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Family & Kids
Chester Races reveals exciting Roman Day plans - here's what's in store for families
Chester Races
The racecourse is teaming up with Deva Fest for May 25 event
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Is there ever a ‘perfect’ time to have kids?
Family & Kids
The age of first-time mums is on the rise
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'Magical' Cheshire attraction returns with cheap February half-term ticket deal
What's On
BeWILDerwood adventure park is reopening its doors
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Get a free National Trust pass worth up to £50 for your family day out this spring
Family & Kids
Fancy a day out with your partner to visit a woodland you love to walk in or even spot your favourite birds – or do you enjoy taking your friends and family somewhere new surrounded by nature?
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Inside Blakemere Village's 'magical' Christmas woodland
Northwich
Celebrities including Charlotte Dawson and Stephanie Davies attended the launch night
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Flip Out Chester promises 'one hell of a Halloween weekend'
Halloween
The indoor adventure park has a host of 'spook-tacular' events lined up for visitors this weekend
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Disney Plus is giving away 4 months of FREE streaming but you need to act fast
Family & Kids
A major price increase and change is also coming from November 1
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You can now book to stay in the Woodland Resort at Legoland
Family & Kids
Lodges can be home to between 2 and 7 people and a stay includes entry to the resort
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CBBC star to headline Chester Zoo family festival with bug hunts and live music
Chester Zoo
The zoo’s Wildlife Connections Festival returns with a jam-packed line-up
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Popular Cheshire farm launches giant sunflower trail with tickets under £2
Warrington
Kenyon Hall Farm is hosting the fun attraction for little ones over the school holidays
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Warrington's Kenyon Farm Maize Maze returns - how to get tickets
Warrington
This year's maze has a brand new theme
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Dinosaurs to pound the streets of Chester during school holidays
Chester City Centre
The city's Jurassic extravaganza promises to be even bigger than last year's event
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UK's only actor-led Roman experience to launch in Chester
Chester
DEVA Roman Experience aims to give people a dramatic taste of life in Roman-occupied Chester
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The cute Cheshire village farm shop with epic breakfasts and free play barn
What's On
Waugh Brow Farm Shop also has a 'viewing station' so families can enjoy the beautiful surroundings
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The enchanting 'secret' fairy garden that's free to visit
Warrington
A trip to the hidden fairy garden also includes a chance to enjoy an indoor beach
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Booming Cheshire soft play centre to get expansion as plans get the go-ahead
Frodsham
Coco's Playbarn based at Lady Heyes holiday park has seen 'significant growth' despite the impact of Covid
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Tatton Park set to host DogFest 2023 featuring ball pits and diving pools
Tatton Park
World-class displays from top canine athletes and some famous faces are also pencilled in for the popular event
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The Cheshire farm shop just off the M6 with huge play areas, go-karting and a tearoom
Sandbach
Wheelock Hall Farm sits on an idyllic site with sprawling fields that now boast an array of outdoor play features
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'Look who's back!' - Joy as The Gruffalo makes long-awaited Delamere Forest return
Delamere Forest
A new-look sculpture has arrived at the Cheshire beauty spot after the original was removed in 2021
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Cheshire's Geronimo 2023 festival cancelled leaving families 'out of pocket'
What's On
Organiser blamed 'current economic conditions' for the decision to call the event off
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Chester's Inflatabubble play centre set to move over border for permanent home
Saltney
The popular attraction has lodged plans for a permanent facility over the border in Saltney
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Every Alton Towers ride reviewed – including new attraction the Curse at Alton Manor
Alton Towers
There have been a number of new additions to the park in recent years
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Chester attraction Sick to Death puts unique rotten twist on Easter
Chester City Centre
Visitors can sample the 'pong' of a 1,700 year-old Roman egg throughout the Easter holidays
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Cheshire lambing events where families can enjoy cuddles and farm trails
What's On
Events are taking place across the county during the Easter holidays
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Little known Boots outlet sells designer perfume, skincare and makeup for as little as 50p
The page offers fans the chance to snap up everything from designer perfume to anti-ageing skincare products for cheap
Gail's Bakery gets go-ahead for new Chester city centre café
Chester City Centre
It is set to become the chain's third Cheshire site
M&S shoppers praise ageless, tightening eye cream that 'firms, reduces fine lines' and 'makes a notable difference to hooded eyes'
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The eye cream is one of M&S's best-selling skincare products
I tried Marks and Spencer's brand new Dine In range - and some dishes are off the scale
What's On News
I got an exclusive preview of Marks and Spencer's new Cook Menu Dine In range - now available to buy in stores
Chester Zoo prices, parking and opening times – Your guide for the ultimate day out
Chester Zoo
Everything you need to know for a brilliant family adventure
Chester City Centre
Gail's Bakery gets go-ahead for new Chester city centre café
It is set to become the chain's third Cheshire site
David Beckham's life in Cheshire village with Spice Girl wife Victoria
David Beckham
Posh and Becks called the county home in the early noughties and got engaged in Nantwich
Chester's new microbrewery and taproom is hidden gem for craft beer drinkers
Chester City Centre
The dog-friendly city centre venue has just opened its doors
20 photos of Chester's annual Duck Race ahead of 10th anniversary return this weekend
Things to do in Chester
In anticipation of the race this weekend, we present these images from our archive of Duck Races past
Chester Races reveals exciting Roman Day plans - here's what's in store for families
Chester Races
The racecourse is teaming up with Deva Fest for May 25 event
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Cheshire Oaks
Rats, traffic and millions of people: Sharing a home with UK's largest outlet shopping centre
More than eight million people shop at Cheshire Oaks each year - but what do the constantly growing numbers of visitors mean for residents?
Manchester Airport 11-hour queues ruin pals' £6,000 birthday trip to Bali
Manchester Airport
Karen McArthur and her two friends were looking forward to spending 17 days in the holiday hotspot after flying out from Gatwick on April 18 - but their trip was ruined by delays
Driver flees scene after toddler seriously injured
Crewe
The driver stopped briefly before driving off without providing details
Life on Crewe street that descends into mayhem twice a day
Crewe
Residents of Belgrave Road in Crewe say the street is at breaking point
Neighbour tormented Cheshire couple for years - including posting wee through letterbox
Alsager
The neighbour from hell is behind bars once again
Macclesfield
Cheshire man missing for over week believed to be in Lake District
Nigel Redshaw, 55, was last seen on April 15
Popular Macclesfield music bar and shop given go-ahead to extend opening hours
Macclesfield
Proper Sound is a unique coffee shop and bar on Chestergate which sells records
NHS worker's heart 'melted' when daughter chose dress as her mum for 'Hero Day'
NHS
“I thought ‘I must be doing something right here’"
Driver flees scene after toddler seriously injured
Crewe
The driver stopped briefly before driving off without providing details
Rats, traffic and millions of people: Sharing a home with UK's largest outlet shopping centre
Cheshire Oaks
More than eight million people shop at Cheshire Oaks each year - but what do the constantly growing numbers of visitors mean for residents?