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        <title>Production seeking actors, singers and musicians for 2027 Easter story in Chester</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Wirral singer Kriss James releases debut song Made of More, written during EMDR therapy for complex PTSD, while raising funds for suicide prevention charity.]]></description>
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        <title>University psychologists unpack mind games behind Celebrity Traitors</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[University of Chester psychologists analyse Celebrity Traitors finale, exploring James Acaster, Maya Jama and James Blunt’s tactics, anxiety and meltdowns.]]></description>
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        <title>Five announced as DevaFest 2027 Saturday headliner at Cheshire castle</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Pop group Five have been announced as the Saturday night headliner for DevaFest 2027.]]></description>
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        <title>Colourful celebrations in Chester as Diwali parade lights up city centre</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[PERFORMERS wowed spectators in the city centre on Saturday (October 31) as they celebrated the Hindu festival of light.]]></description>
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        <author>matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty</author>
        

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        <title>Vue Cheshire Oaks marking Festival of Lights with selection of South Asian films</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A new cinematic retelling of the Ramayana is coming to the big screen.]]></description>
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        <title>Ramayana epic retelling starring Ranbir Kapoor to screen at Cheshire Oaks this Diwali</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A VISUALLY stunning epic will light up the big screen this Diwali.]]></description>
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        <title>Channel 4 axes major series after 11 years amid 'serious allegations of wrongdoing'</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Channel 4 has cancelled Married At First Sight UK after an external review - season six and a UK/Australia spin-off will not be aired.]]></description>
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        <author>patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover</author>
        

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        <title>Colourful ‘THEATRE’ sign planned for Ellesmere Port venue after delay</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[THEATRE Porto appear set to brighten up their Whitby Park building with a neon sign after a delay.]]></description>
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        <title>Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience returns to Cheshire this Christmas</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Harry Potter’s Forbidden Forest Experience returns to Bolesworth Castle, Cheshire, from December 10, with an illuminated trail, magical creatures and more.]]></description>
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        <title>ITV forced to scrap This Morning, Lorraine and Loose Women's live shows today</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ITV’s This Morning, Loose Women and Lorraine will not air today (November 4) due to a power cut affecting the braodcaster's Covent Garden studio.]]></description>
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        <title>The Silence of the Lambs stage premiere coming to Chester in 2027</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Silence of the Lambs stage play comes to Storyhouse, Chester, from February 22 to 27, 2027, starring John Partridge and Mollie Gallagher.]]></description>
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        <title>Bizarre vinyl album covers exhibition opens at Chester's Grosvenor Museum</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[AN exhibition celebrating the world's most bizarre and unintentionally hilarious vinyl album covers is now on display in Chester.]]></description>
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        <title>Chester Bach Singers invite new members to join for 50th anniversary</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Chester Bach Singers are inviting new voices to join them as part of their 50th anniversary celebrations.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Reimagined version of Cyrano de Bergerac coming to Chester Little Theatre</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A reimagined version of Cyrano de Bergerac is coming to the stage.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Emmerdale and Corrie to face ITV schedule shake-up next week - when to watch</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ITV soaps Emmerdale and Coronation Street have often been moved or axed from the schedule due to live sport, with next week no different.]]></description>
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        <title>Three folk rising stars to perform at Chester concert in 'magical' setting</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Chester Folk Festival’s Autumn Trilogy brings Chris Tavener, Lily Rae Grant and Owen Chamberlain to Hoole on November 14, plus free young folk sessions.]]></description>
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        <title>Psychological thriller starring Giovanna Fletcher set to take the stage in Chester</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A psychological thriller is set to take the stage in Chester in 2027.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <author>Joshua.Price@newsquest.co.uk | Josh Price</author>
        

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        <title>Chester University single earns spot on the BBC Radio Wales Welsh A-List</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A music single created to promote mental health has climbed the UK charts and earned a spot on the BBC Radio Wales Welsh A-List.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>I watched 82 horror films for Halloween - from classic Dracula to new 2026 nightmares</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Spooky season calls for horror, but this year I may have taken things a little too far, watching 82 films ranging from genre classics to slashers, vampires, monsters and some distinctly strange modern horrors.]]></description>
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        <title>Indie legend's Supergrass confirmed as first headline act for DevaFest 2027</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Supergrass confirmed as a DevaFest 2027 headliner at Cholmondeley Castle, Cheshire, from August 5 to 8, with more acts to be announced soon.]]></description>
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        <title>Music documentary of Ozzy Osbourne's final performance coming to Chester cinemas</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A music documentary capturing Ozzy Osbourne’s final performance with Black Sabbath is set to hit the big screen.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[A CHESTER dance academy has been crowned winner of the Nurturing Young Movers Award at the UK Dance Awards 2026.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[AN ARTIST from Chester has had her stunning drawing of Venice's Palazzo Ducale selected for display at a major London exhibition.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Jane Eyre opens at Storyhouse Chester on November 10, 2026, starring Olivia Marcus in Lily Dyble’s bold new adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s classic novel.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[HOOLE will kick off the festive celebrations with its beloved light switch-on next month, which will feature entertainment, food and fun.]]></description>
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        <title>Agatha Christie exhibition to be displayed at Neston Library, council confirms</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[NESTON Library will be the first Cheshire West and Chester Library to hold an Agatha Christie exhibition.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[A GRANDAD from Ashton Hayes, near Chester, will release his debut crime novel next week.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Hebden Green School pupils have put their nature-inspired artwork on display at Winsford Library until October 31.]]></description>
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        <title>Knutsford singers join 1,000-strong tribute to Sir David Attenborough</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Knutsford Rock Choir members joined 1,000 singers at London’s Natural History Museum for a Sir David Attenborough 100th birthday tribute on October 17.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Storyhouse is gearing up for a day of laughter with a Beano-themed Funny Fest as part of the WayWord Festival.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[A PIONEERING Chester school has announced plans to create two new creative arts pathways for sixth form students facilitated by the addition of bespoke studio facilities.]]></description>
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        <title>Prime Minister Andy Burnham to make surprise Channel 4 show appearance tonight</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Andy Burnham will feature on Gogglebox tonight with the Mayor of Liverpool, Steve Rotheram.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[JustWatch TV launches in the UK, offering curated films and TV shows, ad-supported viewing, rentals and an ad-free Plus tier via its apps and website.]]></description>
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        <title>Sir David Jason was left 'very sad' after watching Only Fools and Horses footage</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Sir David Jason felt “very sad” watching lost Only Fools and Horses footage, as Tessa Peake-Jones recalls Del Boy’s heyday.]]></description>
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        <title>Emmerdale and Coronation Street face ITV schedule changes next week</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ITV is switching up the Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules next week to allow for a football match to air.]]></description>
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        <title>Immersive horror show from award-winning theatre company coming to Storyhouse</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[An immersive sci-fi horror theatre show is coming to Chester.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[THE celebrity chef was seen in Eastgate Street on Monday (October 19) doing a spot of filming.]]></description>
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        <title>Contemporary choir sings at Natural History Museum in David Attenborough celebration</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MEMBERS of Rock Choir from Chester, Knutsford and Warrington travelled to London at the weekend to take part in a tribute to Sir David Attenborough.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Chester Photo Festival has returned, showcasing more than 200 works by 114 amateur and professional artists and photographers.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ONE of the most famous ballets of all time is coming back to Chester Storyhouse early in November.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[CHESTER Storyhouse Garret Theatre is holding a special show dedicated to BBC superstar Victoria Wood.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[THE popular ice rink attraction will be available from Friday, with a 20 per cent discount available.]]></description>
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        <title>ABBA tribute band celebrates 50 years' community service by Knutsford Lions</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ABBA tribute band Super Troupers performing at Knutsford Lions charity concert in St John's Church on Friday, November 13.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Debenhams unveils 2026 Christmas film advert, Christmas. For Everyone, starring Emily Atack, Mathew Horne, Kym Marsh and Gabrielle.]]></description>
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