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This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 10h

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Enhanced security measures in place for Christmas Market

Preparations for the Christmas festivities start in Chester on 13th November, as building starts for the annual Christmas Market in Town Hall Square. The Market will open on 19 November followed by…

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This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 1d

Whale saved :

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Whale saved as Samantha Dixon MP Visits Northgate Arena to See Refurbishment Progress

Chester MP Samantha Dixon has visited the iconic Northgate Arena to see first-hand the progress being made on the major refurbishment project funded by Cheshire West and Chester Council. The multi-…

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This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 2d

Congratulations @storyhouselive.bsky.social !

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Double win for Storyhouse at UK Theatre Awards

Storyhouse has been recognised nationally for its imaginative and groundbreaking work with two accolades at the 2025 UK Theatre Awards. The Chester cultural centre received the hotly contested and …

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BeersInChester @beersinchester.bsky.social · 2d

Always great to see a new pub opening up in @shitchester.bsky.social - But WTF are "Real & Cask Ales"? 🫣

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Nathan @infieldfryup.bsky.social · 2d

No, Revolution. Looks like they've split the building and having CoCo on one side and this on the other

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This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 2d

I am guessing the old Holland and Barrett unit ???

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Nathan @infieldfryup.bsky.social · 2d

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This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 3d

Destination Chester showcase event :

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Autumn and Winter events showcased at Chester event.

Guests gathered at the Town Hall this week the latest round up of upcoming Autumn and Winter events in the city and beyond. The event was chaired by Coin Potts of Destination Chester. Liam Hartzenb…

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This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 4d

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Former University student releases debut single

Former University student a star of Tomorrow as debut music single launches Former University of Chester student Danny Keatman, 23 has released his debut music single. The Chester-based…

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BeersInChester @beersinchester.bsky.social · 5d

Up for lease... again. @shitchester.bsky.social

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This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 5d

Magic and Music

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An Evening of Magic and Music with Chester Guild of Magicians

After last year’s sold-out success, An Evening of Magic and Music is back—bigger, bolder, and more breath-taking than ever. On Saturday, 22nd November 2025, audiences will once again step into a wo…

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This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 6d

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Chester based start up launches new emergency phone app

If you have ever lost your mobile phone, or even if it has run out of power while you are out, you’ll know the hard way just how essential this gadget has become to modern life – and how isolated y…

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This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 7d

IKEA opened this morning:

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IKEA now open on Greyhound retail park

IKEA has today, Thursday 9th October, opened its store in Greyhound Retail Park, Chester. The new store was opened by Lord Mayor of Chester, Councillor Sherin Akhtar. Reflecting a new format for th…

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This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 9d

Congratulations Chattels

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Family business Chattels celebrate 30 years in Chester

Located on City Road, furniture shop Chattels are celebrating their 30th birthday. The family business is run by brother and sister team Paul Griffith and Sonia Wallace. The business was founded in…

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This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 12d

Christmas plans

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Christmas Plans revealed by Chester BID

‘Christmas in the City’ Plans Revealed: From Free Parking to Santa’s Enchanted Grotto Chester is gearing up for a magical festive season as Chester BID unveils its Christmas in the City campaign &#…

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This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 12d

Funding for Blacon :

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People in Blacon and Ellesmere Port to decide how £20 million government funds will be spent

Long-term funding for two of Cheshire West and Chester’s most in-need neighbourhoods People in Blacon South and Ellesmere Port Town and Rossmore will choose how to spend new funding of £20 million …

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This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 14d

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Meet The Residents Of Midsomer At Storyhouse This Autumn

Casting has been announced for the world premiere of a thrilling new stage play which brings the deadly deeds of Midsomer to the stage at Storyhouse this autumn. Midsomer Murders: The Killings at B…

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Chester Cathedral @chestercathedral.bsky.social · 15d

Autumn is in the air with changing leaves and chillier days. Although summer may be behind us, Chester Cathedral has a lot to offer this October with a variety of exhibitions and events.

Read this month's blog for some of the reasons to visit this month 👇
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Paul Barnfather @clanger9.bsky.social · 15d

Not sure cynicism is justified in this case. The new maternity wing was planned a long time ago (and approved back in 2018). Although Lucy Letby's crimes happened prior to this date, she wasn't charged until 2020 www.cheshire-live.co.uk/news/chester...