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Hotel offers alcohol-free club night

If you’re not a fan of alcohol, or just looking to have the odd break from it, you’ll be pleased...

Festival of Ideas undergoes final preparations

With the first-ever Chester Festival of Ideas fast approaching, the excitement is mounting as the organisers make their final preparations....

Chester Zoo to close aquarium

The Liverpool Echo reports that members of Chester Zoo have been informed of the zoo’s intention to close its aquarium...

Chester alumnus offers guidance for new students

When you’re choosing which university to study at, there are few things more informative than the experiences of past students....

Plans unveiled to renovate historic Chester pub

The premises of the Ye Gardeners Arms pub in Boughton date back to the 1800s, yet it has been vacant...

A guide to arriving as a student in Chester

If you’re considering, or are already committed to, coming to study at Chester, you will find it to be a...

University of Chester to showcase creative talent

Art and design students who will soon be graduating from the University of Chester will have their work exhibited at...

Delamere Forest to host concert series

If you’re stuck for something to do mid-June, you could do worse than head 12 miles out of Chester to...

University of Chester performs well for international student experience

In the latest International Student Barometer Survey, the University of Chester has performed strongly thanks to it providing an excellent...

New flight simulator opens near Chester

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to fly a Boeing 747, you can now get your chance thanks to...

University of Chester achieves highest CUG ranking

The University of Chester has been ranked in joint 56th place in the latest league table of the Complete University...

Everything you need to know about living as a student in Chester

For many arriving to study at the University of Chester, it will be the first time living away from home....

Chester comes second for medium-sized city breaks

In a survey conducted by consumer magazine Which?, Chester has narrowly missed out on the top spot for breaks to...

Bookings open for Chester’s first Festival of Ideas

The entire line-up for Chester’s inaugural Festival of Ideas has been published, and people can now make free bookings for...

Tips for getting a student bank account

Banks love to attract students in the hope they’ll stay with them after graduation, meaning you can often benefit from...

Annual entertainment festival returns to Chester

The annual Deva Fest is set to return this year to Cholmondeley Castle, which is just 13 miles to the...

UKHSA chief gives presentation at Chester University

The UK Health Security Agency’s (UKHSA) chief executive, Professor Dame Jenny Harries has given a talk to peers at the...

What are the best student areas in Chester?

While Chester has a number of areas to choose from, some are particularly popular with students due to their proximity...

Chester Zoo’s pub extends opening hours

The Oakfield public house, which is situated in the middle of Chester Zoo, has announced that it will begin opening...

Chester’s Green Expo UK gets first sponsor

The year’s Green Expo UK has announced its first sponsor in the form of the Cheshire Energy Hub. Green Expo...

Chester gets new pizza restaurant

The city centre of Chester has gained a new pizza restaurant in the form of American Pizza Slice at 59...

The Red Door reopens at new location

If you’ve missed sipping cocktails at the Red Door on St John Street, under the Blossoms Hotel, you’ll be glad...

Chester pub reopens following refurbishment

The Mount Inn, a popular Chester pub, has reopened after owner Hydes Brewery gave it an extensive interior and exterior...

Where are the best study spots in Chester?

Sometimes you need a quiet spot to focus on your studies. Fortunately, the University of Chester offers a number of...

Chester students help prepare Green Expo

The Chester and District Standard reports that four undergraduate students from the University of Chester have become involved in the...

Gandeys Circus returns to Chester

Lovers of the big top will be pleased by the return of Gandey’s Circus to Chester. The circus has titled...

Leisure ideas for students in Chester

When you’re not busy with your studies, you’ll no doubt want to unwind a bit, so here are some ideas...

Sustainability to be focus of Cheshire Fashion Week

This summer, Chester will see the return of the Porsche Chester Cheshire Fashion Week 2024, which promises to be the...

Chester ranked fourth in the UK for nightlife

While Chester may be best known for its popular zoo and its Roman architecture, it also has one of the...

The items you need for moving into student accommodation

You’ve arranged some quality student accommodation near Chester University, preferably with bills included, and worked out your budget. What’s next?...