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Chocolate drinks shop Knoops to open at former Chester city centre chippy
Chester City Centre
Knoops will be opening its first Cheshire site at the former Blackstocks eatery in the autumn
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Chester Northgate teases new coffee shop tenant
Northgate Development
Signs revealing the latest addition to the new city centre development have been placed outside one of the vacant units
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Mum opens new American food venture at Crewe Market Hall after loving visit with daughter
Food and drink
The new US-themed food stall will serve up a menu including bagels, chicken wings and milkshakes
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Customers rally to help popular Chester venue 'survive' amid fears over its future
Hoole
Owner of The Suburbs says a recent planning knockback could be the 'nail in the coffin' for the long-standing business
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Popular Cheshire village café back with a new look and menu
Food and drink
The not-for-profit coffee shop is also playing host to a number of community events
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Congleton bakery opens selling sausage rolls 'as long as your arm'
Congleton
The bakery is run by three people under 25
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Crewe's Coronation Street chippy to reopen one year after car ploughed into it
Crewe
The devastating crash destroyed both the car and the shop front of the Coronation Fish Bar
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Popular Cheshire farm launches giant sunflower trail with tickets under £2
Warrington
Kenyon Hall Farm is hosting the fun attraction for little ones over the school holidays
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Chester buffet restaurant scoops top national award
Chester
Panda Mami has been honoured in the Asian Restaurant Awards 2023
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Coup for Chester hobby shop as Hornby selects it to sell new model train range
Chester City Centre
The nearest stockist is more than two hours drive away
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New cafe bar opens in Grade II listed former bank in Nantwich
Nantwich
Navio Lounge is described as a family-friendly "home-from-home" with an all-day menu on offer
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Vegan and gender equal hair salon set to open in Chester
Chester City Centre
Butchers Salons is opening its first salon in the north in the city in September
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First phase of £60m regeneration with shops and homes about to move forward
Runcorn
Palace Fields in Runcorn will have more than 100 new houses, shops, community facilities and a church
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Diners 'gutted' as Ellesmere Port Mediterranean restaurant shuts for good
Ellesmere Port
The venue blamed the permanent closure on the impact of the cost of living crisis
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Macclesfield
A glimpse inside the 'faultless' Cheshire hotel with amazing spa and outdoor pool
"If you’re looking to be spoilt and pampered, this is the place to go!"
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The much-loved Chinese restaurant that's been serving families for decades
Parkgate
Parkgate's Chows Eating House is where 'friendships and families are born'
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Inside new-look Cheshire pub perfect for families and sports lovers
Congleton
The Unicorn has reopened after a month-long refurbishment
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Wilmslow's swanky Cibo Italian restaurant closes for major expansion
Wilmslow
The trendy celeb hotspot will reopen in 'early September'
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Inside one of Cheshire's famous '12 apostle' houses on the market for first time in 20 years
Stockton Heath
The 12 houses built for 12 directors of the same company come on the market very rarely
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Food & Drink
Nantwich
Cheshire pub sends foodies into meltdown with giant gravy fountain
The Nantwich pub has gone viral after revealing they will serve a litre of gravy in a 15-inch tall fountain
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Bank Holiday cocktails: 14 amazing drinks to brighten up the long weekend
Food & Drink
Whether you're a seasoned aficionado or a curious newcomer, there's something for everyone
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UberEats offering delivery from two-Michelin-star restaurant for £60
Food & Drink
The move marks Ikoyi’s first foray into the world of delivery
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Frankie & Benny's launches Garfield inspired menu, merch and New York prize
Food & Drink
There is a children's lasagne-inspired menu as the new film launches
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Costa bringing back Iced Whipped Lattes as summer menu launches
Food & Drink
There is a new flavour alongside the popular drinks from last year
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Family & Kids
Chester Races
Chester Races reveals exciting Roman Day plans - here's what's in store for families
The racecourse is teaming up with Deva Fest for May 25 event
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Is there ever a ‘perfect’ time to have kids?
Family & Kids
The age of first-time mums is on the rise
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'Magical' Cheshire attraction returns with cheap February half-term ticket deal
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BeWILDerwood adventure park is reopening its doors
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Get a free National Trust pass worth up to £50 for your family day out this spring
Family & Kids
Fancy a day out with your partner to visit a woodland you love to walk in or even spot your favourite birds – or do you enjoy taking your friends and family somewhere new surrounded by nature?
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Inside Blakemere Village's 'magical' Christmas woodland
Northwich
Celebrities including Charlotte Dawson and Stephanie Davies attended the launch night
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Showbiz
Showbiz
Colin Murray to record hit podcast in front of live audiences
Colin will pose unique questions to guests including Tony Bellew, Sam Quek, Sir Geoff Hurst, Danny Care and Emile Heskey
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Apprentice winner Marnie Swindells has advice for 2024 finalists
Showbiz
Marnie won The Apprentice last year as is launching her business on April 24
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MAFS Paul Brunson explains first ever row with his wife
Showbiz
The argument was sparked by a holiday
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Popular Aldi TV show coming back - with Stormzy's personal chef
Showbiz
The six-part series returns to our screens in April
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Scarlette Douglas, Martin Lewis, Lisa Faulkner and John Torode among stars at event
Showbiz
The show is running until April 7
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Music & Nightlife
Music & Nightlife
Songs chosen for funerals this year include Going Underground
Another choice was Burn Baby Burn as a third of funerals now feature a personal song choice
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The Coral, Human League and Ocean Colour Scene to headline Cheshire's Deva Fest
Cholmondeley Castle
The family-friendly festival at Cholmondeley Castle takes place in August
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Theo Vandenhoff is the greatest artist you haven't heard of yet
Music & Nightlife
Goth is undead, the Eighties are back
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Fans 'gutted' as Neighbourhood Weekender issues 2024 update
Warrington
The region's biggest indie festival is held in Warrington
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Bruce Springsteen is coming to the UK in 2024 and we've got all the tips you need to get tickets
Music & Nightlife
'The Boss' will be bringing his iconic rock sound to London, Cardiff, Sunderland and Belfast
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TV
Alsager
Cheshire semi with 'funky layout' gets modern makeover in Homes Under the Hammer
Hosts praised Alsager as a 'small market town that packs a large punch'
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The most controversial TV moments of the year - from the Coronation to GB News
TV
Broadcast regulator Ofcom received almost double the complaints this year compared with 2022
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Kelvin Fletcher goes from playing Emmerdale farmer to opening real-life farm in Cheshire village
TV
The popular soap actor, who played farmer Andy Sugden in Emmerdale for 20 years, has now opened his own farm in the Cheshire village of Wincle
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Coronation Street star's 'haunted' Cheshire home linked to chilling murder mystery
Wilmslow
Coronation Street actor Simon Gregson says his family have seen a 'white lady' in their home
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'Warm-hearted' Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh's year of dancing at Cheshire college
Crewe
Michelle Yeoh's journey to Hollywood superstardom included a year-long spell studying in the county
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Restaurants in Chester
World-renowned chef Michel Roux Jr to cook at Cheshire pub
Michel, joined by daughter Emily, are the latest names to be announced for the 'Guest Chef Series' at The White Horse Pub in Churton
Cheshire pub sends foodies into meltdown with giant gravy fountain
Nantwich
The Nantwich pub has gone viral after revealing they will serve a litre of gravy in a 15-inch tall fountain
Circus returns to Chester with 'Hollywood' spectacular - ticket prices and how to book
Chester
Gandeys Circus will be setting up their big top at Chester FC from May 9-19
M&S blazer jacket that ‘goes with everything’ essential for spring and selling fast
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M&S shoppers are rushing to buy a 'must have' blazer that 'goes with everything' in their spring wardrobes
Boots, River Island, Primark and New Look early May bank holiday weekend 2024 opening hours
What's On News
Opening times for some of the most popular high street shops this early May bank holiday weekend 2024
Nantwich
Cheshire pub sends foodies into meltdown with giant gravy fountain
The Nantwich pub has gone viral after revealing they will serve a litre of gravy in a 15-inch tall fountain
Nantwich Town FC to host top UK stand-up comedians - how to get tickets
Nantwich
The comedy night takes place on May 17
Circus returns to Chester with 'Hollywood' spectacular - ticket prices and how to book
Chester
Gandeys Circus will be setting up their big top at Chester FC from May 9-19
Inside the super-rich Cheshire village that's home to celebrities and cut-price designer clothes
Cheshire
Prestbury is a thriving community of independent business owners
World-renowned chef Michel Roux Jr to cook at Cheshire pub
Restaurants in Chester
Michel, joined by daughter Emily, are the latest names to be announced for the 'Guest Chef Series' at The White Horse Pub in Churton
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Wirral
Beautiful village on Cheshire border with secluded beach 'unlike anywhere else'
Thurstaston is a small village on the Wirral Peninsula, just over the Cheshire border near Neston
'Poshest' farm shop The Hollies opens new store on Cheshire village high street
Tarporley
The Hollies has opened a new boutique-style shop in the middle of Tarporley - the village named one of the best places to live in the UK
World-renowned chef Michel Roux Jr to cook at Cheshire pub
Restaurants in Chester
Michel, joined by daughter Emily, are the latest names to be announced for the 'Guest Chef Series' at The White Horse Pub in Churton
'It's a real shame' - Tatton Park visitors' fury over new dog rules
Tatton Park
The National Trust estate has changed its rules on where dogs are allowed
New species of spider discovered in UK with no previous record of it anywhere in the world
Museums
Dmitri Logunov, Europe’s leading jumping spider expert, based at Manchester Museum, was sent to identify the spider
Chester
How bed where King Henry VIII was conceived found 'dumped' in Chester car park
Guests sleeping in the honeymoon suite of the former Redland House Hotel in Chester would have had no idea that this four poster bed once belonged to King Henry VII
New species of spider discovered in UK with no previous record of it anywhere in the world
Museums
Dmitri Logunov, Europe’s leading jumping spider expert, based at Manchester Museum, was sent to identify the spider
The haunting spot named 'UK's Bermuda Triangle' just over Cheshire border in Peak District
Armed Forces
The spot in the Peak District is a graveyard of twisted metal
'Poshest' farm shop The Hollies opens new store on Cheshire village high street
Tarporley
The Hollies has opened a new boutique-style shop in the middle of Tarporley - the village named one of the best places to live in the UK
Coleen Rooney shares glimpse inside £20m Cheshire mansion
Coleen Rooney
Coleen Rooney has given fans a glimpse inside her Cheshire home after a professional clean