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If youre unsure what your Bank Holiday weekend looks like, we have some inspiration for your plans.

To take the guessing work out of whats happening in and around Chester, weve put together a list of some of theeventsand activities to keep you occupied.

You can also take a look at Chester Standards Local Events listings to stay in the loop.

Heres a round up of some of the events happening near Chester between Friday, August 26 and Bank Holiday Monday on August 29.

Summer Maze at Bolesworth

Date: August 20 September 4

Location: Bolesworth Castle, Tattenhall, Cheshire, CH3 9HQ

If youre up for a challenge this bank holiday, navigating yourself through the maze could be the ideal activity for you.

Youll also be able to pick your own sunflowers, taking home a souvenir from your Bolesworth Castle trip.

Find out more about the event via the Visit Cheshire website.

Tatton Park

Date: July 26 - August 26

Location: Tatton Park, Knutsford, WA16 6SG

Enjoy activities on the farm with the family including milking demos, sheep racing, storytelling and more.

If this sounds like the perfect way to spend part of the bank holiday weekend, you can go to the Visit Cheshire website to find out more.

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Chester Zoo

Location:Moston Road, Upton, Chester, CH2 1EU

This bank holiday, you can spend a day at Chester Zoo with your loved ones.

To book tickets for your day out, you can visit the Chester Zoo website.

Chester FC vs Fylde

Date: August 27

Location: Deva Stadium, Bumper's Lane, Sealand Industrial Estate, Chester, CH1 4LT

Football fans can head to Deva Stadium to cheer Chester on as they take on Fylde at 3pm.

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During a recent interview with The Sun, Taylor Kitsch explained the one particular element thatcaught him off-guard while preparing for the role of Ben Edwards on "The Terminal List." Kitsch said that he thought he was ready and adequate when it came to tactical gun training, but with "The Terminal List," it was different. "It's funny, I thought I was like really good with gun work, like really, and then I had to do a shotgun in this, and I was just terrible," he admitted. Pratt would come to his support, saying that he wasn't bad at all, although they would both agree that at the beginning, Kitsch struggled a little. Kitsch said he was given a shotgun with empty shells at his house to work on "combat loading" the gun over and over, and was caught off-guard by the difficulty after coming into "The Terminal List" a little cocky about it all.

It wouldn't be surprising that Kitsch would come in cocky, however, as he has been part of multiple projects in the past that have required gun training. Whether it was "American Assassin," "Lone Survivor," "Battleship," "True Detective," or "21 Bridges," Kitsch has certainly had to learn gun work before (via IMDb). Kitsch explained during a 2019 interview for "21 Bridges" that he had also never grown up around guns, but after "Lone Survivor," he was trained by the best and feels comfortable around dangerous weapons (via Associated Press).

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Built in the UKs Dumbarton Shipyard in 1940s, a paddle steamer PS Bhopal is likely to make a comeback on the Hooghly river soon and is expected to give a fillip to the Kolkata ports heritage tour programme, officials said on Sunday.

The makeover of the 62.6-metre long and 2.4-metre wide vessel is being done in a private yard near the eastern metropolis.

The renovation of the vessel is almost complete and it is expected to sail on the Hooghly river soon, maybe in the next couple of months. Once the steamer starts operation, it will give an impetus to our heritage tour programme as the new-look PS Bhopal will accommodate more heritage enthusiasts than the existing ship, used for such tours, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata Chairman Vinit Kumar told PTI.

The private party involved in renovating and operating the heritage vessel will use it for commercial purposes in lieu of a royalty payment of Rs 50,000 to the port authorities, he said.

The overhaul of the 80-year-old vessel is being executed at a cost of over Rs 3 crore, he said.

PS Bhopal was part of a flotilla of steamers that were brought from the UK during the British period and deployed mostly on rivers of the undivided Bengal to pull cargo boats, and many of these vessels are still available in neighbouring Bangladesh, said Goutam Chakraborty, honorary heritage advisor of SMP, Kolkata.

The paddle ship which had two large paddles on either side driven by steam engines, had sailed on the Hooghly river for years before it was turned into a training ship, he said.

In a bid to restore the historic value of the ship, the authorities of the riverine port decided to keep the paddle and old machines as artefacts in the renovated vessel but steam engines will no longer be used, Chakraborty said.

The operator has modernised the steamer and retained the heritage features of it. There will be a small museum in it, encompassing the history of the ship and this will also be ready soon. The vessel will be provided to us for 3-4 days a month for conducting the heritage tour, Kumar said.

Apart from the museum, the renovated ship will have a dining space, an auditorium and a special gallery for port-related artefacts, Chakraborty said.

The Kolkata Port Trust, rechristened as the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, had in 2020 deferred the plan to bring back the heritage paddle ship due to Covid-19.

Kolkata port among the major ports in the country was the pioneer of introducing heritage tour programme in 2018 and has conducted around 28 such trips, Chakraborty claimed.

The port authorities have been using Sea Land for the heritage trips but this ship can accommodate 25-30 people for each tour and has some inadequacies such as movement of vessel during high tide. So we have some restrictions and have been planning these tours keeping the weather condition in mind.

But the PS Bhopal, the only one of its kind in India, will not only allow us to accommodate over 100 people but also give the authorities more flexibility to plan heritage trips as it is more powerful than the existing one, Chakraborty said.

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SAVANNAH, Ga., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, in partnership with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution deployed a second acoustic monitoring buoy, aptly named CMA CGM Sea Guardian-Savannah, 39 miles off the coast of Savannah, Ga. The first was launched off the coast of Norfolk, Va., last month.The buoys are designed to increase North Atlantic right whale detection efforts along this heavily trafficked route and will thus help protect the critically endangered species.

CMA CGM Sea Guardianto aid in the survival of one of the world's most endangered animalsand preserve marine biodiversity on the U.S. East Coast

Although North Atlantic right whales are protected under the Endangered Species Act and the Marine Mammal Protection Act, serious threats to their survival abound with only approximately 336 of these great whales remaining on the planet. The installment of the buoys aims to aid in right whale's survival and will fill a critical gap in monitoring along the East Coast.

The Norfolk and Savannah locations were chosen for the new systems because the ports are among the busiest in the United States, which often puts ships directly in the path of migrating whales. The Port of Savannah is one of the largest and fastest-growing container terminals in North America and a key strategic partner in the Group's East Coast operations.

CMA CGM and WHOI to develop industry consortium for enhanced protection of marine mammals

In addition to the assembly and deployment of the new buoys to alert mariners of the presence of whales near critical U.S. ports, CMA CGM and WHOI will lead the development of an industry consortium focused on reducing risks to right whales from vessels and supporting the continued operation of the WHOI-developed digital acoustic monitoring buoys. This unique collaboration, started in the United States, aims to have a global impact by significantly improving marine mammal protection.

A Group committed to preserving biodiversity in the U.S. and around the world

These buoy launches reaffirm CMA CGM's commitment to preserve marine biodiversity in the United States and worldwide. On the East Coast of the United States and Canada, CMA CGM requires its vessels to reduce their speed to a maximum of 10 knots in certain areas recognized as breeding grounds for cetaceans. On the West Coast, CMA CGM has voluntarily committed to the "Green Flag" speed-reduction program that was introduced in the sanctuary near the Santa Barbara Islands. Wherever possible, the Group strives to lower its speeds and thus limit the risk of collision in these cetacean-protection sanctuaries.

In addition to speed-reduction programs, the CMA CGM Group is participating in a variety of projects designed to revolutionize marine mammal protection through the development of innovative technology. Examples include:

The CMA CGM Group, as part of its sustainability commitment, no longer carries plastic waste on board any of its ships, since June 2022. Through its partnership with WHOI and others, the CMA CGM Group continues to make conserving biodiversity one of the top priorities of its CSR policy and to develop trade that is more responsible and fairer for everyone and for the planet.

Heather Wood, CMA CGM Head of Sustainability-North America, said, "At CMA CGM, we act for the planet with a focus on advancing decarbonization and increasing biodiversity within the oceans. The launch of our two CMA CGM Sea Guardian buoys is yet another step in the Group's roadmap to preserve the health of the ocean and to slow climate change ensuring that future generations of terrestrial and aquatic species will be able to call the planet home."

Mark Baumgartner, project principal investigator and WHOI marine ecologist, said, "This buoy deployment is a great addition to the network of buoys along the East Coast that strive to protect marine life, including the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale. Savannah being a highly trafficked route makes it an important location to use this technology to avoid collisions and to protect the species."

Joanne Caldwell, director of risk management and sustainability for Georgia Port Authority, said, "Protecting our biodiversity in Georgia is paramount to sustaining the natural resources we enjoy. Georgia Ports commends the CMA CGM Group and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution for their work to protect critically endangered right whales. Georgia Ports is proud to be a part of the industry consortium that is focused on reducing risk to right whales."

About CMA CGM

Led by Rodolphe Saad, the CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, serves more than 420 ports around the world across 5 continents, with a fleet of 580 vessels. The Group transported 22million TEU containers (twenty-foot equivalent units) in 2021. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a global logistics player which transported 474,000 tons of air cargo and more than 21million tons of inland freight, and its air cargo division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is constantly innovating to provide customers a comprehensive and increasingly efficient offering, thanks to new shipping, inland, airfreight and logistics solutions.

Firmly committed to the energy transition in shipping and a pioneer in its use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a Net Zero-Carbon target for 2050.

Each year, via the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group supports thousands of children as part of its efforts to promote education for all and equal opportunities. The CMA CGM Foundation also intervenes in humanitarian crises requiring an emergency response by calling on the Group's shipping and logistics expertise to deliver humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs 150,000 people worldwide, including 2,900 in Marseille where its head office is located.In the United States, CMA CGM, which is headquartered in Norfolk, Va., employs more than 22,000 people. Its subsidiary, American President Lines (APL), operates a fleet of U.S.-flagged vessels and supports U.S. territories and American military stationed around the world.

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About Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is a private, non-profit organization on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, dedicated to marine research, engineering, and higher education. Established in 1930, its mission is to understand the ocean and its interactions with the Earth as a whole, and to communicate an understanding of the ocean's role in the changing global environment. WHOI's pioneering discoveries stem from an ideal combination of science and engineeringone that has made it one of the most trusted and technically advanced leaders in fundamental and applied ocean research and exploration anywhere. WHOI is known for its multidisciplinary approach, superior ship operations, and unparalleled deep-sea robotics capabilities. We play a leading role in ocean observation and operate the most extensive suite of ocean data-gathering platforms in the world. Top scientists, engineers, and students collaborate on more than 800 concurrent projects worldwideboth above and below the wavespushing the boundaries of knowledge to inform people and policies for a healthier planet. Learn more at whoi.edu.

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AN ORCA trainer screamed "I don't want to die" as she was mauled to death by three killer whales.

Marine biology student Keltie Byrne was working part-time at Sealand of the Pacific in Canada when she was ripped apart in front of horrified onlookers in 1991.

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One of the whales that attacked the 21-year-old was Tilikum. The creature suffered abuse during its 30 years in captivity and eventually killed three people in total.

Keltie was the first person killed by the 5,700kg orca when she slipped into the pool by accident.

Visitors to the attraction heard her scream: "I don't want to die."

Witnesses said Tilikum grabbed her as the two other orcas prevented the park's staff from reaching her.

Witnesses said Keltie was able to reach the surface twice before being dragged underwater.

Trainer Karen McGee told the Mirror: "I just heard her scream my name.

"I threw the life-ring out to her. She was trying to grab the ring, but the whale, basically, wouldn't let her.

"To them it was a play session, and she was in the water."

Steve Huxter, head of animal training at Sealand at the time, agreed: "They never had a plaything in the pool that was so interactive.

"They just got incredibly excited and stimulated."

Several hours passed before Keltie's body could be recovered.

Experts believe the whale's years in captivity made it "psychotic". Their theories were explored in the 2013 documentary Blackfish.

Tilikum was torn away from family in waters off the coast of Iceland in 1983 and put into a concrete holding tank at Hafnarfjrdur Marine Zoo near Reykjavk.

It was shipped off to Sealand of the Pacific in 1984 and forced to spend 14 hours a day in a tiny 26ft pool with two older female killer whales.

Just 18 months after the incident, Sealand closed its doors for good and Tilikum was sent to SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida.

On July 6, 1999, horrified trainers found the body of a 27-year-old Daniel Dukes over Tilikum's back.

The man had visited SeaWorld the day before and stayed after the park closed.

It is not certain whether he jumped, fell, or was pulled by Tilikum into the huge tank.

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A medical examiner later concluded Dukes had suffered hypothermia and drowned.

And in February 2010, Tilikum would kill for the last time.

The orca pulled her trainer Dawn Brancheau into the water during a show in front of horrified tourists.

According to reports, the 40-year-old was scalped and had her arm bitten off during the attack.

Her death made headlines across the world raising the issue of how ethical it is to keep whales in captivity.

Tilikum died in 2017 after facing serious health issues.

The orca was only one of the whales held in captivity who attacked humans.

On April 20, 1971, SeaWorld PR secretary Annette Eckis was attacked by an orca she was supposed to ride for a publicity stunt.

Kasatka, a 30-year-old orca tried to drown her trainer Ken Peters during a show.

Orky II, who was captured aged six, tried to drown trainers at SeaWorld inSan Diego,California.

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Cagliari, 11 July 2022 - From 8 to 9 July, Mare Terra Isole - Produzioni di eccellenza tra Sardegna e Azzorre (Sea Land Islands - Productions of excellence between Sardinia and the Azores) was held. The event was organised within the framework of the international cooperation project Accorciamo le distanze: filiera corta tra terra e mare (Short supply chain between land and sea). The programme was held on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 July at the Convento San Giuseppe, Via Paracelso, Cagliari.

FRIDAY 8 JULY

The day kicked off at 10.30 am with the opening conference featuring Cristoforo Luciano Piras, President of Gal Sulcis Iglesiente Capoterra e Campidano di Cagliari, Maria Giuseppina Cireddu, Department of Agriculture and Agro-pastoral Reform - Directorate General for Agriculture and Agro-pastoral Reform, Service for the Development of Territories and Rural Communities (Sardinia Region) and Gianni Ibba, Department of Agriculture and Agro-pastoral Reform - Fisheries and Aquaculture Service (Sardinia Region).

This was followed by speeches by representatives of the Gal and Flagships involved in the project, including the representatives of the Gal of the Azores, the main protagonists of the two-day event in Cagliari.

Gabriella Murgia, Councillor for Agriculture and Agro-pastoral Reform and representative of the Region of Sardinia, also spoke in conclusion.

The actual event started at 18:30 in the afternoon with the opening of the international event, which continued on Saturday 9 July. Participants were able to attend the performance of the Tenores di Bitti, the illustration of the exhibition of the Giants of Mont'e Prama, and the Children's Workshop dedicated to the rediscovery of the loom and ancient textiles. The first evening ended with the Terra Sarda Cooking Show, with Chefs Marina Ravarotto and Patrcia Cheio, and a DJ set with Dario Prefumo.

SATURDAY 9 JULY

Saturday was opened by the Beni Benius Taste Workshop, with Sardinian sweets, Children's workshop dedicated to the rediscovery of the loom and ancient textiles, Educational workshop for children Piccolo gigante archeologo (Little Giant Archaeologist), Taste Workshop Bread, Oil and Wine: Identities of Europe, Taste Workshop The Azores Meet Pasta and Sardinian Beers, and Taste Workshop Caseus. Dairy products, honey and wine.

Then it was the turn of the Illustration of the Giants of Mont'e Prama exhibition, together with the musical performance Un Viaggio intorno al Mondo in 80 Strumenti by Nicola Agus. Closing the event was the Cooking show Mare e Sardegna, with Chef Laura Sechi and Patrcia Cheio, and a DJ set by Fabio Portoghese.

Watch the presentation video now and download the conference photos and multimedia material of the event at the following link.

Click on the links below to visit the initiative's website and social channels and discover all the details on the event and the international cooperation project.

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Images include Ian Rush scoring at Sealand Road, the aftermath of a Chester Racecourse fire and a Royal visit

We've delved into our archives again to bring you some old photographs taken in Chester during the 1980s - a decade much-loved by so many.

Some images offer a snapshot of life in the city back then, while others show us familiar streets as well as lost shops and establishments.

There are a few Chester Zoo shots to enjoy - including an image of the old entrance to the popular visitor attraction which is unrecognisable these days.

READ MORE: Petition to save Chester Zoo's much-loved Ark labelled "ridiculous"

Chester legend Ian Rush is captured by a press photographer netting a winner at the old Sealand Road stadium at the turn of the decade, while another picture shows the damage caused to the County Stand at Chester Racecourse following a fire in September 1985.

The stand, built in the 19th century, burnt down as a result of the blaze. Racing continued with temporary facilities until the modern day County Stand was opened in May 1988.

Do these photographs rekindle any old memories of Chester during this period? Let us know in the comments section below.

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BOSTON (WWLP) The commission reviewing the state seal and motto met Tuesday to discuss how to properly make changes.

22News is working for you with where the special state commission stands.

The commission has been working for months to overhaul the state motto and seal, and today they discussed how to get the public involved. The group has broken into subcommittees and today the public consultation group met.

The Massachusetts seal and flag currently show a controversial image of an indigenous person standing under an arm wielding a sword. The motto of the Bay State translated from Latin is, By the Sword, we seek peace, but peace only under liberty

It was voted on by the commission that the seal and motto needed to be completely changed due to their offensive nature of it.

We have representation that weve all agreed is not a good representation of a native person, what is the future of that given that I dont think in the list of state symbols that we went over the last meeting, we have any kind of native symbols in there. So I do think we need to be super thoughtful about that, said Brian Boyles, Co-Chair of the Special Commission Relative to the Seal and Motto of the Commonwealth.

The commission met with Steve Koczela Tuesday, the President of MassINC Polling Group, to discuss options on how to poll the public. Options of focus groups, public meetings, and online and telephone surveys were floated.

The groups goal is to get a proper representation of the state in order to create a seal and motto that is for all Massachusetts residents. The cost of the polling could be a hindrance, professional polling could cost roughly between $10,000 to $100,000.

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Fire crews respond to a boat fire at Newcastle Marina along Stewart Ave. (Jordan Davidson/NanaimoNewsNOW)

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Jul 14, 2022 | 5:37 PM

NANAIMO Two boats have caught fire at the Newcastle Marina, sinking one and badly damaging another, while one person was left severely burned.

Fire Rescue crews were alerted to the situation in the 1200 block of Stewart Ave., just after 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 14 and a big plume of black smoke was quickly visible from the area. Both boats were fully involved in fire when crews arrived.

Dave Sweeney and his wife were at nearby Sealand Pho restaurant and called 911.

We were just sitting on the deck, heard a boom and a huff of black smoke. I phoned 911 and the aftermath is what you see. Im thinking a propane tank maybe, but it was kind of a soft boom, normally propane is one hell of a big bang so I really dont know.

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