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Channel 4 Weather - Forecast for Chester

Today: Max Temp 19C, Min Temp 9C, Wind Speed 5Mph
Tomorrow: Max Temp 19C, Min Temp 8C, Wind Speed 2Mph
Sunday: Max Temp 20C, Min Temp 9C, Wind Speed 8Mph
Monday: Max Temp 19C, Min Temp 11C, Wind Speed 7Mph
Tuesday: Max Temp 21C, Min Temp 11C, Wind Speed 14Mph
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3 September 2010

Welcome to Chesterwiki, our interconnected community effort to explore, discuss and compile anything and everything about Chester — especially the little, enjoyable things that only the locals would know. We have reviews of pubs, restaurants, shops and everything else in Chester, and everyone is welcome to add content. This entire site is non-commercial and maintained by the people who use it:- anyone can edit this website! We currently have 716 articles and 499 actively contributing users. We have "twin towns" (wiki-wise) in the wikis for Shetland, Richmond and Mankato. If you're new, check out our Introduction to Chesterwiki. The extensive local authority website is also worth a look. For detailed history try British History Online. We are not the only website about Chester. You might want to visit:

What is unique about this site is that YOU can edit it, add articles, videos, reviews etc. All you need to do is log in (which takes a moment and doesn't ask for any personal information). We are hosted by SiteGround who offer an excellent service.

Recent Chesterwiki News
  • There is a campaign to bring a replica of the Rose Theatre to Chester. Apart for the obvious confusion when asking for directions this is an excellent idea.
  • "Google Streetview" (see below) seems to be getting more and more functionality on it's Chester pages all the time, with many businesses now having a link and further info. If you are adding content to Google SV, why not put a link in to this Wiki too!
  • If you are wondering about all those Rhinos see here! - the 63rd Rhino is in Chester's cyberspace.

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More than anything we want YOU to get involved. Whether you are a website related in some way to Chester, someone who lives here or a person with an interest in Cestrian things.

First, check out the Chester Wiki Guide, which explains what a wiki is and how it works, if you don't already know. Wikipedia is the prime example of a successful wiki project. Or read How Wikis Work for some information on the philosophy of wiki.

Feel free to create new pages — just remember to link them so they can be found. If you don't know where to start or don't have any ideas, see what pages we need or head over to the forum to find out what else needs to be done.

If you own a pub, restaurant or another business in Chester please feel free to list yourself - it doesn't cost a penny! However, please don't post gigabyte sized images or add pages of advertising. Try to stick to the facts - we are a "not for profit" wiki and we are not here to host a huge business website for free! If you run a website related to Chester, then add a listing on the Chester online page. If you are from Wikipedia then feel free to copy and link to or copy our content (although a reciprocal link would be nice).

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Now this is a pub!. None of that fancy foreign bottled malarkey. Just Sam Smith's frighteningly thick Old Brewery Bitter, and that terrifyingly strong lager whose name you can't remember that blows your head off. A pint of bitter is about £1.28 and pint of lager about £1.58! You cannot beat that! - in fact Southerners have been known to query the prices thinking that they have been undercharged: more >

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This used to be the city's Cocoa House, then "City Strippers" a pine furniture shop, then a (sadly missed) Greek restaurant. For some years now it has become Donato and Sandro's pretty impressive Italian. There is nothing pretentious about the menu: "what it says is what you get" (if you can read Italian) and here... that is good enough! Classic and classy. affordable and artistic Italian in spectacular style - il gusto della buona vita! - e cibo a morire per.

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Contents

Google Streetview

Google Streetview is turning into a very rich source of Chester content. As you move around you will find a lot of business listings, including Drinking, Eating and Shopping places as well as other information. As a "mash-up" (of sorts) that's fine, but perhaps we need to consider whether it detracts from the value of sites like this one and the longer-term sustainability of local newspapers like the Chester Chronicle (going, in one form or another, (and not under the present management) since a long time back, but with some classic headlines).


Another good map "mash-up" can be found at Gaiagi (try entering your address!).

The Chester Map

This should contain links to all of the pages on Chesterwiki with "geographic" content. You can edit the version at Map and it will be checked before being uploaded here. Please feel free to explore - there is a lot more to this than you might think!

A - Attractions or historical interest
B - Businesses
C - Castles
D - Bars
R - Restaurants
F - Facilities
N - Neighbourhoods
H - Historical Interest
M - Museums

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The News

  • You can find more RSS feeds here and there is more on the News page.
News from the Chester Chronicle

Chester Chronicle - News - Local & Chester News

A CHESTER restaurant owner was found hanged by his son, an inquest heard.

Hassaon Sharter, 54, owner of The Barn restaurant, Bridge Trafford, was found hanged in his office by Joshua Sharter on April 16.

Chester residents conned into giving out bank details over the phone

POLICE in Chester are reminding residents not to give out personal details over the phone after four people were tricked into giving out their bank details in the last month.

Saltney man jailed for saucepan attack on victim

A MAN was hit over the head with a saucepan during an attack in his own home.

Highfield Hall in Northop to stage pamper evening to raise funds for Clic Sargent

TICKETS are selling fast for a pamper party fundraiser to coin in the cash for children and young people with cancer.

Cheshire West home improvement agency earns national quality mark award

ANCHOR Staying Put – Cheshire West, the home improvement agency (HIA) which provides services to residents of Cheshire West and Chester, has achieved the National Quality Mark for home improvement agencies.

Chester Music Theatre students achieve great results in recent exams

YOUNG comedy actors are among Chester Music Theatre students achieving 100% success in recent London College of Music piano, singing and guitar exams.

Chester people urged to join in this year?s World?s Biggest Coffee Morning for Macmillan Cancer Support

A CANCER charity is urging people in Chester to raise £18,000 - by taking part in the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning.

Saltney Social Club to hold charity night in aid of injured troops

RESIDENTS are being invited to raise funds for a good cause at an event in Saltney.

Dozens turn out for family fun quiz trail through Delamere Forest

THERE were smiles all round at a family fun quiz trail at the Forestry Commission’s Delamere Forest.

Mankind male salon closes in Chester

MANKIND, once billed as the first male-only salon in Cheshire, has closed its doors.

Issues surrounding adult care services in Cheshire West and Chester

TORY controlled Cheshire West and Chester Council is looking to replace its “inadequate” short stay adult care accommodation with “excellent” new facilities.

University of Chester switches to new childcare voucher scheme

THE University of Chester has transferred its childcare voucher scheme to Apple Childcare Vouchers, based in Alderley Edge.

Pooper scooper Matt offers new dog waste removal service in Cheshire and Wirral

DOG owners who hate cleaning up after their pet pooch now have the option of calling in a new waste removal service.

Chester-based sister of dead MI6 spy helping Scotland Yard investigation

THE Chester-based sister of MI6 spy Gareth Williams has been helping Scotland Yard detectives investigating his mysterious death.

Tarporley businessman appears in Chester Crown Court charged with sexual activity on 15-year-old girl

A TARPORLEY businessman appeared in Chester Crown Court yesterday, charged with engaging in sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl.

Record-breaking new Airbus A380 takes first Manchester flight

THE new Emirates ‘Superjumbo’ smashed records on its first Manchester to Dubai flight yesterday.

Waverton Carnival sued after child injured

ORGANISERS of the Waverton Carnival are being sued after a youngster hurt his leg on play equipment.

Kelsall girl to dance with the professionals in the English youth ballet

A YOUNGSTER from Kelsall will be gracing the stage for the English Youth Ballet later this month.

People needed for Chester Forget Me Not Walk on Sunday in aid of Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research

RESIDENTS are being urged to go the extra mile in Chester on Sunday at a special sponsored walk to raise money for Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research.

Fears over speed of traffic in Guilden Sutton lead to action from councillors

CHECKS are planned in a village where parish councillors say they are concerned at traffic speeds.

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