By Preeya Abidi-Fallows From Snapchat to Instagram stories, why are experiences increasingly recorded rather than simply experienced? Why in 2026 do we feel the need to film everything? From documenting what we have for breakfast to posting what children get…
Chester Heritage Festival has officially launched, transforming the city into a living museum for two vibrant weeks from 23rd May to 7th June 2026. The festival offers a packed programme of expert talks, guided walks, and behind-the-scenes experiences exploring Chester’s…
By Tim Savchenko Chester Town Hall played host to this year’s Chester Beer Festival on 5 and 6 June 2026, an annual event organised by CAMRA — the Campaign for Real Ale — bringing together real ale enthusiasts from across…
By Charlotte Gadd-Henderson A Time of Dread by John Gwynne is first book in the Blood and Bone series. This follows on from the series Faithful and the Fallen, which is made up of five novels. The series introduces us…
By Jayia Matree It is officially well into the month of June and into the season of outdoor fun and clear skies, and with Chester being an ever-lively city, there is a plethora of small to big events happening for…
By Freddie Coles Following a recent resurgence, physical comics are more popular than ever. Communities on social media have encouraged a wave of new readers to engage with graphic novels and comic books. However, it can be harder than you…
By Mie Eidstad How far would you go to prove that you deserve your place in the world? In Ann Liang’s ‘If You Could See The Sun’, Alice Sun is willing to risk almost everything. While the book may appear…
By Leah Simons Fatboy Slim, Gene and Westside Cowboy have all been added to the roster, joining a lineup of 400+ other artists such as Rizzle Kicks, Becky Hill and The Royston Club. The festival, taking place between 26th –…
By Sophie Collier. Celebrated in June, Pride Month is a historical and cultural celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community. Starting as just one day in June, Pride festivities grew into a whole month, offering support, activities, events and training. These celebrations…
After serving thousands of coffees to the public of Chester, two years after opening, Just Coffee have announced that due to the “rising costs and increasing pressure” on the business, they cannot afford to stay open and will close in…
