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In the early hours of Sunday, the Government U-turned yet again and agreed to fund free school meals over Christmas.

Cheshire East's portfolio holder for public health has claimed that the "majority" of positive Covid-19 cases are linked to household settings rather than education establishments.

Speaking as a resident at yesterday's (Tuesday) Cheshire East Council Cabinet meeting, Alsager Town councillor Sue Helliwell spoke about the number of positive Covid-19 cases within Alsager.

Detectives are appealing for information from members of the public following a burglary incident in Alsager.

At around 6am today (Tuesday 10 November) a young man broke into a house on Station Road.

A short service with the Royal British Legion, veterans and wreath layers was held at the Alsager cenotaph to commemorate Remembrance Sunday.

Alsager remembered safely in a small service led by Rev Michelle Goodrich and wreath laying by the local organisations including Cllr Rod Fletcher, chair of Alsager Town Council and Stewart Waring, chairman of the Alsager branch of the Royal British Legion.

Year 11 students from Alsager School have been asked to stay at home today (Tuesday) following a confirmed positive Covid-19 case in the year group.

After being notified late last night (Monday), the school decided to take action so that they could liaise with the "affected student" to "ascertain a list of close contacts".

A man was left seriously injured after being assaulted at a petrol station in Church Lawton.

The victim, said to be in his 50s, is still in hospital according to Cheshire Police after Friday afternoon's incident.

Due to the latest lockdown, Wesley Place Methodist Church will be unable to have Christmas trees delivered and collected as planned.

However, the Christmas Tree group at Wesley Place will still be holding a virtual festival by showing slides of previous festivals.

With being in lockdown the chance for communities to show their gratitude for Remembrance Sunday has been significantly reduced.

Cllr Ashley Farrall, Cheshire East Council's Armed Forces Champion, suggested the council should mark streets across the borough with poppies.

No household should go hungry and Alsager & District Foodbank are here to help.

The foodbank has been running since 2013 as part of the Alsager Community Support Centre and Alsager Community Church.