Chester FC's Under-9s team has secured stunning victories in two major tournaments, including qualifying for the prestigious International Cup in May, where they will face top clubs like Liverpool and Arsenal.
Acquisitive investor Meraki Capital has purchased Chester-based TBC Recruitment, which operates as CSP and Vital People, marking its fifth acquisition in three months. The deal will integrate the business into the Magnus Search brand.
The historic five-star Chester Grosvenor Hotel will shut on September 30, 2026, after unsafe RAAC concrete was found. Owner Grosvenor Estate plans a major refurbishment and seeks a new operator.
A critically endangered roloway monkey at Chester Zoo has given birth following a groundbreaking surgery that prevented amputation of her foot, marking a vital moment for the species' conservation.
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University of Chester nursing student Emma White, a mother of two, is tackling the London Marathon to raise £2,250 for Shelter, highlighting the critical link between stable housing and health.
Chester Music Society Choir announces its first 2026 concert at Chester Cathedral, featuring Mozart's iconic Requiem and works by Ralph Vaughan Williams with Liverpool Sinfonia and soloists.
Violinist Philip Chidell and his 20-piece orchestra will perform two special Mother's Day concerts at Chester Town Hall on March 15, featuring classical and popular music.
Barlounge in Chester has completed a year-long 25 Acts of Kindness initiative, raising over £25,000 for local charities through events like marathons, climbs, and community support.
A University of Chester student organised a Go-Karting Championship, raising £3,690.76 for mental health charity Mind as part of her final-year project, showcasing community engagement and event management skills.
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The Chester Bach Singers, a top chamber choir, will perform their first 2026 concert with new Musical Director Joseph Judge and NEW Sinfonia at St Werburgh's Church in Chester.
University of Chester students joined forces for a community litter pick in the Garden Quarter, collecting multiple bags of rubbish as part of the 'Give it a Go' volunteering programme.
Chester Zoo has become the first zoo in the UK to be accredited as an internationally important botanic garden by Botanic Gardens Conservation International, highlighting its plant conservation efforts.
The greater Bermuda snail, once thought extinct, has been officially saved after conservationists bred and released over 100,000 individuals back into the wild through a collaborative international effort.
Inquests into the deaths of five babies murdered by former nurse Lucy Letby at Countess of Chester Hospital will open today in Warrington, with full hearings scheduled for September.
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Popular Chester violinist Philip Chidell returns to Chester Town Hall with his orchestra for two special Mother's Day concerts on March 15, featuring classical favourites and West End music.
Chester Zoo celebrates the first successful breeding of Surinam toads, named after Alien film characters due to their unique reproductive process where young develop under the female's skin.
St Werburgh's Catholic Church in Chester marks its 150th anniversary and Feast of St Werburgh with special Mass and free concert featuring local musicians including the Onslow Quartet.
Two teachers from Abbey Gate College in Chester have completed a 31-mile running challenge for the Motor Neurone Disease Association, raising vital funds and awareness.
Chester Zoo announces its Run For Nature event for spring 2026, featuring 10K, 5K, and kids' mile races. Funds raised will protect endangered UK species like hedgehogs and otters.
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The beloved Taste Cheshire Food & Drink Festival transforms into the Cheshire and North Wales Food and Drink Festival under new leadership, promising an expanded Easter weekend experience.
Writers with Cheshire connections have under two weeks to submit entries for the free-to-enter Cheshire Prize for Literature 2025/26, featuring multiple categories and age groups.
Cheshire Constabulary has publicly criticised the Crown Prosecution Service's decision not to bring further charges against convicted nurse Lucy Letby.
Chester Philharmonic Orchestra will open 2026 with a special concert at Chester Cathedral featuring cellist Mariatu Kanneh-Mason and conductor Robert Guy, performing works by Elgar, Beethoven and Weber.
University of Chester nursing student Harry Illingworth will tackle a night-time ascent of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) on August 1 to fundraise for Myeloma UK, inspired by his brother's condition. Support his vital cause.
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David Miller, 49, is challenging a 'ridiculous' £35 parking ticket issued for leaving his Jaguar on council land outside his Chester home. He claims he's parked there for a decade without issue.
Struggling UK households can claim up to £200 for energy and water bills via a council scheme. Applications close 31 March 2026. Check eligibility now.
Slater Heelis Solicitors is the new main sponsor for Storyhouse Queer 2026, Chester's annual LGBTQIA+ festival. The partnership will fund free events and legal clinics. Discover the full programme.
A rare Goodfellow's tree kangaroo joey has emerged from its mother's pouch at Chester Zoo, marking a major success for global conservation breeding efforts. Discover the story.
Parish councils in Cheshire West demand an end to premature green belt applications and a focus on brownfield sites. A 1,985-signature petition forces council scrutiny.
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Chester's Lord Mayor opens the Town Hall for Brew Monday on 19 Jan 2026, offering free tea, chat & history tours to support Samaritans. Join from 1-4pm.
