CHESHIRE West and Chester Council has voted to ban the Sun newspaper.

In a full council meeting on Thursday, July 20, a motion was passed by members to ban the national publication on the basis of its coverage of the Hillsborough disaster in 1989.

The motion will support all local vendors who choose to stop selling the newspaper and ensure that elected members and staff do not advertise or give interviews.

Cllr Donovan said: "Cheshire West and Chester Council praises the dignity and courage displayed by families and deplores the behaviour of some in positions of responsibility and public trust.

"This council recognises and will not forget the hurt and distress caused to the families and friends of the 96 during this period. Not least in part due to lies and slurs published in a British national newspaper."

It will also support any lawful campaign that raises awareness of injustice in regard to the events at Hillsborough.