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Wildlife conservationist Steve Backshall to host ‘fascinating’ new stage show at Chester Zoo next month

You can book your tickets for £5 per person now.

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 23rd April 2026

Wildlife conservationist and TV presenter Steve Backshall is hosting a new stage show at Chester Zoo next month.

The new show – which has been created especially for Chester Zoo audiences – will take visitors on a ‘fascinating’ journey into the lives and ancient origins of sharks, which are by far one of the planet’s most extraordinary and misunderstood predators.

Featuring real shark teeth and jaws, lifelike replicas, and historic footage, during each 30-minute live show, audiences will get the chance to travel back in time and discover the earliest sharks that once swam our shorelines, how they have evolved over millions of years, and what makes them such remarkable animals today.

Visitors will have the chance to learn all about a wide variety of shark species – from the iconic great white, to the unusual wobbegong shark. 

Drawing on his own experiences, the world-renowned wildlife conservationist and TV presenter will also share stories from his personal encounters with the ocean’s most powerful predators, and will take part in a Q&A all about it too.

Funds from ticket sales – which cost £5 each – will support the zoo’s vital conservation efforts, both in the UK and in more than 20 countries around the world.

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“I’m really looking forward to performing my new live show at Chester Zoo,” commented Steve Backshall.

Wildlife conservationist Steve Backshall is hosting ‘fascinating’ new stage show at Chester Zoo next month / Credit: Supplied

“It’s somewhere that’s doing some incredible work to protect species around the world, so it’s the perfect place for me to go and talk about my love of sharks and how we can all do our bit to make the world a better place for them.”

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Steve Backshall Live will take place from 23 – 31 May, with shows running at 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm and 4pm daily.

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Zoo visitors will also need to book Chester Zoo admission tickets for the day, or have a valid membership, to attend a show – and tickets to the show can be booked online here.

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Inside the regal Cheshire home for sale on one of Britain’s most expensive roads

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant

A stunning detached family home on one of Britain’s most expensive roads is currently on the market over in Cheshire.

In case you hadn’t heard, a recent report by The Times has revealed where you’ll find Britain’s top 20 most expensive roads for 2026, based off Rightmove data, and Congleton Road in Alderley Edge – slap bang in the middle of Cheshire’s iconic ‘Golden Triangle’ – has appeared in the top five most expensive outside of London.

So we snooped around to see what your money (… or your hypothetical money, at least) can get you on this street, and came across a regal residence currently for sale for a whopping £4.95 million.

This is Highclere – a six-bedroom detached family home occupying a private plot of over 1.3 acres and enjoying panoramic views across the adjoining Cheshire countryside.

This is Highclere – a stunning family home on one of Britain’s most expensive roads / Credit: Andrew J Nowell

Approached behind electric gates, and set back along a sweeping driveway, estate agents say Highclere has been ‘carefully and tastefully’ renovated by the current owners.

It now offers ‘spacious and versatile’ accommodation, and benefits from being within easy reach of Alderley Edge village centre and all the amenities it’s known and loved for.

Some of the stand-out features include an impressive reception hall with large sweeping staircase, open living kitchen with a large central island, large bedrooms, and a full leisure suite with a pool, jacuzzi, steam room, and showers.

There’s also a dedicated bar area, a games room, cinema room, and a gym.

Upstairs is where you’ll find what is described as the ‘unparallelled’ principal bedroom suite with two large dressing rooms, its own living area, en-suite bathroom, and a powder room, as well as four other large bedrooms.

Just as you’d expect, the outside of Highclere is as impressive as the inside.

The property is set within a private plot of over 1.3 acres enjoying panoramic views / Credit: Andrew J Nowell

Not only are there expansive terraced lawns with mature trees and shrubs and two large courtyards perfect for outdoor entertaining, but there is also a large driveway providing off-road parking for multiple vehicles and a detached double garage converted into annexe accomodation.

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This property is currently on the market with Alderley Edge-based independent estate agents, Andrew J Nowell, for a Guide Price of £4.95 million, and if you fancy taking a closer look, then you can contact the agents to arrange a viewing.

Or you could just take the cheaper route instead and have a nosy at the Rightmove link here.

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More artists added and stage splits confirmed for Neighbourhood Weekender 2026 lineup

Danny Jones Danny Jones NBHD Weekender festival lineup 2026

Two waves for NBHD Weekender’s 2026 lineup have now been officially confirmed, and Greater Manchester leads the way in terms of headliners, with local music legend Richard Ashcroft and Stockport’s finest, Blossoms, both already confirmed for the big slot on the main stage.

Now THAT is how you follow up a comeback.

Yes, Neighbourhood Weekender always promises a healthy dose of Northern acts on the lineup, including plenty of Mancs, scousers and others from Cheshire and the region at large, but to get two much-loved music artists from our boroughs topping the 2026 bill is an absolute treat.

With other noteworthy appearances in the Kaiser Chiefs, DMA’s, Jamie Webster, Example and many more on there already, it feels like next year’s festival is shaping up to be a potential all-timer, with a second wave of acts being added and the stage splits now set.

As you can see, the first pair of waves of the NBHD 2026 lineup includes returning crowd-pleasers like Shed Seven, Razorlight and The K’s, as well as other additions like rising stars Basht., Better Joy and North West favourites, The Kairos, as well as fellow Manc lads, M60.

Other acts that also caught our eye include our own natives like Arkayla, The Guest List, Luvcat and The Covasettes, just to name a few, as well as rising ‘Britainicana outfit’, Westside Cowboy, who just so happen to star on our most recent round-up of what we’ve been listening to.

In fact, there are a few past Manc bands of the month features on this lineup, not to mention more nearby names in Lucvat, The Royston Club, Keyside, Nxdia and so on, who are all well worth earmarking ahead of the stage splits being announced.

One name we’re also very excited to see play another big festival crowd is post-grunge four-piece Keo, who recently announced their most “ambitious” tour to date, including what is set to be a massive gig right here in 0161.

As for the headliners, indie heroes Blossoms need no introduction; nor does Wigan’s most famous musical son, with Ashcroft riding a real resurgence at the moment – he’s also one of our artists of the month, naturally.

In fact, confirmation of both Ashcroft and his Oasis Live ’25 support act partners, Cast, being booked for Warrington’s Victoria Park and the next NBHD Fest comes after the 54-year-old confirmed a fellow hometown band for some very big shows of his own.

This coming May Bank Holiday Weekend (Saturday 23-Sun 24 May 2026) is shaping up nicely, and we can’t wait to see what else is new to the festival site this year.

General admission tickets are already available, and new for this year, there will also be different payment plans via their website.

You can grab your tickets HERE. See you in the fields!

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