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Channel 4 Weather - Forecast for Chester

Today: Max Temp 19C, Min Temp 11C, Wind Speed 9Mph
Tomorrow: Max Temp 19C, Min Temp 13C, Wind Speed 9Mph
Friday: Max Temp 19C, Min Temp 12C, Wind Speed 3Mph
Saturday: Max Temp 15C, Min Temp 7C, Wind Speed 17Mph
Sunday: Max Temp 12C, Min Temp 6C, Wind Speed 9Mph
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22 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 718 articles and 539 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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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

Deadline looms for places at Cheshire arts groups meeting taking place in Frodsham

TIME is running out for voluntary arts groups from across Cheshire West and Chester to book on to a networking event taking place on Sunday September 26.

Chester man accused of stealing car keys while mum was putting child to bed

A MAN is alleged to have stolen the keys of a woman’s car from the kitchen of her home while she was upstairs putting her child to bed.

Saltney Ferry star reaches national semi-finals of Slimming World contest

A SALTNEY Ferry super slimmer has made it through to the next stage of a national contest.

Cheshire Travelcard expands across more bus depots

MORE bus depots across Cheshire are signing up to accept the Cheshire Travelcard than ever before.

Chester author David Whitley tells of fantasy tale sequel The Children of the Lost

CHESTER author David Whitley is hoping his follow-up book will be as much of a page-turner as his debut work.

A41 section closed after motorcyclist hurt in collision with car

A MOTORCYCLIST was hurt when their motorbike was in collision with a car on Tuesday morning, leading to the closure of a section of the A41.

War hero Terry Webster honoured at Chester FC?s Exacta stadium

SPECIAL REPORT by LAURIE STOCKS-MOORE

Steel sculptor brings creations to Burton Manor in Neston

THE Blue Peter ship is about to embark on a voyage to a Neston college.

Chester Music Society choirs looking for new members

CHESTER Music Society Youth Choirs have started their new season and are keen to recruit new members.

Help put a smile on a Chester toddler?s face again

A LITTLE girl needs your help after losing her favourite cuddly monkey on a shopping trip in Chester.

Former world Superbike champion tinkled the ivories at Chester care home?s 25th anniversary

FORMER World Superbike champ James Toseland went from biker to Bach when he tinkled the ivories at a Chester care home.

New Chester venue for Cheshire Ploughing Match

SIX thousand people are expected to descend on a tiny Chester hamlet for one of Cheshire's finest farming festivals.

Carden Park offers free golf coaching for the Chester community

FOLLOWING a successful trial, golfing professionals at De Vere Carden Park are offering the local community in Chester the opportunity to benefit from free golf coaching.

Security advice on offer for cyclists at Chester Station tomorrow

ŠOFFICERS from the Chester Neighbourhood Policing Team are taking action after a number of cycle thefts at the city’s railway station.

Search is on for sporting high achievers from Cheshire West & Chester

THIS year’s annual Cheshire West and Chester Sports Awards Evening will be held at the Winsford Lifestyle Centre on Monday, October 18.

Have your say on a new direction for the future of Chester

‘SHOPPING City’, ‘City of the Legions’, ‘Jewel in the Crown of the North West’ and ‘The Walled City’ - at one time or another, Chester has inherited all of these titles - and quite a few more.

City of Chester Training Band celebrates 10th birthday

THE City of Chester Training Band will be celebrating 10 years of existence next month.

Cheshire people warned to be on guard against online counterfeit goods

PEOPLE who shop online across west Cheshire are being urged to be vigilant about websites which could be selling counterfeit goods or sites which turn out to be fake and disappear with hard-earned cash.

Firefighters battle barn blaze at Barrow farm

FIRE crews from Chester and Ellesmere Port have been battling for most of today (Sunday, September 19) to safely extinguish a barn fire at a farm near Barrow.

Chester Zoo Biodome Project is given go-ahead

APPROVAL for a £225m biodome project that will transform Chester Zoo into an international attraction has been granted.

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