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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...
0B&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%...
My Cheshire Poster Awards
Read moreThe Mid Cheshire Line has today announced a children’s art competition called the MY CHESHIRE POSTER AWARDS to provide...
Arriva Buses Wales offering free bus travel to all NHS staff
Read moreAnnouncement from Arriva In line with Welsh Governments announcement, Arriva Buses Wales will be offering free bus travel to...
Cheshire West and Chester employment support contact information
Read moreAny Cheshire West and Chester resident who requires online help and support getting back into employment as a result...
Community Response Fund now available for local community initiatives
Read moreCheshire West and Chester Council’s Community Response Fund has been set up to support community initiatives through this unprecedented...
University of Chester responds to NHS training requirements.
Read moreThe University of Chester stands ready to open its excellent new simulation facilities at its Riverside Campus to assist in preparing nurses and other frontline health and...
A statement from Richard Thomas, Chief Executive, Chester Race Company
Read moreIt is with great regret that I announce that we have been forced to suspend food production in respect...
CH1ChesterBID and KingKabs look to save Chester’s high street with delivery services
Read moreAs the coronavirus takes crowds away from the high street, KingKabs and sister firm Abbey Taxis will offer a...
Chester Race Company Launch Foodbank Drop Off Place and Donate £1,000 of Food Items to Those in Need
Read moreChester Race Company have today announced that they will join the newly launched Coordinated Community Response, so that staff...
Easter Food Festival Postponed
Read moreOrganisers of the Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Festival have taken the difficult decision to postpone this year’s Easter...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Important Information for Businesses
Read moreThe latest official government guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19) can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response Published 12th March 2020
New ‘Destination Chester’ Network launches ‘bold vision’ to drive tourism in Chester and beyond
Read moreOn 2 March, a new economic network led by Chester’s top attractions launched ‘Destination Chester’ with the aim of...
Chester Northgate Development Update
Read moreCheshire West and Chester Council have released a Newsletter providing the latest update to the Northgate Development. The public open day...
CH1ChesterBID arrange for mothers of Chester to be spoiled
Read moreCH1ChesterBID arrange for mothers of Chester to be spoiled The city’s Business Improvement District is filling the streets of...
Chester-based company Wok&Go donates £2000 worth of food to the community-run Port Grocery
Read moreLocal restaurant Wok&Go has just donated £2000 worth of food vouchers to The Port Grocery, the community-run food club...
Terrifying Zombies Invade Shopping Centre!
Read moreZombie Nightmare, an hour long post-apocalyptic zombie experience is coming to the Grosvenor Shopping Centre in Chester this March...
Quality Assured Racecourses—a First-Choice Day Out
Read moreChester Racecourse named amongst the top 11 racecourses for raceday experience by LiveTourism All British racecourses accredited as ‘good’...
Chester Race Company Announce Three Year Partnership Deal with Beverage Giants Budweiser Brewing Group
Read moreChester Race Company have today announced a renewed three-year partnership agreement with leading brewer Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I, a...
Chester’s ‘City of Love’ helps tongue-tied lovers with Instagram campaign
Read moreNothing says I love you like a carefully constructed Instagram. But once you’ve got the perfect picture, what is...
Happy hour for pubs as government cuts business rates
Read morePubs across the UK to benefit from £1,000 business rates discount. the cut is on top of previously announced...
CH1ChesterBID invites everyone to ‘Be my Valentine’ in Chester’s ‘City of Love’
Read moreChester welcomes romantics with a special Valentine’s Trail (plus glittering prize); romantic walks and love stories and a glittering...
Oliver & Co’s Couch to 5k
Read moreKeen to get fitter in 2020, some members of the Oliver & Co team have committed to completing a...
Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival Winners Announced
Read moreThe winners of Chester Cathedral’s 2019 Christmas Tree Festival have been announced with Special Needs Care and ‘Girl Guiding,...
Chester Cathedral’s very first Young People’s Poetry Competition
Read moreChester Cathedral’s Poet-in-Residence today announced the Cathedral’s very first Young People’s Poetry Competition. The competition, which is open to...
Free parking in Chester is back for 2020
Read moreVisitors to Chester have been given a New Year boost as two car parks in the city centre will...
Annual CH1ChesterBID Customer Service Awards recognise the best of the best
Read moreChester city centre businesses have this week come together to celebrate as the winners of the annual CH1ChesterBID Customer...
Oliver & Co Employees take on West Kirby Beach for a festive, eco-friendly day out
Read moreIt may still be 8 weeks away, but employees at Oliver & Co were getting into the festive spirit...
Knife Angel Comes to Chester Cathedral
Read moreThe famous Knife Angel sculpture, which has been touring the country to promote the nationwide campaign against knife crime,...
A pride of Asiatic lions – the world’s rarest lion species – have taken their first steps into a specially-created new home at Chester Zoo.
Read moreThe zoo’s new conservation area is the UK’s largest habitat for Asiatic lions. The habitat is designed to recreate...
EXPERIENCE CHESTER’S DARK PAST IN A NEW CITY CENTRE ATTRACTION OPENING FOR HALLOWEEN – a special history / scare experience introduced by Chester Life Story.
Read moreGrim Chester is a new tour-led attraction opening on October 25th which will bring alive Chester’s dark secrets, history...
City’s Trick or Treat trail set to return this Halloween
Read moreA ‘spooktacular’ programme of family-friendly events are taking place in Chester city centre this October, in celebration of Halloween....
200,000th brick placed on ‘Chester Cathedral in LEGO’
Read moreBBC Breakfast presenter, Louise Minchin placed the 200,000th brick onto the ‘Chester Cathedral in LEGO’ replica during a special...
Chester Elves helping prepare the city centre
Read moreChester’s Christmas Elves have been brought in to help a little earlier than usual. ChELFie has been helping prepare...
Chester’s Italian Restaurants, Sergio’s and Da Noi, win Italian Awards
Read moreItaliant Restauraunts, DaNoi and Sergio’s, in Chester have won prestigious awards in this year’s Italian Awards. Ristorante Sergio in...
A Price Freeze for Chester Races Tickets in 2020
Read moreTickets, badges and Chester annual memberships are now on sale ahead of a new season at Chester Racecourse. Chester Racecourse have...
STUDENTS TAKEOVER THE GROSVENOR SHOPPING CENTRE
Read moreChester’s Grosvenor Shopping Centre recently welcomed thousands of students who enjoyed exclusive discounts and freebies for one night only...
CH1ChesterBID appoints new chairman to drive 5-year business plan
Read moreChester’s Business Improvement District (BID) has announced the appointment of Eryl Edwards to the position of chairman The board...
Chester accountants keep local football team on the field
Read moreA CHESTER football team is kicking off the season with a new football kit. Chester Nomads under 9s Colts...
Storyhouse announces Chester Literature Festival 2019 – the festival’s 30th year with 128 events on the bill.
Read moreFeaturing major authors, storytellers, broadcasters and poets. Saturday 9 November – Saturday 30 November, Storyhouse, Chester Nadiya Hussain Imtiaz...
The Season Finale is nearly upon us and it is not one to be missed. After an incredible racing season filled with a series of firsts, Chester Racecourse prepare to hold their final fixture this Saturday 28th September.
Read moreRacegoers are set to be out in full force this Saturday as Chester Racecourse, the oldest racecourse still in...
The Fireworks Return to Chester Racecourse this November
Read moreThe Lord Mayor’s Fireworks Extravaganza will take place at Chester Racecourse on Saturday 2 November 2019. The event will...
Be part of the celebrations as Chester Town Hall marks its 150th birthday
Read moreLocal residents are being invited to take part in Chester Town Hall’s 150th birthday celebrations, with free personal tours...
Celebrity Chef Ellis Barrie to Host One-Off Six Course Tasting Evening at 1539
Read moreCelebrity Chef Ellis Barrie, two-time contestant of the Great British Menu and owner of the award-winning Marram Grass, Anglesey,...
Chester Sales Assistant celebrates 30 years in store
Read moreA Chester Sales Assistant is celebrating working at The Body Shop on Foregate Street for 30 years this week....
Free travel on the Chester Park and Ride to support World Car Free Day.
Read moreWith the environment at the top of the Council’s agenda, it`s first commitment is to make the Council and...
Full house at Chester networking event
Read moreA networking event held in the heart of Chester has been hailed a ‘huge success’ by its organisers. Thursday...
A Hive of Activity at Grosvenor Shopping Centre
Read moreGrosvenor Shopping Centre’s #BEEfriendlyCHESTER campaign was a huge success thanks to the fantastic bee-themed events throughout the summer. The...
Chester Racecourse to launch #GoRacingGreen initiative at SportPesa Autumn Festival
Read moreThis Saturday 14 September, Chester Racecourse will launch the newest supporting arm of the #GoRacingGreen project. The project was...
Chester Racecourse to launch #GoRacingGreen initiative at SportPesa Autumn Festival
Read moreTuesday 10th September 2019 This Saturday 14 September, Chester Racecourse will launch the newest supporting arm of the #GoRacingGreen...
Another trophy for Chester’s skating accountant
Read moreA skating accountant from Chester is celebrating after winning a world-wide competition. Alice Williamson, a trainee accountant at Ellis...
Chester ranked fifth in UK ‘Fresh Food Capitals’ list
Read moreCHESTER has been ranked fifth in a list of the Fresh Food Capitals of the UK, thanks to its...
How you can help us to improve air quality in Cheshire West
Read moreCheshire West and Chester Council is committed to making sure the borough is safe and clean and part of...
Festival atmosphere takes Chester by storm
Read moreWatergate Street Festival, organised by CH1ChesterBID, took place on Saturday August 17 with local shops, bars and restaurants taking...
SportPesa Ladies Day takes the Reins at Chester Racecourse
Read moreWith only a handful of fixtures remaining, Chester Racecourse is preparing for a Ladies Day meeting to remember, with...
Cathedral Falconer swoops in to help at B&M
Read moreOne of Chester Cathedral’s Falconers swept into Sealand Road’s B&M Home Store on Friday evening to help the team...
Back by popular demand: Watergate Street Festival returns to Chester City Centre
Read moreThe festival, organised by CH1ChesterBID, will take place on Saturday August 17 on Watergate Street with local shops, bars...
Supertrees Arrive in Chester
Read moreAnother first for Chester, as the new Supertrees are making their way to the Hoole Way Sunken Garden. The...
INAUGURAL TOGETHER NORTHERN PROPERTY RACE DAY IS AN UNQUALIFIED SUCCESS – SECURE YOUR PLACES NOW FOR 2020
Read moreThe region’s property industry turned out in force to help the inaugural Together Northern Property Race Day at Chester...
MOT Checklist by A Plan Insurance
Read moreWhen your car reaches the age of three, you’ll need to make sure it goes for its annual MOT....
A blooming brilliant summer launches in Chester
Read moreWith the summer holidays almost upon us, CH1ChesterBID has announced the launch of a nature-themed programme of activities to...
THE CHESTER GROSVENOR COMMIS CHEF NAMED APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR
Read moreLaura Wileman, Commis Chef Apprentice within the prestigious Simon Radley Kitchen Academy at The Chester Grosvenor, has won the...
CHESTER RACECOURSE TO HOST FIRST NORTHERN PROPERTY RACEDAY
Read moreOn Friday 12th July, Chester Racecourse, the oldest racecourse still in operation in the world will host its new...
Chester Racecourse launch new raceday initiative for racegoers
Read moreOn average, 20,000 people descend on the city of Chester every single raceday, with a high percentage choosing to...
Come and see plans that bring Chester Northgate to life
Read morePhase 1 of the Chester Northgate project is being brought to life as Cheshire West and Chester Council reopens...
CH1ChesterBID secures an 84% ‘yes’ vote to continue its work in Chester city centre
Read moreBusinesses across Chester have delivered a resounding ‘yes’ vote in favour of Chester’s Business Improvement District (BID) as part...
Chester Zoo welcomes ONE MILLION visitors in record time
Read moreChester Zoo has welcomed its one millionth visitor of 2019 – the earliest the wildlife charity has ever reached...
Alison Bradley Launches new Collection of Original Artwork – “The Lake District & Cumbria”
Read moreArtist Alison Bradley, for many years renowned for the Snowdonia landscapes that are now in collections all over the...
Chester’s Comedy Festival showcases best of British Comedy
Read moreStars from T.V. and the International Comedy Circuit are set to take to the stage from Sunday, June 30 as...
Chester accountants celebrate 30 years in business
Read moreA CHESTER based accountants celebrated its 30th anniversary in style last week. Ellis & Co Chartered Accountants and Business...
House of Commons invite for Chester BID boss
Read moreThe leader of Chester’s Business Improvement District (BID) will attend a formal reception at the House of Commons to...
The Chester Grosvenor Collaborates with Matthew O’Brien For a Designer Fashion Experience
Read moreThe Chester Grosvenor has partnered with award-winning Chester designer, Matthew O’Brien, to offer the unique opportunity to create a...
Chester Northgate – plans submitted for a leisure and cultural destination in the heart of Chester
Read moreAn important milestone in delivering Chester Northgate has been reached. The detailed designs for the initial phase including a...
RSPB event at Grosvenor Park has unexpected visitor
Read moreNew birds have been sighted in Grosvenor Park, in the form of four willow sculptures replacing the RAF Spitfires...
Chester Race Company Re-Submits Masterplan
Read moreChester Race Company has re-submitted its long-term Masterplan for development at the racecourse. After planning permission was refused in...
Chester accountants get their charity golf day off to a tee!
Read moreA CHESTER accountancy practice has held its seventh annual golf day, raising funds for a local charity. Ellis &...
A successful timetable of Romans, Rivers and Racing for Chester Heritage Festival’s inaugural Education Programme
Read moreAs a pre-cursor to this year’s Chester Heritage Festival, a free educational programme was offered to local KS2 children,...
Chester Post Office® 2 St John Street, Chester, CH1 1AA: Local public consultation decision
Read moreI’m writing to confirm that, following a period of local public consultation and review, we have made the decision...
Chester Polo Club and ParentFolk soon to stage a pitch-side social at the racecourse!
Read moreIn less than three weeks’ time, the first tournament Chester Polo Club tournament of 2019, The White Oak UK...
Bees, butterflies and flowers have landed in Chester city centre
Read moreThe streets of Chester city centre are awash with flowers, bees and butterflies as part of a brand-new summer...
CHESTER VISUAL ARTS BRINGS MAJOR V&A EXHIBITION TO THE CITY FOR FIRST SHOWING OUTSIDE LONDON
Read moreChance and Control: Art in the Age of Computers The Old Library, Chester Friday 7 June – Sunday 8...
New Lord Mayor of Chester is Councillor Mark Williams
Read moreThe new Lord Mayor of Chester’s theme for his civic year will be community and community cohesion. His chosen...
Small Business Open Day in Chester
Read moreCheshire West and Chester Council is hosting a free open day on 12 June (8.30am to 5.30pm) for small...
Commis Chef Apprentice at The Chester Grosvenor Shortlisted for Apprentice of the Year
Read moreLaura Wileman, Commis Chef Apprentice within the prestigious Simon Radley Kitchen Academy at The Chester Grosvenor, has been shortlisted...
The Romans Are Coming to Chester Racecourse
Read moreTo celebrate the beginning of the half-term holidays, Chester Racecourse are hosting the first of their family fixtures for...
Chester accountants raise hundreds for Hospice
Read moreTWO colleagues from a Chester accountancy practice are celebrating after successfully completing two local sporting events. John Farrell, senior...
CH1ChesterBID calls for city centre businesses to help make Chester the first Makaton Friendly City
Read moreMakaton Friendly City – A Campaign to make Chester the first Makaton Friendly City in the UK Did you...
Lakeland to celebrate 40 years in Chester with tea-party and free gifts
Read morePOPULAR store Lakeland is preparing to celebrate 40 years of trading in Chester with an in-store tea party and...
MP Chris Matheson takes up new seat
Read moreChester MP Chris Matheson swapped the backbenches for the cab of a heavy-duty forklift truck for a day, when,...
Children with a Chester postcode go free at city attraction for half term only
Read moreChildren living in Chester, Ellesmere Port, Wirral and parts of North Wales will get a half term treat this...
Sous chef at The Chester Grosvenor shortlisted for best young chef award
Read moreMatt Ramsdale, Sous Chef at The Chester Grosvenor’s ‘La Brasserie’ restaurant, has made the British Restaurant Awards shortlist for...
‘If you like a lot of jokes, this show is for you’, Gary Delaney set to open CH1 Chester Comedy Festival
Read moreComedian, Gary Delaney is set to return to the stage at the CH1 Chester Comedy Festival this June, following...
Welcome Ambassadors celebrate 100,000 visitor interactions in Chester
Read moreCH1ChesterBID’s Welcome Ambassadors – Monica and Luka – have welcomed and assisted more than 100,000 visitors to the city...
It’s a Series of Firsts for Chester Racecourse this Boodles May Festival
Read moreKicking off the racing season with a series of firsts, Chester Racecourse opened its gates to tens of thousands...
CHESTER’S BEST DRESSED COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Read moreIt’s a sold-out Ladies Day at Chester Racecourse this Boodles May Festival, Georgia Toffolo makes her reporting debut and...
‘Amazing support’ for networking event in Chester
Read moreA networking event held in the heart of Chester has been hailed a ‘huge success’ by its organisers. Thursday...