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Dai Owen obituary

Other lives: Chester-based illustrator who specialised in drawings for museum information panels

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28

Lucy Letby: Thirlwall inquiry lays bare the responsibility of NHS management – here’s what needs to change for the future

A public inquiry into the Countess of Chester Hospital found that the deaths of some babies could have been prevented if safeguarding practices had been followed after concerns were raised by staff about former neonatal nurse, Lucy Letby. It also found serious failures in the hospital’s management and oversight.

The Conversation · Sep 16

Python named Jodie Foster first snake to receive pioneering cancer treatment

Chester zoo resident, 23, ‘back to her usual feisty self’ after electrochemotherapy for tumour in her jaw

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21

Aardvark calf born at Chester zoo is ‘doing brilliantly’ after bottle-feeding

Births of the mammals extremely rare in captivity, say keepers, with ‘Womble’ only the second calf born at Chester

The Guardian - UK · May 20

Epsom awaits: how main contenders shape up for Derby and Oaks next month

Constitution River heads Aidan O’Brien’s Derby contenders but Maltese Cross is one to watch, while Legacy Link has pedigree for the Oaks

The Guardian - UK · May 15

Arsenal dial up the noise and face final reckoning with the Celebration Police

In today’s Football Daily: Arsenal are in the Bigger Cup final

The Guardian - UK · May 6

Forget London and Edinburgh: UK’s best zoo revealed with 30000 animals and safari hotel

Chester Zoo has been crowned the UK's best zoo by TripAdvisor, a significant achievement for the 130-acre site housing 30,000 animals. This conservation-focused charity, recognized for its global extinction prevention efforts, also ranked among Europe's top 10. Visitors lauded its extensive species, conservation work, and family-friendly amenities, including the new…

The Times of India · Apr 28

Endangered monkey gives birth after pioneering operation to save foot

Roloway monkey Masaya welcomed infant Lagertha at Chester Zoo.

The Independent UK · Mar 19

Bermuda snail thought to be extinct now thrives after a decade’s effort

Special pods at Chester zoo helped conservationists breed and release more than 100,000 greater Bermuda snails

The Guardian - UK · Feb 7

New Birmingham-Manchester rail line planned by Government

A previous plan to extend HS2 between the cities was scrapped by the Conservative government in October 2023 to save money.

Evening Standard · Jan 13