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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.

East Cheshire NHS Charity is offering exclusive places for the TCS London Marathon 2027, giving you the chance to tackle the world’s most iconic 26.2-mile course while making a big impact on local healthcare services.

Those heading into Knutsford town centre on their bikes now have a covered cycle shelter to park.

A man has been charged with multiple drugs offences in Crewe.

Work on the new health and wellbeing centre in Brough Park, Leek is now entering the final phase ahead of the summer re-opening.

Cllr Peter Coan has been elected Mayor of Knutsford for the fourth time, following the mayor-making meeting and AGM held at Manor Park Primary School on Monday 11th May.

Two brothers have been jailed after they left a man seriously injured in a street in Macclesfield.

Police are urging residents to remain cautious following a keyless car theft in Northwich.

A Toby Carvery restaurant in Adlington has teamed up with The Chatty Cafe Scheme, a leading non-profit social enterprise designed to combat isolation, to help local people connect.

A man has been charged with drugs offences following an investigation into County Lines in Congleton.

A man from Northwich has been remanded in custody after he was charged with multiple counts of shoplifting.

Local father, Zach Weaver-Shojaie, has successfully completed the Manchester Marathon, raising more than £1,500 for East Cheshire NHS Charity in a powerful tribute to the hospital units that supported his family through a period of personal loss and recovery.

Cheshire East Council is going ‘All In’ for the National Year of Reading 2026, with its Family Hubs, libraries and schools working together to support the UK‑wide campaign encouraging people of all ages to rediscover the joy and benefits of reading.

Patients with malignant and non-malignant haematological conditions from Mid and South Cheshire have praised the changes they have seen in their care and treatment at Leighton Hospital since the service transferred to The Christie last April.

Volunteers are sought to join the Knutsford Town Rangers and help clear a popular footpath.

The family of a woman from Chell who sadly died following a collision in Moreton have paid tribute to her.

As Foster Care Fortnight (11th – 24th May) begins, Cheshire East Council is calling on residents to step forward as foster carers, highlighting a growing need for support for teenagers and sibling groups.

Andy Burnham will be among the potential Labour candidates to stand in the Makerfield by-election, the party’s ruling body has said..

British Gas has agreed to a £20 million payout and to compensate customers who had a prepayment meter installed without their permission, regulator Ofgem has said following an investigation..

Asda has been named the cheapest supermarket for branded groceries for the third consecutive month, with its standard prices even beating loyalty card deals at Tesco and Sainsbury’s, Which? has found..

Screening men for prostate cancer using a blood test is likely to reduce deaths from the disease, a new review has found, although experts stressed there are still risks around overdiagnosis and overtreatment..