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A 26-year-old man has been charged with a class A drug dealing offence after an officer stopped and searched a car in Alderley Edge.

Drivers are being reminded the M6 at Knutsford in Cheshire will be affected by a second weekend of junction and motorway closures from tomorrow night (Friday 16 April) for work to finish pouring the concrete for a new bridge through the roundabout at junction 19.

The only Further Education college in Cheshire selected by the Government to offer the latest qualification for 16-19-year-old is fast tracking learners to the next level with a new employer partnership to provide a learning experience like never before.

Police are appealing for information for the public after three pedal cycles were stolen in Macclesfield.

Buckingham Palace has revealed the 30 guests who will be attending Prince Philip's funeral at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on Saturday.

The Duke of Cambridge and Duke of Sussex will not walk side by side when they join other senior royals in the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral procession.

Details handpicked by the Duke of Edinburgh for his funeral have been revealed ahead of the ceremony in two days' time.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock is being accused of "cronyism at the heart of government" by Labour after it was revealed he has been given shares in a family firm that has done business with the NHS.

Charities and health organisations have warned the COVID-19 pandemic is having a "catastrophic" impact on NHS services - as the number of people in England waiting to start hospital treatment hits a new record high.

Northern Ireland is "entering brighter and better times" as its lockdown exit plans have been brought forward.

Warnings have been put in place after a large section of cliff in Dorset collapsed on to a beach and into the sea.

A police dog has died after being struck by a train while he was chasing suspected burglars.

India has recorded more than 200,000 new coronavirus infections in a single day as hospitals report severe shortages of beds and oxygen and extra space is found in hotels.

Former police officer Derek Chauvin has refused to testify in court over the killing of George Floyd as the defence rested its case and the murder trial was adjourned.

The Foreign Office has summoned the Russian ambassador over concerns of "a pattern of malign behaviour", as the US announced sanctions against Moscow.

The punishment inflicted by the United States on Russia for a massive cyber breach, election meddling and other alleged "destabilising activities" is notable.

Sweden is facing a shortage of sperm for assisted pregnancy as potential donors have avoided hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic.

A twerking dance troupe's performance at the launch of the Australian navy's newest ship has created a multi-layered furore after complaints it was too risque were followed up with criticism of the national broadcaster.

The Tokyo Olympics mascots were unveiled today to celebrate the 100 days-to-go milestone amid mounting public opposition to the Games taking place this summer.

A Canadian MP has apologised to colleagues after appearing completely starkers during a virtual meeting of the House of Commons.

Jennifer Lopez and baseball star Alex Rodriguez have called off their engagement - a month after denying reports they had split.

Vine star Adam Perkins, behind the viral 'Welcome to Chili's' video, has died at the age of 24.

Gavin & Stacey could be making its way back on to screens one day, with Rob Brydon suggesting there could be one more special of the show.

Large-scale event pilots that are testing the viability of mass gatherings will be supported by a government-backed compensation scheme.