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This hill-top castle with stunning panoramic views is the jewel in Cheshire's crown
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Enjoy breath-taking panoramic views from this medieval castle on our doorsteps, including the Welsh Mountains and The Pennines
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Street festival set for popular Chester alfresco dining hotspot
Food and drink
The inaugural Watergate Street Festival will see the popular dining and shopping hotspot brought to life with circus performers and live music
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Inside Chester's newly-revamped Deva Roman Discovery Centre
Chester City Centre
The city's popular heritage attraction also boasts a 'hidden treasure' outside
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Why dinosaurs will be roaming the streets of Chester this weekend
Chester City Centre
A seven metre long stegosaurus will parade around the city centre on Sunday
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Cheshire's stunning botanical gardens offering escape from daily life
Ness Gardens
Ness Botanic Gardens has a vast range of flowers, plants and shrubs spread over 64 acres as well as a children's play area
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Chester Races family fun day fixture set for festival vibe
Chester Races
The popular annual fixture at Chester Racecourse takes place on Sunday, July 31
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Places to go fruit picking in and around Cheshire this summer
Summer Holidays
Picking your own fruit can be a great way for the family to spend some time together
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Meet Chester's first ever female Roman soldier
Chester City Centre
Elly Hinchsliff, 22, is believed to be the first ever female Roman soldier to walk the streets of Chester
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The Cheshire beauty spot by Manchester Airport where nature and industry collide
Cheshire
Quarry Bank mill is surrounded by acres of woodland perfect for families to explore
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The Chester doctor who came up with first 'track and trace' system 250 years ago
Chester City Centre
Ironically, the building occupied by the city's Sick to Death museum is where Dr John Haygarth conducted some of his work
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The unusual Chester baby group where a mortuary slab doubles up as changing table
Chester City Centre
City centre attraction Sick to Death, which hosts the monthly baby group, is celebrating its first birthday
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Join Michaela Strachan as she opens DogFest at Tatton Park on Saturday 18 June
Partner Stories
The dog-loving television presenter will be there to celebrate the day
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Popular Cheshire family destination run by The Ice Cream Farm to close
Northwich
Northwich's Sticky Paws, launched by the Tattenhall visitor attraction in 2020, has been badly hit by the Covid pandemic
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Blacon Adventure Playground's plans to transform old shipping container
Blacon
The much-loved community facility - known as The Venny - wants to expand its growing bicycle repair service
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Chester Zoo has more than 100 summer jobs up for grabs
Chester Zoo
The attraction has flexible hours from as few as eight up to a full working week
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Chester Zoo reveals plans for fun-filled Easter extravaganza with 100 pop-up events
Chester Zoo
The zoo has a vast array of events and activities planned for families until May 2
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Chester Zoo prices, parking and opening times – Your guide for the ultimate day out
Chester Zoo
Everything you need to know for a brilliant family adventure
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CarFest Cheshire tickets go on sale as headline acts Richard Ashcroft, Steps and McFly announced
CarFest
The popular family-friendly event at the Bolesworth Estate takes place in July
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Famous family funfair returns to Chester - with exciting additions for 2022
Chester City Centre
Famous funfair operator Pat Collins, one the country’s oldest family travelling funfairs, is back at the Little Roodee car park next month
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Chester's popular open air theatre unveils line-up for 2022
Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre
Three productions - and much more - taking place at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre this summer
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Celebrate Spring with these free events and activities in Chester throughout March
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Destination Chester has an exciting calendar of events
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10 Cheshire family attractions to try out at half-term
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Looking for something to do during the school holidays? Here is a selection of the county's best half-term activities and places to visit
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Track Santa 2021: Follow Santa on his journey this Christmas Eve
Christmas
See where Santa is in the world via the NORAD Santa tracker
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10 of the best Christmas attractions to visit in Cheshire
Cheshire Oaks
From light shows to grottos there is plenty of festive-themed fun to sample across the county
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Little known Boots outlet sells designer perfume, skincare and makeup for as little as 50p
The page offers fans the chance to snap up everything from designer perfume to anti-ageing skincare products for cheap
Gail's Bakery gets go-ahead for new Chester city centre café
Chester City Centre
It is set to become the chain's third Cheshire site
M&S shoppers praise ageless, tightening eye cream that 'firms, reduces fine lines' and 'makes a notable difference to hooded eyes'
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The eye cream is one of M&S's best-selling skincare products
I tried Marks and Spencer's brand new Dine In range - and some dishes are off the scale
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I got an exclusive preview of Marks and Spencer's new Cook Menu Dine In range - now available to buy in stores
Chester Zoo prices, parking and opening times – Your guide for the ultimate day out
Chester Zoo
Everything you need to know for a brilliant family adventure
Chester City Centre
Gail's Bakery gets go-ahead for new Chester city centre café
It is set to become the chain's third Cheshire site
David Beckham's life in Cheshire village with Spice Girl wife Victoria
David Beckham
Posh and Becks called the county home in the early noughties and got engaged in Nantwich
Chester's new microbrewery and taproom is hidden gem for craft beer drinkers
Chester City Centre
The dog-friendly city centre venue has just opened its doors
20 photos of Chester's annual Duck Race ahead of 10th anniversary return this weekend
Things to do in Chester
In anticipation of the race this weekend, we present these images from our archive of Duck Races past
Chester Races reveals exciting Roman Day plans - here's what's in store for families
Chester Races
The racecourse is teaming up with Deva Fest for May 25 event
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Cheshire Oaks
Rats, traffic and millions of people: Sharing a home with UK's largest outlet shopping centre
More than eight million people shop at Cheshire Oaks each year - but what do the constantly growing numbers of visitors mean for residents?
Manchester Airport 11-hour queues ruin pals' £6,000 birthday trip to Bali
Manchester Airport
Karen McArthur and her two friends were looking forward to spending 17 days in the holiday hotspot after flying out from Gatwick on April 18 - but their trip was ruined by delays
Driver flees scene after toddler seriously injured
Crewe
The driver stopped briefly before driving off without providing details
Life on Crewe street that descends into mayhem twice a day
Crewe
Residents of Belgrave Road in Crewe say the street is at breaking point
Neighbour tormented Cheshire couple for years - including posting wee through letterbox
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The neighbour from hell is behind bars once again
Macclesfield
Cheshire man missing for over week believed to be in Lake District
Nigel Redshaw, 55, was last seen on April 15
Popular Macclesfield music bar and shop given go-ahead to extend opening hours
Macclesfield
Proper Sound is a unique coffee shop and bar on Chestergate which sells records
NHS worker's heart 'melted' when daughter chose dress as her mum for 'Hero Day'
NHS
“I thought ‘I must be doing something right here’"
Driver flees scene after toddler seriously injured
Crewe
The driver stopped briefly before driving off without providing details
Rats, traffic and millions of people: Sharing a home with UK's largest outlet shopping centre
Cheshire Oaks
More than eight million people shop at Cheshire Oaks each year - but what do the constantly growing numbers of visitors mean for residents?