Fuelling Sustainability: How a Partnership with Ellis & Co Helped an Innovative Company Tackle the UK’s Energy Crisis
07/04/2026
How did DIB members, Ellis & Co help a leading energy company expand its operations?
The Chester Grosvenor: A Hotel With Stories to Tell
02/04/2026
News that The Chester Grosvenor will close later this year has been massive news in Chester this past week. This is another chapter in the life of one of Chester’s most iconic buildings.
The cost of late procurement: National research briefing
02/04/2026
The Centre for Construction Best Practice has completed a Government-backed national study into Early Contractor Involvement across public sector capital projects.
Growth Leaders Live
27/03/2026
Join Red Rock for Growth Leaders Live, a free 45-minute online event about how three North West businesses have achieved growth.
easyJet launches new route from LJLA to Seville for summer 2026
27/03/2026
The airline’s new service to the Andalusian capital will operate twice a week on Thursdays and Sundays.
Wolfpack Media Launches a New Era of Business Media Production
27/03/2026
After years of delivering high-impact content as United Wolves Productions, the company has officially rebranded as Wolfpack Media.
Deva Fest hits a Majestic Milestone in Ticket Sales – the Deva Fest Story
26/03/2026
Deva Fest reached a majestic milestone of a million pounds in ticket sales, as part of its journey from start up to mid-scale festival success story.
Weather app rain icon “costing attractions up to £137,000 a day” – Chester Zoo leads national call for a forecast rethink
20/03/2026
One of the UK’s largest and most visited attractions, Chester Zoo, is leading a nationwide push to change how weather forecasts are displayed on popular apps.
Oddfellows Chester
01/03/2026
We are delighted that Oddfellows Chester is our Venue of the Month for March 2026. Oddfellows Chester is a distinctive boutique hotel set within a striking Georgian townhouse in the heart of Chester. Combining period features with bold, contemporary design, the venue offers a refreshing alternative to more traditional city-centre spaces.
Chester Zoo becomes first UK zoo to gain international botanic garden status
27/02/2026
The Cheshire-based conservation charity is only the second zoo in Europe to receive a prestigious accreditation from Botanic Gardens Conservation International.
Join DIB at Chester Races
27/02/2026
Join Downtown in Business at Chester Races on Wednesday 6th May 2026, for the flagship ‘Boodles May Festival’.
peopleHUB – ERA 25 Unpacked – Preparing for Day One SSP
27/02/2026
peopleHUB is introducing a new series, ‘ERA 25 Unpacked’ – short, practical sessions designed to help employers navigate the key changes introduced by the Employment Rights Act 2025.