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Christmas market opening set to kick off festive celebrations in Chester

Paul Egan, Partou safety officer, in the kitchen.

Paul Egan, Partou safety officer, in the kitchen.

Chester nursery introduces new specialised menus for autumn and winter

Chester named among Britain’s top 10 racecourses for a day out

Susy White, Adoption Matters CEO, welcomes this government announcement

Susy White, Adoption Matters CEO, welcomes this government announcement

Chester adoption charity welcomes new parental allowance

Cultural attractions

Hoole Christmas lights switch-on to return with live music, stalls and family fun

New owners of the property, Mark and Amanda Richards, said that they were excited to create a special bed and breakfast and to re-establish the popular café-bar.

New owners of the property, Mark and Amanda Richards, said that they were excited to create a special bed and breakfast and to re-establish the popular café-bar.

Former owners of Llandudno shop and Conwy café to open country house hotel and café

Trooper Warren Hulse, from Winnington, died suddenly at his barracks in December 2025, as he was approaching the end of his basic training

Trooper Warren Hulse, from Winnington, died suddenly at his barracks in December 2025, as he was approaching the end of his basic training

Young soldier's grieving family honour his memory with festive commemoration

Eastgate Square, Chester.

Eastgate Square, Chester.

Gingerbread, princesses and festive magic: Eastgate Square's Christmas 2026 programme

Borough named among least challenging places in England for children to grow up

Cheshire West and Chester Council's The Portal in Ellesmere Port

Cheshire West and Chester Council's The Portal in Ellesmere Port

Half-term family hubs offer in Chester and Ellesmere Port from Cheshire West council

The Oaks On Ice installation will be back for winter at Cheshire Oaks.

The Oaks On Ice installation will be back for winter at Cheshire Oaks.

Oaks on Ice returns for open-air skating this winter with discount on offer

Ashton Hayes Primary School near Chester.

Ashton Hayes Primary School near Chester.

Village primary school receives positive Ofsted report with three 'Strong' categories

Nicole Wheeler (left) has opened the new cafe in Saltney Ferry.

Nicole Wheeler (left) has opened the new cafe in Saltney Ferry.

Saltney Ferry will be home to Fields & Flowers play cafe in beloved community space

Chester Cathedral

Chester Cathedral

Chester Cathedral to hold baby loss memorial service for affected families

Chester is among the Cheshire areas ranked as England’s best places to raise a family

Chester is among the Cheshire areas ranked as England’s best places to raise a family

The Cheshire areas ranked among England’s best places to raise a family in new study

Anniversary events programme unveiled as Grosvenor Museum celebrates 140 years

Dr Karen Boardman has been appointed as group SEND and inclusion lead for Partou nurseries.

Dr Karen Boardman has been appointed as group SEND and inclusion lead for Partou nurseries.

Leading nursery provider with sites in Ellesmere Port appoint SEND and inclusion lead

William Stockton Community Primary School, Ellesmere Port.

William Stockton Community Primary School, Ellesmere Port.

Ellesmere Port primary school celebrating positive Ofsted report

Chester death notices and funeral announcements from the Chester And District Standard

Chester death notices and funeral announcements from the Chester And District Standard

Death notices and funeral announcements from the Chester And District Standard

Barnton dad-of-one, Wes Quilty, was the first person guests asked for at a party according to his sister, Michelle Reading

Barnton dad-of-one, Wes Quilty, was the first person guests asked for at a party according to his sister, Michelle Reading

Tributes paid to dad-of-one and 'everyone's number one cheerleader' who has died

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as the government is urging people to see if they could be eligible for a payment - HMRC says 827,000 matured Child Trust Funds remain unclaimed

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as the government is urging people to see if they could be eligible for a payment - HMRC says 827,000 matured Child Trust Funds remain unclaimed

Thousands could be sitting on £2,310 without even realising it, says HMRC

A dementia friendship and support café has been set up at St Peter's at the Cross in Chester.

A dementia friendship and support café has been set up at St Peter's at the Cross in Chester.

New café sessions supporting people living with dementia and loved ones in Chester

Chester death notices and funeral announcements from the Chester And District Standard

Chester death notices and funeral announcements from the Chester And District Standard

Death notices and funeral announcements from the Chester and District Standard

Franco's family have set up a GoFundMe page.

Franco's family have set up a GoFundMe page.

Family launch fundraiser for Chester ice cream man, Franco, taken ill in Italy

Buckley mum gives birth in Cineworld after sudden contractions during Harry Potter screening

Buckley mum gives birth in Cineworld after sudden contractions during Harry Potter screening

Mum gives birth at Broughton's Cineworld in the middle of Harry Potter screening

A newlywed couple celebrated in Bridge Street in Chester city centre.

A newlywed couple celebrated in Bridge Street in Chester city centre.

Newlyweds celebrate in city centre with roaming band in viral video

Chester death notices and funeral announcements from the Chester And District Standard

Chester death notices and funeral announcements from the Chester And District Standard

Death notices and funeral announcements from the Chester And District Standard

Neston Primary School is celebrating the opening of its new nursery.

Neston Primary School is celebrating the opening of its new nursery.

Primary school in Neston celebrates opening of new nursery

Chester Zoo will host Nature Fest's 10 anniversary event.

Chester Zoo will host Nature Fest's 10 anniversary event.

Chester Zoo poised to host biggest Nature Fest yet on 10th anniversary

KiddiCove Day Nursery, Tarvin Road, Frodsham.

KiddiCove Day Nursery, Tarvin Road, Frodsham.

Nursery achieves impressive Ofsted rating across all areas in latest report

Adoption Matters CEO, Susy White, says the children's charity is thrilled to be involved in these exciting projects

Adoption Matters CEO, Susy White, says the children's charity is thrilled to be involved in these exciting projects

Chester charity welcomes new funding for innovative adoption support

A Pooltown Road property appears set to become a council-run children's home.

A Pooltown Road property appears set to become a council-run children's home.

Council lodges plans to repurpose Ellesmere Port property as children's home

Sykes Holiday Cottages have helped 350 families through their partnership with Time Away.

Sykes Holiday Cottages have helped 350 families through their partnership with Time Away.

Holiday firm gives 350 families free UK breaks through Chester charity partnership

Child Benefit payments could stop for parents who fail to extend claims by August 31. You don't need to wait for results day to apply.

Child Benefit payments could stop for parents who fail to extend claims by August 31. You don't need to wait for results day to apply.

HMRC Child Benefit warning for parents as payments could stop this month

Sick to Death is celebrating 10 years in Chester.

Sick to Death is celebrating 10 years in Chester.

From plague pits to proposals: Chester's Sick to Death celebrates 10 years

Heartfelt tributes have been paid to Andrew Whittingham, founder of Run North West in Wilmslow

Heartfelt tributes have been paid to Andrew Whittingham, founder of Run North West in Wilmslow

Tributes pour in for 'top bloke' who inspired more than 20,000 runners

Graham Evans' painting 'Burma' will be unveiled on VJ Day, Saturday, August 15.

Graham Evans' painting 'Burma' will be unveiled on VJ Day, Saturday, August 15.

Ellesmere Port artist's painting depicting 'Forgotten Army' to mark VJ Day

Jodrell Bank unveils autumn programme packed with science and family events

The official ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, August 6.

The official ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, August 6.

Brio pay tribute to former chair who played 'key role' in Northgate redevelopment

Cultural attractions

Children's adventure park near Chester among top ten most affordable days out

Greenbank School's threatened residential provision was rated Outstanding following its two most recent Ofsted inspections

Greenbank School's threatened residential provision was rated Outstanding following its two most recent Ofsted inspections

Consultation on plans to axe special school's 'Outstanding' residential provision

The Chester Bluecoat, Upper Northgate Street.

The Chester Bluecoat, Upper Northgate Street.

Chester Bluecoat offers meeting space free-of-charge for charities

Mobb Stock returns on July 24

Mobb Stock returns on July 24

Popular festival returns to ice cream farm this July with family fun day

David Slocombe with his bike.

David Slocombe with his bike.

Father-in-law raises £5,000 for charity in honour of Chester breast cancer patient

ANPR cameras to be installed outside primary school in Ellesmere Port

The plaque will be added to a stallboard at 22 Bridge Street Row West.

The plaque will be added to a stallboard at 22 Bridge Street Row West.

Council approves plans for commemorative plaque on Chester Rows

Rob and Kevin Grainger will be part of the team taking on the Llanberis Path for Dementia UK.

Rob and Kevin Grainger will be part of the team taking on the Llanberis Path for Dementia UK.

Chester Stagecoach team to take on nine-mile Yr Wyddfa fundraiser

The Firs School, Chester.

The Firs School, Chester.

Chester primary shortlisted for independent school of the year

Huxley C of E Primary was among the most in-demand primary schools in the borough.

Huxley C of E Primary was among the most in-demand primary schools in the borough.

New data reveals most oversubcribed primary schools in and around Chester

Bob Fernyhough celebrates his 100th birthday in Chester.

Bob Fernyhough celebrates his 100th birthday in Chester.

Chester great-great-grandad celebrates 100th birthday with family and friends

M&S is offering 20% off school uniforms for a limited time

M&S is offering 20% off school uniforms for a limited time

M&S brings back school uniform sale - exact date to beat the back to school rush

Cheshire named among top spots for summer staycation

Beeston Castle, Cheshire.

Beeston Castle, Cheshire.

This pair of charming Cheshire villages offer a relaxing summer day trip

The summer of free activities are back in 2026.

The summer of free activities are back in 2026.

Summer activities and meals back for those who are eligible in Cheshire West