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Chester Zoo to give students free tickets

Students across the UK will soon get a chance to access free admission to Chester Zoo. A new initiative will...

Valentine Day opportunities revealed at Chester Grosvenor

If you’re looking for something to do on Valentine’s Day, Chester Grosvenor is holding an event entitled simply “Valentine’s Day...

Chester station to get new pub

Brewery Spitting Feathers has announced plans to restore and repurpose the west wing of Chester Railway Station, turning it into...

Harrods gets go ahead for new store

Chester is set to get its own branch of Harrods following planning approval from Cheshire West and Chester (CWaC) Council....

Chester ranked most welcoming place in the UK

Travel website Booking.com has compiled a ranking of travel destinations based on its Traveller Review Awards and revealed Chester to...

Chester Zoo approved for 51 luxury lodges

Following planning approval from Cheshire West and Chester Council, Chester Zoo has announced that its project named “The Reserve” and...

Hoole to host folk music festival

The 50th edition of the Chester Folk Music Festival is set to take place in Hoole on February 22 in...

Chester Racecourse submits redevelopment plans

The local council has received plans from Chester Race Company for how it plans to redevelop the world’s oldest operating...

Night shift experience given to nursing students

First-year nursing students at the University of Chester recently participated in a simulated night shift event. The event was held...

Festival of Ideas returns to Chester

Any Chester residents or visitors who enjoyed the inaugural Festival of Ideas last year will be glad to learn it...

Wrexham and Chester tourism bosses to collaborate

The tourism chiefs for Chester and Wrexham have committed to collaborate in an effort to combine their cities’ relative strengths....

What does Storyhouse offer Chester students?

Based in the beating heart of Chester, Storyhouse is a multi-purpose arts hub that includes a theatre, cinema, bar, library,...

University museum to hold open day

Chester University’s Riverside Museum is presenting an open day in early February. Operated by the FHMs Historical Society, the museum...

Chester University accountant tackles marathon for charity

Becky Richardson, a financial accountant for the University of Chester, is running the London Marathon 2025 to raise funds for...

Chester to welcome tattoo festival

Students with a passion for body art will cheer to hear that Chester Tatt Fest is coming back to the...

Chester to welcome all-star stand-up

Loved by comedy fans of all ages across the UK thanks to his comic work on “The Young Ones” and...

Vegan market bound for Chester

Students dedicated to a plant-based lifestyle will rejoice to hear that Chester Vegan Market will make a welcome return to...

Chester venue to host rock tribute

The Live Rooms in Chester has announced that it will welcome a tribute act dedicate to iconic rock band AC/DC...

Chester to enjoy comedy showcase

St Mary’s Creative Space in Chester is presenting a comedy show in the new year featuring talented stars of the...

Chester pub openings on the rise

A recent study has shown that reports that the pub scene in the UK is in a steep decline have...

Epic beer fest headed for Chester

Chester University students partial to a pint are in luck towards the end of January. City arts hub Storyhouse has...

Christmas concert at Chester Cathedral free to students

Much-loved city landmark Chester Cathedral is set to host a special Christmas concert this December. Showcasing the talented Chester Music...

Free winter parade to entertain Chester

Studying in a city can involve operating on a tight budget. Fortunately, Chester excels at hosting events that don’t cost...

Students to enjoy discounted laughs in Chester

Known for its wide range of music events, Alexanders Live has earned a reputation for the stand-up comedy talent it...

Chester escape rooms launch festive edition

If you enjoy escape rooms and like Christmas, you may be happy to hear that both Escapism Chester and Breakout...

5 tips to keep your uni house warm this winter

Imagine it’s 7AM. You have an essay to hand in, or a project to complete for your boss. The deadline...

Chester Zoo shares video of rare birth

Chester’s iconic zoo has shared an extremely rare video of an anoa calf being born. Anoa are only found in...

Chester Christmas Market opens

The popular Chester Christmas Market is now open as the city gets into the festive swing with a series of...

Open-air social club opens in Chester

Chester residents can now experience a different sort of venue with the opening of the Rooftop Social Club on the...

Chester Market celebrates second birthday

After welcoming just short of five million customers, Chester Market has celebrated the second anniversary of its opening. Situated on...