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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...

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....

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....

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...

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...

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...

The University of Chester describes adult learning

The Widening Participation Officer at the University of Chester, Vicki Riley, has written about the experience of returning to the...

Freshers university packing list

Starting university can be daunting. Moving out of home, packing your life away, stepping into a whole new world. You...

Chester students help social enterprise

Students studying on the Master of Business Administration (MBA) postgraduate degree course at the University of Chester have partnered with...

Tips for making friends at university

Making friends at university can seem like an overwhelming and pressured task. Suddenly you are in this huge pool of...

Chester rated top racecourse for Instagram

In a new study by The Winners Enclosure, Chester Racecourse has been rated the most “Instagrammable” of all the 85...

Conservation award nomination for Chester graduate

Lyndon Howson, a recent University of Chester graduate, has been recognised for his work on ecology and the conservation of...

Chester Zoo to use green technology to reach net-zero goals

With the help of recent green technology, Chester Zoo has announced an ambitious target to become the UK’s first net...

Five places to visit within an hour of Chester

While the historic city of Chester has much to offer, there may come a point in your student years when...

Tips for dealing with homesickness at university

Whether you’ve come from a distant country or just 20 miles down the road, you may feel homesick when you...

Saturday sessions taking place at Chester brewery

The Spitting Feathers Brewery on Chester’s outskirts is well known for using first-class hops to make superb craft beers, but...

Last chance to enjoy cinema in Chester park

Storyhouse has been running its “Moonlight Flicks” series of outdoor evening film screenings at its new home of Grosvenor Park,...

Tips for attending open days

You may have already decided on your preferred university to study, but A and T level results can sometimes mean...

Chester Zoo welcomes birth of monkey twins

Two monkeys from a critically endangered species have been born at Chester Zoo, helping the species to survive. Parents Leo...

Eastgate Street ranked third best UK high street

Research conducted by retail specialists GlobalData has named Chester’s Eastgate Street as the third-best high street in the country for...

Students team up with Chester Zoo on hedgehog initiative

The Hedgehog Friendly Campus group at the University of Chester is to collaborate with Chester Zoo in helping hedgehogs on...

Extremely rare animal born at Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo is celebrating the birth of a Persian onager, which the zoo says is one of the rarest animals...

The Best Student Nights in Chester

Chester is an up-and-coming hub of bustling nightlife from cosy pubs to fancy cocktail bars and lively clubs. Here is...