Cheshire's Silk 106.9

Congleton Town Hall was packed to capacity on Thursday 14 May as finalists, volunteers, community organisations, family, and friends gathered for the Congleton Civic Awards 2026 presentation during the town’s Annual Town Meeting.

Cheshire’s communities can bid for up to £2,000 to provide summer holiday activities for young people across the county as Dan Price, Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner opens applications to his SWAP Summer Support Fund for a second year.

A woman who harassed her former partner and his new girlfriend has been sentenced after subjecting them to a campaign of abusive messages and threats.

A local mother is lacing up her running shoes this month to conquer a 100km challenge, raising vital funds for the Special Care Baby Unit at Macclesfield District General Hospital.

Southampton have been expelled from the Championship play-offs after admitting to spying on opponents on three occasions this season, including play-off opponents Middlesbrough earlier this month..

A jubilant Bukayo Saka hit back at Arsenal’s critics by saying “they’re not laughing at us anymore” as the club celebrated their first Premier League title in 22 years..

The Government has relaxed sanctions on Russian crude oil, allowing for the import of jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries amid surging costs..

Inflation fell back to its lowest level for more than a year last month as a drop in energy prices offset soaring fuel costs, but fears are mounting over a looming cost-of-living squeeze caused by the Iran war..