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WITH VIDEO: Plans revealed for world class sporting facilities in Chester

Take a walk through the planned Chester student village (above).Read

WITH VIDEO: Chester Romeo pops the question to girlfriend at London Zoo

FEATHERS were ruffled at London Zoo this Valentine’s Day as one love-struck animal lover, joined by his own string quartet, proposed to his sweetheart live on camera.Read

Debenhams announces a multi-million-pound investment in Chester city centre store

A MULTI-MILLION-POUND makeover could bring shoppers flocking to Chester as Debenhams promises to ‘invest’ and ‘commit’ to its city centre store.Read

Peckforton Castle hosts first wedding in room where groom carried out arson attack

PECKFORTON Castle has hosted its first wedding in the suite where groom Max Kay carried out his arson attack last summer.Read

Chester skater Hannah sparkles on ice

SKATER Hannah Davies will be bidding for a national title at the British Adult Championships in Sheffield at the weekend.Read

Former Helsby High School student has been nominated to carry the Olympic torch

A SPORTS-MAD student is hoping to honour her sporting heroes by carrying the Olympic flame through the city.Read

Chester "fifth happiest place to live" in the UK

IT'S not grim up north, according to a survey saying Chester is the fifth happiest place to live in the UK.Read

Mapping Chester's road and pothole problems

DO YOU think roads in Chester are poorly maintained?Read

VIDEO: Spectacular sight as Starlings swoop around Chester sky

DID you see the spectacular Starlings last night around Chester?Read

Chester barman to run 740 miles in 21 days to raise money for children’s causes

A BARMAN is preparing to run the equivalent of 28 marathons in just three weeks – taking in every Premier League football club en route – inspired by a brave four-year-old.Read

Chester Cathedral shop shuts due to poor trading

CHESTER Cathedral’s shop has closed due to financial difficulties with the loss of three jobs.Read

Kelsall teenager chosen to carry Olympic torch

A KELSALL teenager whose gruelling outdoor expeditions have raised thousands of pounds for charity will carry the Olympic torch through Chester later this year.Read

Launch of the Chester Food, Drink & Lifestyle Awards 2012

FROM perfect pubs and sumptuous sandwich bars to really good restaurants and best bars, residents can now vote for their favourite places to eat and drink throughout the city in the 2012 Chester Food, Drink & Lifestyle Awards.Read

Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre season in Chester introduces covered seating

CITY arts organisation Chester Performs has unveiled plans to create new covered seating for this summer’s Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre season.Read

WIN: Ten pairs of tickets up for grabs to see The Muppets

TO CELEBRATE the release of The Muppets in cinemas from Friday (February 10), we are giving you the chance to see the film for free!Read

Bid towards £43m Chester theatre is deferred

CULTURE bosses have offered reassurances after a funding deadline expired for a grant toward the proposed £43m theatre at the former Odeon.Read

Delamere Forest to host magical family arts event in May

DELAMERE Forest has been chosen as the ‘magical’ venue for a new family arts event in May.Read

Rector of Chester’s Facebook flock

THE Rev David Chesters is far from being a trendy vicar but does boast 1,500 followers on his Facebook page.Read

Frodsham’s most famous resident Djbril Cisse signs deal for UK team

FRODSHAM’S most famous footballer is heading back to village life after securing a big-money deal in the Premier League.Read

Chinese New Year Chester

PICTURE GALLERY: Chester's Chinese New Year celebrations

Hundreds of people gathered in Eastgate Street on Saturday as Chester's Chinese community celebrated Chinese New Year with a parade through the city.Read