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Three women have been charged in connection with shoplifting offences at a store in Crewe.

Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a fatal collision in Middlewich.

Macclesfield College has launched its new 'Macclesfield Manifesto', aiming to recruit 100 local apprentices in the first 100 days of 2019, with the backing of local MP, David Rutley.

The green light has been given to proposals to boost Macclesfield town centre.

Police in Macclesfield are warning some parents that ‘we could be knocking on your door’ following a rise in anti-social behaviour in the town.

It’s as strong winds and heavy rain remain in the forecast.

Cheshire East Council is to consult on proposals to increase parking charges across the borough from March 2019.

Criminals travelling across the border between Cheshire, Merseyside and Greater Manchester were greeted by more than a surprise on Wednesday 21 November, when they were targeted as part of Operation Crossbow

A Wigan man has been arrested by officers after he was disturbed breaking into a house in Weaverham.

Detectives are urging witnesses to come forward after two houses were burgled in Nantwich.

Officers are urging residents to remain vigilant following reports of an attempted distraction burglary in Northwich.

Cheshire Police has today published its rural and wildlife policing strategy which outlines how it will tackle these crimes from now until 2021.

Three people have been charged with drugs offences following a raid at an address in Congleton.

Cheshire’s police and crime commissioner, David Keane, is thanking Cheshire residents who have taken the time to give feedback on Cheshire Constabulary’s new rural crime strategy.

Officers have charged a man with drugs and firearms offences following a police raid in Crewe.

Crewe firefighters are rolling up their sleeves and arming themselves with sponges and buckets of water for the annual Fire Fighters Charity car wash.

People in Crewe are being given the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of local people with dementia by becoming Dementia Friends Champions.

A man was fined for failing to maintain and tidy up a property he owns in Crewe, a court heard.

Officers have arrested a man on suspicion of illegal drugs offences after executing a warrant in Congleton.

There are calls for residents to check chimneys for blockages – after a blaze in Northwich.

A High Court judge has dismissed a judicial review brought by Paul Worthington over the death of his 13-month-old daughter Poppi.

A British couple have been detained after a "large amount of cocaine" was found on a cruise ship returning from the Caribbean.

Police investigating the murder of Grace Millane are looking for a shovel believed to be linked to her death.

Advertising giant WPP has announced a major restructuring which will see thousands of jobs cut worldwide, months after ousting long-serving boss Sir Martin Sorrell.

Struggling retailer Carpetright has slipped to a half-year loss of £11.7m after it closed dozens of stores and said "negative headlines" had hit sales.

Mobile banking users can now block certain types of spending in a move which could help people gain control of their finances.

Easter Island's mayor has said the British Museum might be a better home for a massive native Polynesian statue taken by British sailors 150 years ago.

Convicted paedophile Russell Bishop has been found guilty of murdering two nine-year-old girls in 1986.

After 32 years, paedophile Russell Bishop has finally been convicted of the "babes in the wood" murders after advanced forensic techniques revealed his DNA linked him to his young victims through a discarded sweatshirt.

Police have charged a man with attempting to abduct a six-year-old girl at a Christmas market.

Thailand will hold its long delayed general election early next year, as it was confirmed the military-imposed ban on political activities in the country is to be lifted.

Two nuns have admitted embezzling about $500,000 (£396,000) from the school where they worked and spending it at casinos in Las Vegas.

Emmanuel Macron has promised to raise the minimum wage as he acknowledged he was partially responsible for weeks of nationwide protests.

A school in Ireland could be heading for a Christmas number one after releasing a version of the song Lean On Me to support a pupil diagnosed with cancer.

Modern Family star Sarah Hyland has revealed she had to have a second kidney transplant, and that she thought about suicide after the failure of the first.

A former sex slave and a doctor have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to stop rape and sexual violence being used as weapons of war.

A British couple have been detained after a "large amount of cocaine" was found on a cruise ship returning from the Caribbean.

Easter Island's mayor has said the British Museum might be a better home for a massive native Polynesian statue taken by British sailors 150 years ago.

Police investigating the murder of Grace Millane are looking for a shovel believed to be linked to her death.

Billionaire "playboy" Vijay Mallya should be extradited from the UK to India to face fraud charges over the collapse of Kingfisher Airlines, a court in London has ruled.

Modern Family star Sarah Hyland has revealed she had to have a second kidney transplant, and that she thought about suicide after the failure of the first.

Spice Girl Melanie Brown says she has broken two ribs and badly injured her right hand after suffering an accident.

Former football manager Harry Redknapp has been crowned king of the jungle on I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!

Doctor Who fans will have to wait until 2020 for the next series, although there will be a special episode on New Year's Day to keep them happy.

Shades on, the recognisable quiff a little less coiffed than usual but still present, Mark Ronson is sitting in the library room of a central London hotel, speaking to Sky News amid a whirlwind of promotion for his latest single.

Annual wage growth rose to 3.3% in the three months to October but unemployment also climbed, official figures show.

Struggling retailer Carpetright has slipped to a half-year loss of £11.7m after it closed dozens of stores and said "negative headlines" had hit sales.

Former Sainsbury's boss Justin King is to join the board of Marks & Spencer to help "navigate the challenges ahead" as it battles to turn around its fortunes.

The private equity tycoon Guy Hands has lined up the erstwhile boss of Associated British Ports to help him sail into a £300m bidding war for Wightlink, the British ferry operator.

Advertising giant WPP has announced a major restructuring which will see thousands of jobs cut worldwide, months after ousting long-serving boss Sir Martin Sorrell.

Mobile banking users can now block certain types of spending in a move which could help people gain control of their finances.

The pound has hit a fresh 20-month low against the US dollar and stock markets are falling globally after Theresa May decided to delay the Commons vote on her Brexit deal.

Emmanuel Macron has promised to raise the minimum wage as he acknowledged he was partially responsible for weeks of nationwide protests.

London transport chiefs have announced up to £2bn in new financing to complete the delayed Crossrail project.

Shares in troubled outsourcing firm Interserve have fallen by up to 73% after it revealed details of a recovery plan which will result in a "material" hit to current stock holders.

A political row is brewing after Labour warned of a "Conservative Party, establishment cover-up" over an anti-disinformation think tank accused of political attacks against senior Labour figures.

Antarctica has seen a "significant" change in ice mass following increased snowfall during the 20th century which has mitigated rising sea levels, researchers say.

The Voyager 2 probe has left the protective bubble around the sun and is flying through interstellar space, NASA says.

A gamer who was allegedly heard hitting his partner during a live stream of Fortnite has been charged with assault.

Huawei's chief financial officer has denied she covered up her company's alleged links to a firm that tried to sell equipment to Iran in violation of sanctions.

Convicted paedophile Russell Bishop has been found guilty of murdering two nine-year-old girls in 1986.

Theresa May has headed back to Europe in a desperate bid to win concessions from EU leaders after her Commons retreat over her big Brexit vote.

Chelsea have suspended four supporters from attending matches pending investigations into alleged racist abuse of Raheem Sterling.

The EU’s top court has ruled the UK can revoke Article 50 and halt Brexit without the permission of other member states.

A political row is brewing after Labour warned of a "Conservative Party, establishment cover-up" over an anti-disinformation think tank accused of political attacks against senior Labour figures.

A former sex slave and a doctor have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to stop rape and sexual violence being used as weapons of war.

The Voyager 2 probe has left the protective bubble around the sun and is flying through interstellar space, NASA says.

The Chelsea supporter accused of racially abusing Raheem Sterling at Stamford Bridge on Saturday has apologised for his behaviour, but denied he used racist language.

London transport chiefs have announced up to £2bn in new financing to complete the delayed Crossrail project.

The clocks are ticking across Europe towards Brexit day with 109 days left to 29 March - the date we leave the EU, with or without a deal.

The Professional Footballers' Association says it stands "shoulder to shoulder" with Raheem Sterling following an incident of alleged racist abuse at Chelsea on Saturday.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists his side go into their must-win Champions League encounter at home to Napoli not fearful of conceding but well aware of the implications.

Gary Neville has revealed Raheem Sterling confided in him regarding the "vicious" abuse he felt he was receiving during Euro 2016.

Shades on, the recognisable quiff a little less coiffed than usual but still present, Mark Ronson is sitting in the library room of a central London hotel, speaking to Sky News amid a whirlwind of promotion for his latest single.

Advertising giant WPP has announced a major restructuring which will see thousands of jobs cut worldwide, months after ousting long-serving boss Sir Martin Sorrell.

The pound has hit a fresh 20-month low against the US dollar and stock markets are falling globally after Theresa May decided to delay the Commons vote on her Brexit deal.

Three people have died in the US state of North Carolina due to a snowstorm.

Police investigating the murder of Grace Millane are looking for a shovel believed to be linked to her death.

Police are investigating after a viral video has shown a group of New York officers violently pulling a one-year-old boy from his mother's arms.

The Chelsea supporter accused of racially abusing Raheem Sterling at Stamford Bridge on Saturday has apologised for his behaviour, but denied he used racist language.

Chelsea have suspended four supporters from attending matches pending investigations into alleged racist abuse of Raheem Sterling.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists his side go into their must-win Champions League encounter at home to Napoli not fearful of conceding but well aware of the implications.

The Professional Footballers' Association says it stands "shoulder to shoulder" with Raheem Sterling following an incident of alleged racist abuse at Chelsea on Saturday.

Gary Neville has revealed Raheem Sterling confided in him regarding the "vicious" abuse he felt he was receiving during Euro 2016.