By Ella Roberts ‘But that’s the good thing about having a disability… you don’t always have to give so much of a f**k about what people think because everyone’s looking at you weird anyway.’ I can promise you that absolutely…
Category: Culture
Midsummer Watch Parade Returns to Chester: Revival of the 1498 Tradition in 2026
By Tim Savchenko One of the oldest festivals in the United Kingdom — the Midsummer Watch Parade — will once again take place on the streets of Chester’s historic centre on 20 and 21 June. The parade, whose roots date…
Refugee Week at Storyhouse Chester: Ken Loach’s ‘The Old Oak’, and the ‘Co-Existence’ exhibition
By Tim Savchenko Storyhouse marked Refugee Week 2026 with a special screening of Ken Loach’s The Old Oak on Wednesday 17 June, followed by a panel Q&A exploring the film’s themes of community, displacement and solidarity. A meet-and-greet with cast…
Walking for wellbeing – why wandering in nature is important
I am someone who cannot sit still and needs to leave the house everyday. I need to breath in fresh air and feel the sun and wind on my face. I love to explore, to be outside and amongst nature,…
This house is home – Living with friends at university
By Isabel Bradshaw The kitchen is packed, all six of us trying to cook at once. Steam rising, plates crashing, the TV blaring from the front room, trying to find a slither of space on the counter and I’ve just…
Ditching the stereotypes – Are students no longer party animals?
As a university student myself, I must admit that a lot of my life currently revolves around parties, clubs and pub gardens. Although this is not the case for everyone, it is still universally a large part of university life,…
Pride In Liverpool 2026: What you need to know.
By Leah Simons In just over a month’s time, the streets of Liverpool, always packed with the bustle of everyday life, will also be full of celebration as Pride takes over the city. From the 24th to 25th of July,…
Is nightlife becoming less popular with younger generations?
By Preeya Abidi-Fallows Is it cost, safety or are nights out just not as appealing as they once were? Cost The average price of a pint in the UK has risen to £5.34, up by approximately £1.50–£1.60 from five years…
There has never been a better time to get into competitive Pokémon than now
By Ethan Lee Pokémon’s latest addition to their franchise is Pokémon Champions. Released on the 8th of April 2026, it introduces a much-improved, much more beginner-friendly approach to competitive and online Pokémon battles. Filled with your favourite Pokémon, now battling…
A Guide to Liverpool’s Independent Music Venues
By Anayo Eltringham Onuora At the heart of Liverpool’s contemporary music scene is its independent music venues, which play a vital role in supporting emerging artists, fostering local communities, and preserving the city’s rich musical heritage. Liverpool’s reputation as a…