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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...
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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...
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...
Guest speaker for women’s networking announced
Read moreOrganisers of the West Cheshire Women’s Network are gearing up for the second event of 2021! Founded in 2013,...
Team Chester – as the city prepares to re-open further, this is the team who will keep Chester city centre safe and vibrant
Read moreAs Chester prepares to enter the next stage of the government’s roadmap on May 17th, ‘Team Chester’ are the...
Sick to Death Chester
Read moreNEW family attraction for Chester City Centre – Opening May 20th at 10am. Tickets are £6 for adults and...
Double accreditation at Ellis & Co
Read moreTwo members of a Chester based accountancy firm have gained another accreditation. Anna Rowson-Smith and Leon Stowell from Ellis...
Isn’t it time you visited Chester? The little city with a BIG heart
Read moreThere’s no place quite like Chester. Travel by train, bus or car to arrive in the compact city of...
Hickory’s Smokehouse Go All-Out With the Launch of An Epic Home BBQ Box….
Read moreSpring is here, the sun is shining and BBQ season just got even better as the team behind Hickory’s...
Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre embraces sustainable staging with a living set
Read moreGrosvenor Park Open Air Theatre is set to stage its most eco-friendly season of shows yet. A meadow of...
Free support event for professional businesses in Chester
Read moreDo you have a vested interest in the growth and development of the Chester business district? Join Chester BID...
Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Festival partners with Claire House Children’s Hospice for 2021 event.
Read moreThis year’s Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Festival will take place at Chester Racecourse from the 28-30th August and...
Barlounge Smash Charity Target In Time For Re-Opening
Read moreThe team at Chester’s original cocktail bar and restaurant, Barlounge have been a very busy bunch. Throughout the latest...
Chester set poised to re-open after lockdown ‘stronger than ever’
Read moreAs Chester’s non-essential retail and alfresco hospitality opens, Chester BID highlight the ‘success stories’ that have emerged from the...
Chester BID launches a week-long spring clean effort in anticipation of city’s re-opening
Read moreChester city centre is being spruced up prior to re-opening thanks to the efforts of the city’s Business Improvement...
City wide Easter trail launches to offer children a twist on a traditional Egg Hunt
Read moreWith traditional Easter Egg hunts off the agenda due to Covid restrictions, Chester BID has set up a lockdown...
Memorial Spiral unveiled in Chester Cathedral
Read moreA ‘memorial spiral’ created from a variety of stones has been unveiled inside Chester Cathedral to coincide with the...
A Chester-based food outlet group is celebrating after one of its brands had dishes certified by The Vegan Society’s Vegan Trademark this month.
Read morePheby Food Concepts Group Ltd received the news last week that its Dough Dough wood-fired pizza restaurants had been...
Storyhouse reveal biggest ever Summer season as lockdown eases and urge customers to continue vital support
Read moreStoryhouse has today announced that they will present their biggest ever summer event programme with over 200 events taking...
Chester Gift Card to pump thousands into the high street economy
Read moreThe Chester Gift Card, launched as part of Chester BID’s battleplan to save the high street shops from suffering...
Did you know there’s an app where you can report city maintenance issues to the council? Neither did I!
Read more4th March 2021 I’ve recently started using Cheshire West and Chester Council’s ‘Report It’ app and it’s a revelation!...
Chester BID predicts city’s longer-term future “is exciting”
Read moreChester BID sees ‘huge opportunities for the city despite recent setbacks’ and celebrates both the imminent Northgate Development and...
Major coup for the arts in Cheshire as Dr. Catherine Pütz joins CVA Board
Read moreChester 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
Read moreEllis & 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
Read moreEight 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
Read moreCheshire 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
Read moreChester 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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreApplications 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’
Read moreChester 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
Read moreGP 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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreNew on-street messages around Chester City Centre are urging visitors to shop safely, observing social-distancing rules. Cheshire West and...
Popular Watergate Street Venue, The Guild Chester, Launch Festive Food Offering
Read moreNow you can dine surrounded by history in one of Chester’s coolest venues…. One of Chester’s most popular venues...
Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival sees stars
Read moreChester Cathedral seeks to become a beacon of light and hope for the city and beyond, as its annual...
Bridge St Coffee announce new delivery service ‘Bridge Street Treats’
Read moreBridge St Coffee are excited to announce the launch of their NEW DELIVERY SERVICE, “Bridge St Treats.” Delivering amazing freshly made...
City businesses pivot to online, social media and zoom shopping to retain Christmas sales momentum
Read moreAs Christmas approaches, the city’s retailers are having to take innovative measures to make sure the effects of lockdown...
Chester Northgate unveils The Florist as its latest restaurant letting
Read moreThe Florist is the latest restaurant to take space in the forthcoming Chester Northgate development, building on the success...
Christmas preparations are underway for digital markets, the Chester Gift Card and gift giving guides
Read moreThe traditional Christmas lights and trees will be in place but without the celebratory switch-on or parades. The Chester Christmas...
#ChristmasInChester Window Competition
Read moreThis Christmas, Chester BID will be adding a festive feel across the city centre by hosting the popular #ChristmasInChester Window...
Chester BID launches Chester Gift Card in a move to pay it forward and save the high street this Christmas
Read moreChester BID has announced the launch of the Chester Gift Card – as part of the city’s battleplan to...
Palm Chester Cocktail Bar and Eatery *Student Discount*
Read morePalm Chester Cocktail Bar and Eatery Welcomes Students with 50% off! Palm Chester is a fashionable independent...
Chester BID’s urgent plea to Chris Matheson MP to raise the city’s need for support as Tier 2 city suffering Tier 3 restrictions
Read moreOn Friday 16th October 2020, an emergency meeting was held with Chester BID, the LEP, and city centre hospitality...
From Bar To Bottle, To You!
Read moreLeave the cocktails to the professional mixologists and let them do the work as the Olive Tree Brasserie are...
What is the Chester Gift Card and why should I sign my business up for it?
Read moreSay no to Amazon and say yes to Chester with the Chester Gift Card. Learn more and share this...
Storyhouse steps up its Save Storyhouse campaign as its situation becomes “steadily worse” as the charity waits for news on govt support
Read moreWe’ll find a way of making sure Christmas happens in Chester, come hellish lockdown or high water Chester’s Storyhouse...
Chester BID announces new board member to push city centre’s strategic direction
Read moreNew board member, Andy Farrall joins city to help businesses power through challenging Covid crisis Chester’s Business Improvement District...
The Tiger Who Came to Tea exhibition to visit The Grosvenor Museum this Christmas
Read moreFrom early November until the beginning of January 2021, Chester’s Grosvenor Museum is hosting a family friendly exhibition celebrating...
Christmas to come early as Storyhouse announces: A Christmas Carol its “most joyous show ever”
Read moreA Christmas Carol opens early November to limited audience of 200 per show, increases run to cope with expected demand and help with its battle for...
Festive favourite The Snowman returns to Chester
Read moreChester Cathedral, and world-leading performers of The Snowman film with live orchestra, Carrot Productions, are delighted to announce that...
Chester Cathedral Features in Food and Drink Week
Read moreTo celebrate the inaugural Chester Food and Drink Week, Chester Cathedral will be hosting the Taste Cheshire Farmers Market...
Chester preparations to welcome students for the start of new academic year
Read moreFirst year students will start to arrive in Chester this weekend. The University is working closely with Cheshire West...
Chester Cathedral Community Cross unveiled
Read moreAn installation titled the ‘Chester Cathedral Community Cross’ has been unveiled at Chester Cathedral earlier this week. The cross...
Place for the Arts in Chester hits Bridge St.
Read moreA community led initiative in Chester is on a mission – to give the city centre a cultural boost...
West Cheshire commemorates Victory in Japan with a two minute’s silence
Read moreTo mark the 75th anniversary of VJ Day on 15 August Chester Town Hall will once again be lit...
Linenhall Car Park to Introduce New Parking System with 50% Discount Offer
Read moreChester Race Company’s Free Car Parking Offer at Chester Racecourse and Linenhall Car Parks is to end this Sunday...
Brave horses and a plum draw contribute to success at Chester Racecourse
Read morePraise of Shadows, sent off at 8/1, landed the British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes readily by three-lengths as...
Races ‘behind closed doors’ named in tribute of those keeping Chester Together
Read moreChester Racecourse has named its inaugural Racing Behind Closed Doors fixture on Monday 10 August in tribute to some...
Making Chester Safe and Playful, While Supporting the NHS
Read moreCH1ChesterBID is providing a family fun ‘Safari’, a story-trail, to help spread joy, support the NHS and give families...
Enjoying the summer Al fresco
Read moreChester City centre is getting ready for a continental feel in August by extending traffic free areas in Eastgate...
The cast for Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre’s The Comedy of Errors has been unveiled.
Read moreThey are one of the only company of actors currently working in the UK. Rehearsing via zoom and then...
Grosvenor Museum reopens Tuesday 4th August!
Read moreThe Grosvenor Museum re opens Tuesday August 4th, with slots now available to book. Head over to take a...
Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre set to return for August
Read moreGrosvenor Park Open Air Theatre set to return for August “we pushed the button on Thursday, started rehearsing Monday” ...
Storyhouse offers one-off week of Films to see before you’re 12!
Read moreStoryhouse programmes a one-off week of films to see before you’re 12 to mark the beginning of the school...
CH1ChesterBID announce new board members
Read moreNew board members engaged to help city centre businesses thrive within the Covid climate CH1ChesterBID has announced five new...
Pheby Food Concepts Group Ltd. Are Bringing Crepes from Across the Pond with Crepe Delicious Deal
Read moreAfter many years of expanding business and associated brands, Pheby Food Concepts Group Ltd are excited to announce we...
CH1ChesterBID announces new chair
Read moreKatrina Kerr has taken on the chair role after being appointed to the board of directors in 2019 CH1ChesterBID...
Storyhouse announces Moonlight Flicks open air cinema will return this summer.
Read moreThe award-winning theatre, cinema and library has partnered with Chester Cathedral to screen films from the stunning backdrop of...
Public Toilets open in Chester
Read moreToilets in Chester – don’t panic! Roam our City with peace of mind that when nature calls you won’t...
Chester’s hospitality opens cautiously with a ‘fuss-free opening’
Read moreThe city’s hospitality businesses carefully welcome visitors to Chester with innovative safety measures Chester city centre restaurants, cafes, bars...
Shopmobility Services are open!
Read moreDial West Cheshire are pleased to announce the return of their Shopmobility services in Chester and Ellesmere Port. Open...
St Peter’s at The Cross: Pause-Breathe-Pray
Read moreSt Peter’s at the Cross is now open for personal prayer! Mon 2-4pm Tue-Fri 9.30-11.30am See all their support...
Chester city centre shows its best side as shoppers make a stress-free return to the city
Read moreAs non-essential retail opened in the city centre this week, the team at CH1 Chester BID captured on film...
Chester Cathedral re-opens for private prayer and reflection
Read morePreparations are underway and measures are being put in place at Chester Cathedral so it can re-open its doors and...
Free Parking Available at Chester Race Company Car Parks until August
Read moreAs part of Government plans to further ease lockdown, non-essential shops and businesses within the city will be given...
CH1ChesterBID launches a 10-step plan to make sure a visit back to Chester’s city centre is enjoyable – as well as safe
Read moreWith non-essential retail set to open again next week, the team at CH1Chester BID has launched a 10-step advice...
New funding available for small businesses
Read moreCheshire West and Chester Council has launched its discretionary business grant scheme following the Government’s announcement of additional funding...
NHS Doctor recognised by Chester Residents and Retailer as a worthy winner
Read moreOver 200 key workers were nominated for special recognition from their community and a chance to win a coat...
VE Day commemorations throughout the week
Read moreVE Day on 8 May will look very different this year as the whole country stays indoors. A range...
B&M Bargains open for groceries and essentials
Read moreB&M Bargains in Chester city centre has once again opened its doors for groceries and essentials. Located in The...
New bollards being installed in Chester to make city more secure
Read moreWork has begun to make Chester city centre an even safer place to be in the future. The Council...
CH1ChesterBID call for the Government to #RaiseTheBar for the Retail, Hospitality & Leisure industries
Read moreCH1ChesterBID is calling on the Government to raise the minimum threshold from £51k to £150k to help businesses survive...
CH1ChesterBID launch Digital High Street map to keep Chester Together
Read moreCity centre businesses are stepping up to tackle the coronavirus crisis and keep the high street going. Over 70...
Vouchers for 9 Elephants
Read moreSupport Chester’s independent, family run, authentic Thai Restaurant 9 Elephants! Vouchers are now available to purchase with a 25%...
