Chester and District Standard | What's On https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/leisure/what_s_on/ Chester and District Standard What's On en-gb Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:02:59 +0000 Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:02:59 +0000 https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo Chester and District Standard | What's On https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/leisure/what_s_on/ Production seeking actors, singers and musicians for 2027 Easter story in Chester https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26711015.chester-city-passion-seeks-performers-2027-easter-show/?ref=rss Mon, 09 Nov 2026 10:46:00 +0000 2f486db1573c928a61354278a2fdcda3 matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Review – You wouldn't believe how much this reflexology treatment has helped me https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26702265.review---reflexology-treatment-chester-wellness-centre/?ref=rss Sun, 08 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000 7b7205aecc06862650953221d21b6451 barrie.white@newsquest.co.uk | Barrie White Gyles Brandreth, 78, reveals seven secrets he believes could help people live to 100 https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26708223.gyles-brandreth-shares-seven-secrets-living-100/?ref=rss Sun, 08 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000 4780b3d1185447067964c5750ceed4df Lisa Salmon £500m leisure resort an hour from Chester begins to take shape https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26702965.inside-500m-spa-taking-shape-20-minutes-warrington/?ref=rss Sun, 08 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000 ec0da9a2091cee9428a5126fea3343b7 tabitha.wilson@newsquest.co.uk | Tabitha Wilson Ellesmere Port singer releases debut song written during therapy for complex PTSD https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26708667.wirral-singer-releases-debut-song-written-therapy/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 13:39:08 +0000 f33167b6d6f79fcf85f199022a9e9530 matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty University psychologists unpack mind games behind Celebrity Traitors https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26705609.university-chester-experts-analyse-celebrity-traitors/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000 5a62b53f4f7864931c8f0c464e699194 jessica.mckeown@newsquest.co.uk | Jessica McKeown Manchester Christmas markets open with 200 stalls and giant Santa return https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26708212.manchester-christmas-markets-open-across-10-locations/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 07:13:02 +0000 3ee473751dd6a3e2763e1b9b526cc19d Five announced as DevaFest 2027 Saturday headliner at Cheshire castle https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26706369.five-named-devafest-2027-saturday-night-headliner/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:48:22 +0000 6d657bd6fe7e2772f2df0b098246a7c1 matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Colourful celebrations in Chester as Diwali parade lights up city centre https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26703249.chester-celebrates-diwali-colourful-weekend-parade/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000 b9c989b6359d2ace677fe92a92656fe1 matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Vue Cheshire Oaks marking Festival of Lights with selection of South Asian films https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26703221.vue-cheshire-oaks-marking-festival-lights-south-asian-films/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000 e7beef2a57a93c4c5d9d4a57cd28b368 Joshua.Price@newsquest.co.uk | Josh Price Ramayana epic retelling starring Ranbir Kapoor to screen at Cheshire Oaks this Diwali https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26702715.ramayana-film-screen-vue-cheshire-oaks-diwali/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:25:45 +0000 fb5f30f5e6c416fe393c4be9e4364db3 barrie.white@newsquest.co.uk | Barrie White Channel 4 axes major series after 11 years amid 'serious allegations of wrongdoing' https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26701554.channel-4-cancels-married-first-sight-uk-11-years/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:09:51 +0000 5dc7407e6c8841dd623fdab8ffe5188e patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover Chester named among Britain’s top 10 racecourses for a day out https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26694350.chester-ranked-among-britains-top-racecourses-days/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000 c068ff93bbea21e452a11dcb5993ffca matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Colourful ‘THEATRE’ sign planned for Ellesmere Port venue after delay https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26698981.theatre-porto-neon-sign-plans-resubmitted-delay/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:10:49 +0000 e8f14071e51e1c98da74d0cd2c4aa210 matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience returns to Cheshire this Christmas https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26695460.harry-potter-forbidden-forest-experience-returns-cheshire/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000 7d8d203967b323f4b2ffdf73cab2122d lois.dean@newsquest.co.uk | Lois Dean ITV forced to scrap This Morning, Lorraine and Loose Women's live shows today https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26698491.itv-scraps-morning-lorraine-loose-women-today/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:44:57 +0000 14610f1f085b97cb870373c9d18c2d71 katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier Ellesmere Port Postcode Lottery players to take home £1,000 prize https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26693343.ellesmere-port-postcode-wins-1-000-postcode-lottery/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:40:06 +0000 872e6742c3d0ae6aa0e3c6eb6bbea7fd matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty The Silence of the Lambs stage premiere coming to Chester in 2027 https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26695535.silence-lambs-world-stage-premiere-chester/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:04:10 +0000 ae6b1733d70a0391b15eb35017d02280 barrie.white@newsquest.co.uk | Barrie White Bizarre vinyl album covers exhibition opens at Chester's Grosvenor Museum https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26695808.bizarre-vinyl-album-covers-exhibition-now-chester/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:41:32 +0000 2f2f9957d25eee405bd06f9fca28c19d barrie.white@newsquest.co.uk | Barrie White Chester Bach Singers invite new members to join for 50th anniversary https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26689865.chester-choir-invites-new-members-50th-anniversary/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000 96f17de4b1d61837d65cfc97aafe5c14 Joshua.Price@newsquest.co.uk | Josh Price Reimagined version of Cyrano de Bergerac coming to Chester Little Theatre https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26690100.new-version-cyrano-de-bergerac-chester-little-theatre/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000 9abea6e805d8a27bc617d0de9f2b3ec4 Joshua.Price@newsquest.co.uk | Josh Price Emmerdale and Corrie to face ITV schedule shake-up next week - when to watch https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26686758.itvs-emmerdale-corrie-see-schedule-change-next-week/?ref=rss Sun, 01 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000 0b683e22aa5ed8c82d2b73b8defafa31 Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat Shoppers snap up 10 thermal tops a minute as M&S cosy Heatgen goes on sale https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26686762.m-s-thermal-vests-tops-leggings-sale-now-15/?ref=rss Sun, 01 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000 0fb1ed48713d1e492f86f63520e103a2 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Three folk rising stars to perform at Chester concert in 'magical' setting https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26681349.three-folk-stars-perform-chester-autumn-concert/?ref=rss Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000 822cbe98a460a969a5857e228f873f14 matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Psychological thriller starring Giovanna Fletcher set to take the stage in Chester https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26682626.thriller-starring-giovanna-fletcher-coming-chester-stage/?ref=rss Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 46e577d3003712a41d934c7938686bc8 Joshua.Price@newsquest.co.uk | Josh Price Chester University single earns spot on the BBC Radio Wales Welsh A-List https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26679899.chester-university-single-earns-spot-bbc-radio-list/?ref=rss Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 876fc0caaa15c5d3bb938b5a84d9bfda Joshua.Price@newsquest.co.uk | Josh Price I watched 82 horror films for Halloween - from classic Dracula to new 2026 nightmares https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26683345.watched-82-horror-films-halloween---made-cut/?ref=rss Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:14:02 +0000 b3df7d2abd8648b29494ca96552105b3 matt.warner@newsquest.co.uk | Matt Warner Indie legend's Supergrass confirmed as first headline act for DevaFest 2027 https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26679893.supergrass-confirmed-devafest-2027-headline-act/?ref=rss Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:14:37 +0000 e673e45c3ce9f10f928a401d9d070e1b matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Music documentary of Ozzy Osbourne's final performance coming to Chester cinemas https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26680555.ozzy-osbournes-final-performance-coming-chester-cinemas/?ref=rss Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 938880aabe6edff91eb4d2a288c933f4 Joshua.Price@newsquest.co.uk | Josh Price Chester dance academy wins national awards for nurturing young talent https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26672763.chester-dance-academy-wins-award-work-young-talent/?ref=rss Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000 f03ac4a66d6d6d7c77b42c3b6981a8bf matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty CH postcode takes home £1,000 prize in latest Postcode Lottery draw https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26676326.lucky-ch-postcode-wins-1-000-daily-lottery-draw/?ref=rss Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:34:48 +0000 3507df8fbb836e16a188cbb5b285e979 matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Chester artist selected to exhibit stunning Venice drawing at major London art show https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26676816.chester-artist-selected-major-london-art-exhibition/?ref=rss Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:58:01 +0000 0d7a7a44d267901f58a84b7114894a7a matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Jane Eyre adaptation starring Olivia Marcus to open at Chester's Storyhouse https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26673270.jane-eyre-adaptation-open-storyhouse-chester/?ref=rss Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 7f43ec9d72a2179b455c8ed43cb0bf43 matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Hoole Christmas lights switch-on to return with live music, stalls and family fun https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26672555.chester-neighbourhoods-festive-light-switch-on-next-month/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:21:17 +0000 973b53a49fc2584ef9228e371d106e78 matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Chester firm offers festive role as taste tester for top Christmas hampers https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26669815.chester-company-offers-100-christmas-hamper-taster-job/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000 e0fc33b45b0306947c9bd30a483be7a4 matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Agatha Christie exhibition to be displayed at Neston Library, council confirms https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26672527.neston-library-first-hold-agatha-christie-exhibition/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:17:56 +0000 02b69e76ed1a3910b1b2a8b8feccbe33 barrie.white@newsquest.co.uk | Barrie White Grandad to release debut crime novel at age 78 and is 'already thinking' about sequel https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26669378.chester-grandad-release-debut-crime-novel-78/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:44:34 +0000 4b55c8671c404f667c16e07e31bbd2cb matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Special school pupils' nature-inspired art goes on show in town's library https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26660658.hebden-green-pupils-artwork-show-winsford-library/?ref=rss Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000 bc1ce86f8c1a275ec44f6477d310aa8e jessica.mckeown@newsquest.co.uk | Jessica McKeown Knutsford singers join 1,000-strong tribute to Sir David Attenborough https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26665629.knutsford-choir-members-join-sir-david-attenborough-tribute/?ref=rss Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 756162a426550dab12295fcb194c6d8f jessica.mckeown@newsquest.co.uk | Jessica McKeown Beano-themed Funny Fest coming to Chester Storyhouse https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26663821.beano-themed-funny-fest-coming-chester-storyhouse/?ref=rss Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 93d35ce210cf346d478fd89ded7f8f22 Joshua.Price@newsquest.co.uk | Josh Price Chester school to offer specialist creative arts pathways and bespoke studios https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26663487.chester-school-plans-two-new-creative-arts-pathways/?ref=rss Sat, 24 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100 d5b90e3705d9a5e9da48596ddc5ceab3 matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Woman says paddleboarding gave her life back after stroke and mental health struggles https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26657849.woman-36-says-paddleboarding-helped-stroke/?ref=rss Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100 2692848ab79c24448f41a054122c3e69 barrie.white@newsquest.co.uk | Barrie White Second British title for female bodybuilder secures place at world finals in Munich https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26665607.winnington-female-bodybuilder-secures-world-final-spot/?ref=rss Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 41c0e3048f2a355ecec5a3af7f16c7bd robert.goulding@newsquest.co.uk | Rob Goulding Prime Minister Andy Burnham to make surprise Channel 4 show appearance tonight https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26663305.prime-minister-andy-burnham-gogglebox-tonight/?ref=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:44:41 +0100 961662f972363d5c3b2a15bace06a75f katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier New streaming service launches in the UK with free films and TV shows available https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26663284.justwatch-tv-launches-uk-free-ad-supported-films/?ref=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:41:33 +0100 61aac53e841ce88eef9040d1f470f419 emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle Sir David Jason was left 'very sad' after watching Only Fools and Horses footage https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26663269.david-jason-sad-watching-fools-horses/?ref=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:39:02 +0100 3ac5ad028e16d17da629597c2c890d0a emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle Hoole residents urged to take on Address's seven-foot gargoyle in competition https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26661501.address-hoole-offering-halloween-competition-prizes/?ref=rss Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:52:29 +0100 bc953c64dd4c165d3b7bc60fb7c5527a barrie.white@newsquest.co.uk | Barrie White Emmerdale and Coronation Street face ITV schedule changes next week https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26659577.carabao-cup-match-change-emmerdale-corrie-schedule/?ref=rss Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:39:01 +0100 e2a89de53725809ef706385735d98fbf katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier Immersive horror show from award-winning theatre company coming to Storyhouse https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26653151.immersive-sci-fi-horror-coming-storyhouse-chester/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:39:34 +0100 9c625a01b417271116c0d80e7ea9e36b matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood spotted filming in Chester city centre https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26653045.bake-offs-paul-hollywood-spotted-filming-chester/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:23:22 +0100 b1d4e50f5d2890fc9ca2a797f71ce415 matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty