Local News

Officers have charged a man with multiple offences following a proactive stop in Northwich.

A man has been jailed for more than four years after he pleaded guilty to a series of burglaries across Northwich.

Police are appealing for information and video footage following reports of a suspicious incident in Nantwich.

Macclesfield Local Policing Unit joined forces with Cheshire East Council in an operation designed keep people safe.

A man has been charged following an investigation into the supply of illegal drugs in Crewe.

Detectives investigating the supply of illegal drugs in Crewe have charged two people.

Officers are appealing for witnesses and footage following a fatal collision in Middlewich.

A dance company stages two shows in Cheshire this spring with an urgent call to protect the natural world.

Work to transform a key area of Crewe town centre has been completed and opened up to the public earlier today (Monday 28th April) – the latest step in the town’s regeneration journey.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Northwich Town Council have announced that a medium-term solution to improve parking at Victoria Infirmary in Northwich has been agreed in principle, while long-term parking options are still being explored.

A drug dealer has been jailed for more than two years for the supply of class A, B and C drugs in Northwich.

The Chief Constable of Cheshire Constabulary Mark Roberts has spoken out after ten police officers and PCSOs were assaulted in just 48 hours.

A film commissioned by Macclesfield Barnaby Festival premiered last week at a special event in Townley Hall.

A 42-year-old man has been jailed for controlling and coercive behaviour towards a former partner.

Five youths suspected of being involved in a spate of recent fires across Winsford have undertaken an educational training session.

Paint Knutsford, a new open-air painting event from Knutsford Town Council, launches this summer.

Jack Everton (23) is taking on the London Marathon to fundraise for The Christie Charity in memory of his beloved brothers Nick and Charlie Everton who both died from cancer.

A man has been jailed for 14 years for multiple sexual offences against women and children.

Tickets are available for the 2025 Macclesfield Charity Beer Festival, which will once again take place at Macclesfield Rugby Club over two evenings, on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th May, with a family-friendly daytime event also on the Saturday.

A man from Winsford, who claimed he killed his dog in self-defence, has been banned from owning dogs for five years.

The shortlist for the 2025 Knutsford Town Awards has now been announced, with residents invited to attend the Town Meeting and Town Awards Presentation on Wednesday 30th April at 7pm in Knutsford Little Theatre.

A man who filmed indecent videos of women in Winsford without their permission has been jailed.

Knutsford will be joining towns and villages across the UK and commonwealth to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday 8th May with a commemorative service and beacon lighting.

In the past 12 months Cheshire Constabulary's robust and proactive policing approach in arresting and securing charges against offenders has resulted in crime falling for the third year in a row.

Cheshire Constabulary will receive a total of £4m to help tackle anti-social behaviour, drug crime, shoplifting and robbery across the county.

Two men have been charged with drugs offences following a police stop check at Knutsford Services.

Francis House Children’s Hospice has announced the headline sponsor of its Cheshire Three Peaks Challenge, and Cardinal Partnership is set to play a key role.

Cheshire East Council is pressing for a meaningful devolution agreement for Cheshire & Warrington.

Video

Cheshire Constabulary is supporting the Suzy Lamplugh Trust’s campaign for National Stalking Awareness Week.

Officers investigating a serious collision in Henbury have charged a man in relation to the incident.

Household waste recycling centres in Cheshire East are expected to see a surge in visitors over the Easter period and residents are encouraged to consider visiting at another time where possible.

Kindhearted members of staff from AstraZeneca showed their generosity this week when they dropped off a big toy donation at the Children’s Ward at Macclesfield General Hospital.

Cheshire East Council has appointed a new executive director of children’s services, marking a significant step forward in the council’s commitment to enhancing the lives of young people across the borough.

Cheshire East Council has contacted thousands of families on national primary school offer day with almost all receiving their preferred school.

Young people from Winsford and Northwich are busy rehearsing for one of the largest and most colourful Carnival parades ever to hit the streets of Northwich.

Patients in Crewe are set to benefit from a new, state-of-the-art hospital after the Department of Health and Social Care rubber-stamped hundreds of millions of pounds of funding to redevelop the Leighton Hospital site.

A 16-year-old Congleton boy has been sentenced after admitting wounding another teenaged boy without intent.

Police investigating a collision in Alderley Edge are appealing for information, video and dash cam footage to aid their enquiries.

Video

A man who was found guilty of murder after fatally stabbing his friend in Northwich has been jailed for 18 years.

This month has seen the return of bedside Bibles to wards at Macclesfield General Hospital, part of East Cheshire NHS Trust, after their removal from hospitals across the UK during the Covid pandemic.

Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement invites the public to celebrate its 80th Anniversary with Textile Artist Anne Kelly.

The second phase of the refurbishment of Macclesfield Market Hall is on target to complete at the end of the month and Cheshire East Council is looking for budding entrepreneurs to take up stalls in the new and improved space.

Cheshire East Council is seeking to create a major new walking and cycling route in the north of the borough to boost tourism, active travel and people’s health and wellbeing.

Knutsford Town Council has renewed a partnership with the prestigious Royal Cheshire County Show for 2025.

Cheshire East Council is seeking to create a major new walking and cycling route in the north of the borough to boost tourism, active travel and people’s health and wellbeing.

Throughout March officers from Cheshire Police have taken part in Op Machinize, a national operation targeting barbershops and other cash-intensive businesses.

Officers are appealing for any witnesses or those with footage to come forward following a serious collision on the M6.

The first bricks will soon be laid as part of the development of Crewe’s new health and care neighbourhood, including the new Leighton Hospital.

Officers are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a serious collision near Macclesfield.

Police have released CCTV images of four people they would like to speak to in relation to theft at a Co-Op in Buxton Road in Macclesfield.

The Neonatal team at Macclesfield Hospital have been recognised for their outstanding parent-focused care with top level national accreditation.

A cultural concert featuring the best of the North West’s talent will raise much needed cash to feed people living through the war in Ukraine.

Do you or anyone you know own a motorcycle, scooter or moped?

This spring Staffordshire Moorlands District Council is introducing a new reduced mowing system in some of our parks and open spaces as part of our commitment to enhancing biodiversity and encouraging nature recovery.

Police are appealing for help in finding a 27-year-old man who is wanted for theft in Wilmslow.

Cheshire Police officers in Crewe are appealing for help from the public in tracing a wanted man.

Congleton’s Equal Access Advisory Group has expressed deep concern at the recent rise in harmful rhetoric surrounding disability and disabled people, following recent UK government announcements about changes to disability benefits.

Officers from Macclesfield Local Policing Unit have charged a man in connection with shoplifting offences in Bollington.

Nantwich Beat Team joined forces with Cheshire East Council to ensure taxis were operating lawfully in the area.

A man has been found guilty of murder after fatally stabbing his friend in Northwich.

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences after officers in Macclesfield conducted several warrants in the town.

A new toucan crossing and improved junction lay-out has recently been completed on Park Lane, close to Congleton railway station.

Residents most in need across the borough will continue to receive vital support.

Three men who carried out car and key burglaries in the Wilmslow area have been jailed.

Driven by Sara’s personal experiences and the exceptional care her family has received, local mum-of-three Sara Lord is set to embark on her latest challenge to raise vital funds for Macclesfield Hospital.

Detectives investigating a burglary at a residential address in Wilmslow have charged a man in relation to the incident.

Two Cheshire Constabulary officers have secured a potentially life-saving defibrillator to be kept in a policing vehicle thanks to the Police Innovation Fund, launched by the Police and Crime Commissioner.

Scammers are impersonating British Gas with fake emails tempting recipients to click a link to get a fake energy refund.

Detectives investigating a stabbing in Macclesfield are appealing for information from members of the public.

Here are the results of the Cheshire Women's Cricket League Finals Day.

After four years of campaigning, by Woolstanwood Parish Councillors, the Borough Council has erected a new metal safety fence between the footpath and the drop down to the Valley Brook, in Middlewich Road, near to the Rising Sun public house.

Detectives from Northwich CID have charged a woman following an armed robbery at a convenience store in Winsford.

A-level students across Cheshire East have achieved impressive results that are above those seen pre-pandemic in 2019.

David Rutley, MP for Macclesfield, was pleased to see during a recent visit to Bollington based Bridgend Centre, that Ms Rebecca Lea, Centre Manager and her team continue to deliver a range of services to the community including expanding their buddying scheme.

Police investigating a collision on the A559 near Northwich are appealing for information from members of the public.

Various road improvement schemes are to take place in Nantwich later this month and into September.

Following the success of last year’s Climate Festival and Green Fayre, Congleton Town Council and Congleton Partnership are working together to bring another Green Week to Congleton - but this time from the 18th – 25th September.

On Friday 30th September, Congleton Town Council is hosting a marvellous Medieval Banquet as part of Congleton’s 750th Charter Year celebrations.

It has been an extremely rewarding day at Cheshire College – South & West, as over 200 A Level students attended the College’s Crewe Campus to collect their results.

Alderley Edge School for Girls is celebrating outstanding A Level results for its Upper Sixth students with 28% of grades awarded being an A*, 66% of students receiving an A* - A and 81% of students receiving A* to B.

Latest statement from Arriva, following a further improved offer and confirmation of strike action being suspended.

Residents, businesses, stakeholders and supporters from across the country have been thanked for their support in getting behind Crewe’s Great British Railways bid during the public vote.

Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward following an incident in Crewe.

The latest statement from Arriva, following the rejection result in the recent ballot by Unite and GMB union members.

Police investigating a collision on the A559 near Northwich are appealing for information from members of the public.

Officers are appealing for information following a serious collision in Rainow.

The Friends of Congleton Park and Congleton Town Council are extremely proud that the town park has gained its 15th consecutive Green Flag and third Green Heritage award.

Thousands of Congletonians and guests from across the UK travelled to Congleton Park for an exciting afternoon of Medieval Mayhem!

National Highways’ project to upgrade the M56 in the North West is nearly complete.

Cheshire Constabulary fully supports the new Race Action Plan being put together by the National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC).

Video

Officers visited several bars in Wilmslow this weekend as part of an ongoing operation targeting recreational drug use across Cheshire.

Positive progress is being made with the A6 corridor study, which has been commissioned by Local Authorities in response to concerns about traffic congestion and air quality in communities on this strategic highway, including Disley, Newtown, High Lane and Furness Vale.

Sandbach RUFC finished their pre-season campaign with a useful work out against former Midlands Premier League opponents Burton on Saturday.

A man who was arrested in connection with a burglary at a primary school in Winsford has now been charged.

Officers from Macclesfield and Northwich Local Policing Units are working together this weekend to help to tackle anti-social behaviour in Pickmere.

After a two-year hiatus, Royal Voluntary Service is re-launching its iconic hospital trolley services in Warrington and Macclesfield.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has submitted two Petitions against the HS2 Phase 2b: High Speed Rail (Crewe – Manchester) Bill 2022 and an Additional Provision (AP1).

Police and Crime Commissioner, John Dwyer and Cheshire Constabulary Chief Inspector Fez Khan joined Crewe and Nantwich MP, Dr. Kieran Mullan at a community meeting to discuss anti-social behaviour on Crewe’s Sherbourne Estate.

Officers are reminding motorists drive safely ahead of the hot weather this weekend.

Video

This summer’s unmissable outdoor cinema movie extravaganza opens on location at Bolesworth in the heart of Cheshire from 19 to 21 August 2022.

Officers from Northwich Local Policing Unit have arrested a man in connection with a burglary at a primary School in Winsford.

Cheshire East Council is urging people to take ‘sensible precautions’ after the Met Office issued an amber ‘extreme heat’ warning for the region.

Northwich library is to remain closed to the public until late September for stabilisation work and further structural investigations on the building.

Street Angels aim to provide assistance and support for those who become vulnerable late at night. Police and Crime Commissioner, John Dwyer, visited the team at St Michael’s Church in Macclesfield to find out more about their work and the support provided by the volunteers.

A 40-year-old man who man who was arrested in relation to an armed robbery in Winsford has been released on conditional bail and detained under the mental health act.

Cheshire East Council has submitted its petition against the HS2 Phase 2b Hybrid Bill (the Bill) – renewing its calls for the government to ‘deliver the best possible outcome for the borough and its communities’.

Video

Cheshire East Council is calling out for community-led project ideas as part of its crowdfunding initiative, Cheshire East Crowd.

Cheshire Police are working with Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service to warn residents not to be tempted to cool off in open water, unless with a supervised open water swimming club.

Detectives investigating an armed robbery at a betting shop in Winsford have arrested a man in connection with the incident.

Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, John Dwyer, met with North Rode residents, local councillors, and Cheshire Constabulary’s Inspector Andy Baker to discuss the community’s concerns surrounding speeding and HGV traffic in their area.

Knutsford Food & Drink Festival will make its inaugural appearance this Saturday 13th August. The event will bring together venues across Knutsford in a celebration of all things food and drink.

Video

Cheshire Police are continuing their crack down on offending motorists and criminals driving in Cheshire.

Officers have charged a man following a disturbance in Crewe.

Transforming Lives 100-mile cycle ride ‘The Cheshire Dash 2022’ raised an incredible £60,000 in aid of local children’s cancer charity, The Joshua Tree.

A mother and daughter who were forced to flee Ukraine have received a special gift via Cheshire East Council.

Queens Park in Crewe is a firm favourite with local families for picnics and play dates, however recently the area has been suffering from episodes of anti-social behaviour.

Cheshire East Council has submitted three bids to round two of the government’s Levelling Up Fund.

A new documentary film launched on Thursday of last week to celebrate Crewe’s history as a rail town and look to the town’s future.

Cheshire East Council’s housing team has recently received the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA) accreditation, meaning they offer a safe and effective response to domestic abuse.

The Mayor of Crewe, Virginia has written to Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps MP, declaring the US town’s support for its UK namesake’s bid to host the national headquarters of Great British Railways.

Green Flags will fly over no fewer than 11 of the borough’s parks, nature reserves and green spaces this summer.

Officers in Crewe have organised some fun activities this summer to keep children busy over the holidays.

Unfortunately, the current industrial action at Arriva North West is not resolved.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and video footage following an armed robbery at a betting shop in Winsford.

Macclesfield town regeneration was the main topic of discussion for Mark Howden, Chief Executive of Peaks & Plains Housing Trust and local MP, David Rutley during a recent tour of Sunderland Street and Macclesfield town centre.

The Police and Crime Commissioner welcomed the Deafness Support Network (DSN) and North West Ambulance Service to the Force Control Centre at Police HQ.

The news that Marks and Spencer has joined Aldi in removing disposable barbecues from shelves in all its stores is welcomed by Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal collision in Holmes Chapel.

Work is starting in August in Knutsford to install new electricity cables to support the roll out of rapid electric vehicle charging at Knutsford services.

Officers have charged a man in relation to a burglary at an address in Leighton.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses following the attempted murder of a 20-year-old man at Handforth station last week.

Several bars in Alderley Edge and Wilmslow were visited by police officers as part of an operation to target recreational drug use.

Unfortunately, the current industrial action at Arriva North West is not resolved.

Months of preparation and hard work from community groups and organisations across Congleton impressed the National Britain in Bloom judges, Geraldine King and Ann Holland when they judged Congleton as one of the best large towns in the UK.

Congleton Town Council are putting the finishing touches together for an action-packed Medieval Festival fun day as part of the town’s 750 charter year celebrations.

It's back, the Congleton Harriers have announced that the 38th Congleton Half-Marathon will take place on Sunday 2nd October 2022.

The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted Mark Nicholas for running an illegal waste business without any of the necessary legal permissions on land at Wardle Hall Farm, Green Lane, Nantwich.

This summer, children across Cheshire can enjoy free, creative drop-ins, films and storytelling thanks to West Cheshire Museums.

The Tatton Park Pop Up Festival is set to finish with a bang, with an exciting final weekend line up culminating in a live orchestral Proms night featuring singalong classics such as ‘Land of Hope and Glory’ and ‘Rule Britannia’

Manchester Airport has provided an update on its recovery ahead of the start of the peak summer season.

Two men have been charged following an investigation into burglaries in Crewe.

Video

Operation Powdered will be running throughout the summer as part of Cheshire Constabulary’s continued efforts to tackle drug related crime and child criminal exploitation.

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire has partnered with ‘Self Defence with Clare’ to provide free classes for women and girls in Cheshire East.

Operation Nottingham has continued this week, officers from Cheshire West and Chester Council have seized more illegal tobacco and cigarettes during the operation to stop traders selling counterfeit or contraband products.

Cheshire-based domestic abuse charity, My CWA (formerly Cheshire Without Abuse), has launched a brand-new programme to educate teenagers on domestic abuse and its warning signs.

Unfortunately the current industrial action at Arriva North West is not resolved.

Works to make significant improvements to Victoria Park in Macclesfield started today.

Love Parks Week is back, taking place from 29th July to 5th August 2022, giving people across the country the chance to shout about their wonderful green spaces.

Officers in Crewe have charged a man following a burglary in Crewe.

Officers across Cheshire raised awareness for Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) in a week of action which ran from Monday 18 July to Friday 22 July.

More than 100 businesses have penned an open letter to the Transport Secretary, the Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP, backing Crewe’s bid to be the home of the Great British Railways (GBR) Headquarters.

The provision of dementia day opportunities in Macclesfield is to undergo a transformation, with services delivered from the Brocklehurst Centre moving to a dedicated dementia unit at the Mayfield Centre.

Cheshire East Council is on track to deliver its open, fairer and greener vision for the borough.

A former Leighton Hospital nurse from Crewe is to appear in a Real Housewives of Cheshire ‘special’ as part of a campaign to create more awareness and get people talking about the menopause.

The 23rd of July saw people of all ages, many adorned in rainbow colours, sequins, glitter and face paint, gather in the town centre for the Congleton Pride event.

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire has welcomed the news that his latest bids for a total of £1.5 million from the Government’s Safer Streets Fund have been successful.

Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer recently visited Macclesfield Rugby Union Football Club to hear about their experience with ASB.

The leaders of Cheshire Constabulary have marked the 20th anniversary of the introduction of Police Community Support Officers to UK policing by thanking the force’s PCSOs for all that they have done – and continue to do – to make the county an even safer place to live, work and visit.

Carefound Home Care have just achieved the coveted Outstanding CQC rating across all their branches and are hosting a recruitment open day in Wilmslow to encourage more people to start a career in care.

Back in February, the go-ahead was given to create a new garden in Congleton Park. The Just Bee Garden is based on an original design by local schoolgirl Miss Annabel Jackson (12) at Congleton High School.

Crewe Policing Unit are taking part in a number of activities during Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week.

Thousands of free places for summer holiday activities are available across Cheshire East for children and young people eligible for income-related free school meals.

Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, John Dwyer, was joined by local police officers, police community support officer’s (PCSOs) for the annual Disability Awareness Day event at Warrington’s Walton Hall and Gardens.

Cheshire Constabulary has seen the highest reduction rate in homicides in the UK and has the lowest rate of murder in the country, figures released by the Office of National Statistics have revealed today (21 July).

Two neglected dogs found dumped at the side of a country road on the hottest day of the year have prompted an RSPCA investigation.

For the first time since the pandemic started, local MP, David Rutley, welcomed over 30 students from The Fallibroome Academy for a tour of the Houses of Parliament and to talk about how Westminster works and our democratic processes.

Cheshire East Council has been listening to initial feedback and has put on hold plans to host a public vote to decide on the design of a ‘heritage wall’, that will feature as a landmark for people arriving in Crewe’s town centre.

Officers are appealing witnesses and video footage following a serious collision in Brereton, near Sandbach.

Detectives investigating an assault against a member of rail staff, on a train near Alderley Edge station, are appealing for further information.

Cheshire East Council has beefed up its guidance to developers around housing schemes.

Cheshire East Council has revealed two design options for a new piece of public art that will feature as part of its Royal Arcade scheme in Crewe – and the final decision is now down to YOU.

Video

A dog with an affectionate personality is still looking for his forever home after finding himself back in the care of the RSPCA, with whom he has now spent just over 250 days.

Cheshire West and Chester Council can today announce that B&M will open a new flagship store as part of phase one of plans to transform Winsford Town Centre.

Arriva North West buses has expressed disappointment as it confirms that Unions have informed the company of their intention to strike from 02:00 on Wednesday 20th July.

Congleton Town Council are inviting residents to come together to celebrate Congleton’s 750th Charter year with a FREE Medieval Festival Fun Day in Congleton Park on Saturday 13 August 2022, from 12 noon – 6pm.

Congleton is dressed to impress, as Britain in Bloom judges prepare to arrive in town for a whistle-stop tour.

After a sell-out performance at Tatton Park Pop Up Festival on Saturday 2nd July, the exhilarating Ibiza experience - Symphonic Ibiza - returns by popular demand this weekend!

Extra powers have come into force giving police and some authorised officers extra powers to deal with anti-social activity in one of the borough’s key towns.

At the adults and health committee meeting today (Monday), councillors agreed to launch a trial smoking cessation incentive scheme to support pregnant women and others in their household to quit smoking.

Plans to take forward flood prevention in Poynton was the main topic discussed at a recent meeting with the Deputy Leader, Cllr Craig Browne, and senior officers of Cheshire East Council and Macclesfield’s MP, David Rutley.

The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) is warning the public about the continued increase in reports about scams where victims are targeted on WhatsApp by criminals pretending to be someone they know – typically their children.

Inspirational junior swimmers aged 14-16, from Beech Hall School in Cheshire, have successfully completed a 21-mile relay swim of the English Channel, raising a significant £42,000 and counting for Mencap, the UK’s learning disability charity.

Congleton Town Council’s White Ribbon Group visited Alsager School recently to give talks to encourage students to challenge sexism and harassment, and join the White Ribbon Campaign.

Officers across Cheshire Constabulary are taking part in a series of activities to mark Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week.

Minshull Vernon and District Parish Council, which covers Leighton, Woolstanwood and Minshull Vernon Parishes, has initiated a link between the Axis Academy In Woolstanwood and the Queens Park Golf Club, which is next door to Woolstanwood and close to the Academy.

Rail Minister Wendy Morton MP visited Crewe, as the town showed why it is at the heart of rail and has the credentials to be the home of Great British Railways Headquarters.

Officers in Poynton have issued a dispersal order following a spate of anti-social behaviour in the town.

Swimmers across Cheshire are urged to resist the siren call of reservoirs this summer – or risk the sound of emergency sirens too.

A charity worker from Cheshire has been nominated by Sport Relief and selected to be a Batonbearer in the prestigious Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay.

Video

Rail passengers in the North West are being advised to plan ahead with heatwave conditions expected to impact journeys next week.

Motorists are being urged to ditch their vehicles and ‘get more active’ to mark World Car-Free Day.

Cheshire East Council is holding a public exhibition on plans to deliver a state-of-the-art new history centre in Crewe – transforming access to Cheshire’s archives and ensuring their preservation for future generations

Thursday 14th July 2022 marks the Day of Memory for victims of ‘honour’-based abuse. Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, John Dwyer, is joining organisations across the country to remember the lives of victims and the courage of survivors.

Here's the latest update regarding the current pay talks and proposed industrial action covering Arriva North West and Arriva Merseyside.

Detectives investigating a serious sexual assault in Crewe are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Video

Eight people were arrested and 12 vehicles were seized in joint crackdown on cross-border criminals for Operation Crossbow on Tuesday 12 July.

Cross border criminals travelling between Cheshire and Greater Manchester were targeted today (Tuesday 12 July) in a show of force as part of Operation Crossbow.

Motorists are being urged to ditch their vehicles and ‘get more active’ to mark World Car-Free Day.

What is phishing and how does it work?

Cross border criminals travelling between Cheshire and Greater Manchester were targeted today (Tuesday 12 July) in a show of force as part of Operation Crossbow.