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Chester charity and café named among UK's Nation's Favourite Businesses
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (645+ words) The Crumb and Comfort on the City Walls. (Image: Small Business Saturday) A CHESTER café and a city based charity have been named among the nation’s favourite as part of a UK-wide campaign celebrating independent enterprises. Charity SHARE and café the…...
Choir marks 70 years with charity concert at St John the Baptist Church in Chester
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (258+ words) A choir is set to toast 70 years of music with a fundraising concert for a children’s cancer charity. The Kelsborrow Choir will perform at St John the Baptist Church in Chester on Saturday, September 12, beginning at 7.30pm and featuring internationally renowned…...
Louise Minchin named as celebrity judge for World Town Crier Tournament in Chester
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (385+ words) Louise Minchin has been announced as a celebrity judge for this year’s World Town Crier Tournament. The broadcaster and journalist will join the panel for the event, which is being held in Chester from September 22 to 26. Organised by Marketing Cheshire…...
Sandwich shop Dough & Doppia moves closer to opening as Chester home almost ready
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (120+ words) A NEW sandwich shop is branching out from its Wirral base to set up in Chester. Dough & Doppio makes its products using focaccia bread and is currently renovating the former Atina Kitchen in Foregate Street. The company, which is also…...
Beer and food prices reduction for VAT hospitality day at Chester Wetherspoons
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (267+ words) TWO pubs in Chester are to cut the price of all food and drink by 7.5 per cent on Thursday, September 17. The Square Bottle in Foregate Street and The Bull and Stirrup Hotel in Upper Northgate Street, are supporting Tax Equality…...
Global contest to find loudest town crier coming to Chester
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (395+ words) A global contest to find the world’s loudest and most charismatic town crier is coming to Chester, with the backing of the Speaker of the House of Commons. Sir Lindsay Hoyle has recorded a special good luck message for competitors…...
Beauty therapist recognised in two categories at UK Hair and Beauty Awards
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (367+ words) AN INDEPENDENT beauty therapist with a business near Chester is celebrating after receiving recognition in two categories at The UK Hair and Beauty Awards 2026. Giovanna Wheeler, owner of The Beauty Secret, has been awarded ‘Highly Recommended’ for Nail Technician of…...
Medieval Chester Watergates pub set for closure for six-figure refurbishment
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (255+ words) AN ICONIC medieval pub in Chester is set to undergo a six-figure refurbishment. The Watergates, in Watergate Street, has temporarily closed to the public from today, Monday, September 7, while the work is carried out, with the pub set to officially…...
Mystery surrounds reasons for closure of Chester restaurant Six One Six
1+ week, 4+ day ago (70+ words) Chester Standard MYSTERY surrounds the reasons for the closure of a Chester restaurant. Six One Six, which is described as a Latin-Asian Bar and restaurant, is showing as closed on Google while its website is not connecting. The venue only…...
Chester Little Theatre brings comedy classic back to stage
1+ week, 5+ day ago (294+ words) Theatre fans are in for a treat as Chester Little Theatre brings a comedy classic back to the stage. The venue will kick off its new season with 'Allo 'Allo 2 – The Camembert Caper, running from September 12 to 19 at 7.30pm. This follows…...