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This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 27m

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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 · 21h

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

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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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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 · 2d

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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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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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 · 8d

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 · 9d

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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 · 10d

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 · 11d

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...

Countess of Chester Hospital bosses welcome approval for neonatal unit extension - Cheshire Live

Scheme gets the go-ahead at the second attempt

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This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 10d

New trader alert

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Sam Joseph Handmade Chocolates coming to Chester Market

Sam Joseph is bringing his handmade luxury chocolates to Chester later this month. Sam currently has a chocolate shop in Altrincham Market which opened in 2014. The shop there offers chocolate, des…

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This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 11d

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History made as Countess of Chester Hospital opens first NHS net-zero building in England

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has announced a major national milestone in sustainable healthcare. Its new Women and Children’s Building – located at the Countess of Chester …

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This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 12d

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Residents return to Chester Racecourse for their third Annual Conference

Tuesday 14th October 2025 will see Chester Residents’ Associations Group (CRAG) holding its third annual conference ‘CRAG25’ at Chester Racecourse, with a theme of “Wh…

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This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 12d

Non stop football event in support of suicide prevention charity:

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Non stop football event in aid of suicide prevention charity

Chester MvF Football Club are taking on their biggest challenge yet – 13 hours of continuous football from 9am to 10pm on Sunday 5th October at Goals in Chester. The Club are doing this in me…

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Congratulations Alicia

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Chester dance studio makes professional dance debut in new Netflix drama

A Chester dance studio owner has made her professional dancing debut in the new Netflix series House of Guinness. The opening of Poise Dance Studio in Boughton marked the beginning of an incredible…

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This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 18d

Rare monkey born :

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Birth of rare monkey celebrated at Chester Zoo

Conservationists are celebrating the birth of a rare coppery titi monkey at Chester Zoo – the first of its kind to be born at the conservation charity in 94 years. Zookeepers spotted the baby…

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Andy Scargill @andyscargill.bsky.social · 18d

The young man on the red bike looks very similar to one I spoke to in the Country Park on the 5th September. I did report to the Police PCSO but have had no reply. I have now reported again via the tell-us link @cheshirepolice.bsky.social www.cheshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-...