The Gate of India Restaurant, situated on City Road is arguably one of Chester’s hidden gems, that is, if you are a curry lover. I have been visiting this restaurant for a few years now and have never been disappointed with the meal or the experience. If you are looking for a mild and creamy…
On Saturday Chester Rugby Union Football Club played the Harrogate Team at home. It was a cold, crisp day and both teams ran onto the pitch revved up and ready to play. Chester kicked off the match but unfortunately didn’t retain possession of the ball for the first twenty minutes and it looked like Harrogate…
This year Tip Top Productions returned with another magical Christmas pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, directed by Rob Stevens. Waiting upstairs in the foyer, all that could be heard was the laughter and screaming of children excitedly waiting to go downstairs to see Snow White. Brownie groups, Rainbow groups and lots of…
Everyone who owns a cat or a dog knows that they’re not just a pet but a member of the family. So your pet deserves a lovely present under the tree. I scoured the high-street for the best, low-price gifts for your moggies and mutts this Christmas. ‘I’m dreaming of a … Christmas Dog…
James Blunt is back with a new album, and a new haircut. Currently 22 in the Official UK Album Chart, Blunt has had a few harsh critics throughout his career even though he has sold 20 million albums worldwide. It would also be fair to say that his fan base has probably moved from thirty-something…
Anti-social behaviour from Chester students have prompted police to take action. Sarl Williams Court, Homedee House and various other houses on Garden Lane have all been victim to students’ drunken antics in the early hours of the morning. Police have placed CCTV close to the locations in order to monitor the students. Extra patrols are…
Recent noise and anti-social behaviour in the Garden Quarter, mainly from students at Chester University, has prompted Cheshire Police to say they have put extra patrols in place to tackle the problem. We speak to a 20- year old resident of Garden Lane (part of the Garden Quarter) who prefers not to be named. She…
Recent figures for Chester have shown that unemployment has decreased from 3.5% in 2010 to 2.7%. But people that are still unemployed may hold a different side to the story. We speak to one man aged 29 from Chester, who prefers to remain anonymous. He believes the problem is still very prominent. Firstly, tell…
A CHESTER politician has today paid tribute to Nelson Mandela who has died at the age of 95. Mandela was the first black president of South Africa and was an inspiration to millions across the globe.A lawyer, a Nobel-Prize winner, a prisoner and an activist, Mandela sadly died yesterday (Wednesday) at his home after a…
Chester’s annual traditional pantomime will be playing again this year in the run up to Christmas. Peter Swingler’s magical new version of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will be fun for children and adults and will get the whole family excited for the festivities. Tip Top Productions will be performing at The Forum Studio…
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