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As part of a long tradition of mayors in Congleton, a special mayor-making ceremony will be held on Thursday 16th May, at 7pm in the Town Hall, to officially welcome the new Town Mayor.

Ahead of Cheshire Constabulary supporting the national week of action tackling the impact of knife crime, Crewe is set to host the six-metre-long bee monument made up of thousands of weapons.

Crewe’s new bus station will open to passengers on Tuesday 7th May.

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Officers have issued a warning to members of the public following an illegal car meet near Wilmslow.

Congleton in Bloom is rallying its residents for a community-wide effort to spruce up the town and foster a cleaner, greener environment.

East Cheshire NHS Trust staff will be running through the streets of Manchester in May, as they take on the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run.

A local group of hardy volunteers have given their own present to Congleton War Memorial Hospital in its 100th year, with the gifting of 700 plants.

Two consultants at Macclesfield Hospital are set to walk a combined distance of 150km to raise money for East Cheshire NHS Charity.

People are being urged to remember to vote this Thursday 2nd May – and bring along their photo ID when they vote in person.

Police are appealing for help in tracing a wanted man from Wilmslow.

Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Macclesfield.

The producers of the award-winning production of Sister Act The Musical have announced that stage and screen star Wendi Peters will play Mother Superior in the UK and Ireland tour, from Tuesday 28th May at the Buxton Opera House.

A man who was arrested following a warrant in Northwich has now been charged.

Officers in Crewe have charged a woman in relation to a number of incidents.

Officers investigating a series of distraction thefts in Cheshire East are urging members of the public to remain vigilant.

Officers have arrested a man and seized a large quantity of class A drugs following a police raid in Northwich.

Knutsford Town Council is pleased to announce the launch of a new community-focused initiative, Take a Seat, designed to make Knutsford town centre a more pleasant and stress-free experience for all.

The final link to one of the North West’s key walking and cycling routes is complete, connecting Macclesfield to Greater Manchester along a rural route of outstanding natural beauty.

The Knutsford community celebrated its town heroes on Tuesday (23rd April) at the annual Town Awards.

The Mow Cop Killer Mile is back for 2024 and has received a £500 boost from a generous local supermarket and its customers.

Russia has denied allegations of breaching the international chemical weapons ban by deploying chocking agents against Ukrainian troops.

President Joe Biden has spoken out for the first time following violence and arrests during demonstrations at multiple US universities, saying: "There is a right to protest but not a right to cause chaos."

China's Chang'e-6 robotic spacecraft is due to blast off on Friday, hoping to become the first mission to collect rock and soil samples from the far side of the moon.

A women's rights activist and fitness influencer from Saudi Arabia has been sentenced to 11 years in prison over her choice of clothes, human rights groups have claimed.

Iran is willing to "expend every Arab life" in its efforts to end Western influence in the Middle East and destroy Israel, a former US national security adviser has said.

Archaeologists have been able to piece together the skull of a 75,000-year-old Neanderthal skeleton.

Chinese manufacturers receive nine times more government support than their Western counterparts, according to calculations from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) which help explain the country's complete dominance in so many sectors, from solar panels and batteries to steel.

The murder trial of a former senior politician in Kazakhstan who has been accused of beating his wife to death has attracted the attention of the nation, sparking calls for new legislation tackling domestic violence. 

Another night of violence has unfolded in Georgia as police have fired tear gas and stun grenades at protesters opposing a so-called "Russian law".

Universal Music and TikTok have ended a dispute over royalties after the label pulled millions of songs from the social media platform.

Adrian Newey has confirmed he will leave Red Bull in early 2025 and it has emerged Ferrari have made an approach to the legendary F1 designer.

Kieran McKenna does not expect "smooth sailing" on the final day of the Championship season after Ipswich moved a step closer to a Premier League return following victory at Coventry.

The dynasty of Emma Hayes's reign at Chelsea has been nothing short of spectacular.

Harry Kane says he blocked out everything after England team-mate Jude Bellingham appeared to try and put him off ahead of converting a penalty for Bayern Munich in their 2-2 draw with Real Madrid.

Sky Sports F1's David Croft believes Adrian Newey's shock departure from Red Bull is "seismic" for the sport.

Universal Music and TikTok have ended a dispute over royalties after the label pulled millions of songs from the social media platform.

Wales is to get its own version of talent show The Voice, it has been announced.

Actor Martin Freeman has revealed he has turned his back on vegetarianism, 38 years after he stopped eating meat.

The UK's biggest indoor arena has been hit by further problems before it has even opened - with scheduled gigs, including performances from US singer Olivia Rodrigo - cancelled at short notice.

A world-renowned flower show is returning to Scotland and will celebrate the nation's remarkable art and much-loved artists.

Goldman Sachs is removing a cap on bonuses for London-based staff, paving the way for it to resume making multimillion pound payouts to its best-performing traders and dealmakers.

One of the world's leading economic authorities has warned the UK that borrowing should remain expensive until the rate of price rises eases further and stays there.

Novo Nordisk, the maker of anti-diabetes and weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, today displayed again why it has become Europe's biggest company by stock market value during the last year.

Universal Music and TikTok have ended a dispute over royalties after the label pulled millions of songs from the social media platform.

Pint-sized bottles of wine will be allowed on UK shelves from autumn under new post-Brexit trade rules - but doubts have been raised over their demand.

Chinese manufacturers receive nine times more government support than their Western counterparts, according to calculations from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) which help explain the country's complete dominance in so many sectors, from solar panels and batteries to steel.

Uber faces a multimillion-pound lawsuit from London's black cab drivers in a revival of the longstanding dispute over the operation of the ride-hailing app in the UK capital.

Shell has reported better than expected first quarter profits and moved to woo shareholders as it battles a group of major investors seeking greater action against climate change at the company.

Apple is trying to fix a problem which caused some iPhone alarms to not go off.

A price comparison platform which enables small businesses to assess the relative cost of payment services is raising millions of pounds to fund its growth.

Iran is willing to "expend every Arab life" in its efforts to end Western influence in the Middle East and destroy Israel, a former US national security adviser has said.

John Swinney has announced his bid to take over from Humza Yousaf as SNP leader and Scotland's first minister.

The Met Office has released a new weather warning for thunderstorms covering large parts of England and Wales after a night of heavy rainfall and lightning strikes affected other areas of the country.

Kate Forbes has announced she is not entering the race to replace Humza Yousaf as SNP leader and Scotland's first minister.

President Joe Biden has spoken out for the first time following violence and arrests during demonstrations at multiple US universities, saying: "There is a right to protest but not a right to cause chaos."

Novo Nordisk, the maker of anti-diabetes and weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, today displayed again why it has become Europe's biggest company by stock market value during the last year.

Protesters blocking a coach due to take asylum seekers to the Bibby Stockholm barge have been warned by police they face arrest, with a number already taken into custody.

Pint-sized bottles of wine will be allowed on UK shelves from autumn under new post-Brexit trade rules - but doubts have been raised over their demand.

Chinese manufacturers receive nine times more government support than their Western counterparts, according to calculations from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) which help explain the country's complete dominance in so many sectors, from solar panels and batteries to steel.

The race is on to find a new SNP leader and first minister of Scotland.

A Willy Wonka-inspired experience in Glasgow that reduced children to tears and prompted calls to the police has inspired a similar event in Los Angeles, drawing dozens of curious fans.

Another night of violence has unfolded in Georgia as police have fired tear gas and stun grenades at protesters opposing a so-called "Russian law".