SO WHAT did the Romans ever do for us? No, you haven't wandered into a Monty Python convention; the answer to the question is Chester. And Caesar's legions even had the goodness to site ancient Deva ...

Cellan Harston, who helps put on the city's Saturnalia parade, said it was important to "reflect Chester's history" December brings festivities to many of England's cities, but for one, it is a chance ...

Chester, the backdrop to the Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks, is famous for its Grade I listed walls built by the Romans in 70AD to ward off Welsh attacks. But the council said the fragile sandstone is being ...

A rare Roman gaming piece has been discovered by archaeologists working alongside council workers on the Northgate development in Chester. The artefact, made from bone, was found with other Roman ...

A NEW model of Chester’s Roman amphitheatre has this week been unveiled on site by Roman soldiers. A NEW model of Chester’s Roman amphitheatre has this week been unveiled on site by Roman soldiers.

Members of Chester's Roman Legion have described their preparation for one of their biggest tasks to date - to act as an escort for the Olympic torch. The soldiers, who carry 68lb of armour, were ...