11+ hour, 53+ min ago  (141+ words) A toy retailer is celebrating the release of Toy Story 5 by giving away free action figures to children with a select group of names tied to the franchise. Smyths Toys Superstores is running the nationwide promotion today (June 20), following the…...

15+ hour, 54+ min ago  (378+ words) A psychology revision game is turning study sessions into interactive board game experiences. Developed by the University of Chester's psychology team, the innovative tool was showcased at the UK Games Expo 2026, held at Birmingham's NEC and attended by around 87, 000 people....

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (653+ words) A CHESTER historical attraction known for its gruesome tales became the setting for a very different type of story recently when a romantic proposal took place. Sick to Death, in Bridge Street, ordinarily regales visitors with stories of plague and…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago  (304+ words) CHESHIRE'S resident doctors are no longer set to strike this week after a new offer by central government. The region's resident doctors were in line for the five-day walkout from Monday, June 15, to Friday, June 19. But on Saturday, June 13, the…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago  (276+ words) A UNIQUE new venue for meetings, celebrations and immersive dining experiences arrives in the heart of Chester. Oddfellows Chester, in Lower Bridge Street, has unveiled its latest curious creation " "the"Wizarding Boardroom, a magical new private events space designed to…...

1+ week, 22+ hour ago  (723+ words) Elon Musk is never far from the headlines and now the Tesla and X owner is making history once again after the blockbuster float of his Space X company has made him the world's first ever paper trillionaire. The 54-year-old's…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (374+ words) STARTUPS had the chance to pitch for funding in a Dragon's Den-style event in the hope of securing investment. The event took place at Chester Racecourse on Wednesday, June 10, and was hosted by Cheshire Business Angels in partnership with Xeinadin…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (435+ words) A HOSPITAL trust is set to host a major digital showcase to inspire staff. Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust will host the Elevate health tech event at its hospital site on July 20, 2026, bringing together the latest digital solutions…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (422+ words) Taylor Swift has said writing a song for the new Toy Story film "felt like a musical departure and coming home at the same time. The pop superstar returns to her country roots for I Knew It, I Knew You,…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (407+ words) A SHORT animation created by a Film'and'Media Studies student at the University of Chester has been screened at the Chester Animation Festival at Storyhouse, as part of the Chester International Film Festival (CIFF).' Second-year student Ruben Gibbons produced' Fake ID…...