Month: September 2024

Chester Zoo celebrates birth of rare mountain bongo

A female mountain bongo, which is one of the rarest large mammals in Africa, has been birthed at Chester Zoo....

Chester sports bar pledges to raise money for cat charity

A sports bar is Chester has set itself the target of raising a thousand pounds over the coming year to...

Chester university welcomes first graduate-entry medical students

The first cohort of students doing a new graduate-entry MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery) programme have been welcomed at...

University of Chester moves up Guardian rankings

The 2025 Guardian University Guide has been published, and the University of Chester has managed to continue its steady rise...

Popular butchers to open in Chester

Hulsons, a family-owned butchers originally based in Mold, has announced that it is to open a second branch in Chester....

Refurbished pub reopens in Chester city centre

The Off the Wall pub in Chester city centre has reopened following a revamp costing a six-figure sum. The building...

University team leader wins national award

A team leader at the University of Chester has won a national award in recognition of her contribution to learning...

First ever Chester Monopoly board on offer

As a resident of Chester, you now have the chance to win the very first copy of the Chester edition...

Rooftop venue opening plans revealed

Plans to open a rooftop venue on the Pepper Street multi-storey car park in Chester city centre have been unveiled....

Cheshire West and Chester gain cheaper bus fares

If you rely on public transport to get around Chester and the wider Cheshire West area, you may be glad...

Oktoberfest to accompany Chester racing finale

With the autumn upon us, the racing season for this year is drawing to a close, but Chester Racecourse is...

Tips for starting university from a recent Chester graduate

On the University of Chester website, recent graduate Megan, who is about to begin her postgraduate studies, has detailed a...

Chester student gives university move-in tips

The University of Chester has published some tips from Ryan, a student there, on how to make the move into...

What to expect at the University of Chester: Part two

Here are a few more things to watch out for when you start studying at the University of Chester. You...

What to expect at the University of Chester: Part one

If you’re about to start your studies at the University of Chester, here’s a quick rundown of what to expect....

Okells Garden Centre opens new shop in Hoole

A new shop has opened on the corner of Walker Street in the old Chester Co-operative Society building. This is...

Chester Castle to open for free event

English Heritage is organising a free event at Chester Castle as part of the 2024 Heritage Open Days Festival. The...

Chester hotel hosting careers fair

If you’re a student looking for graduate opportunities or part-time work, or perhaps a young professional looking to explore other...

Movie themes to be played at Chester Cathedral

You can enjoy listening to renditions of iconic movie themes this Saturday evening at Chester Cathedral if you choose to...

The difference between university halls and private student accommodation

Once accepted on to your university course, you will quickly need to decide whether you want to spend your first...

Nearby farm to host local festival

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, you could check out Maggie’s Fest, which is being hosted by...

How much rent should you pay as a student?

One of the biggest stresses for anyone leaving the nest and heading off to university is student rent. In this...

University of Chester team shortlisted for nursing award

For this year’s Nursing Times Workforce Summit and Awards, the Practice Education and Simulated Learning Division at the University of...