s how you…
That Beer Place has a new home and everyone’s invited to sup, chat and make new friends
Read moreFans of That Beer Place in Chester Market are now raising a glass to the craft beer bar’s new...
Wildwood is a floral gem that’s blossoming as a new business
Read moreShe may have been a secondary school teacher for more than 12 years, but florist Aubyn has swapped the…
North West charity support parents’ mental health with community gift
Read moreView story here: North West charity support parents’ mental health with community gift
13 great places in Chester to celebrate World Cocktail Day
Read moreWe’re not sure anyone needs an excuse to enjoy a cocktail or two but as it’s World Cocktail Day...
You don’t have to be vegan to enjoy this marvellous market… but it helps
Read moreWe all love a quality street market. But the street food vendors, artisan bakers, craft brewers and jewellers who...
The brilliant bargains you can bag to save, save, save when you shop
Read moreIf you think coming to Chester will automatically be an expensive day out then think again. There are plenty…
Council asks for views on extending pedestrianisation in Chester
Read moreCheshire West and Chester Council is asking for views on proposals to extend its pedestrianisation in Chester as part...
Chester Racecourse and Chester BID launch campaign to discourage unwanted behaviour on race days
Read moreChester Racecourse and Chester BID launch campaign to discourage unwanted behaviour on race days and highlight positive effects of...
How to make the most of Chester when you celebrate your graduation
Read moreCongratulations on your graduation! After all those years of hard work you – and everyone you’re sharing the day...
The small steps that will help you live a greener life on Earth Day and every day
Read moreThere’s plenty you can do locally to help the environment on Earth Day. Take a look at just a…
Have a cuppa with a difference on National Tea Day
Read moreWe tracked down some great places in Chester city centre to relax and unwind on National Tea Day with…
Where to raise your glass in Chester on Malbec World Day
Read moreChester has a brilliant range of wine bars that offer Malbec. We asked those in the know about the…
Give them a gift they’ll all adore this Easter
Read moreWhy not give your loved ones something special to go with their chocolate eggs this Easter? Because while everyone…
The delicious Easter treats that will send you to chocolate heaven
Read moreChocolate. Even the word is enough to have most of us reaching for the nearest bar of smooth milk,...
Hunt the Easter eggs for your chance to WIN a £100 Chester Gift Card
Read moreChester BID’s Easter Eggsplorer is back! You’re invited to take part in an Easter egg hunt with a difference...
Celebrate Easter in Chester to put a spring in your step
Read moreIf you’re popping over to Chester for the Easter break you’ll find fun for everyone, whatever your age: from...
Chester BID and Cullimore Dutton launch campaign to cultivate professional collaboration across the city’s business community
Read moreChester BID together with solicitors, Cullimore Dutton, through the ‘Professionals in Partnership’ network, are set to launch a campaign...
9 Mother’s Day eateries where you can raise a toast to your mum
Read moreIf you’re thinking of treating your mum to a delicious meal or taking her out for drinks this Mother’s...
13 fab shopping treats that will make your Mother’s Day
Read moreMother’s Day is just around the corner and it’s the one day of the year we can focus all...
Chester BID is hiring – Digital Channel Manager
Read moreDigital Channel Manager Chester BID is the Business Improvement District (BID) for Chester City Centre. Chester BID represents nearly...
Francesco Group through to L’Oréal Colour Trophy Award 2022!
Read moreLocal salon Francesco group in Chester has made it through the first round and into the semi-finals of the...
Kingdom Recommends is a double winner at the 2022 People’s Choice Drinks Awards
Read moreChester’s own Kingdom Recommends takes home the GOLD Award in the Gin Fusion category for Kingdom’s Ginger Spiced Gin,...
Refresh – A Spring Arts programme for Chester
Read moreAcross the UK, the arts are beginning to bounce back after one of the most challenging times in living...
Chester Stays Purple
Read moreChester’s Purple Flag status has been renewed acknowledging its flourishing night-time economy and safe environment during both the day...
February Half Term
Read moreFebruary half–term is upon us and Chester city centre is chock full of things to do! From art exhibitions...
Chester Gallery Celebrates Record-Breaking 25th Year by Winning Best Contemporary Art Gallery
Read moreA Chester city centre business has double cause for celebration after being named Best Contemporary Art Gallery at the...
Holiday Inn Express Chester Racecourse Undergoes Impressive Renovation
Read moreGuests will enjoy an upgrade to their stay with a £200,000 refurbishment The Holiday Inn Express at Chester Racecourse...
Chef Nisha Katona MBE to headline opening day of Chester Food and Drink Festival
Read moreTaste Cheshire, organisers of the Chester Food and Drink festival are today delighted to announce the Chef Demonstration line...
First traders opening in Chester’s new Market announced
Read moreCheshire West and Chester Council can now reveal the first allocation of twenty-two stalls that have been contracted or...
Clockwise Chester Update – Winter 2022
Read moreFollowing the completion of the drainage tunnel works along the inner ring road, and first phase of reverting Nicholas...
Free city centre parking launches in Chester for the fifth year bringing in visitors to the city centre
Read moreChester BID and Chester Race Company are reviving the free parking scheme at Chester Racecourse to encourage visitors to...
New Art Trail will see Chester bloom early this Spring
Read moreUnmissable new art installations are part of the Chester Designed by Nature project and will pop-up around the city...
Grosvenor Shopping Centre raises over £2,000 for local families
Read moreChester’s festive shoppers helped Grosvenor Shopping Centre raise over £2,000 for local charity, Save The Family, by taking part...
Elliot Hill appointed as Executive Chef for The Chester Grosvenor
Read moreChester’s leading hotel has brought in a new, high-level Executive Chef to oversee its freshly rebranded refined dining restaurant....
Chester’s most ‘festive’ windows announced
Read moreThe team at Chester BID has announced the winners of their annual festive window competition – bringing Christmas cheer...
City jeweller sponsors Christmas tree in city centre
Read moreClogau has sponsored a 15-foot tree placed by the Bars roundabout as a Christmas gift to Chester’s visitors and...
Chester Gift Card can now be spent online as well as in person with city businesses
Read moreAn update to the Chester Gift Card means customers can now spend their gift cards online with a number...
Chester BID calls for urgent government support for Chester’s hospitality sector
Read more£4bn loss predicted for hospitality sector Chester BID calls for urgent government support for Chester’s hospitality sector UKHospitality, Chester...
Council supports Christmas travel into the city with half price Park & Ride fares
Read moreThe Christmas countdown has started and Chester city centre is preparing for an influx of shoppers and visitors. Cheshire...
Free city centre parking is set to hit Chester for the festive season
Read moreChester BID are reviving the free parking scheme at Chester Racecourse as part of the Christmas offering for the...
Chester BID launch Santa’s Enchanted Grotto
Read moreChester BID have transformed a shop in Chester’s Grosvenor Shopping Centre to launch a magical festive experience. Set to...
New Roving Moon Installation to Light Up Chester City Centre Skyline at Christmas
Read moreUnmissable new creative light installation is part of the Chester Designed by Nature project and will launch in a...
Ellesmere Port caretaker wins national School Superhero award
Read moreAn Ellesmere Port school is celebrating after one of their staff members won the top prize in a national...
Influx of new businesses to join Chester’s gift card programme
Read moreThree new businesses are amongst the latest to join Chester’s popular gift card scheme. Artezzan on Pepper Street, Assembly...
Chester BID announces the city’s best businesses
Read moreA glittering ceremony held at Chester Cathedral celebrates the businesses voted to have the best customer service in the...
Chester BID launch spooktacular events that are free for all
Read moreChester BID brings back it’s programme of Halloween events for the first time since 2019, with activities that are...
Chester BID push food and drink in the North Wests foodie capital as VAT rates rise
Read moreChester BID launches food and drink campaign to support Chester’s hospitality businesses as government VAT breaks end As the...
Unmissable new creative installation officially launches six-month Designed by Nature project
Read moreChester communities are being invited to plunge deep into an enchanted forest this autumn and cocoon themselves in creativity...
Spectacular Halloween half-term events at West Cheshire Museums
Read moreFor those that dare, three of West Cheshire’s museums (two located in Northwich and one in Chester) will be...
Chester BID joins new Police and Crime Commissioner and partners for a continued campaign against city-centre crime
Read moreBID manager Carl Critchlow walks around the city with newly elected Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, John Dwyer...
Chester welcomes the festival of Diwali on Saturday 23 October
Read moreDiwali, the Hindu festival of light returns to Chester on Saturday 23 October. The festival is organised by the...
Storyhouse announce Oliver Twist! as 2021 Christmas Show
Read moreStoryhouse have announced that a stage packed with kids, dogs and feelgood songs is going be the main feature...
Extended Opening Hours, Christmas 2021
Read morePair a shopping trip on the high street with a visit to Chester Christmas Market which returns to the…
Chance to win a year’s supply of cocktails as cocktail week mixes things up
Read moreCocktail fans in Chester are in with a chance of winning a year’s worth of cocktails as members of...
Council to mark Emergency Services Day
Read moreEmergency Services Day (also known as 999 Day) is the public’s chance to support the heroes of the emergency...
City set to celebrate Chester Cocktail Week in style
Read moreMembers of Chester’s hospitality trade are coming together for a series of cocktail themed events which are set to...
National television campaign launched to celebrate UK Staycation city award
Read moreChester was recently titled ‘City of The Year’ in the Staycation Awards beating competition from other hugely popular tourist...
Chester BID’s city awards return to celebrate the best businesses in the city
Read moreChester BID’s Annual Customer Service Awards will return after a scheduled break in 2020 due to the pandemic. They...
Ellesmere Port caretaker nominated for national School Superhero award
Read moreA caretaker from Ellesmere Port has been nominated for a School Superhero award as part of a national campaign...
Installation of CCTV cameras to protect Chester’s historic Rows to start
Read moreWorks to install additional CCTV cameras to provide extended coverage of Chester’s historic rows is set to start this...
Enjoy an afternoon of comedy at The Grosvenor Shopping Centre
Read moreThe Grosvenor Shopping Centre are excited to welcome two comedy acts as part of The Chester Comedy Festival this...
Dance company seeks Guardian Angels
Read moreA Chester dance company is searching for Guardian Angels to help continue its life-saving work with people in recovery...
Bepuzzling Summer Trail Comes to Chester City Centre
Read moreThis summer, families in Chester will be able to track down 10 colourfully outlandish vehicles on a high street...
Chester school staff nominated for School Superhero award
Read moreStaff from a Chester school have been nominated for a School Superhero award as part of a national campaign...
Free parking in Chester returns
Read moreVisitors to Chester have been given another reason to head to the high street as two car parks in...
Full membership status for Chester based trainee
Read moreA trainee accountant from a Chester based accountants is celebrating after passing his latest exams. Leon Stowell, from Ellis...
First traders offered places in Chester’s new Market
Read moreOver eighty percent of the existing Chester Market traders that applied for a place in the new market have...
Pop up and walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics offer vaccines for all over the age of 18
Read moreWalk-in pop-up vaccination clinics will be operating in Chester next week, offering COVID-19 vaccinations to all adults over the...
Cheshire headteacher nominated for School Superhero award
Read moreA Cheshire headteacher has been nominated for a School Superhero award after her efforts to support a child with...
Chester In Bloom as alfresco Chester booms
Read moreThe streets of Chester are awash with flowers. Chester BID fill the city with blooms as alfresco dining across...
Chester Market to host two Comedy Festival events and welcomes four new traders
Read moreThe Chester Comedy festival has selected Chester Market to host two of their events as part of this year’s...
Purple Flag keeps flying over Chester
Read moreThe Eastgate Clock, Chester Town Hall, and Newgate will be lit purple this weekend in celebration of the city...
UK economist delivers positive outlook for city businesses at free event
Read moreHSBC’s Liz Martins was speaking at a new networking group created by Chester BID with the aim of bringing...
Local dad receives recognition as part of Chester Gift Card Father’s Day campaign
Read moreA local dad has received recognition for his efforts to support the community as part of a new Father’s...
Chester Comedy Festival announces star-studded headliners
Read moreChester BID has announced the much-acclaimed comedy festival that runs throughout city venues is set to return in summer...
Council looks to the public to name new square and arcade for Chester Northgate
Read moreWith the Northgate development construction well underway, Cheshire West and Chester Council are seeking suggestions for the naming of...
A British-owned, Pan Asian quick service restaurant chain has signed up a master franchisee who aims to open 30 new outlets across Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and Pakistan.
Read morePheby Food Concepts Group Ltd (PFC Group), based in Chester, signed the deal with Muhammad Atif of Falcon Food...
