The results of a vaccine trail have been hailed as a ‘landmark’ moment in the fight against elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus.

A Christmas tradition loved by families has confirmed it is returning this year for the festive season. Chester Zoo has announced it is teaming up with entertainment giant Sony Music to deliver this ...

Chester Zoo has announced the return of its Lanterns and Light trail, featuring new installations and promising to be the "brightest ever" in 2025. The event, produced in partnership with Sony Music, ...

Durham Police were called to an address in Chester-le-Street on Thursday (October 2) following a report of a rape in the early hours. The force has confirmed that four teenagers, an 18-year-old, ...

The city recently welcomed a group of European travel operators as part of a targeted campaign to increase overseas visitor numbers.

Four teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of raping a woman in her 30s. The attack took place at an address in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, in the early hours of Thursday, police said. A ...

A BUSY Cheshire road has been closed following a crash between a lorry and a car. The A556 Chester Road is closed in both directions through Buckley Hill. The initial closure has now been extended to ...

A RARE lion that starred on a popular Channel 4 show has died at one of the UK’s biggest zoos. Iblis the Asiatic lion was found dead aged 18 at Chester Zoo. He was described as capturing ...

A BUSY Cheshire road has been closed following a crash between a lorry and a car. The A556 Chester Road is closed in both directions through Buckley Hill. The initial closure has now been extended to ...

Mention Chester to anyone in the UK, and they’ll probably think of one of the two Rs – ‘Romans’ or ‘Races’… or maybe the Zoo. But as a proud Cestrian, I am here to tell you that there’s more to this ...

THE Christmas lights festival at Chester Zoo for 2025 is being promised as its ‘brightest ever’ by organisers.