Entertainment

Russell Watson has announced a UK tour

Russell Watson announces 2025 UK tour including Crewe and Manchester dates

'It's a Wonderful Life' is set to be staged at St Mary's Creative Space in Chester.

'It's a Wonderful Life' is set to be staged at St Mary's Creative Space in Chester.

Stage production of Christmas classic It's a Wonderful Life coming to Chester

Little-known streaming service Pluto TV, which is run by Paramount, offers thousands of

Little-known streaming service Pluto TV, which is run by Paramount, offers thousands of

Virgin Media customers can access more than 100 hidden TV channels for free

Some Gogglebox fans want Stephen Webb to return amid criticisms of the new family from Kent

Some Gogglebox fans want Stephen Webb to return amid criticisms of the new family from Kent

Gogglebox fans call for return of classic cast member amid criticism of Kent family

Alfie the Elf is coming to Ness Botanic Gardens

Alfie the Elf is coming to Ness Botanic Gardens

Children's theatre show to bring festive magic to botanic garden

Encore Music and Wellness Centre took on the #Sing4Stroke challenge.

Encore Music and Wellness Centre took on the #Sing4Stroke challenge.

Ellesmere Port music school take on singing challenge for Stroke Association

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

Netflix viewers £1,000 TV Licence fine warning ahead of major event this week

Chester fans have been nominated as England's longest suffering fans.

Chester fans have been nominated as England's longest suffering fans.

Author puts Chester FC fans among country's longest suffering

The cast of Translations.

The cast of Translations.

Curtain up on acclaimed play at Chester Little Theatre

The Space Dome at Jodrell Bank

The Space Dome at Jodrell Bank

Watch your favourite festive movies inside a planetarium this Christmas

Film crews have been spotted in Wirral this week

Film crews have been spotted in Wirral this week

PICTURES: Film crews spotted filming new Jimmy Carr film in Wirral

Mowgli’s Nisha Katona to host new ITV series from her Wirral home

Snow Patrol will headline Forest Live at Delamere.

Snow Patrol will headline Forest Live at Delamere.

Snow Patrol announced as headliners for Forest Live at Delamere

Doves announce live comeback gig at Birkenhead's Future Yard

Chester has been listed as the happiest location in Cheshire, according to a new survey.

Chester has been listed as the happiest location in Cheshire, according to a new survey.

Chester named as 'happiest' location in county in new survey

St George's Church in Thornton Hough

St George's Church in Thornton Hough

Filming for Jimmy Carr’s ‘Downton Abbey spoof’ Fackham Hall to take place

Gorstella Gallery

Gorstella Gallery

Chester art gallery to open its doors for annual Autumn Exhibition

The billboard artwork on display in Connah’s Quay

The billboard artwork on display in Connah’s Quay

Artwork installed as part of research project on Snowdon

A flash of 'Grease' burns some calories at performance in Nottingham.

A flash of 'Grease' burns some calories at performance in Nottingham.

Theatrical dining show to showcase local talent at popular Chester hotel

'The Wasp' will be coming to Caldy Valley Neighbourhood Church, Chester.

'The Wasp' will be coming to Caldy Valley Neighbourhood Church, Chester.

Award-winning theatre company bringing 'gripping' production to Chester

Trailblazing Cheshire swimmer in running for prestigious book award

Nick Knowles and his team are looking for new projects - this is how you can apply to be on DIY SOS

Nick Knowles and his team are looking for new projects - this is how you can apply to be on DIY SOS

BBC searching for DIY SOS participants for upcoming series - how to apply

Manchester Art Fair will feature a range of exhibits

Manchester Art Fair will feature a range of exhibits

Cheshire artists to showcase work at Manchester Art Fair

André Rieu’s Christmas concert Gold and Silver comes to St Helens

André Rieu’s Christmas concert Gold and Silver comes to St Helens

André Rieu’s Christmas concert Gold and Silver comes to Cheshire

Monopoly: Chester Edition.

Monopoly: Chester Edition.

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Buy Chester Zoo for £400: Top-ranked spot revealed at Monopoly Chester launch

Dancers at Carden Park, Chester.

Dancers at Carden Park, Chester.

Dazzling dance show raises £40,000 for hospice charity

Picturehouse cinema in Chester.

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