This feature was researched and written by MA Journalism student Zoe Deponeo. Most of us have that one toy we can’t quite bear (pardon the pun!) to part with. Often, they end up gathering dust on a shelf somewhere or…
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Roodee memories revealed at Grosvenor Museum exhibition
This feature was researched and written by MA Journalism student Ruoyang Wang for a live news day submission. What do you remember about Chester Roodee? It’s safe to assume that many memories of the racecourse revolve around drinking, betting and winning…
“Radio is the best job in the world!”
According to visiting lecturer Tom Whitlow, working in radio is the “best job in the world” and one he wouldn’t swap for “any amount of money.” As an experienced senior creative account manager at Global Radio, Tom brings many years…
Chester residents still in dark over ‘suspicious substance’ evacuation
The following story was sourced and produced by first year student Daniel Noble on the Journalism Newsroom module. From first year onwards, students are encouraged to cover real-world stories that could potentially be published by local and regional news organisations.…
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Truth & Fiction’- The Undercover Hippy
First year Music Journalism student Rhys Thomas produced an album review of The Undercover Hippy’s, ‘Truth & Fiction’. Rhys also gives his opinion on their latest live performance as well as grabbing an interview with singer songwriter Billy Rowan. The Undercover…
WATCH: Is elderly driving dangerous?
After a series of accidents have recently been reported involving drivers over the age of 70, BA Journalism student Olivia Gordon asks whether the elderly should have to retake their driving tests. Second year Olivia speaks to driving instructor Ron Jones…
100 Years since WWI: Chester walking in memory
Student AMY ROWLEY takes a look at the charity event being held in Chester in memory of World War I. The Chester Poppy Memorial Walk organised by the Cheshire Branch of the Royal British Legion is set to take place…
Chester start-up Mama K’s Burritos built from the ground up
“Garden City in Chester has become the unlikely home to a taste of the Americas. Sydney Cox chats to a food entrepreneur about the lure of home-cooked Mexican food.” Every morning Krista Anderton walks down the stairs and through the…
Is this Chester’s most haunted pub?
The worst most bar-owners have to deal with is cranky customers and long hours – but one business owner also has to content with things that go bump in the night. Estelle Whittaker speaks to the owner of the “most…