Chester News and Events
Planning your Chester trip? Whether you’re looking for things to do in Chester such as events and attractions, to make your Chester visit run smoothly or are planning where to stay in Chester, you’ll find everything you need for your Chester holiday on Whats On in Chester.com. Our What’s On Chester guide has the latest events not to miss while you visit Chester – there’s always something going on, so don’t miss out on the latest exhibitions, shows and more on your trip to Chester by checking out our News and Events page.
See what's On in Chester. The events calendar is always packed with arts festivals, live music, exhibitions, blockbuster theatre shows, sport and activities for family and kids.
Whats On In Chester Local News
Chester News February 2, 2026
New Ledsham school plans to be focus of council consultation
CHESHIRE West and Chester Council is looking for feedback on a planned school for the Ledsham Garden Village housing development. Chester and District Standard | Education | News…
Chester News January 29, 2026
Your pictures of the BelugaST’s historic final landing in Broughton
The iconic BelugaST aircraft has landed for the final time at the Airbus site in Broughton, Flintshire. Chester and District Standard | Business | News…
Chester News January 15, 2026
New academic challenge gives students hands on taste of college life
A new academic challenge is giving students a hands-on taste of college life. Chester and District Standard | Education | News…
Chester News January 13, 2026
Chester-based electrical engineers announce acquisition of voltage control experts
A CHESTER-BASED electrical technology firm has announced a new acquisition. Chester and District Standard | Business | News…
Chester News December 28, 2025
Global takeover deal supported by Chester law firm
A multinational takeover deal has seen a telecoms specialist acquired by an American infrastructure group. Chester and District Standard | Business | News…
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Cheshire West News, Sport & What’s On | Chester Standard
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Chester and District Standard | Business
- Concrete supply firm and director hit with £395k court bill for operating illegallyby barbara.jordan@nqnw.co.uk | Barbara Jordan on February 7, 2026 at 7:00 am
Thomas Bagley is the sole director of Knutsford Concrete and Aggregates Ltd. Both he and the Chelford Road business were prosecuted by Cheshire East Council.
- Daresbury Park Hotel bosses address migrant-hotel past ahead of reopeningby nathan.okell@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Okell on February 7, 2026 at 6:00 am
Daresbury Park Hotel is set to reopen to the public in March, having been closed to the public for more than five years as a migrant hotel.
- A visitor's guide to the popular Chester Marketby matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty on February 7, 2026 at 6:00 am
MORE than seven million people have visited Chester Market, so here's a quick guide for your next trip.
Cheshire Live – What’s On – Lifestyle
- 'Beautiful' winter walking spot less than an hour away from Chester with stunning viewsby cheshire.news@reachplc.com (Jess Flaherty) on February 5, 2026 at 2:10 pm
The historic park and gardens has been praised as an "absolutely gorgeous" walking spot with "beautiful winter scenes", an art gallery, rare plants and cosy pubs nearby
- Darker side to Midsummer Night's Dream explored at Shakespeare North Playhouseby cheshire.news@reachplc.com (Michael Green) on February 5, 2026 at 9:10 am
Headlong's daring reimagining of the Bard's fairy tale often takes some shocking turns
- Opening date set for Chester's new Harrods Beauty store with 'champagne bar'by cheshire.news@reachplc.com (Gary Porter) on February 4, 2026 at 6:00 am
Not long now!
Chester and District Standard | Education
- Cherished college blazer of late teacher and veteran added to university archiveby jessica.mckeown@newsquest.co.uk | Jessica McKeown on February 5, 2026 at 11:00 am
University of Chester archives receive Donald Goddard’s wartime college blazer, honouring his legacy as alumnus, WWII veteran, teacher and headteacher.
- Graduate from University of Chester presents her research on children with Englishby Joshua.Price@newsquest.co.uk | Josh Price on February 5, 2026 at 5:00 am
A graduate has presented her research on inclusive classroom practice for children with English as an additional language.
- Primary school lands coveted award after efforts to make travel more sustainableby barrie.white@newsquest.co.uk | Barrie White on February 4, 2026 at 9:37 am
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School has been accredited with their first Modeshift STARS school award.
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