Entertainment

Picturehouse cinema in Chester.

Chester cinema to screen film for just £1 as part of anniversary celebration

A close-up of Paddington by Ian Taylor.

A close-up of Paddington by Ian Taylor.

Popular Paddington statue to be in place for 'foreseeable future'

Paddington enjoying the sunshine by Nick Lloyd

Paddington enjoying the sunshine by Nick Lloyd

Bear necessities: Visit a host of Paddington-themed activities across Chester

Ann Reeve’s work will be on display at the Contemporary Art Space Chester (CASC)

Ann Reeve’s work will be on display at the Contemporary Art Space Chester (CASC)

Chester artist to exhibit her work at shopping centre

The exhibition will feature artwork by residents

The exhibition will feature artwork by residents

Chester care home hosts art exhibition for Remembrance Day

'Translations' will be at Chester Little Theatre.

'Translations' will be at Chester Little Theatre.

Acclaimed play examining Anglo-Irish history comes to Chester theatre

Rag'N'Bone Man will be coming to Llangollen next summer.

Rag'N'Bone Man will be coming to Llangollen next summer.

Chart-topper Rag'N'Bone Man to headline Live at Llangollen show next summer

Sky and NOW launch brand new TV channel for dogs this Bonfire Night

Gorstella Gallery in Dodleston near Chester will hold its Autumn exhibition in November

Gorstella Gallery in Dodleston near Chester will hold its Autumn exhibition in November

Gorstella Gallery set to host new exhibition in Cheshire

Forest Live will return next year with Blossoms to headline at Delamere Forest.

Forest Live will return next year with Blossoms to headline at Delamere Forest.

Cultural attractions

Indie rockers Blossoms confirmed as Forest Live headliners

Vinyls have come back into fashion which was helped by new releases by artists such as Taylor Swift

Vinyls have come back into fashion which was helped by new releases by artists such as Taylor Swift

WH Smith 'excited' to sell an item that hasn't been on its shelves for 30 years

Ellesmere Port Police with the Manchester Bee outside Whitby High School. Picture: Ellesmere Port Police.

Ellesmere Port Police with the Manchester Bee outside Whitby High School. Picture: Ellesmere Port Police.

Spectacular Manchester Bee sculpture touring Ellesmere Port

Tranmere Rovers FC

Could Tranmere be set for £15m takeover from rap star and Trump lawyer?

Reports suggest that ITV Coronation Street writers will be killing off Les Battersby after appearing on the soap for nearly 30 years.

Reports suggest that ITV Coronation Street writers will be killing off Les Battersby after appearing on the soap for nearly 30 years.

Coronation Street

Coronation Street to kill off legendary character in shocking twist

Gyles Brandreth

Gyles Brandreth

Gyles Brandreth on all things that make him happy

Four new channels are arriving on Freeview.

Four new channels are arriving on Freeview.

Freeview launching and closing channels amid 'important changes' to UK TVs

Pam Ayres and George Fenton will bring 'Who Are You Calling Vermin?' to Storyhouse.

Pam Ayres and George Fenton will bring 'Who Are You Calling Vermin?' to Storyhouse.

Pam Ayres returns to Storyhouse with dazzling new musical revue show

The Hindu festival of Diwali is coming to Chester.

The Hindu festival of Diwali is coming to Chester.

Cultural attractions

Colourful parade to mark Diwali celebrations in Chester

Cast of Mallory and the Mountain with composer Ollie Mills (fourth from left)

Cast of Mallory and the Mountain with composer Ollie Mills (fourth from left)

George Mallory musical captures 'exhilarating moments' of legend's Everest quest

Chester Bach Singers (top) and Chester Male Voice Choir are both set to perform this week.

Chester Bach Singers (top) and Chester Male Voice Choir are both set to perform this week.

Clubs and societies

Top Chester choirs to host city centre concerts

The Amazing Bavarian Stompers will be performing at the Oktoberfest event at The Lambing Shed

The Amazing Bavarian Stompers will be performing at the Oktoberfest event at The Lambing Shed

Oktoberfest beer festival brings Lederhosen and oompah band to Cheshire barn

Sophie, inset, and on stage at the British Legion in Middlewich

Sophie, inset, and on stage at the British Legion in Middlewich

Former X Factor contestant on the hunt for the next 'Voice of Cheshire'

'The Nightmare Before Christmas' will be back on the big screen.

'The Nightmare Before Christmas' will be back on the big screen.

Vue Cheshire brings iconic classics and fresh horror hits for spooky season

Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band add second date at Anfield

A close-up of Paddington by Ian Taylor.

A close-up of Paddington by Ian Taylor.

Have you been to see Paddington in the city centre yet?

I spoke with Grand Designs legend Kevin McCloud - here's what he had to say.

I spoke with Grand Designs legend Kevin McCloud - here's what he had to say.

Q&A with Kevin McCloud as he talks all things Grand Designs amid 25th anniversary

Storyhouse, Chester

Storyhouse, Chester

Cultural attractions

'A vital cultural hub' - Storyhouse could be set for lease extension

John has created a Tolkien-themed pub in his garden in Frodsham near Chester.

John has created a Tolkien-themed pub in his garden in Frodsham near Chester.

Lord of the Rings devotee transforms garden building into 'precious' pub

Grosvenor Park Academy pupils and local businesses celebrate the arrival of Paddington to Chester.

Grosvenor Park Academy pupils and local businesses celebrate the arrival of Paddington to Chester.

Celebrations as Paddington Bear statue unveiled in Chester

Prop cars were ticketed during filming which was taking place in Chester.

Prop cars were ticketed during filming which was taking place in Chester.

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Parking tickets issued for prop cars on set of Daniel Day-Lewis film in Chester

Motherwell Cheshire charity founder Kate Blakemore at the Storyhouse launching her debut book 'Mum’s the Word - The Mothering Journey’

Motherwell Cheshire charity founder Kate Blakemore at the Storyhouse launching her debut book 'Mum’s the Word - The Mothering Journey’

Mum launches 'heartfelt' mothering guide at Storyhouse in Chester

Death Along The Dee by David Ebsworth.

Death Along The Dee by David Ebsworth.

Victorian Chester and Wrexham setting for author's latest thriller

Will Mellor and Ralf Little filmed their new TV show in May

Will Mellor and Ralf Little filmed their new TV show in May

First look at Two Pints of Lager stars' new TV show filmed in Cheshire town

Sophie Thomas from Neston Art Club

Sophie Thomas from Neston Art Club

Art club aimed at tackling isolation in older people hosts first exhibition in Neston

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

Millions of Netflix viewers given £1,000 TV Licence fine warning

Olly Murs and Lemar will perform at the Live at Llangollen Pavilion event next summer.

Olly Murs and Lemar will perform at the Live at Llangollen Pavilion event next summer.

Pop sensation Olly Murs to headline Llangollen show with special guest Lemar

Dr Lucy Andrew's Jane Austen-inspired novels are due for publication in 2026

Dr Lucy Andrew's Jane Austen-inspired novels are due for publication in 2026

Chester academic signs two-book deal with major publisher

In the name of Trena Cox

In the name of Trena Cox

Chester Cathedral celebrating the life of stained glass artist

Daniel Day-Lewis and Sean Bean were spotted filming in Thelwall yesterday

Daniel Day-Lewis and Sean Bean were spotted filming in Thelwall yesterday

Hollywood A-listers spotted shooting new film in Cheshire town

A double bill of plays by Arthur Miller and Robert Scott will be presented at Denbigh's Theatr Twm O'r Nant in October

A double bill of plays by Arthur Miller and Robert Scott will be presented at Denbigh's Theatr Twm O'r Nant in October

Double bill of drama to include Arthur Miller and Robert Scott plays

The book explores the darker side of Cheshire's history

The book explores the darker side of Cheshire's history

New book chronicles tragic tales from Cheshire's past

Film crew at Hadlow Road station

Film crew at Hadlow Road station

Film crews spotted filming for CBeebies show in Wirral Village

First headliner announced for summer 2025 at Llangollen Pavilion

The latest Freeview update will feature eight changes including the launch of three new channels and the closure of two others.

The latest Freeview update will feature eight changes including the launch of three new channels and the closure of two others.

New Freeview update sees 'important' changes made including closure of 2 channels

Top Chester family attraction announces new additions after mini refurb

Top Chester family attraction announces new additions after mini refurb

Top Chester family attraction announces new additions after mini refurb

Artist Sophie Tea transformed a pair of wooden clogs into a masterpiece during a visit to SHARE in Chester on Friday, as part of her nationwide charity shop tour

Artist Sophie Tea transformed a pair of wooden clogs into a masterpiece during a visit to SHARE in Chester on Friday, as part of her nationwide charity shop tour

Sophie Tea transforms wooden clogs during Chester charity shop visit

Sophie McCartney. Picture: Karla Gowlett.

Sophie McCartney. Picture: Karla Gowlett.

Tickets to go on sale for Sophie McCartney at Storyhouse Chester

Arley Hall will host some famous faces next May

Arley Hall will host some famous faces next May

Disco legends and classical star to appear live at Arley Hall

Popular Chester busker Philip Chidell.

Popular Chester busker Philip Chidell.

Popular city centre busker to perform at Chester Town Hall

Harry Styles' fans Sakshi Kale from India and Umme Kulsum Norris from Bangladesh visit his home town

Harry Styles' fans Sakshi Kale from India and Umme Kulsum Norris from Bangladesh visit his home town

'Harries' home village tour attracting fans from all over the world up for two awards

The Unicorn Gallery, 38 Victoria Road, Widnes, Cheshire WA8 7RJ

The Unicorn Gallery, 38 Victoria Road, Widnes, Cheshire WA8 7RJ

The best art galleries across Cheshire and North Wales

PRESENTERS IAN, JAYNE & BARRI & CONTRIBUTOR SADIE & ANNETTE.

PRESENTERS IAN, JAYNE & BARRI & CONTRIBUTOR SADIE & ANNETTE.

Paranormal experts visit Cheshire family in Help! My House is Haunted

Flat Pack Music will host a special gala concert at Chester Cathedral.

Flat Pack Music will host a special gala concert at Chester Cathedral.

Music charity to host special opera concert at Chester Cathedral

A Paddington statue is coming to Chester.

A Paddington statue is coming to Chester.

Chance to sit with new Paddington Bear statue in Chester