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Thousands of free places for summer activities are now available to book online, for parents and carers of children eligible for income-related free school meals.

A brand-new ‘showstopper’ piece of play equipment is set to be installed at West Park in Macclesfield this summer, following overwhelming support from the local community.

Cheshire East Council is inviting residents aged 18 and over from across the borough to take part in conversations about the issues that matter most to them by joining its community voices panel.

Job seekers are invited to a recruitment open day at Cheshire East Council’s Environmental Hub in Middlewich on Saturday 11th July – offering the chance to learn more about a range roles in waste and recycling.

England captain Ben Stokes has announced his bombshell retirement from international cricket..

The body of a 15-year-old boy has been recovered near a reservoir in what police called a “sad reminder of the dangers of entering open water”..

Retail crime is “running riot” as shoplifting and assaults on staff have risen in the past year, Scottish Labour has said..

Police officers are facing a “mountain of pressures”, the Scottish Liberal Democrats have said as figures showed millions has been paid out in overtime..