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Councillor Judy Snowball, who represents Broken Cross and Upton, in Macclesfield, was handed the chain of office by outgoing mayor Councillor David Edwardes as part of the ceremony in the Tenants’ Hall at Tatton Park in Knutsford.

A new independent chair has been appointed to lead the Cheshire East SEND Strategic Improvement and Assurance Board.

Cheshire East Council has celebrated the success of an award‑winning local distillery as part of its new ‘Made in Cheshire East’ initiative, which shines a spotlight on businesses driving innovation, sustainability and economic growth across the borough.

Cheshire East Council has moved to a leader and cabinet model of decision making after re-electing its leader and deputy leader.

The UK’s Eurovision entrant Look Mum No Computer is to perform in the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, alongside Israel’s Noam Bettan, after the country’s inclusion in the competition prompted a boycott by five nations..

The Manchester City manager was in a playful mood when asked if Saturday’s FA Cup final could be his last trip to Wembley with the club..

Hearts and Celtic fans are eagerly awaiting the league title clash.

Tens of thousands of people are expected to descend on the capital on Saturday for two major demonstrations amid a huge £4.5 million police operation..