Residents have been told to put their bins out early with temperatures are set to soar.

Temperatures are forecast to reach the high 20s and into the low 30s towards the end of the week.

With this in mind, Cheshire East Council has confirmed that bin collection crews will be setting out earlier than usual.

A statement released on Wednesday, July 8, reads: "Due to the expected high temperatures over the next few days, we will be starting bin collections earlier than normal to help ensure we can complete as many collections as possible.

"Please make sure your bins are out for collection by 5am.

"This includes Saturday, July 11, when crews will also be working on any missed collections."

With road temperatures expected to hit 52c in parts of Cheshire East this week, the council's highways teams are out monitoring and responding across the borough.

Gritters will also be out, applying granite dust to improve safety.

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A Facebook post shared by Cheshire East Council reads: "UK roads are typically designed for wet, cold and changeable weather conditions, and can respond differently during periods of prolonged and intense heat.

"Recently surface dressed roads, delivered as part of this year's programme, are more likely to be affected by these temperatures.

"Surface dressing uses bitumen - a black binding material that holds the road together - with stone on top. In high temperatures, it can soften and rise."