Leisure

Two bikers pause at the Space Invader to admire the new paintwork and mural

Fresh coat of paint for Cheshire village pub whose name change divided residents

Debrito Lounge is to open at the old Clinton Cards

Debrito Lounge is to open at the old Clinton Cards

Cheshire town's branch of cafe-bar chain to open within weeks after closure of shop

Mark Lee-Kilgariff and wife, Susie, celebrate Tatton Perk Chelford coffee shop being named Best Cafe in Cheshire in Muddy Stilettos awards 2026

Mark Lee-Kilgariff and wife, Susie, celebrate Tatton Perk Chelford coffee shop being named Best Cafe in Cheshire in Muddy Stilettos awards 2026

Tatton Perk crowned Best Cafe in Cheshire in Muddy Stilettos Awards 2026

Use of Big Lock (pictured) is currently restricted along with Middlewich Top Lock

Use of Big Lock (pictured) is currently restricted along with Middlewich Top Lock

Canal restrictions in place on Trent & Mersey amid water level warnings

Team LI~LY, from left, Matthew Marland, Niamh McIlroy, Garry Clark, Brice Moore, Sarah Byrne, Aiden Byrne and Louis Byrne

Team LI~LY, from left, Matthew Marland, Niamh McIlroy, Garry Clark, Brice Moore, Sarah Byrne, Aiden Byrne and Louis Byrne

LI~LY by Aiden Byrne named Restaurant of the Year at prestigious awards

Cheshire to host 6,000 young people for major Scouts and Girlguiding Chamboree

The makeover for the former Elephant pub is underway

The makeover for the former Elephant pub is underway

Former Cheshire pub gearing up to reopen as small plates restaurant this July

Joan (Katie Milner-Evans) with 'Viper' (Zoe Lambert) in Let The Sun Shine at Chester Grosvenor Park open-air theatre.

Joan (Katie Milner-Evans) with 'Viper' (Zoe Lambert) in Let The Sun Shine at Chester Grosvenor Park open-air theatre.

Cultural attractions

'Let The Sun Shine' will put a massive smile on your face with great show

Chairman of the Asian Restaurant Awards Yawar Khan, with hosts Samantha Simmonds, and Anisa Khan, who will present this year’s awards in Manchester.

Chairman of the Asian Restaurant Awards Yawar Khan, with hosts Samantha Simmonds, and Anisa Khan, who will present this year’s awards in Manchester.

Chester's Panda Mami set for Asian Restaurant Awards

Non-alcoholic cider to make its debut at Cheshire music festival

There are a few food recalls to know about this week, including notices for items sold at Waitrose, Asda and Tesco

There are a few food recalls to know about this week, including notices for items sold at Waitrose, Asda and Tesco

'Do not eat' warnings at Asda, Tesco and Waitrose all shoppers should know about

Chester Racecourse Boodles May Festival, Ladies Day
Picture the British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakekes (Class 2) winning horse No 8 Donegal Rose with jocky Oisin Murphy crossing the line.
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Chester Racecourse Boodles May Festival, Ladies Day
Picture the British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakekes (Class 2) winning horse No 8 Donegal Rose with jocky Oisin Murphy crossing the line.
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Cultural attractions

Chester Racecourse to hold Midsummer meeting on Saturday

Several flghts have been delayed

Several flghts have been delayed

Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport flights delayed and cancellations today - July 23

Waitrose is recalling one of its items due to fears it may contain hard plastic and metal pieces

Waitrose is recalling one of its items due to fears it may contain hard plastic and metal pieces

Shoppers warned 'do not eat' bakery item from Waitrose due to recall

Spain is planning to implement a law which expands its list of smoke-free areas, including to beaches

Spain is planning to implement a law which expands its list of smoke-free areas, including to beaches

Spain set to introduce new law with up to £511 fine that could impact tourists

Endangered Montseny brook newts have been released into the wild.

Endangered Montseny brook newts have been released into the wild.

Endangered newt species bred at Chester Zoo released into wild at secret site

B&M has added baskets to its middle aisles to help shoppers.

B&M has added baskets to its middle aisles to help shoppers.

B&M makes 'genius' and 'game-changer' middle aisle change to its stores

Ellesmere Port residents celebrate win in Postcode Lottery daily draw

Wild Shore Delamere is gearing up for a summer of water activities

Wild Shore Delamere is gearing up for a summer of water activities

Cultural attractions

Wild Shore Delamere is ready for its 'biggest summer yet' in school summer holidays

The cider festival is coming to Chester's Wetherspoons pubs.

The cider festival is coming to Chester's Wetherspoons pubs.

Cider festival event coming to Chester's Wetherspoons pubs

Plans to incorporate deli and off-licence at popular farm shop

The spaces has beautiful views of the Welsh hills.

The spaces has beautiful views of the Welsh hills.

The Chester business changing perceptions with authentic sauna experiences

Chester named among best UK locations for dog-friendly days out

Ryanair has issued a warning to anyone travelling to these 16 airports this summer as longer queues are expected thanks to the new EES

Ryanair has issued a warning to anyone travelling to these 16 airports this summer as longer queues are expected thanks to the new EES

Manchester Airport

Ryanair warns Manchester Airport passengers of 'significant' queues at 16 airports

Departures at Manchester Airport

Departures at Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport

All cancelled and delayed flights at Manchester Airport on July 20

Artist's impression of the upcoming Tatton Services between junctions seven and eight of the M56

Artist's impression of the upcoming Tatton Services between junctions seven and eight of the M56

Cheshire's new Tebay-style motorway services gets £65m funding boost

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

Topsy Turvy will take place in Ellesmere Port in August

Topsy Turvy will take place in Ellesmere Port in August

Free family festival with music, theatre and craft activities coming to the park

Visitors can pick their own sunflowers at The Hayloft

Visitors can pick their own sunflowers at The Hayloft

Cheshire farm shop announces start of sunflower season

Melanie Naylor, of Cheshire Craft Store at Knutsford Market Hall

Melanie Naylor, of Cheshire Craft Store at Knutsford Market Hall

Art shop forced to close after 40 years launches new business in market

Manchester Airport is gearing up for a record-breaking summer

Manchester Airport is gearing up for a record-breaking summer

Manchester Airport gears up for bumper summer and 6m passengers

This beautiful stained-glass window features a host of colourful characters not usually seen in a church

This beautiful stained-glass window features a host of colourful characters not usually seen in a church

Cultural attractions

Inside the hidden Cheshire church drawing visitors from across the globe

The Smoker on Chester Road in Plumley was ravaged by fire in October 2024

The Smoker on Chester Road in Plumley was ravaged by fire in October 2024

News plans to help bring 400-year-old pub ravaged by fire back to life

Fencing around the former Chiquito restaurant.

Fencing around the former Chiquito restaurant.

Chain issues statement on plans to move into former Broughton Chiquito site

Spanish holidaymakers face £425 bill for a common holiday mistake

The waterside sauna at Wild Shore Delamere

The waterside sauna at Wild Shore Delamere

Attraction's waterside sauna is officially open as latest in line of activities

Fencing has gone up around the former Chiquito restaurant.

Fencing has gone up around the former Chiquito restaurant.

Here's what could be replacing Chiquito at Brougton Shopping Park

Ella Muddiman at the 2026 Renshaw Cup.

Ella Muddiman at the 2026 Renshaw Cup.

Chester baker mentored by Is it Cake? star at prestigious national event

Students who booked trips away with now-collapsed UK travel company GVI have said they were disappointed at the news

Students who booked trips away with now-collapsed UK travel company GVI have said they were disappointed at the news

Travellers left out of pocket as UK travel company suddenly closes after 28 years

The Lindt iconic Dubai Style Chocolate bar in ice cream sundae form will be available at Cheshire Oaks.

The Lindt iconic Dubai Style Chocolate bar in ice cream sundae form will be available at Cheshire Oaks.

Cheshire Oaks one of 11 venues for free Lindt ice cream this weekend

Manchester Airport urges passengers to be aware of all its liquid rules before flying to avoid issues at security

Manchester Airport urges passengers to be aware of all its liquid rules before flying to avoid issues at security

Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport liquid rules passengers need to know ahead of all flights

The White Bear on Wheelock Street

The White Bear on Wheelock Street

Cheshire town pub now under new management and new ownership after more than a decade

Ibiza Evening revellers at Chester Racecourse.

Ibiza Evening revellers at Chester Racecourse.

Racing and raving for Chester Racecourse with successful Music Weekend

Bolete, in Parkgate Road, has been named in a prestigious list.

Bolete, in Parkgate Road, has been named in a prestigious list.

Bistro included in Good Food Guide's 100 Best Local Restaurants

The event will be at the Mercure in Chester.

The event will be at the Mercure in Chester.

Special wellness event on World Cup final day in Chester

Parkgate Fish and Chips is at the British Open this week.

Parkgate Fish and Chips is at the British Open this week.

Parkgate Fish and Chips 'delighted' to be on site for Open Championship

Wet weather can severely affect visitor numbers, according to top attraction bosses.

Wet weather can severely affect visitor numbers, according to top attraction bosses.

Chester Zoo hosts summit to address impact of forecasts on visitor numbers

Plant Hunters’ Fair at Cholmondeley Castle Gardens.

Plant Hunters’ Fair at Cholmondeley Castle Gardens.

Plant Hunters’ Fair returning to Cholmondeley Castle Gardens

The aircraft stopped its climb at around 10,000 feet

The aircraft stopped its climb at around 10,000 feet

Emergency declared as Jet2 flight returns to Manchester Airport

Llandudno Pier achieved five stars

Llandudno Pier achieved five stars

From seaside stars to on the rocks: Best and worst North Wales towns named by Which?

Record crowds watched this year's Knutsford Royal May Day Festival, the biggest event in the town's cultural calendar

Record crowds watched this year's Knutsford Royal May Day Festival, the biggest event in the town's cultural calendar

Cheshire town 'disappointed but not disheartened' after town of culture bid snubbed

The announcement has sparked frustration among passengers, with some calling the move

The announcement has sparked frustration among passengers, with some calling the move

TUI passengers slam 'ridiculous' £12.50 rule change impacting flight experience

Natalya x Harper has received plenty of support.

Natalya x Harper has received plenty of support.

Much-loved independent making move to Eastgate Square kiosk