It seems as though the moment you hear of a new arts project or building being created in Chester, it is counteracted by the closure of another creative endeavour, due to lack of funding. Many residents of Chester were disappointed to hear of their beloved cinema and bowling alley complex ceasing to exist. The council’s…
CHESTER Zoo has helped fund the Maasai Olympics this year in a bid to stop the tribe killing wildlife in Kenya. The event, held at the Kimana Wildlife Sanctuary at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro, was created in 2012 as a way of conserving the country’s lion populations. The Olympics, which will feature competitions such…
THIS week Cllr Graham Heatley funded an arts production at Elton Community Centre, Cheshire. The event raised about £400 and was so successful that the company, Rural Touring Arts, are planning another event in May next year. Cllr Graham Heatley, said: “It was a marvellous evening which was enjoyed by more than 70 people.” He…
Do you remember when it was possible to walk straight into a club without the risk of streaky fake tan lines, windswept hair or suffering perpetual boredom whilst waiting in a cold, colossal queue? No, nor do I. However, this is the reality that most students in Chester have to face night after night. It…
In 2013, a 24 year old Megan Preston escorted 13 professional dancers to Africa with the aim of spreading awareness and educating citizens with regards to epilepsy. Through fundraising they managed to raise over £40,000 and helped refurbish a school. Due to the success of the event, Megan has planned to do it all over…
MANY shoppers were left disappointed this year as the Chester Christmas markets closed prematurely. The stalls have disappeared more than a week before Christmas and some customers argue this is inconvenient as it is the busiest time for seasonal shopping. Chester council modelled their Christmas markets on the Bath markets, which start towards the end…
NIGHTCLUBS in the Cheshire area are cracking down on security over the Christmas and winter period due to an increase in violence. With party season upon us, nightclubs are taking precautions to ensure the safety of its customers over this heavy-drinking period. Officers have said that this could be related to the increase of people…
A NEW luxury accommodation complex for visitors to Chester is set to open near the City centre in the New Year. The £5 million aparthotel, which will be situated on the old DVLA offices site on lower Watergate Street, began construction in July, and will open its doors to the public in March, 2015.…
PLANS to increase University accommodation, again, around Chester cause local residents to worry about how the growth of students in the city will affect family lifestyles. With the University of Chester becoming a more appealing option to many students all over the country, the University are discussing potential plans for new accommodation to be built for…
YOUNGEST up and coming celebrity chef is set to open his new restaurant in Chester at the end of this year, in collaboration with Cruise nightclub. The restaurant, named Luke’s Eating House, was set to open in September however due to a series of draw backs opening was delayed until the end of the year…
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