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Congleton Household Waste Recycling Centre will close to the public at 5pm on Sunday, 5 September 2021.

Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer is holding a public meeting on 2nd September 2021 to discuss speeding and anti-social behaviour on the A34 in Wilmslow and Alderley Edge.

Two runners from Poynton will be running in the iconic London Marathon on 3 October 2021 for Manchester’s much loved internationally acclaimed cancer centre, The Christie.

Demonstrating their commitment to supporting the local community, Gascoigne Halman has made a donation of £5,000 to East Cheshire Hospice to help support the crucial end of life care that it provides for adults from across the area.

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As the region’s largest provider of post-16 education, Cheshire College is committed to ensuring learners are able to make the most out of their time studying at one of their state-of-the-art Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester.

More than 280 people were seriously injured on Cheshire’s roads in 2020. That’s more than five people per week. 29 people sadly lost their lives.

The family of a 70-year-old man who died in a collision in Wilmslow have paid tribute to him.

Residents have been thanked for their response during surge testing in Winsford, Northwich and the CH1 3 and CH1 4 postcode areas of Chester.

Police are appealing for witnesses after Congleton Pride banners tampered with in the town.

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As part of What3Words (W3W) Awareness Week, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding the public of the importance of a piece of technology that could help save a life.

Walk-in and mobile, pop-up vaccination clinics will be operating in Ellesmere Port and Northwich next week, offering COVID-19 vaccinations to all adults over the age of 18.

Officers across Cheshire Constabulary took part in a series of activities to mark the first ever Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week.

East Cheshire NHS Trust highlights to patients and visitors the importance of continued social distancing and mask wearing whilst attending healthcare settings.

Police are appealing for information from members of the public in relation to an assault in Wilmslow.

Boat trips return at Anderton Boat Lift, with historic ‘Canal Town’ re-enactments, free fishing taster sessions and walking groups for the over 55s.

Cheshire Constabulary has become the first force ever to achieve the British Dyslexia Association’s SMART Award.

Weaver Vale MP Mike Amesbury has praised the workforce at Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service for going ‘above and beyond’ during the pandemic.

A health and safety specialist from Macclesfield and his friend have completed a stunning seven day mountainous walk to help raise £2,260 for The Christie at Macclesfield, smashing their original fundraising target of £750.

Being sexually abused or assaulted can have a huge impact on those who have to learn to cope and recover from the ordeal. Nationally, more than 56,000 rapes were recorded in the year to March 2020.

Cheshire East Council’s road repairs are moving up a gear this summer with a programme of resurfacing works now under way and continuing over the coming weeks.

Cheshire East Council has received a grant of £12,000 to replace stiles with gates on public rights of way throughout the borough.

Bruntwood SciTech’s Alderley Park, in Cheshire, will host the start of stage five of the 2021 Tour of Britain on Thursday 9th September.

Congleton Lions working with Congleton Partnership have jointly funded the provision and installation of two more public access defibrillators across the town centre.

Officers are continuing to appeal for information following a fatal collision in Wilmslow.

Three women who lived a lavish lifestyle through thousands made from serious and organised crime have been sentenced.

Hebden Green Community School and the Winsford Academy are among the 2,820 secondary schools across England that will be hosting a summer school over the school holidays, as part of the Government’s £200 million Summer School Programme.

A man from Wilmslow, Cheshire, has raised £5,586 for charity Parkinson’s UK after organising a memorial rugby match.

A Covid-19 Memorial at Vale Royal Crematorium in Northwich is now available for the public to visit.

More than 700 people have risked their lives trespassing on North West rail routes since April this year.

The multi-award-winning Lion Salt Works Museum, based near Northwich, will be hosting action-packed fun for children this Summer. Each week will feature a different theme for two-days of creative ‘drop in’ workshops, taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday.

With heavy rain predicted, you should be prepared to adjust your driving style.

Dog ownership has skyrocketed as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, as people spent more time at home and re-evaluated their pet needs.

Police are appealing for information from the public after a man exposed himself in front of a woman in Macclesfield.

A prolific burglar who repeatedly targeted a charity shop in Northwich has been jailed for 14 months.

This August will see The Wingate Centre host the 10th Teddy Bears Picnic. Cholmondeley Castle provides the stunning backdrop with the fete itself located in the beautiful castle gardens.

Following the success of its first year of scams advice, Age UK Cheshire East is on the lookout for more volunteers to be the eyes and ears of their Scams Awareness and Aftercare Project.

John Dwyer, the new Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), and Macclesfield MP, David Rutley, recently met for the first time since Mr Dwyer’s election in May to discuss local policing priorities.

Hale Barns Carnival 2021 has celebrated its return with a summer weekend to remember – and has helped raise thousands for good causes in the process.

Knutsford was blooming last week as the annual Best Dressed Window Competition took place during the RHS Tatton Flower Show.

Fans of musical theatre across the North Staffordshire area are being urged to book their tickets to ensure they don’t miss out on The Barricade Boys’ show, A Night At The Musicals, at Trentham on Friday 30th July.

Officers are appealing for information following a fatal collision in Wilmslow.

On 7th August, the award-winning Lion Salt Works Museum in Northwich, Cheshire will show ‘The Lost Colour’, a vibrant, joyful play about colour that involves high octane action full of clowning, puppets, and paint.

Detectives are appealing for information from members of the public following a stabbing in Crewe.

A radiographer living in Altrincham has been appointed to run the radiotherapy service at The Christie at Macclesfield, which is currently being built.

New figures show the devastating scale of dog theft and the failure to tackle the crime.

Officers are appealing for information following an incident in Alsager.

Cheshire East Council is teaming up with some expert providers this summer to offer new courses offering valuable skills to young people.

Walk-in and mobile, pop-up vaccination clinics will be operating in Ellesmere Port, Chester and Northwich next week, offering COVID-19 vaccinations to all adults over the age of 18.

With the summer holidays upon us, many families across Cheshire will be spending more time in the kitchen, so firefighters are asking everyone to think about fire safety.

A GP from Cheshire has paddled 115 miles (185km) from Birmingham to Manchester in a canoe, in memory of a dear friend who died from a rare brain tumour.

Work will begin on Monday (26 July) to install a new gas main in Nantwich town centre, as engineers move to secure safe and reliable supplies.

Tens of thousands of the most vulnerable people across the North West are still at risk from Covid-19, according to the regional lead for the vaccine programme.

A road safety campaign urging road users to ‘Share The Road’ has been launched in Cheshire and calls upon the public to be kind and considerate to each other to help keep each other safe on the roads.

Local MP, David Rutley, has given his strong support to the Boundary Commission’s initial proposals that would keep the Macclesfield Parliamentary constituency the same as it is today, with all the communities that are currently part of the constituency remaining in it.

More than 300,000 tax credits customers have just over one week to renew their claims before the 31 July deadline, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has warned.

Officers in Macclesfield have issued a further dispersal order following anti-social behaviour in the town.

Employing over 200 academic staff across its three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, Cheshire College has a passion for empowering individuals to thrive in the workplace and has launched a programme to provide support and training for new lecturers.

Edward Timpson, Member of Parliament for Eddisbury, recently visited Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich to learn more about technical advancements during a fact-finding campus tour.

Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire John Dwyer has welcomed a new strategy unveiled by the Home Office to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG).

Political and business leaders across Cheshire are urging caution following the lifting of COVID restrictions by the Government this week.

Anti-social behaviour (ASB) can take many shapes and forms and can cause distress to anyone who experiences it. This has most certainly been the case at Dean Row in Wilmslow, and the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire John Dwyer has vowed to crack down on the issues.

CarFest, the family festival has a star studded line up for the Covid-compliant ‘Camp’ CarFest North taking place at Bolesworth Estate in Cheshire, 23rd-25th July 2021.

Throughout 2020 Treacle Market trod carefully and always prioritised public safety in delivering the market. This meant they did not trade in July last year and missed the chance to celebrate their 10th Anniversary, like so many others who missed significant birthdays and more.

Following the announcement by the Prime Minister on Monday to move to step 4 of the roadmap, Cheshire East Council is warning that Covid cases are soaring across the borough.

There are almost 32,000 people living with dementia in Cheshire and Merseyside and we want more to benefit from Alzheimer’s Society’s popular Singing for the Brain initiative.

Three people have been charged and remanded into custody following a proactive stop check into county line drug dealing in Macclesfield.

West Coast main line journeys for passengers and freight in Cheshire will be smoother and more reliable thanks to track upgrade work next month.

The previous Town Mayor of Congleton, Cllr Sally-Ann Holland, donated almost £6,500 to local charities and schools following her two years as Mayor. The recent fund giving presentation held at the Town Hall marked the final event in her chapter.

UK chart topper Sonique is coming to Cheshire next month as one of a trio of pop acts headlining the Great Balloon Race Extravaganza at Bolesworth Castle.

Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) John Dwyer is committed to working with partners to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) issues in Sandbach.

Saturday marks the full reopening and official launch of the refurbished Crewe Market Hall.

Cheshire East Council and its partners have launched their first Early Help awards which aim to recognise and celebrate individuals and organisations who support children and families early, preventing them from going into crisis.

We are thrilled to announce that REWIND FESTIVAL is bouncing back!! Following the Prime Minister’s step by step plan - the festival will be going ahead this year with a party planned like no other! “

Officers are appealing for information following a serious collision in Mow Cop.

Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, John Dwyer, and Chief Constable Mark Roberts are urging Cheshire pharmacies to support a government scheme that enables victims of domestic abuse to access much needed support.

The family of a man who died following a collision near Knutsford have paid tribute to him.

A new service for transgender, non-binary and intersex people is now available for all Cheshire residents who need support either before, during or after their social or medical journey.

Cheshire East Council has launched a consultation over its plans to boost its council tax support scheme offer by £3.37m over the next three years for those on low incomes.

Cheshire East Council’s campaign to get more people pedalling has helped propel its cycling champion into the national spotlight.

Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) John Dwyer is asking local residents for their views on his new Police and Crime Plan, which sets out the priorities for policing and community safety in Cheshire.

There is just under one month to go until the return of Knutsford Music Festival!

A brand-new Christmas trail featuring enchanting illuminations and Christmas classic tunes, will illuminate Forestry England’s Delamere Forest in Cheshire, from 26th Nov – 31st Dec 2021.

The newly refurbished Macclesfield Leisure Centre will be having an open day on 24th July offering FREE fitness activities for the whole family to enjoy!

Northwich’s multi award-winning Lion Salt Works Museum and nearby Tabley House, near Knutsford, will offer 2-for-1 priced adult tickets from now until the end of October 2021.

Anti-social behaviour (ASB) can take many shapes and forms and can cause distress to anyone who experiences it.

Cheshire’s Lion Salt Works Museum’s is hosting a free Heritage Steam Festival on Saturday 24 July and Sunday 25 July.

It’s been a long year of lockdown and to celebrate a return to exploring nature with loved ones, RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands nature reserve in Chesire are inviting families to enjoy a Big Wild Summer this year.

Today, Monday 19th July 2021, nicknamed ‘Freedom Day’ saw a further easing of restrictions that the Government implemented to help protect the public.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist died in a collision near Knutsford.

With the weather set to be very warm for the coming week, please take time to take care of your home security.

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Pupils at Bollington St John’s CE Primary School have been announced as the winners of a climate change competition.

Walk-in, mobile, pop-up vaccination clinics will be operating in Winsford, Ellesmere Port, Chester and Lache next week, offering COVID-19 vaccinations to all adults over the age of 18.

Edward Timpson, Member of Parliament for Eddisbury, spoke on behalf of Cheshire farmers during oral questions to ministers from the Department for International Trade in the House of Commons yesterday (Thursday 15th June).

Supporting young people continues to be an important focus for Just Drop In (JDI) as we begin to emerge from public health restrictions.

A Detective Inspector at Cheshire Constabulary has vowed to cycle 500 miles in five consecutive days to help prevent other families from being left devastated by a suicide.

Car Fest North has achieved another first for sustainability and has gone completely carbon-neutral on the reusable cup system used at this year’s event.

Cheshire East Council is asking residents and businesses to remain cautious following the relaxing of Covid restrictions and the move to step 4 from Monday 19 July.

Crewe is to benefit from a £22.9m funding boost after being announced as one of the latest UK towns to successfully secure a ‘Town Deal’.

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A localised enhancement to the NHS App means that residents in Cheshire East now have greater control, more convenience and more confidence in how their patient records are used.

Bollington-based Aerofoil Energy is helping to lead the way on improving energy efficiency and temperature performance in retail refrigeration.

Eddisbury MP Edward Timpson has welcomed the launch of the Conservative Government’s new Build Back Better High Streets Strategy, which sets out how high streets across the constituency will be transformed into thriving places to live, work and visit after the pandemic.

Knutsfordians are being encouraged to celebrate their town centre with Shop Local Saturday on 31st July with free parking, 200 goody bags up for grabs, the launch of a Knutsford loyalty card and singing from local choir Knutsford Beats.

Knutsford will be hosting its first interior shopping experience on Saturday 18th September.

Fleurs de Villes ROSÉ launches at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park from 20th -25th July 2021.

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More than 250 offences were discovered in a week of action by police and Highways England patrolling the M6 in the north west, including a four-year-old child sat on someone’s lap in a car driven by a disqualified driver not wearing a seat belt.

Cheshire MP Mike Amesbury fears the Health and Care Bill going through Parliament will ‘turbocharge’ NHS privatisation while giving the green light to Tory cronyism.

Pupils from a Cheshire East primary school have been awarded the title of ‘Junior Recycling Officer of the Year’ at a prize-giving ceremony in Alderley Edge.

A report out today from NHS Blood and Transplant shows that despite the strains that Covid-19 put on the NHS over the last year, 324 people in the North West had their lives saved by an organ transplant.

All 14 primary schools connected with Congleton have received a Memory Bear to thank them for the part that they played in keeping their communities safe during COVID-19.

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A road safety campaign urging road users to ‘Share The Road’ has been launched in Cheshire and calls upon the public to be kind and considerate to each other to help keep each other safe on the roads.

Today, Wednesday 14th July 2021 marks the national Day of Memory, remembering those who have sadly lost their lives to honour based violence.

The first passengers travelled through Manchester’s Airport’s new terminal extension this morning, marking a major milestone in the Northern gateway’s 83-year history.

A prolific offender from Crewe has been ordered to adhere to the terms of a CBO for the next five years.

The region’s largest provider of post-16 education, Cheshire College will be delivering the upskilling and reskilling of local people after a £100m investment was made by Stellantis into Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port plant, which will see it transform into the UK’s first manufacturing site dedicated to electric vans and cars.

A man has been arrested during a warrant today (Tuesday 13 July) as part of a police investigation into money laundering in Winsford.

Find out more about the SLING YOUR HOOK campaign, running throughout July, to help tackle scams.

An officer from the Regional Commercial Vehicle Unit at Cheshire Constabulary cycled from his hometown, Nantwich, to London raising money for the Nantwich Foodbank, while still suffering from long covid.

Arriva UK Bus has been able to make a donation of over £260,000 to NHS Charities Together, following a Covid-related exact fare policy on board buses which was introduced in April 2020.

Cheshire Change Hub, who form part of Brio Leisure’s health and wellbeing offer, are celebrating the successes of their clients.

Manchester Airport today confirmed the first passengers will pass through its new Terminal Two extension on Wednesday this week.

Cheshire East Council has secured further grant funding to support its target of being carbon neutral in its operations by 2025.

Tackling future flood risk was top of the agenda at a recent meeting in Poynton David Rutley, local MP, held with Lesley Worswick, North West Area Director for the Environment Agency.

The Council is advising dog owners and other residents visiting Shakerley Mere in Northwich to avoid the water as it may contain toxins hazardous to animal health.

From Friday 3rd September through to Sunday 5th September 2021, Staffordshire’s Trentham Estate will welcome some of the world’s biggest music stars, to their new music event Trentham Live!

Five baby robins were found in a nest which was in the chassis of a car - discovered after a 200 mile journey!

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on the M6 near Knutsford today (8 July) in which a driver sadly died at the scene.

Northern is asking customers in the North West to check before they travel this weekend as the rail operator continues to feel the impact of coronavirus.

Local MP, David Rutley, recently met Poynton High School’s headteacher, Mr Matthew Dean, to thank staff at the school for all their hard work in making it possible for students to continue with their education during another very challenging academic year.

Police investigating a collision in Davenham have arrested a man.

There has been a recent rise in the number of thefts and attempted thefts of caravans and trailers.

Motherwell Cheshire CIO are calling for support for their organisation after they revealed that they are seeing an increased demand for counselling of around 25% and this figure is continuing to grow.

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Police dogs servicing Cheshire and North Wales showed off their skills to the new Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire John Dwyer.

Cheshire East Council is calling for dog owners to respect the countryside in response to dog attacks on cattle in the borough.

Officers in Northwich have arrested three men for drugs offences thanks to information from the local community.

Charity funded scalp coolers are helping local cancer patients to keep their hair while undergoing chemotherapy.

HS2 Ltd, the company designing and delivering Britain’s brand-new high-speed railway, is encouraging communities in Cheshire to take part in a series of events and find out more about plans for HS2’s arrival.

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One of the world’s most endangered primates has been born at Chester Zoo.

Two weekends of alfresco dining will take place in Knutsford on the weekends of 6 and 7th August and 10th and 11th of September.

Three people have now been charged with drugs offences following a stop check by officers from Northwich local policing unit.

People are being urged to only come into the Accident and Emergency department at Macclesfield Hospital if absolutely necessary. The hospital’s A&E services have become very busy in recent days.

The Knutsfordian Exhibition, which was originally scheduled in July, was postponed due to concerns surrounding the Delta variant in the region.

As part of the popular festival, family favourite Music on the Moor will return on Saturday 14th August.

No need to worry about a trip abroad this summer when there’s plenty of hassle-free fun for the family to enjoy closer to home in Cheshire.

We’re pleased to announce that Isla, the Shetland pony who was stolen from a farm in Winsford, has now been found safe and well.

Police are appealing for information after a motorist failed to stop following a collision in Davenham.

The UK’s biggest hot air balloons are coming to Bolesworth Castle this summer as it plays host to the incredible Great Balloon Race Extravaganza.

Officers from Northwich Local Policing Unit have arrested three people on suspicion of county lines drug dealing following another successful stop check.

A cross border operation targeting those involved in organised crime led to eight arrests in Crewe.

With less than two weeks to go until the final planned lockdown easing in England, Cheshire health and care partners are urging everyone aged 18 and over to come forward now to get their COVID-19 jab.

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This September, McFly will be on stage at Trentham Gardens, in Staffordshire.

The Christie will be returning to Arley Hall and Gardens in Cheshire this summer to hold another weekend of amazing movies.

Cheshire East Council is calling for dog owners to respect the countryside in response to dog attacks on cattle in the borough.

Cheshire East Council is delighted to announce that the Summer Reading Challenge is back in our libraries this summer!

Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses to come forward following a collision on the A34 in Handforth.

Officers are appealing for information from the public after a Shetland pony was stolen from a farm on the outskirts of Winsford.

Congleton Town Council’s White Ribbon group will be in the town centre on Saturday 10th July from 10am – 3pm hosting a stall as part of the Council’s work to eradicate violence and abuse.

OFSTED has found that Cheshire East Council has ‘made sufficient progress in addressing all of the significant weaknesses identified’ at the 2018 inspection.

A TEAM GB showjumping duo will be among the elite riders going for gold at a high-profile equestrian event being held at a Cheshire castle and estate.

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The RSPCA today launches a new campaign to ‘Cancel Out Cruelty’ as figures released today show there were 1,715 reports of deliberate cruelty to animals in Cheshire in the last five years.

Cheshire Police Drone Support Unit impress John Dwyer and David McNeilage at a recent demonstration.

The Kennel Club launches Open for Dogs campaign to combat looming welfare crisis and show businesses the benefits of opening up to dogs

Cheshire East Council remains concerned about the increase in Covid-19 cases across the borough.

Cheshire East Council has announced it is redesigning the way in which it delivers transport services.

Cheshire East Council and the NHS Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) have shared the outcome of a recent visit by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) into support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the A34 in Handforth.

Drugs, cash and luxury items seized along with multiple arrests and convictions made since the infiltration of EncroChat one-year ago today.

A nurse from Whaley Bridge, who was diagnosed with cancer over seven years ago, is urging local people to support fundraising for the new £26m cancer centre in Macclesfield.

Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a burglary at a bakery in Cuddington.

Work begins next week (5 July) to ensure gas supply to thousands of homes in Cheshire is not adversely impacted by a scheme to improve access to a business park.

Yesterday (1 July) Museum + Heritage, one of the country’s most prestigious heritage organisations, announced at its annual award ceremony that university students, Julian and Harry Young, 20, were the winners of its ‘Volunteer of the Year’ Award.

Senior clinicians in Cheshire and Merseyside and across the North West are urging everyone eligible in the area to come forward for their second dose of Covid vaccine to ensure their protection against Covid-19 is stronger and longer.

Hannah Fairclough, aged 31, from Crewe, has set up her own business to support people with a visual impairment.

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The Christie at Macclesfield has appointed its first staff to key roles at the new £26m cancer centre, currently being constructed and due to open in December this year.

Rarely has second-hand and vintage clothing enjoyed such a surge in interest amongst the fashion-conscious. To explore the inspiration behind these historic designs, Chester’s Grosvenor Museum in Grosvenor Street is holding a fascinating ‘Curated Closet’ exhibition from 24 July to 5 December.

For the second year running, Cheshire College have recently launched their much-loved Virtual Primary and Secondary School programme, designed to extend learning opportunities, raise aspirations and assist in supporting with the transition for young people at these key milestone points.

Free Government support for exporters in Eddisbury will be outlined to businesses by local MP Edward Timpson, to help them take advantage of international opportunities, and to tap into the huge global demand for British products.

Six men who carried out a series of armed robberies at convenience stores across Cheshire and Greater Manchester have been jailed for more than 50 years.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at a jewellers in Nantwich.

Sandbach Rugby Club are delighted to be able to announce that Will Cargill will re-join the club after 6 years with Championship stalwarts; Cornish Pirates.

Learners at the region’s largest further education college now have access to the very latest technology advancements as Cheshire College partners with worldwide telecoms company Huawei to become an official Huawei ICT Academy.

Local children’s cancer charity, The Joshua Tree announced that Margaret Wright has been appointed new CEO.

Weaver Vale MP Mike Amesbury supports granting special status to Cheshire Sandstone Ridge to encourage people to enjoy our beautiful countryside while boosting the local economy.

Ten lucky people who visit Congleton Town Centre on Saturday 3rd July, Shops Independents’ Day, could find themselves holding a golden ticket!

Local artist Ron Stephens has come together with Cheshire West and Chester Council to create an exhibition of paintings and prints of heritage buildings in Northwich and beyond.

Manchester Airport has announced plans to quadruple the number of testing centres on site, ahead of the restart of international travel.

Members of the Early Doors Live touring cast will join fans at an exclusive screening of their live stage show in aid of The Christie charity.

Detectives investigating a number of burglaries in Hartford have charged two people.

Cheshire East Council has confirmed that changes to gritting routes will be implemented next winter following a review.

Cheshire East Council has extended the deadline to recruit two residents to sit on a committee that supports good governance at the local authority.

Police are appealing for witnesses following an attempted robbery in Nantwich.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the A49 near Acton Bridge.

Members of the original cast of the popular BBC comedy ‘Allo ‘Allo are set to reunite to delight audiences at The Bowdon Rooms, in Altrincham, this summer.

A man who put lives at risk by making a series of hoax calls has been banned from contacting the emergency services.

With a target to offer a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine to all adults by July 19th 2021, Cheshire’s health and care partners are urging everyone aged 18 and over to come forward now to get their jab.

Cheshire’s Sandstone Ridge has just been shortlisted for designation as an Area of Outstanding National Beauty.

Families in Cheshire hit hard by the pandemic are to receive further financial support from the Government.

Local MP, David Rutley, has joined local NHS leaders in encouraging residents in and around Macclesfield to get their jab.

The Macclesfield Furniture Reuse Project is looking for items of furniture that need repairing.

Residents in Northwich and visitors to the park will soon have an all new, bespoke play facility at Marbury Park, thanks to a £100,000 grant from funding body FCC Communities Foundation.

People are being urged to look beyond lockdown by making a date to join Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Cheshire.

Proposals for new protected landscapes and improving access to nature will be announced today (24 June 2021) by Environment Secretary George Eustice and Natural England.

A victims’ support service which has adapted its services to help victims of crime during the Coronavirus pandemic has been commended by Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) John Dwyer

Council leaders from Warrington Borough Council, Halton Borough Council, Cheshire West and Chester Council and Cheshire East Council have written to the Rt. Hon. Robert Jenrick MP, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government about their concern for Council meetings to be only held in a physical environment .

A once in a generation investment is being made to improve railway signalling on a key section of the West Coast main line in the North West.

Residents are being warned following a resurgence in scam phone calls purporting to be from the police.

Two people who brutally assaulted a man at his home in Congleton and left him in a coma for six months have been jailed for almost 20 years.

Macclesfield Male Voice Choir were very much looking forward to re-starting concerts and events from late June. However, they have had to re-think their diary after the recent postponement of the lifting of the existing Covid restrictions.

A greedy squirrel needed a helping hand after getting his chunky body stuck in a birdfeeder.

Eleven charities based in Cheshire have received donations of £1,000 each as part of Ecclesiastical Insurance Group’s Movement for Good awards.

Cheshire East Council is launching an exciting new crowdfunding initiative to encourage and create community-led projects that will make a difference.

There is a Covid Vaccine Passport scam email going around, that purports to be from the NHS and informs recipients that they can apply for their “Digital Coronavirus Passports”

Cheshire Constabulary has marked Armed Forces Day with a flag raising ceremony at its headquarters in Winsford.

With over 12,000 young people studying at Cheshire’s largest Further Education College, 30 learners have been crowned Cheshire College Champions after being carefully selected by a panel of judges for their range of academic and personal achievements over the past year.

Cheshire West and Chester Council and Cheshire Dance have confirmed the return of the dance and street arts festival, Now Northwich for Saturday 30 April 2022.

Cheshire East Virtual Pride is returning for its second year, with this year’s event taking place on Saturday 14 August from 2-6pm.

Local Macclesfield retiree, John Jones, 79, has been busking at Macclesfield hospital and around the local area for 30 years this June, raising a total sum of over £100,000 for East Cheshire NHS Trust charitable funds over this time.

Detectives investigating the murder of 27-year-old man in Winsford have charged three teenagers in connection with the incident.

Police officers have organised a sporting feast for 10 to 16-year-olds over the school summer holidays.

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Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has launched a far-reaching recovery plan to regain ground lost during the Covid-19 pandemic, which has wiped some £3 billion off the value of the regional economy and doubled the number of residents on Universal Credit.

Detectives investigating the theft of a car in Macclesfield have arrested a man in connection with the incident.

A major refurbishment of one of the borough’s oldest leisure centres received a civic kick-start from the mayor of Cheshire East.

Wood Treatment Limited and its Managing Director, George Boden, have today (Friday 18 June) been sentenced at Chester Crown Court after pleading guilty to offences under the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) 1974.

Following widespread concerns over the effects of Glyphosate weed killer, Congleton Town Council ceased its use in and around ‘official’ children’s play areas managed by the Council’s Streetscape team in July 2020.

Officers from Cheshire police have arrested four men for drugs offences following a vehicle stop check near Northwich.

Cheshire East residents are to be asked for their views on proposals to introduce an on-demand rural bus service.

Cheshire Police have issued 180 Traffic Offence Reports (TORs) following a three-week operation targeting road users not wearing a seatbelt.

The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau are aware of an ongoing scam where consumers are being cold called by individuals impersonating employees of legitimate mobile network operators and suppliers.

A magical light trail will illuminate a Cheshire castle and its grounds this Christmas.

Covid-19 vaccination services across the North West are to stage a bumper Weekend of Walk-ins (WOW) to further increase the number of people with protection against Covid-19.

Community organisations in Cheshire who are working to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour are being urged to apply for a new fund.

Three people have been charged following an investigation into drug supply in Winsford.

Each year, Citizen Advice encourages organisations to raise scams awareness with local residents, and this year is no different. With Scams Awareness Fortnight running from 14th to 27th June, Age UK Cheshire East’s Scams Awareness and Aftercare Project, with their partners Cheshire East Council Trading Standards, are happy to be supporting the campaign.

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Four people have been arrested during warrants today (Wednesday 16 June) as part of a police investigation into the organised supply of Class A and B drugs in Winsford.

As the largest ever NHS vaccination programme enters its last lap the North West Regional Director of Commissioning has encouraged local residents to come forward for their first jab and remember to get their second dose, which she called “vital and lifesaving”.

Scammers, con-merchants, fraudsters – call them what you will, they’re out there and many people across our region have fallen foul of them.

David Rutley, Macclesfield’s MP, is calling for Lyme Green to remain part of the area served by Sutton Parish Council.

A 25-year-old who became partially blind after a rare disease caused his kidneys to fail, walked 8,500 steps every day for a month to raise money for life-saving research.

A man who caused a serious collision near Crewe has been jailed.

Junction 19 of the M6 at Knutsford in Cheshire will be closed this weekend as Highways England works to complete its congestion-busting new bridge over the motorway.

The final members of a county lines gang responsible for supplying crack cocaine and heroin from Liverpool to Macclesfield have been jailed for a combined total of more than 34 years.

Cheshire East Council is inviting residents to have their say on a £5m scheme to improve a key gateway into Macclesfield town centre.

Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) John Dwyer has appointed David McNeilage as Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner.

Today, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding working families in the North West that they can use Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for their childcare costs over the summer.

The government has today announced that Cheshire East has been identified as a ‘Enhanced Resource Area’ to help combat the rapid rise of the Delta (Indian) variant across the borough.

Woodside Golf Club in Cranage has been awarded England Golf’s SafeGolf accreditation .

More pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be available in Cheshire this week - giving people across the county easier access to vaccines.

Investigators looking into the roof and wall collapse at Northwich Railway Station say the inquiry could take more than a year if a prosecution is pursued.

Cheshire East Council, director of public health Matt Tyrer said: “Covid infection rates are continuing to rise and are predominantly of the highly transmissible Delta (Indian) variant.

Cheshire East Council is encouraging businesses to open their doors and give jobs to young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

Cheshire East Council – in partnership with the Friends of Meriton Road Park – has developed a landscape masterplan in Handforth to provide local residents and visitors with a rejuvenated outdoor space to enjoy.

Cheshire East Council has issued a statement about Covid local testing sites in the borough.

Holiday activities for vulnerable children and young people will go ahead this year this summer following the success of Cheshire East Council’s delivery of the Covid winter grant scheme.

Cheshire East Council is reminding businesses that there are only three weeks left to apply for the government’s Restart Grant.

Businesses in Cheshire West and Chester are being urged to keep up the good work and follow national guidance on working safely with the public during the coronavirus pandemic.

Surge testing will be taking place in Northwich and Winsford in response to the increase in positive cases of the Delta (B1.617.2) COVID-19 variant in the areas.

The RSPCA has issued a warning after two dogs attacked a female swan as she was trying to protect her five cygnets.

As part of the Fire Kills campaign, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is asking the people of Cheshire to stay safe this summer as they make the most of the weather and enjoy the great outdoors, whether camping, cooking or exploring.

The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau are aware of an ongoing scam where consumers are being cold called by individuals impersonating employees of legitimate mobile network operators and suppliers.

A burglary has been reported at a stables in the Winsford area overnight on 5th June - 6th June.

The first wave of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic saw a great deal of love expressed for the NHS. The public banged their pans, applauded, painted rainbows, donated to hospital charities and gave their time and energy to help protect health and care services.

Following a rapid rise in Covid cases across the borough, largely driven by the Delta variant, Cheshire East Council has brought in several mobile testing units in response to local demand.

Cheshire East Council and their partners want to remind people affected by domestic abuse that they are not alone during the upcoming European Football Championship.

The £10m refurbishment of Congleton Leisure Centre will begin next week, with contractors Pulse Design and Build moving onto the site from 14 June.

Cheshire East Council is looking to recruit two residents to sit on a committee that supports good governance and financial standards at the local authority.

Cheshire East Council is urging people to ‘show the air you care’ – and do their bit to mark Clean Air Day and help protect the future health of our children.

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Tatton Park Pop-Up Festival is an exciting boutique outdoor family-friendly event starting on Friday 25th June with 52 shows across 10 weeks until 29th August 2021.

Police are appealing for information in relation to a man acting suspiciously in Northwich.

People in Macclesfield are being urged to throw a tea party and brew up a bumper donation, in support of anti-poverty charity the Trussell Trust.

The nation's much-loved heritage steamship, The Danny, will be open for guided tours from this weekend, Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th June.

People affected by domestic abuse are being reminded that they are not alone during the upcoming European Football Championship.

Community organisations in Cheshire who are working to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour are being urged to apply for a new fund.

Plans are underway to regenerate the Weaver Square area of Northwich and residents are now being asked for views and ideas on what you value from the current town centre market offer and what changes, if any, you would like to see brought forward, by taking part in a short online survey.

Council leaders from Warrington Borough Council, Halton Borough Council, Cheshire West and Chester Council and Cheshire East Council have written to the Rt. Hon. Matt Hancock MP, Secretary of State today about their serious concern about vaccine supply.

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Cheshire’s Special Constabulary volunteered a staggering 884 hours over National Specials Weekend to help make Cheshire even safer.

Revitalising Macclesfield town centre was a key priority at a meeting with local MP, David Rutley, and Mark Osborne, Regional Growth Manager at Avanti West Coast in the offices of North Cheshire Chamber of Commerce, in Macclesfield.

Everybody Sport and Recreation are delighted to announce that nominations for the 2021 Everybody Junior Awards are now open.

One of Cheshire’s most haunted stately homes is hosting an exclusive showing of the 1984 blockbuster Ghostbusters, hopeful it will discourage their spooky residents misbehaviour whilst raising money for charity.

A brand-new Art Trail event is coming to Knutsford this summer.

It’s less than one month to go until the return of the Knutsfordian photography exhibition.

Francis House Children’s Hospice is inviting people to tackle three of the highest peaks in Macclesfield on a walking challenge taking place on 27th June.

It’s a good idea to scan the area around ATMs before you use them. Be aware of anyone standing close by and always check the machine to see if it’s been tampered with before you use it.

Young people have been severely affected by the COVID lockdowns, with educational settings closing, exam chaos, ever-changing guidance and the grading fiasco.

Over 40 million people in the UK have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the latest figures show today, as the UK’s vaccination programme continues at pace.

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH IS ENCOURAGING PEOPLE TO ‘LISTEN. TALK. DO!’ WITH THEIR COMMUNITIES TO STAY CONNECTED.

Phishing remains the most successful attack vector for cyber criminals targeting individuals and businesses.

Macclesfield author Paula Smith found lockdown the perfect dynamic to spark the fulfilment of a lifetime’s ambition: to write a novel.

SYNETIQ, the UK’s leading integrated salvage and vehicle recycling company, has announced its sponsorship of the Cheshire Ghost Riders BMX Club.

New figures show that a total of 1,430 people in the North West, who lost jobs in the pandemic, are on the road back to work thanks to a government programme providing targeted support to relaunch their careers.

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Cheshire’s Special Constabulary will be out making a valuable difference this weekend tackling local community issues across the county.

Pharmacy-led Covid-19 vaccination sites will be able to celebrate having given 1 million doses of the vaccine in the North West this weekend, just five months after opening their doors.

A commemorative mural has been generously donated to East Cheshire NHS Trust by local artist, James O’Meara, to reflect the courage, hard work and commitment of staff and volunteers during the pandemic.

Mike Watson has significant experience of working in and with Professional Sport and Activity sector at a national and local level.

Every resident in Northwich and Winsford is today advised to book a PCR test whether they have COVID-19 symptoms or not.

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Highways England’s work to construct a congestion-busting new bridge over the M6 at Knutsford in Cheshire is entering its final phase this month.

A new purpose-built unit at a local hospital is helping improve patient experience and reduce hospital admissions.

Hundreds of festivalgoers enjoyed a weekend of fantastic family fun at the Bowdonbury Festival over the May Bank Holiday and raised thousands of pounds in the process.

Edward Timpson MP is encouraging women across Eddisbury to come forward and share their experiences through the Government’s consultation on reshaping the future of women’s healthcare.

More than three quarters of UK adults have received a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the latest figures published today (2nd June) show, as the vaccination programme continues at pace.

Police Now officers are playing a vital role in tackling crime and anti-social behaviour in Cheshire.

Tax credits customers should be vigilant and alert to potential scams, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has warned, as the remaining annual renewal packs will arrive in the post this week.

Cheshire Constabulary is calling all communities to get on board our Community Cohesion Group.

Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer has commended the work of police volunteers in keeping Cheshire safe.

DSN, a leading sensory loss organisation in the North West and North Wales will bring fresh support to ex-military personnel in need of sensory support.

Amateur football clubs will find some of the borough’s sports pitches vastly improved thanks to investment by Cheshire East Council, the Premier League, the Football Association and the government’s Football Foundation.

Cheshire West & Chester Council consulted on two deliverable options to transform its waste & recycling service, seeking to maintain excellent service, increase recycling, tackle long standing issues with recycling container lids and protect workforce jobs.

This July, visitors to the town centre will enjoy a vibrant display of unique flowers as part of the Flowers in the Town trail. The trail will feature wooden flowers currently being decorated by children from Knutsford’s schools and nurseries and residents from the retirement and care home.

Residents working from home are invited to ‘remove the zoom’ at the first lunch club designed for workers needing a break from their screens.

Eddisbury MP, Edward Timpson, has announced the names of the pubs and breweries that have achieved his COVID Community Hero Award following the reopening of hospitality venues this month.

Macclesfield Youth Brass Band has won the prize for ‘Best Presentation’ out of 119 bands in last week’s online Whit Friday competition organised by Fodens Band.

A small group of Cheshire residents are trying to get road safety measures improved, on short stretches of roads between Cranage and Allostock villages.

A recent outbreak of Covid-19 in an area of Cheshire East has highlighted the important part local residents can play in helping to stomp out the virus through regular symptom-free testing.

Ahead of Volunteers’ Week, Cheshire East Council is thanking the thousands of volunteers in the borough who take time to help out in their community.

A former tugman on the Manchester Ship Canal is among a group of volunteers recognised for successfully saving heritage steamship the Daniel Adamson – decades on from mooring her up for what everyone thought was her final official voyage.

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Officers from Cheshire Constabulary this week enlisted the support of an eight-year-old truck enthusiast to help highlight their latest road safety operation.

Detectives investigating an assault outside a pub in Winsford have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the incident.

Festivals are back and this weekend the brilliant Bowdonbury Festival will be one of the first in the country to welcome visitors and the forecast is glorious sunshine!

A Cheshire MP is angry after learning almost 4,200 children are living in poverty in his constituency.

Employers across Cheshire will be able to claim a £1,000 cash boost for every T Level student they host on a high-quality industry placement, as part of a new incentive scheme launched today.

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Criminals linked to county lines have been targeted during a week of action in Cheshire.

The North’s leaders have called on the Government to urgently publish a long-term plan for the region’s railways, to give essential certainty on investment and delivery of major projects.

Kez, a sexual violence survivor, has designed and launched a pin badge to raise funds for the charity that supported her.

A Winsford-based officer has completed a daunting charity challenge to help other people with mental health problems.

Working with Congleton Police, Dementia Friendly Congleton developed a project to source, pack and distribute complimentary gift packs to Congleton people with dementia who are living in their own homes.

Since June 2020, the Old Saw Mill Community Café in Back River Street have been cheffing up hearty meals for Congleton Town Council to deliver to people living in Congleton who for a variety of reasons may be struggling to cook a meal for themselves.

A Cheshire MP fears the Government is still pursuing a pro-fracking agenda after an outright ban was rejected in a key House of Commons vote.

Plant Hunters’ Fair is to be held at Capesthorne Hall, in Macclesfield, on Sunday 6th June between 10.00am and 4.00pm.

Families can look forward to a summer of fun days out at Cheshire’s Tatton Park with the first ever Tatton Park Pop Up Festival.

Cheshire Constabulary are looking to recruit external members, to its Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) Board.

Officers investigating catalytic converter thefts in Handforth and Warrington are appealing for information from members of the public.

Work is ‘progressing well’ on the new £53m Poynton Relief Road scheme – with the first two beams for the new bridge now in place.

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If you are using your vehicle for the first time in a while this May bank holiday, Highways England Traffic Officer Dave Harford has some important advice.

Film fans from across the region can experience some cinematic classics in the beautiful surroundings of a stately home this summer, with a brand new charity event for the North West.

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To mark International Missing Children’s Day, AMBER Alert Europe, non-governmental organisations in the field of child protection and law enforcement officers from around the globe involve influencers in the fight against online grooming with a cryptic TikTok dance challenge.

The High Sheriff of Cheshire has paid tribute to staff and volunteers at Cheshire’s Alderley Park Covid-19 vaccination centre.

Network Rail is advising passengers planning rail travel over the late May bank holiday to ‘look before they book’ ahead of major railway upgrades taking place between 29-31 May.

We are aware of an increase in confirmed Covid-19 cases in the Handforth area.

Cheshire East Council is inviting comments on a planning document that would provide further advice to developers and property owners on how they can improve the environment when preparing planning applications.

Trading Standards officers from Cheshire East Council have secured a successful prosecution against a woman who sold fake branded goods on the Internet.

The latest statistics show that Cheshire is the area with the second lowest rate of knife crime in England and Wales.

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The NHS in the North West has today urged anyone currently eligible for a covid vaccination, to book an appointment without delay.

The Barnston Estate in Cheshire has become a member of the Good Business Charter, an accreditation that recognizes and encourages good practice across all areas of business.

For the third year running, Ecclesiastical Insurance Group is giving away £1million to charities with the return of its Movement for Good awards.

Cheshire Police is targeting those who do not wear a seatbelt while driving as part of a national campaign.

A man from Crewe has been charged with multiple offences including burglary, robbery and theft.

Rag‘n’Bone Man has added an extra date as part of Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England, playing Delamere Forest in June 2022.

This morning Alton Towers Resort hosted an exclusive closed event for the Resort’s newest ride experience, Gangsta Granny: The Ride, based on David Walliams’ best-selling children’s novel Gangsta Granny.

Macclesfield FC can confirm that further to their league applications, the Football Association have accepted them into the North West Counties Premier Division for the 2021/22 campaign.

Cheshire East Council has congratulated Springfield School in Crewe for being shortlisted in the Times Educational Supplement (TES) awards for their work supporting young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) into work.

A man who controlled and physically abused his flatmate in Macclesfield has been found guilty of his murder and sentenced to life imprisonment.

Residents can help transform Winsford town centre by taking part in a community consultation which launches today.

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Cheshire Constabulary is recruiting new police officers, with the application window set to open on Monday 24 May.

The Rossendale Trust have teamed up with Peaks Go to bring you Hunted in the Peaks, a day filled with thrills, sneakiness and fun in the stunning Peak District National Park.

New figures show that Cheshire’s GP practices conducted more than 1.3 million face-to-face appointments during 2020-21 despite the many challenges presented by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Police are asking the public to help them trace a man from Crewe who is wanted in connection with harassment.

A 23-year-old man from Manchester has been arrested on suspicion of burglary after two car were stolen from an address in Alderley Edge.

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Conservationists at Chester Zoo are celebrating the birth of a rare red-bellied lemur - the first of its kind ever to be born at the zoo.

The award-winning Lion Salt Works Museum, in Northwich, is offering free entry to National Lottery players on 5 June and 8 to 12 June providing visitors present a National Lottery or scratchcard.

To celebrate salt and give children and adults a fun ‘lockdown’ activity, the award-winning Lion Salt Works Museum challenged everyone at the end of last year to come up with their own fun idea for a salt and pepper pot.

Northwich MP Mike Amesbury is calling for major investment in local railways following a serious roof collapse at the town’s main station.

An Engineering learner at Cheshire’s largest provider of post-16 education has been recognised by world leading professional organisation, The Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) for his high calibre of work.

Everybody Sport and Recreation are delighted to announce they have been awarded the Short Breaks contract by Cheshire East Council, to deliver a range of disability and inclusion sport and activity sessions, under the programme name ‘Ability for All’, across Cheshire East.

Film fans from across the region can experience some cinematic classics in the beautiful surroundings of a stately home this summer, with a brand new charity event for the North West.

Staff and volunteers working to vaccinate residents across Cheshire against COVID-19 have received a huge boost for their continued hard work and dedication.

Northern has, this week, welcomed eight innovative FLEX trains onto its network.

Crimewatch have advised your WhatsApp settings have changed.

A local, Cheshire-based property development company who are currently transforming one of Northwich’s historic buildings are set to join the line-up of shops who have already benefited from the Townscape Heritage scheme.

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Cheshire East Council is celebrating a successful tree planting season, that saw more than 15,000 trees being planted around the borough.

Cheshire East Council has announced that the first computers have been distributed to schools as part of its ongoing commitment to support learning for vulnerable children across the borough.

A teacher from Cheshire who bought some watercolour paints to learn a new skill during lockdown has won a competition to have her work featured on a Covid-19 memorial stone.

Four men from Manchester have been jailed for a total of almost 10 years after pleading guilty to their involvement in the theft of at least 19 vehicles across Cheshire.

Twelve years since he created Taste Cheshire, CEO and founder, Stephen Wundke is to stand down from that position and hand over the reins to the current General Manager, Briony Wilson.

Local author, Cecilia Lyon, recently met Macclesfield’s MP, David Rutley, to tell him more about her latest book “Adolphe Valette & L.S Lowry”.

A creative team who all have Down’s syndrome have produced new branding to launch Down Syndrome Cheshire as part of a unique work experience project.

A woman who was arrested following an incident in Congleton where a car collided with a house has now been charged.

An excellent day’s racing took place at Tabley on Sunday with fifty-eight runners for the seven race card.

Targeting organised crime groups who exploit children, vulnerable adults and destroy local communities continues to be one of our top priorities, says Cheshire Police’s head of crime.

Police are appealing for witnesses following an aggravated burglary at a flat in Twinnies Road, Wilmslow.

Knutsford Town Council is relaunching the Knutsfordian photography exhibition this July.

Drivers, residents and businesses are being encouraged to say what they think of the £85 million M56 upgrade in Cheshire.

An Alzheimer's Society investigation has revealed a 27% rise in people with dementia being rushed into hospital due to inadequate social care.

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault after a car was driven into a house Congleton.

Detectives have arrested two men on suspicion of kidnap following an incident in Macclesfield.

In response to the increased fear of pet theft, Neighbourhood Watch has launched our PROTECT YOUR POOCH campaign.

Residents, businesses and community groups in Winsford are being urged to have their say as part of an exciting new vision for the town.

Cheshire Constabulary have been working with Merseyside and Lancashire police in relation to the theft of agricultural GPS equipment.

Officers investigating a spate of tractor global positioning system thefts across the North West have arrested three people.

Cheshire East Council thanks everyone for their efforts in adhering to the restrictions so far which, combined with the roll out of the vaccine programme, means that collectively, we have met the four tests for further easing the lockdown in England.

Crewe Market Hall will reopen on 19 May following a £3m refurbishment – with a line-up of top-quality traders ready to welcome customers through the doors.

Contracts have been signed, signalling the next important steps in the redevelopment of one of the borough’s key leisure and sports facilities.

Northern is reminding customers to plan carefully ahead of the introduction of new timetables next week.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is supporting the National Fire Chiefs Council’s (NFCC) National Sprinkler Week.

Festivals are back this summer after the Government gave live entertainment the green light to go ahead – and the brilliant Bowdonbury Festival will be one of the first in the country to welcome visitors.

A pioneering new village for people living with dementia has opened in Willaston, South Cheshire.

Owners and fans of Porsche cars from across the North West have pledged to make The Christie their charity of the year for 2021.

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Today at 10:59am, every radio station in the UK played a very important message at the same time, uniting to continue the national conversation on mental health.

Macclesfield Barnaby Festival is a volunteer led festival. It is the enthusiastic, hardworking and creative people who live in and around Macclesfield that make our festival happen.

Local MP, David Rutley, has given his strong support to keep local Parish Councils in place in Eaton, Marton and North Rode.

Detectives are appealing for information from members of the public after a man was seriously assaulted and had his bicycle stolen in a robbery in Crewe.

Knutsford Market Hall’s Morgan Edwards are hosting a wine tasting evening on Friday 9th July in partnership with Knutsford and District Lions to raise money for The Christie Hospital Macclesfield.

Gemma and Kieran have been revealed as the UK’s most endangered names, whilst Aria and Albie are growing fastest in popularity, according to new research.

Cheshire East Council has published its evaluation of the government’s Wellbeing for Education return programme, recording positive feedback from children and schools.

Cheshire East Council has started a pilot scheme to help make our streets and alleyways cleaner and tidier.

Hundreds of creative industry professionals are being invited to join a two-day virtual event this month - the only one of its kind in the North of England.

A hospital team is celebrating this week after reaching the milestone of administering 40,000 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine.

Business learners at Cheshire’s largest Further Education College successfully stepped into the Dragons’ Den as part of the Young Enterprise Company’s initiative.

Country pub and boutique hotel Hartford Hall, on School Lane in Hartford, is opening its doors this June and will be open to the public from Saturday 12th June.

Final preparations are underway at The Bowdon Rooms in Altrincham ahead of the venue opening to the public next week with a fantastic inaugural season of shows and events.

The Knutsford Races Club meeting takes place this Sunday at Tabley, with a magnificent entry of 129 for the seven races starting at 2.05pm.

People living in Cheshire and Merseyside are being encouraged to ‘know their risk’ when it comes to Type 2 diabetes.

During Dying Matters week, people are being encouraged to talk more about what they want from their future care, particularly when they are reaching the end of their life.

More than 20 fines have been issued as part of a road safety operation focusing on heavy goods vehicle drivers and all other motorists in Cheshire.

Winsford’s COVID-19 asymptomatic test centre is to move from Winsford Lifestyle Centre to The Dingle Recreation Centre, in Winsford High Street, on 10 May.

On Tuesday 4th May Sam Corcoran was re-elected as Leader of Cheshire East Council.

A Crewe loan shark who traded illicit tobacco products has been ordered to pay back £70,000 of his ill-gotten gains or face more jail time.

Cheshire East Council has today (Monday), launched a brand-new recruitment campaign to swell the ranks of foster carers to find loving homes for cared for children and young people.

Cheshire East Council has submitted its revised development framework for examination by an independent planning inspector.

The High Sheriff of Cheshire has paid tribute to everyone involved in the county’s COVID-19 Vaccination Programme.

Following the declaration of a Poverty Emergency by Cheshire West and Chester Council at the end of 2020, Cheshire Community Foundation brought together like-minded business leaders and influential local people to discuss how to put struggling communities in Northwich and Winsford at the top of the re-build agenda.

Dogs from the Cheshire and North Wales Police Alliance Dog section have now been issued with individual collar numbers and ID cards.

David Rutley, Macclesfield’s MP, has added his strong support to the campaign to keep Congleton recycling centre open.

After a year away, the much-loved Alsager Music Festival is returning to Milton Park on Saturday 21st August 2021.

Local MP, David Rutley, recently visited ‘The Copper Room’, a potential new family owned fine dining restaurant, to help promote its Kickstarter campaign, so that it can open in the heart of Macclesfield.

Barnaby Festival will be back in 2022 – this year we will celebrate Barnaby with a collection of very special midsummer events.

The residents of Alderley Edge have voted to implement their neighbourhood plan.

The 14-year-old boy has been released on conditional bail.

John Dwyer has today (Saturday 8 May 2021) been elected as Cheshire’s police and crime commissioner.

Yet another scam to be aware of. So simple you could easily miss it.

Cheshire East Council has reported positive progress with its ambition to become carbon neutral in its operations by 2025, and in influencing residents and businesses across the borough to take action to reduce their emissions.

Councillor Sarah Pochin has been elected Mayor of Cheshire East.

Cheshire East Council’s special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) partnership has thanked parents and carers for sharing their views in a recent survey to assess if services have improved following an inspection in 2018.

Cheshire East Council’s Swab Squad, a team dedicated to supporting both residents and local business with Covid-19 testing, is piloting a new rapid testing service across the borough.

A landowner has been given a suspended jail sentence by the High Court after siting caravans on greenbelt land in Cheshire East.

Cheshire East Council’s Cabinet has approved recommendations to procure a new contract for the running of the borough’s Household Waste Recycling Centres from 2023.

Cheshire East Council is saying a big thank you to all its residents for their outstanding response to this year’s census, which was held on March 21st.

A Tameside nighthawking gang has been sentenced after admitting metal detecting at two historic monuments in Cheshire and South Yorkshire.

The easing of Covid-19 restrictions enabled officers in Cheshire to step up their already considerable efforts to take knives off the streets as part of a national campaign.

Firefighters from Wilmslow are urging residents to stay alert of the dangers accidental fires in homes.

A Pet Theft Taskforce has been launched today to investigate the recent reported rise in pet theft since the start of lockdown, Environment Secretary George Eustice has announced.

More than two million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine have been delivered across Cheshire and Merseyside.

Detectives have arrested a 14-year-old boy following a serious assault in Wilmslow.

Northern has gone above and beyond to give its customers a better way to buy tickets.

The British Heart Foundation is calling on the North West to shop preloved and help raise funds for life saving research.

Leading Sensory Loss charity DSN, is marking Deaf Awareness Week 2021 by sharing top tips on how to better communicate with D/deaf people as the world begins to open up.

Detectives investigating a burglary at an address in Handforth have arrested a man in connection with the incident.

Local children’s cancer charity The Joshua Tree, celebrate their 15th year supporting families affected by childhood cancers.

Officers entered an address on Lewin Street, Middlewich at 3.20pm on Tuesday 4th May.

Morrisons has launched a book donation and exchange station for children – the Morrisons Little Library – in its stores across the UK which aims to promote reading and literacy in children, particularly those who come from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Technical Theatre learners at Cheshire’s largest Further Education College have received rave reviews from industry experts for their work backstage on an award-winning theatre company’s latest livestreamed professional production.

Detectives are appealing for information following a serious assault in Crewe.

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Cheshire East Partnership has launched a new video to help people learn about their work and bring their vision to life.

To celebrate Volunteers' Week 2021 (1st - 7th June), CVS want to showcase the work, and the impact volunteers have had, in our Cheshire East community over the last 12 months.

The Wilmslow home care company is celebrating an extraordinary response to its annual satisfaction surveys, with 100% of families saying they are satisfied with their care.

Knutsford’s walking food tour, Taste Knutsford, is returning in July 2021.

Due to two reports of theft of quad from the Macclesfield area, please ensure you are taking all the security measures you can.

Police are asking the public to help them trace a man who is wanted in connection with a burglary in Crewe.

Police are asking the public to help them trace a man who is wanted in connection with a serious assault.

Well known local choir, Macclesfield Male Voice Choir, like so many other organisations, has had to take over a year’s rest from their activities, due to the Pandemic.

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following an armed robbery at a convenience store in Crewe.

Morrisons is bringing back its refillable container service at its fresh fish and meat counters to reduce the amount of single use plastic packaging used in stores.

We want to make you aware of the following Pension Scams.

Cheshire East Council is inviting comments on two housing documents that would provide further guidance to developers and property owners and support the authority in deciding planning applications.

With just a handful of days to go before polling day on 6th May, Cheshire East Council is urging voters to get ready to cast their votes.

Cheshire East Council is continuing to work with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) contacting local businesses to check they have Covid-secure measures in place.

Detectives have launched an investigation following a cash machine robbery in Congleton.

Macclesfield-based ProQuant Estimating is helping to lead the way in carbon offsetting with the UK’s first ever climate positive carbon offsetting residential construction estimation tool.

Officers have seized a large quantity of illegal drugs and cash following a series of dawn raids in Crewe.

With elections taking place across Great Britain on 6 May, Royal Mail and the Electoral Commission are encouraging those voting by post not to delay in sending back their packs once they have made their decision.

101 police officers have been recruited in Cheshire in the first year of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s police recruitment campaign, as part of the 8,771 additional officers that have been recruited across England and Wales.

Forget Glastonbury – it’s all about Bowdonbury this Bank Holiday, with the Bowdonbury Festival bringing a brilliant weekend of music to the heart of Cheshire next month.

A house in Macclesfield has been closed for three months in response to persistent drug use and anti-social behaviour (ASB).

A green-fingered occupational therapy student at Macclesfield District General Hospital has enhanced wellbeing on the wards by getting patients involved in therapeutic gardening activities throughout her work placement.

The team at Elworth Grange residential and dementia care home in Sandbach are celebrating as every single member of staff has now received their first dose of the vaccine.

David Rutley, Macclesfield’s MP, strongly welcomed the passing of the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill into law on Thursday 29th April, which will mean that the maximum penalty for animal cruelty will increase to five years.

With no gyms, swimming or group sports during lockdown, there has been an explosion of interest in walking - with sales of maps soaring to meet people’s demand to explore the great outdoors.

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For the first time, Staffordshire’s Trentham Estate will be opening its doors to visitors from dawn, on Sunday 2 May, to mark International Dawn Chorus Day.

Overnight of the 27th- 28th April 2021, in the Cheshire East area, a farm has reported a theft of Agricultural GPS units. An investigation is currently ongoing.

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The first large scale live theatrical circus production for 2021 will be opening on May 17th in Knutsford.

Police officers in Cheshire have thanked local banks and building societies for working with police to help tackle courier fraud and other scams.

David Walliams has given his official seal of approval to Gangsta Granny: The Ride, Alton Towers Resort’s newest attraction based on his best-selling novel, Gangsta Granny.

Cheshire Constabulary’s new Chief Constable says he is delighted and proud to be leading the force.

Cheshire police officers are working with Crimestoppers to help you help us to tackle domestic abuse.

Former EastEnders star and I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here winner Jacqueline Jossa is encouraging the public to nominate people and projects who are doing extraordinary things in Cheshire with the help of National Lottery funding.

The RSPCA has expanded its food bank partnership to cover Cheshire and Merseyside for pet owners who are struggling.

More than five million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine have been given in the North West in less than five months, latest figures show.

This week Cheshire Constabulary has numerous plans in place in support of a national campaign to take knives off the streets and educate people about the dangers of carrying weapons.

Mobberley care home MHA The Willows recently opened its doors to long-awaited indoor visits, meaning a nominated family member can once again hold the hand of a loved one.

Music fans can look forward to the return of the annual Knutsford Music Festival, which is set to take place 13-15 August 2021.

Local MP, David Rutley, learned how “cheeky swabs” can play a vital role in the fight against blood cancer when he recently met Pete McCleave, blood cancer patient, and Louise Clague, Donor Recruitment Manager at DKMS, blood cancer charity.

Applications have opened for Cheshire College’s inaugural Teacher Graduate Programme, which offers a full-time PGCE programme and guaranteed teaching placement all under the same roof.

Nantwich will benefit from a £2.1 million investment into Nantwich Pool as the first phase of the redevelopment project is now set to begin in May.

There were records for Stockport Trinity and Chester BH's Ali Cutler. in this weekend's Cheshire Women's League games.

Cheshire East Council is putting together a clear plan for preventing homelessness in the borough and is asking its residents for their views via a consultation.

Cheshire East is partnering with a leading energy company to run a competition for local schools to win a solar panel package worth up to £10,000.

Cheshire East Council is encouraging residents to say ‘hi’ to the high street again.

Reclaim These Streets Cheshire and Chester and The Women's Equality Party have invited the candidates for Police and Crime Commissioner Cheshire to answer your questions in advance of the election on May 6th.

Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a collision involving a car and a cyclist in Sandbach.

Residents are urged to remain vigilant following a spate of burglaries in Wilmslow.

Following a comprehensive evidence review by the Cheshire Constabulary, East Cheshire NHS Trust is proud to confirm that it has received re-accreditation as a Disability Confident Leader.

Officers have charged a Winsford man with drugs offences following successful vehicle stop near Runcorn.

In what has been a difficult year for us all, Age UK Cheshire East has today published its impact report highlighting the vital work it has undertaken over the last year for over 7,000 local older people across Cheshire East.

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The six-year-old daughter of two Cheshire police officers is taking on a 603-mile virtual walk in support of her great uncle, who has been diagnosed with stage one Alzheimer's.

Cheshire East Council is encouraging residents to say ‘hi’ to the high street again by launching a new campaign.

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On the closing day of the national ‘2Wheel’ campaign, launched to improve safety for riders on two wheels, Cheshire Constabulary, Derbyshire Constabulary, and Staffordshire Police recently joined forces to tackle on and off-road motorcycle activity causing a nuisance to local and rural communities.

D&G Bus which serves Cheshire and Wrexham is the first in the UK to introduce a Covid safe bus fogging system which will make public transport safe for passengers.

The accomplishments of more than 200 Higher Education learners from across the region were celebrated last night at Cheshire College’s Graduation Ceremony. Graduates, their friends and family all came together virtually, along with staff and stakeholders of Cheshire’s largest provider of post-16 education to celebrate this academic milestone.

A posthumous exhibition by talented artist, Pauline Leaver from Wistaston near Nantwich, is opening at the Lion Salt Works Museum on 18 May until 5 July.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has launched a pilot scheme with NHS Test and Trace to help reach people who have tested positive for Coronavirus sooner and offer them the support they need to self-isolate.

Officers are continuing to appeal for information following a fatal collision in Church Lawton.

Lifelong Manchester United fan Mike Amesbury MP says the collapse of the European Super League plan is a ‘relief’ but must trigger the overdue reform of the game.

Health chiefs are urging parents, families and guardians from across the North West to attend essential, time-critical routine childhood immunisation appointments when invited, this World Immunisation Week.

With a number of elections taking place in England, Scotland and Wales on May 6, Royal Mail and the Electoral Commission are reminding people who have registered for a postal vote not to delay sending in their completed ballots.

Staff at Vale Royal Crematorium are honouring pandemic hero Captain Sir Tom Moore by raising money in his memory on what would have been his 101st birthday on 30 April.

The King’s School in Macclesfield and Wilmslow Preparatory School (WPS) are delighted to announce an exciting new collaborative partnership.

Footpath surface improvements connecting Hartford blue bridge to Saxons Lane and further on towards Hunt’s Locks park, will begin this week.

A daughter who lost her beloved dad to the most aggressive form of brain tumour has shared her heartfelt and candid motivation to fundraise for The Brain Tumour Charity.

Don’t miss out on discovering all that Cheshire College has to offer as they host their last Virtual Open Day of the academic year this month.

The newly named Congleton Information Centre re-opened on Monday 19 April in the Town Hall under new management.

Cheshire Constabulary is supporting this week’s National Stalking Awareness Week 2021.

Cheshire Constabulary has numerous plans in place in support of a national campaign to take knives off the streets and educate people about the dangers of carrying weapons.

Rail passengers with unused travel vouchers have been given extra time to redeem them to ensure they are not left out of pocket from COVID related restrictions.

Cheshire MP Mike Amesbury is ‘relieved’ Airbus has not been seriously impacted by the collapse of a finance giant that cost hundreds of jobs in his constituency.

Sunday 25th April sees the long-awaited return to Macclesfield’s streets for the Treacle Market. This much-loved monthly event has been on hold since last December, in line with Government advice around Covid.

Cheshire East Council’s libraries have reopened in line with the next stage of the government’s roadmap.

Cheshire East Council and NHS Test and Trace have launched a new pilot scheme to help reach individuals, who have tested positive for coronavrius, sooner.

To coincide with the easing of government restrictions, Cheshire East Council is now offering a click and collection service at five of its asymptomatic (for those people without Covid-19 symptoms) testing sites.

The new Congleton Link Road will be officially opened to traffic from lunchtime next Monday, following a low-key event, owing to Covid-19 restrictions.

Almost a million people across Cheshire and Merseyside, who are expecting their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, are being encouraged to take up the offer as soon as they are invited.

Cheshire East Council’s school admissions team continue to work with schools to ensure that parents and carers receive primary school places for children due to start in September 2021.

Cheshire East Council is encouraging residents not to drop their guard against the ongoing battle against Covid-19.

Detectives are appealing for information following an arson attack at a pub in Winsford.

Officers are appealing for information following a fatal collision in Church Lawton.

After starting just eight days into the first lockdown, Age UK Cheshire East’s Older Person’s Scams Awareness and Aftercare Project is now celebrating a year of raising scams awareness with older people, and supporting victims of fraud.

Cheshire College offers a rich and engaging Higher Education experience for those looking to advance their studies and for one learner, completing a Degree Apprenticeship with the region’s largest provider of post-16 education has been the perfect opportunity to learn and earn.

A 26-year-old man has been charged with a class A drug dealing offence after an officer stopped and searched a car in Alderley Edge.

Drivers are being reminded the M6 at Knutsford in Cheshire will be affected by a second weekend of junction and motorway closures from tomorrow night (Friday 16 April) for work to finish pouring the concrete for a new bridge through the roundabout at junction 19.

The only Further Education college in Cheshire selected by the Government to offer the latest qualification for 16-19-year-old is fast tracking learners to the next level with a new employer partnership to provide a learning experience like never before.

Police are appealing for information for the public after three pedal cycles were stolen in Macclesfield.

DSN, a leading sensory loss organisation in the North West and North Wales turns 45 years this month.

17-year-old Jack Halliwell has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after being found guilty by a jury of attempted murder on 18 March 2021.

Cheshire Police and Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service are taking part in a road safety operation in a bid to educate drivers and riders and help keep people safe on the roads.

People across Cheshire are being urged to help Cancer Research UK shops get back to the business of beating cancer as restrictions on non-essential retail lift this week.

A seven-year-old boy from Whitegate, Cheshire has raised more than £2,500 for a children’s cancer charity by running 5k every day over twenty days.

This year’s Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Festival will take place at Chester Racecourse from the 28-30th August and not in its usual Easter timeslot.

A collapsed finance giant played ‘fast and loose’ with employees’ jobs by expanding its Cheshire operation despite being refused a Government bail-out.

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Over 7,000 walkers, including Kerry McDowell from Cheshire, went the extra mile and completed Prostate Cancer UK’s fourth walking challenge, March the Month, helping to raise over £1.7m.

A new dementia service, Always Active, is being launched tomorrow in Macclesfield.

Learners at Cheshire College have secured offers to study Medicine and Science at two of the country’s top universities.

Bunbury Mill Trust is actively considering when and how we will be able to reopen the mill to the public for guided tours and schools visits.

Police are appealing for information after two men absconded from a Warrington prison.

As lockdown restrictions begin to ease, Cheshire East Council is preparing for the reopening of the borough’s town centres and urging businesses to access the support available to them.

It is with profound sadness that Cheshire East Council learns of the death of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, at the age of 99.

A professional joiner who stole more than £20,000 by taking deposits for furniture he never delivered has been sentenced.

Eddisbury’s MP, Edward Timpson CBE, has added his tribute to those of so many others up and down the country and around the world on the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh this morning at Windsor Castle.

Officers investigating a spate of criminal damage and anti-social behaviour incidents in Northwich town centre have arrested three 18-year-old men from the town in connection with them.

The Leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council has written to Buckingham Palace to express deepest condolences on behalf of the borough following the passing of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.

MP Mike Amesbury has paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh following the announcement that he died, aged 99, earlier today.

A local woman is raising money for East Cheshire Hospice by completing a 'wing walk' on an aeroplane in flight.

Cheshire Neighbourhood Watch Association now has a Facebook group specifically for Neighbourhood Watch across Cheshire.

Detectives in Cheshire have charged two men from Bolton following an investigation into a string of burglaries in the east of the county.

The Canal & River Trust charity is inviting children and adults across the North West to unlock a new hobby this summer by joining a free ‘Let’s Fish!’ taster session.

More than 300 Cheshire-based jobs have been lost after the collapse of a finance company that has embroiled former Tory prime minister David Cameron.

Drivers are being reminded the M6 at Knutsford in Cheshire will be affected by junction and motorway closures this weekend - and next - as work to pour the concrete for the new £43 million bridge through the roundabout at junction 19 gets underway.

An outdoor adventure park, a collection of eco-friendly holiday cabins and a string of independent bars and restaurants are among the new attractions raring to go across Cheshire, when lockdown restrictions lift.

Cheshire Constabulary is urging residents to stay safe ahead of further relaxation of coronavirus restrictions next week.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has today (Friday 9 April) announced £18m for cycle training across the country to ensure children and their families have the confidence to choose active travel, as the Government encourages everyone walk or cycle where possible.

Police investigating a collision on the motorway are appealing for information.

Police in Wilmslow are appealing for witnesses following an assault on a man.

Here's the latest update from the promoters of the Rewind Festival 2021.

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The Easter Bank Holiday weekend saw more than a hundred offences recorded by bikers for actions such as dangerous riding, riding without due care and attention and riding at excessive speed.

The NSPCC has launched a new appeal for volunteers to take on roles from the comfort of their own homes.

Over 400 laptops have been distributed to Cheshire College learners, helping teaching, learning and assessment to be carried out remotely over the last 12-months.

Police in Wilmslow are appealing for witnesses following an assault on a man.

The number of nature lovers who took part in the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch soared to a million people this winter after a year of lockdown restrictions saw people turn to nature for comfort. 

A Landrover defender 90 in green has been stolen from the Bollington area of Macclesfield overnight of 5th-6th April.

Elderly people living in Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Knutsford and Macclesfield have received a special delivery of Easter treats from local care company Carefound Home Care.

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a serious collision in Winsford.

More than 3,000 employers in the North West have signed up to the Government’s flagship Disability Confident scheme to-date, leading the way and showing their commitment to supporting disabled people in the workplace.

Internationally acclaimed artist Joe Richardson is returning to his West Cheshire roots to share his multidisciplinary art practice with residents of Winsford in his latest solo exhibition.

Officers are appealing for information following a serious collision in Alderley Edge.

The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, saw a major investment of £380 million by AstraZeneca in its Macclesfield Medicines Manufacturing and Development campus during a visit to the site on Tuesday 6th April.

£2.5 billion is being invested in the National Skills Fund by the Government to help adults across the UK gain the valuable knowledge required by employers to enter key sectors. In response Cheshire’s largest further education provider, Cheshire College, has launched a range of fully-funded flexible study programmes.

The NHS in the North West has vaccinated more than 3.6 million people against Covid-19, with the number receiving their second dose reaching a new weekly high.

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Cheshire East Council is inviting applications from businesses for the government’s Restart Grant.

Cheshire East Council has launched a new app called BorrowBox, which allows residents to read e-books and listen to audiobooks at any time.

Edward Timpson MP has welcomed the announcement that Eddisbury will receive £126,500 to support iconic cultural and heritage organisations and independent cinemas as they reopen and recover from coronavirus.

A Cheshire East Council borough by-election is taking place on 6 May, to fill a vacancy in the Crewe West Ward.

Shielding for clinically extremely vulnerable Cheshire East residents came to an end on Wednesday 31 March – following government guidance.

Cheshire East Council is trialling a dual use Covid-19 testing site – the first of its kind in the country.

A 26-year-old man from Crewe has been charged with drug dealing offences after officers conducted a stop and search in the town.

Visitors rediscovering the town centre after the third lockdown can take part in a weeklong ‘Cuckoo in the Nest’ trail from 12th April.

Knutsford Market Hall’s essential traders are looking forward to their fellow traders joining them from April 13th.

Knutsford is ready to welcome back shoppers to the town centre as non-essential shops re-open alongside outside hospitality, gyms, hairdressers and beauty salons.

Passengers are benefitting from more reliable step-free access at Macclesfield station after a major overhaul of its lifts.

266,000 workers in the North West have received a pay increase this year thanks to increases to both the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage brought in by the Conservative Government.

As we start to move out of lockdown, Macclesfield’s MP, David Rutley, was invited to open the new bowling season with committee members of the Parkside Bowling Club in Macclesfield.

Natural England have just launched their new version of The Countryside Code.

Highways England’s congestion-busting new bridge over the M6 in Cheshire will be a step nearer by the middle of next month with the completion of a key phase of the construction work.

Weaver Vale MP Mike Amesbury is warning the Cheshire countryside is under threat from Government proposals.

Car crime is a real problem in the UK. Alarmingly, one car is stolen every ten minutes.

Residents across Cheshire are being urged to stick to the rules ahead of the Easter bank holiday weekend following the latest relaxation of coronavirus restrictions.

Three people have been charged in connection with the theft of two dogs in Nantwich.

Cheshire police warn they will act against riders who feel it is acceptable to travel at excess speed and is encouraging them to ride on the county’s roads safely.

Local artist Bexy Boo has kindly donated two beautiful images of Knutsford town centre to be sold in selected shops and raise money for We Are Knutsford to put towards future town initiatives.

Two stolen dogs have been recovered from an address in Stoke-on-Trent this morning (Tuesday 30 March) and returned to their owners.

Elections for the Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner will take place on Thursday, 6 May.

Forest Holidays is getting ready to welcome guests to its brand-new location in Delamere Forest, Cheshire and on Friday 26 March unveiled the new location to local MP Edward Timpson.

Ahead of the Easter weekend and as we start to move along the roadmap out of lockdown, local MP, David Rutley, is urging dog owners in Macclesfield, and visitors, to make sure they know their responsibilities and keep their dogs on a lead when close to livestock to avoid sheep worrying.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is working with the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), Public Health England (PHE) and other partners to respond to an outbreak of Avian Flu at a poultry farm in Tarporley.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging people to step forward and explore the opportunities the fire and rescue service can offer people who have a passion for working in and helping Tarporley by becoming paid on-call firefighters.

A Cheshire care home has teamed up with a local brewery to launch a competition for the general public to name its new in-house gastropub.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is launching a year-long campaign on 1 April to raise awareness of the benefits of fitting sprinkler systems in business premises.

A father and son have been charged after officers seized quantities of illegal drugs in Macclesfield.

Around 8,000 job vacancies will be made available to attendees at the first-ever NorthWestWorks4U digital jobs fair, thought to be one of the first of its kind in the country.

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Officers investigating the theft of two dogs in Nantwich have released CCTV footage of two men they want to speak to about the incident.

Cheshire East Council is encouraging people to ‘love your park’ as it anticipates an increase in visitors as Covid-19 restrictions ease.

Work on a public realm enhancement scheme in Macclesfield town centre will begin after the Easter break, Cheshire East Council has announced.

The National Lottery is on the hunt for a EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker winner who is a secret millionaire.

The RSPCA is appealing for information after the bodies of four dead puppies were found dumped in a Cheshire park.

Three local charities have been given donations totalling £2,500 by Vale Royal Crematorium, in the heart of Cheshire, which it raised as part of its metal recycling scheme.

The North West’s top doctor today urged everyone who is entitled to a Covid jab to come forward as new figures showed the NHS vaccination programme racked up record numbers of jabs last week.

Improvements can be made to local high streets across Cheshire to help them safely and successfully open after lockdown thanks to Government funding.

The staff team at Tabley House nursing home in Knutsford, Cheshire sprung into action after discovering resident Patricia’s special wedding anniversary was coming up, and hosted a private lunch for the Patricia and husband Peter to give them a day to remember.

Following the success of last year’s drive in cinema events, The Christie will be back at Arley Hall and Gardens in Cheshire this spring to hold another weekend of movies.

The heartwarming dances of 91-year-old Irene Slavinski, who lives in Cheadle Hulme with her daughter Jeannette, have been noticed by Strictly Come Dancing stars, JJ Chalmers and Amy Dowden, who are incorporating one of Irene’s dance moves into a series of live online dance classes they are hosting for Help for Heroes at the end of March.

Over the past two weeks Cheshire College has welcomed thousands of learners back to their three Campuses culminating what has been a different, but extremely successful term for the region’s largest provider of post-16 education.

As national lockdown restrictions begin to ease across the UK, residents at Bupa’s Brookview and Hazelmere House care homes have happily begun receiving indoor visits from loved ones.

Over 13,000 new trees planted by the Tatton Estate and EA Technology collaborating to deliver a pioneering project with the DEFRA Trees for Climate programme.

A student who was diagnosed with advanced cancer the day before his 19th birthday, is set to walk an incredible 240 miles for two cancer charities only a year after beginning his treatment.

Edward Timpson MP has welcomed the Conservative Government’s £5 billion Project Gigabit that will see more than one million hard-to-reach homes and businesses benefit from lightning fast broadband.

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Alton Towers Resort today revealed first look images of Gangsta Granny: The Ride from ‘The World of David Walliams’. With the ride planned to launch on Monday 17th May, the new images reveal the ground-breaking, brand-new family attraction that brings to life David Walliams’ most popular children’s novel, Gangsta Granny.

A regional charity specialising in autism support, is asking the public to get out and get active to help raise funds and awareness for people with autism this spring.

The Knutsford Music Festival has been postponed to August 2021 by organisers Knutsford Town Council.

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A dog who was rescued by the RSPCA when her owner couldn’t take care of her needs major surgery on both back legs to help her work properly.

Dogs left unsupervised in gardens could be at risk from ‘dognappers’ who are taking advantage of soaring prices for lockdown pets.

Due to a surge in demand for COVID testing services across the North West, Nantwich-based healthcare testing business, Everything Genetic, is supporting furloughed workers in the local community in the fight against COVID-19.

More than 21,000 vulnerable people across Cheshire will no longer have to shield from coronavirus from 1 April.

Manufacturers from Cheshire have urged others to follow in their footsteps by adopting technology and digital tools to survive and thrive.

Over 15,000 hacked email and social media accounts have been reported in one year.

Anyone who is experiencing domestic abuse can now go into Boots or independent chemists and ask for support.

Congleton people are invited to the Annual Town Meeting which will take place virtually this year online via Zoom on Thursday 8th April. Proceedings will start promptly at 7.00pm.

A major milestone has been reached in the construction of The Christie at Macclesfield cancer centre.

Forest Live, the outdoor summer concert series presented by Forestry England, where acts perform in spectacular woodland locations around the country has been postponed to 2022.

Morrisons has announced it will be donating 100,000 chocolate eggs to those in need in the run up to the Easter weekend.

With March 21 – Census Day – literally around the corner, Census 2021 is in full swing in Cheshire East.

Cheshire East Council has congratulated schools, colleges, children and families for a high attendance rate this week and for supporting the first step on the roadmap to recovery from the latest lockdown.

Cheshire East Council has taken another major step in its drive to reduce emissions from cars and get more people walking or cycling to boost health and wellbeing.

Cheshire East is in the top 20 of all 149 English local councils for overall health in the Office for National Statistics (ONS) first official Health Index for England.

Cheshire East Council together with schools, colleges, early years settings and other family support services have distributed more than 22,000 supermarket and energy vouchers to vulnerable children and families, with more in the pipeline to cover the Easter school holiday.

Bus users in Cheshire East are to get an extended service that will see additional destinations, including a major hospital, a vaccination centre and Manchester Airport.

Police are appealing for information following a suspicious incident in Alsager.

It has been a very long three months since Treacle last traded before Christmas, but the organisers have decided to hold back for March and not deliver an essentials only market as they could have done under the current restrictions.

A teenager has been convicted of attempted murder after a man was left blind following a hammer attack in Nantwich.

Local estate agent, Gascoigne Halman, has handed over a cheque for three thousand pounds to support East Cheshire Hospice almost a year after the country went into its first lockdown and the charity’s fundraising efforts were severely impacted.

The anticipated opening date of the £90m Congleton Link Road has been revealed as Monday 19 April.

Cheshire and Merseyside NHS is teaming up with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities to launch a campaign promoting vaccine safety.

Determined fundraisers across Cheshire are set to Race for Life at Home and carry on the fight against cancer as the nation looks beyond lockdown. 

The RSPCA has answered almost one million calls since the start of lockdown one year ago, and officers across the North West have dealt with 16,319 incidents.

Residents across Cheshire are being urged to continue following the coronavirus regulations – as a significant milestone is reached in the vaccination programme.

East Cheshire NHS Trust is delighted to announce that the Bollington, Disley and Poynton Care Community team have been shortlisted for the HSJ Value Award of the Year for their Single Point of Access initiative.

Having had longstanding concerns about planned developments on Chelford Road, Macclesfield, local MP, David Rutley, has joined local campaigners in expressing strong concerns about latest plans that would see the loss of large quantities of peat from the sites.

Cheshire police and crime commissioner (PCC) David Keane has praised the work of women’s centres for supporting females in the criminal justice system and reducing reoffending.

Four more community organisations have been awarded funding to help Cheshire residents recover from flooding in the county.

A national awareness day to highlight child exploitation (CE) and how to spot the signs is being supported by Cheshire Constabulary, Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner and Cheshire’s Community Safety Partnership.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has reaffirmed its commitment to reversing Northwich’s fortunes with a series of exciting developments, following a tough 14 months for the town.

Neighbouring MPs have welcomed an innovative public transport service in the rural area after a successful £1m funding bid.

One year on from when the first Covid-19 restrictions were introduced, Cheshire police and crime commissioner David Keane has congratulated Cheshire Police for the way it has adapted its services in response to the pandemic.

The coronavirus pandemic has changed day-to-day life for many of us, but staff at a Cheshire charity are determined it won’t stop them from spreading their message for World Down Syndrome Day.

Cheshire’s police and crime commissioner (PCC) David Keane and child sexual abuse support services across Cheshire have issued a statement ahead of the BBC’s three-part series entitled ‘Football’s Darkest Secret’ which is due to be released on Monday 22 March.

Edward Timpson, MP for Eddisbury, has welcomed the Conservative Government’s announcement of a revolutionary new bus strategy, backed by £3 billion of investment, that will see passengers across Cheshire benefiting from more frequent, more reliable, easier to use and understand, better coordinated and cheaper bus services.

The Cine Window continues to entertain residents in Winsford with a diverse range of locally-produced art and its latest display is now on show for everyone to enjoy.

Congleton Town Councillors gave passionate and compelling arguments in favour of ensuring a long-term household waste and recycling centre at the public speaking time at Cheshire East Council’s Environment and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee, held this morning (Monday 15 March).

Macclesfield’s MP, David Rutley, is actively encouraging local residents to complete their Census 2021 forms on Sunday 21st March. It is a vital step in helping to better understand the services we all need in our local communities and it is also a legal requirement.

Edward Timpson CBE has urged schools and colleges in Eddisbury to apply for the Government’s new £110 million Turing Scheme, which will provide young people with the opportunity to study and work around the world.

Pupils in Congleton will soon be taking part in a new road safety educational programme, thanks to police and crime commissioner for Cheshire David Keane.

After a public consultation highlighted that pet owners are now more worried about taking their dog for a walk than they were last year and the UK's largest lost and found dog service, Dog Lost, estimates that thefts have risen by 250 per cent across the country.

Residents in Cheshire have been reaping the benefits of a new community policing model which has seen a dedicated police constable and police community support officer (PCSO) dedicated to every community in the county.

Toddlers from a Cheshire nursery are fundraising to help find a cure for brain tumours.

BT today revealed that 183 of its iconic red phone boxes across the North West are up for grabs – as it urges local communities to take advantage of a scheme to help transform them for the 21st century.

On Thursday 6 May Cheshire East residents will go to the polls to have their say on who represents them as the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire.

The transformation of Crewe’s historic Market Hall is almost ready to be unveiled – and even more top-quality traders can now be announced.

Cheshire East residents will be able to access lateral flow testing through a range of testing sites that go live from Monday 15 March.

Cheshire East Council can demonstrate a housing land supply figure of 6.4 years – which is great news for home buyers.

The pace at which the Covid-19 vaccination programme has been rolled out in Cheshire East has received unanimous praise from elected members of Cheshire East Council.

Cheshire East Council is to begin work to deliver substantial improvements to one of the borough’s play areas.

Cheshire East Council has congratulated schools, colleges, children and families for a high attendance rate this week and for supporting the first step on the roadmap to recovery from the latest lockdown.

Officers have charged following a drugs warrant at an address in Nantwich.

A cheeky little Westie who has been left hairless due to skin and allergy problems is hoping to find a new home with owners who can look past his strange appearance.

Unpaid carers across Cheshire, who do not live with the person they care for, can now get free personal protective equipment (PPE).

Mark Roberts has been confirmed as Cheshire Constabulary’s new chief constable following a confirmation hearing by Cheshire’s police and crime panel.

Detectives investigating an armed robbery at a bank in Knutsford have charged a second man.

Seven new youth engagement projects will soon launch in Crewe and Holmes Chapel thanks to funding from David Keane, the county’s police and crime commissioner.

A Macclesfield man has been jailed after committing a sexual offence at an address in the town.

Officers searching for a missing man in Crewe have found a body.

Average speed cameras could be installed on the A34 Congleton Road thanks to a commitment from Cheshire’s police and crime commissioner (PCC) and Cheshire East Council.

Detectives have issued an urgent warning after a recent spate in reports of fraudulent calls from scammers claiming to be police and targeting the vulnerable and elderly.

A seriously ill 22-year-old cat who had been missing from home for two decades was reunited with her shocked owners after she was handed into the RSPCA.

Cheshire’s police and crime commissioner David Keane is supporting a move by Cheshire Constabulary to reduce the number of young people in Cheshire finding their way into the criminal justice system.

Neighbourhood Watch Network is supporting Sussex's Police and Crime Commissioner, Katy Bourne, who, in partnership with the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC), has created an online survey designed to understand the public’s perception of dog theft, enforcement, and the prosecution of offenders.

Detectives investigating a bank robbery in King Street, Knutsford on 5 March have charged a 51-year-old man with robbery.

Residents are being urged to stay local and follow the guidance following the latest relaxations in the coronavirus legislation.

Residents in Mobberley and High Legh, Macclesfield and Scholar Green will see an increase in safety on roads surrounding primary schools, thanks to funding from David Keane police and crime commissioner (PCC) for Cheshire.

Cheshire police and crime commissioner David Keane is joining retail union Usdaw in a call for the government to protect retail staff after a dramatic rise in attacks since the start of Covid-19.

Police and crime commissioner David Keane has praised the response of Cheshire Police following a year of increased reports of domestic violence.

Cheshire Down’s Syndrome Support Group (GDSSG) are highlighting the plight of young adults with Down’s syndrome, whose learning and life skills development have been critically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Age UK Cheshire East’s telephone befriending service is looking to expand its calls to older people following the recruitment of new volunteers to its ranks.

A 47-year-old man from Congleton has been charged with murder following the death of a woman in the town.

Cheshire’s police and crime commissioner (PCC) David Keane has today (Monday 8 March) announced that Mark Roberts has been chosen as his preferred candidate to take up the position of Cheshire’s chief constable.

The family of a 44-year-old man who died in a collision in Plumley have paid tribute to him.

Congleton Town Council will be urging Cheshire East Council to provide Congleton with a Household Waste and Recycling Site, and not accept a short term ‘convenient’ saving that will lead to a long-term environmental problem for the borough.

DSN, a leading sensory loss organisation in the North West and North Wales will bring fresh support to ex-military personnel in need of sensory support.

A pioneering new project created for Cheshire businesses to support their staff, customers and clients in recognising domestic abuse has launched today.

From Monday, 8 March care home residents across Cheshire West and Chester will be able to be visited indoors by a single, named individual.

A Liverpool man has been charged with drugs offences following a police stop check in Northwich.

A group of young people in Cheshire have produced a report detailing how police and partners can improve their engagement with under 25s.

A male tabby cat who was rescued in January is now looking for his second chance at happiness.

The RSPCA is appealing for information after the bodies of two puppies were found at Bridgewater Canal in Grappenhall.

Tatton MP Esther McVey has recognised the work of Carefound Home Care in the rapid roll out of Covid-19 vaccinations for their clients and staff.

Cheshire police officers have issued more than 300 Traffic Offence Reports (TORs) to motorists for using their mobile phone behind the wheel.

A series of cycle and scooter safety sessions are set to be delivered in Alsager thanks to funding from police and crime commissioner (PCC) David Keane.

Lockdown fatigue is rife across the country, but one group of women have fought back to cheer each other up, socialise and raise money for charity – all remotely of course.

Thousands of people have signed a petition after Dianna Voyatzis launched a campaign for 'Ghost's Law' in memory of her dead cat - named after Jon Snow's pet direwolf from Game of Thrones.

Cheshire bakers are being urged to grab their mixing bowls and whip up some cash, as ‘The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer’ returns this March on Channel 4.

Cheshire’s police and crime commissioner has awarded funding to a local charity to design and deliver awareness sessions about the dangers of being online.

Police and crime commissioner David Keane has welcomed new laws to protect victims of domestic violence, but has urged the government to go further to support victims.

We’ve had an increase in numbers of reports around scams.

Building on the achievements of the CheshireWorks4U digital jobs fairs over the last year, Macclesfield’s MP, David Rutley, is now actively supporting the ambitious NorthWestWorks4U event planned for early April to help better connect job seekers with available employment opportunities in our area.

A local hospital has received pregnancy loss comfort bags to support bereaved local parents.

Dog owners in Cheshire are being invited to have their say on dog thefts by police and crime commissioner David Keane.

Residents are being urged to continue to stay at home ahead of the first phase of relaxation of coronavirus lockdown restrictions next month.

Elworth Grange residential and dementia care home in Sandbach, Cheshire, has been voted 10 out of 10 on prestigious care home website, carehome.co.uk. The score, which is awarded from reviews submitted by residents and their families and friends, is based on 17 positive reviews.

Cheshire East Council wants your views on its plans for dealing with potentially contaminated land in the borough.

Walkers can once again enjoy one of the borough’s popular countryside footpaths now that a new footbridge has been installed by Cheshire East Council together with a newly resurfaced footpath.

Cheshire East Council is urging people to share their views on the latest proposals to boost cycling and walking in the borough.

Cheshire East Council is inviting applications to its Green Homes Grant scheme.

Police investigating a suspicious incident in Alsager are looking into a second similar report.

Police leaders in Cheshire are calling on the government to reconsider its decision to not prioritise police officers for the Covid-19 vaccine.

Eddisbury MP Edward Timpson has welcomed the Government’s Vaccines Delivery Plan – the biggest vaccination programme in British history – that sets ambitious targets as the Government continues to ramp up its vaccine rollout.

There’s a big increase in elderly people being contacted by someone pretending to be from the police and asking them to withdraw money from the bank.

Freedom comes to Cheshire soon with the announcement of a lifting of lockdown restrictions starting next month. And working on a local plan for people in the area and visitors is Howard Lewis the General Manager at Crewe Hall, who from tomorrow will be actioning an 80 day countdown to ‘Freeday’ May 17.

Sandbach Clean Team are set to improve the local area as a result of funding from police and crime commissioner (PCC) David Keane’s Community Police Fund.

Over the past few weeks we have seen an increase in theft of tools from work vans. This has a huge impact on the victim not only for the loss of tools and the cost to replace them but also the work they cannot complete meaning a loss of earnings.

Detectives investigating an attempted robbery in Crewe are appealing for information.

A pet corn snake found under a bucket in a shed in Cheshire has been rescued by the RSPCA and an appeal has been launched to find his owner.

Police are appealing for information from the public to help find a missing man.

The county’s newest vaccination sites have received a shot in the arm from Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service with firefighters and support staff joining NHS colleagues to administer thousands of Covid-19 vaccinations.

Community speed watch schemes in both Wilmslow and Prestbury and Alderley Edge have received funding from police and crime commissioner (PCC) David Keane to make roads in the areas safer.

Funding from police and crime commissioner (PCC) David Keane is set to benefit a project in Chester which provides mental health support.

Local people in Congleton who have dementia are set to be offered support packs thanks to funding from police and crime commissioner (PCC) David Keane.

Paid on-call firefighters are being sought as part of this year’s national on-call recruitment campaign.

In a bold move intended to help in the fight against climate change, one independent retailer from Macclesfield is seeking investment into UK seaweed farms while launching a 100% biodegradable clothing range made from seaweed fibre.

Children in Cheshire could be at greater risk of exploitation by county lines drug gangs during the coronavirus pandemic.

Road users in Cheshire are being invited to learn more about plans to improve safety at a level crossing in Crewe.

Work begins on Monday, 22 February on a temporary green space in Northwich town centre on land that previously housed the outdoor market in Weaver Square.

Spades were in the ground on Thursday 18th February as the Crosstown Community Orchard was created by a team of volunteers.

Wincham-based Select Plant Hire has almost doubled the size of its Cheshire depot and workforce after winning a contract to supply eco-cabins at HS2 construction sites.

Cyclists have an opportunity to express how safe they feel on the roads by filling out a short survey designed to help make the county’s roads safer for everyone.

A Manchester man has been jailed after committing burglaries and stealing cars in Cheshire.

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A choir group from Hartford, Cheshire, has raised nearly £2,000 for charity Parkinson’s UK after releasing a lockdown fundraising video of their cover of the Coldplay classic ‘Fix You.’

A Cheshire healthcare professional has been honored at a national awards process for pioneering a new approach to supporting care home residents in the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Law on calling or texting while driving is quite clear, and nobody can claim they are unaware of it.

The Cheshire Women's League clubs have agreed that, for 2021, the first division will revert to the format in which it was originally intended to play the 2020 season.

Whilst Cheshire East Conservatives criticised the rise in Council Tax that has been necessitated, and indeed facilitated, by their Government, the joint Labour and Independent administration passed a balanced budget to ensure funding for vital services is preserved.

A scheme to protect the lives of cyclists from dangerous drivers has been awarded a cash boost by the police and crime commissioner for Cheshire David Keane.

What does Cheshire mean to you? Is there a place in the County that inspires you, an area of outstanding natural beauty, a local park or a little nook or cranny? The Cheshire West and Chester Museums are calling for photographs for a new rolling online exhibition celebrating the Borough being launched on Friday 26 February.

SME manufacturers in Cheshire using digital tools and technology to transform its business will share its inspiring stories at a free-to-access online summit.

A 67-year-old man from Wilmslow has become the first person to receive the Covid-19 vaccine at a new vaccination centre in Cheshire.

Local fostering organisation, Foster Careline, is calling on the region’s LGBT+ community to consider fostering, as research highlights stark misconceptions about who can foster which could be impacting foster care recruitment.

Residents are being asked to share how the coronavirus pandemic has affected their shopping habits as part of a survey on the recovery of Knutsford Town Centre.

A man who sexually abused two young children has been jailed thanks to the bravery and courage of his victims.

A 17-year-old boy stopped by British Transport Police’s (BTP) County Lines Taskforce at Crewe railway station has been arrested after being found in possession of £2,000, heroin and crack cocaine.

You may have received a phone call from Cheshire Fire and Rescue's main switchboard number, 01606 868700, or another one of our phone numbers with the 01606 868 prefix. This is a scam!

Walkers are being urged to use their daily exercise to raise money to support deaf and/or blind people in the region as part of a charity challenge.

Police and Crime Commissioner David Keane has vowed to do all he can to support victims of domestic abuse in Cheshire after cases have doubled since the start of the pandemic.

The Community and Voluntary Services (CVS) Cheshire East are thrilled to announce that they are working jointly with Macclesfield Town Council on a new community Initiative.

Autac Products Ltd has once again teamed up with the Manchester-based charity, Prevent Breast Cancer, to raise funds in support of breast cancer awareness.

Some tips for preventing theft from your door step.

Detectives investigating a robbery at a petrol station in Sandiway have released a CCTV image of a man they are looking to speak to.

At around 6pm on 15 February, a 16-year-old girl was walking onto Audley Road from the alleyway at the top of Meadowcroft when she became aware of a man behind her.

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In the first three weeks of March 2020 in the UK, 14 women and two children were killed as a result of domestic abuse - this is the highest rate for 11 years.

Andrew Hodgson, Director of Andrews Pharmacy, explained how its pharmacy on Kennedy Avenue, Macclesfield is helping to show the way forward for pharmacy-led vaccinations across the country when local MP, David Rutley, visited recently.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is again supporting communities during the Covid pandemic by playing an active role in the county’s vaccination programme – by helping to ensure that those who are vulnerable and want the vaccine can receive it.

Police and crime commissioner David Keane has hailed the work of a community group after providing them with vital new funds to help deter criminals.

A 29-year-old man has been charged with assault occasioning ABH, assault and harrassment - breaching a restraiing order.

Several people were arrested during a week of action to tackle county lines drug dealing in Cheshire.

Two people from Greater Manchester have been charged with drug dealing offences after quantities of what are believed to be heroin and crack cocaine were seized from a house in Macclesfield.

The RSPCA was able to reunite two loved-up swans, named locally as Bonnie and Clyde, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

An estimated 1 in every 20 people diagnosed with COVID-19 experience the often ‘debilitating’ effects of long-term symptoms experienced after contracting COVID-19 – commonly known as ‘Long COVID’.

A new defibrillator for a rural Cheshire community has been hailed as a ‘potential life-saver’ by the county’s police and crime commissioner David Keane.

Over 1.6 million people across the North West have now had their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a two vehicle collision on the A500 in Barthomley.

The oldest operating racecourse in the world is today planning to become the first in the UK to welcome back visitors.

A health chief has hailed the heroic effort to protect Cheshire’s most vulnerable residents from COVID-19 and signalled the determination to drive a reduction in health inequalities via the vaccine roll-out.

Cheshire East Council has launched a new survey for unpaid carers in Cheshire East, seeking feedback on their experiences, and to inform how best to support them.

A father and son have been charged with going equipped to commit catalytic converter thefts.

Over the past week, we have received a couple of reports of lead flashing being stolen from buildings that are not currently in use.

We’re warning the public to be vigilant of unsolicited emails promoting cryptocurrency (Bitcoin) investment opportunities.

Detectives investigating a burglary in Winsford are appealing for information and footage from members of the public.

Police in Macclesfield are appealing for witnesses following an assault near Macclesfield Hospital.

Cheshire police and crime commissioner David Keane has met with two groups supporting those affected by last month’s flooding.

As part of enquiries into the fire, two 16-year-old boys have been arrested and since released under investigation pending further enquiries.

Councils across England have today been allocated their share of £500 million for highways maintenance, with the funding expected to fix the equivalent of 10 million potholes across the country.

Several young victims of sexual violence have reported feeling “too frightened” to report sexual violence attacks due to the current restrictions in place across the UK.

During these challenging times APC Cardiovascular has stood firm on its commitment to supporting the mental and physical health and wellbeing of their employees and encouraging them to stay connected.

A Cheshire parish council has added a splash of colour to a hospital entrance after donating a rainbow bench.

Local MP, David Rutley, praised the hard work of local medical teams in the Macclesfield Primary Care Network and the support of dedicated volunteers when he visited the Vaccination Centre at Macclesfield Community Centre on Duke Street recently.

Urgent action is needed to combat people living with dementia ‘dying from loneliness’ in care homes, Alzheimer’s Society has warned.

Vaccination centres go live at Chester Racecourse and Alderley Park Conference Centre next week to help accelerate Cheshire’s drive to protect residents from COVID-19.

End of life charity, Marie Curie, is calling on people across the North West to step into spring next month by completing a daily 10,000 step challenge to show support for those impacted by death, dying and bereavement.

As the cold snap continues across the North West, water company United Utilities has been getting calls from householders affected by frozen plumbing.

Unfortunately, along with countless other organisations, the Bunbury Watermill Trust is unable at present to make any firm plans for re-opening to the public.

MPs have today (Thursday 11 February 2021) given the go-ahead to the next phases of Britain’s high speed rail network, with the Bill approving the building of HS2 Phase 2A north from the West Midlands to Crewe achieving Royal Assent.

Children’s cancer charity The Joshua Tree has been overwhelmed by the generosity of Tarmac and the Cheshire Freemasons who have made a considerable donation to complete the new support centre.

Detectives investigating a disused building that was deliberately set on fire in Winsford are appealing for information.

A Cheshire health leader has thanked residents for protecting themselves, their loved ones and the NHS by getting vaccinated against flu in greater numbers than ever before.

Work has started on a multi-million pound project to expand Leighton Hospital’s Emergency Department.

Almost one third of all patients who have needed hospital treatment for Covid since the pandemic began were admitted last month.

VISAV Limited want to keep you updated as part of their ongoing commitment under General Data Protection Guidance (GDPR) to ensure that you understand the basics regarding your membership of the Neighbourhood Alert system.

Eddisbury MP Edward Timpson has welcomed new analysis showing that local authorities across Cheshire have so far received an extra £143 million to support vital local services during the Covid-19 pandemic, with further funding confirmed for next year.

Police are urging residents to continue to stick the rules after a large number of fines were issued in the first month of lockdown.

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Sir Michael Caine and Sir Elton John have teamed up in a new NHS England campaign advertisement.

Cheshire Rural Crime team are working in partnership with Trading Standards from Cheshire West and Chester Council and Cheshire East Council Supported by the Community PCSO’s to help protect farmers from “cold callers”.

Starting the new year with another nationwide lockdown really wasn’t the way that any of us wanted to begin 2021, but we’re doing our very best to remain positive and trying to keep visitors connected with their favourite zoo.

Cheshire-based Pott Shrigley Church School has increased its focus on mindfulness to help both those in attendance and home-schooling during the most recent lockdown.

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The NHS is launching a new campaign to urge families in Merseyside to talk about organ donation following research that less than half of adults in England have had the conversation.

Patients and fundraisers at The Christie are urging people to support key projects and services funded by The Christie charity.

Wrexham MP, Sarah Atherton, has brought together residents in her constituency with neighbouring MPs, local councillors and Wrexham County Borough Council representatives in a socially distanced outdoor meeting to highlight flood damage caused by Storm Christoph.

If you’ve wondered why the Rainbow Flag is flying outside Cheshire fire stations and headquarters, they are being flown to mark LGBT History Month.

Local MP, David Rutley, has thanked local doctors, nurses and support staff at the Middlewood Partnership and volunteers, on behalf of local residents, for all that they are doing to successfully roll out the coronavirus vaccine and tackle the pandemic locally.

Cheshire Constabulary has called on the public to have their say on how dedicated services can offer even greater support to women and girls who have been subjected to violence.

Children in Cheshire could be at greater risk of exploitation by county lines drug gangs during the coronavirus pandemic.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a robbery at a petrol station in Sandiway.

Two men have been charged with a drug dealing offence following a vehicle stop in Crewe.

A 60-year-old man who sexually assaulted a young girl over a period of two years has been jailed.

The RSPCA is asking animal lovers to help needy animals and donate at the Pets at Home fundraising weekend this Valentine’s Weekend.

Staff at Elworth Grange care home have provided over 200 local key workers with a tasty breakfast to support fellow pandemic heroes.

Despite live rehearsals being on hold since last March, the members and supporters of Macclesfield Youth Brass Band have raised £1163.75 for the Christie at Macclesfield appeal thanks to the success of their virtual Christmas concert.

This Children’s Mental Health Week, local NHS Trust Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) are encouraging children and young people to look after their mental wellbeing.

Cheshire East Council will fly the rainbow flag with pride for the whole of February to celebrate LGBT History Month.

Crewe’s bid for up to £25m of funding from the government’s Towns Fund has been submitted – taking the town a step closer to achieving its future vision.

Cheshire East Council is seeking people’s views on a second phase of ‘active travel’ schemes to boost cycling and walking – following the award of additional government funding.

Cheshire East Council has agreed initial steps to boost carbon emission reduction at Leighton Grange, Crewe.

Cheshire East Council has revoked seven air quality management areas as a result of falling pollution levels.

It’s a well-known fact that using a mobile phone while driving is one of the main contributory factors in a fatal collision.

Chief Fire Officers are praising nursing home owners in Mobberley for their diligence in fitting a sprinkler system which activated when a fire broke out, immediately extinguishing the flames at source.

Police officer numbers in Cheshire are set to reach their highest level in more than 10 years after the police budget was approved by the county’s Police and Crime Panel.

Individuals and organisations in Cheshire who have gone the extra mile to support people affected by dementia over the past year could be recognised at a prestigious national awards ceremony.

A food waste slow cooker campaign has been launched by Cheshire based charity, Cheshire Food Hub, with support from online electricals retailer, AO.com, as part of a drive to tackle food poverty in the local community.

Passenger journeys are being made more reliable with railway drainage upgrade work underway.

Award winning leisure attraction and home to the world’s largest ice cream shop, The Ice Cream Farm, located just outside Chester, has laid out plans to preserve its future and adapt its offering to embrace new customers.

An 80 year old coronavirus survivor has raised over £1,200 for the hospital that ‘saved her life’, by completing a ‘track day’ in her wheelchair.

Residents urged to remain vigilant following increase in catalytic converter thefts.

Northern’s path to transforming its network and improving its trains has reached a significant milestone.

The National Lottery is hunting for a missing winner who is set for one amazing year after having won £10K a month for one year on the ‘Set For Life’ draw-based game.

A healthcare professional has achieved academic success to switch career while juggling working full-time, moving home across the country and the birth of his child.

During lockdown Everybody Sport and Recreation have been delivering small Inclusive Cycling sessions outdoors for young people with a disability or impairment to keep active during lockdown.

The FCA have chosen to now regulate Buy Now Pay Later Schemes.

Ahead of this year’s national “Time To Talk” day, Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP) staff have been sharing their personal challenges with mental health.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at Moody’s jewellery shop in Nantwich.

Cheshire East Council has extended its consultation on local transport plans for the borough.

A Northwich man, who is receiving treatment for prostate cancer, is urging people across Cheshire to support Cancer Research UK’s latest fundraising campaign, Walk All Over Cancer.

Businesses across Cheshire and Warrington are being called upon to continue to support the fight against COVID-19 and pave the way for economic recovery by redoubling safety measures where possible.

Detectives investigating a series of burglaries and car thefts across Cheshire have charged seven men.

Work to transform a motorway junction in Cheshire is on course to be completed in the summer after roadworkers battled snow, rain, freezing temperatures and flooding along a planned diversion route to install huge bridge beams over the M6.

A local hospital charity raised over £6,000 with their festive activities, which included £5,000 from their annual Merry Miles fun run.

A family-run construction firm which knows first-hand the importance of cancer treatment is pledging to raise £175,000 toward a new state-of-the-art cancer centre.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is sharing life-saving safety advice as part of a national month-long focus on cooking.

A burglar from Bollington who targeted a pensioner’s home in the area has been jailed.

Cheshire Community Foundation has distributed over £8 million in grants over the past 8 years.

A youth victim support service piloted in Halton is set to be made available to all under 18s in Cheshire thanks to funding from police and crime commissioner (PCC) David Keane.

A Northwich care home executive was given a surprise gift for her efforts in keeping staff and residents safe and well during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Following an increase in the proportion of vehicles speeding in the first national lockdown, THINK! is launching a new campaign encouraging high-risk young male drivers to rethink their need to speed when making essential journeys.

An innovative new sign has been put up at the multi-award winning Handforth Railway Station in Cheshire, thanks to a partnership with a sensory loss charity and a community group.

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a four-year-old child sustained life threatening injuries following a collision in Crewe.

New statistics released by leading rural insurer NFU Mutual today (Tuesday 2 February), estimate the cost of dog attacks on farm animals across the North West cost nearly £145,000 last year.

Cheshire Constabulary has welcomed its first ever well-being dog into the family.

Survivors of sexual abuse and sexual violence now have more opportunities to seek support thanks to Cheshire’s police and crime commissioner David Keane.

Macclesfield’s MP, David Rutley, has praised the most recent CheshireWorks4U virtual jobs fair, which took place on Wednesday 27th January.

Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a serious collision in Nether Alderley.

A Winsford-based officer is gearing up for a daunting charity challenge to help other people with mental health problems.

The RSPCA has launched an investigation after the body of a puppy which had burns in her mouth and around her head was discovered at the side of a road in Cheshire. *****WARNING - GRAPHIC IMAGES*****

Between September 2019 and September 2020, Action Fraud received just over 17,000 reports of investment fraud, amounting to £657.4m in reported losses.

In association with ‘Literacy Counts’, a successful and experienced training provider for promoting literacy skills in young children, Cheshire East Council are running a series of free online webinars for parents focusing on different topics, offering support for those who are home-schooling and helping children to catch up on their education.

Cheshire East Council is providing additional support to vulnerable individuals and families during the winter months and those experiencing difficulties during the current pandemic.

Cheshire Constabulary has been bolstered by an additional 91 officers since the Government launched its major police recruitment drive over a year ago.

Eddisbury MP Edward Timpson has welcomed the Government’s plans to make it even easier for employers of all sizes to join its flagship £2 billion Kickstart Scheme, which has already created more than 120,000 Kickstart jobs across the UK.

Three men involved in a shooting at a house in Crewe have been jailed.

A dad from Holmes Chapel has said he thought it was a joke when he was presented with a cheque for £369,346 on a video call.

Mercedes-Benz of Macclesfield is ready to ‘keep business moving’ for van customers.

A budget which will allow Cheshire Police to continue to deliver a truly local community police service has been approved by police and crime commissioner (PCC) David Keane.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has today confirmed the timeline for reporting on the floods that have hit Northwich in recent times.

Cheshire East Council is reassuring businesses hit by the Covid-19 pandemic that it is still accepting new applications for business support grants – while committing even further resources to help process payments quicker.

Details have been revealed of some of the fantastic new traders setting up shop inside Crewe’s revamped Market Hall.

Cheshire East Council has extended its consultation on local transport plans for the borough.

Macclesfield’s new Chief Inspector, David Moores, recently met local MP, David Rutley, to discuss policing priorities in the town and surrounding communities.

Cheshire East Council’s highways service has been faced with the challenge of intense rainfall, snow and ice as the new year delivers some severe weather events.

A man from Winsford who breached his criminal behaviour order less than a week after being released from prison has been jailed.

A 37-year-old man has been charged after a cannabis farm was discovered in Crewe.

A house in Bollington, which was plagued with anti-social behaviour, violence and drug related activity, has been closed down thanks to the work of local officers.

In 2015, the Labour Group on Cheshire East Council raised concerns over contracts awarded to Core Fit Ltd, a company run by a close friend of then Conservative Leader, Michael Jones.

Police are urging residents and businesses affected by the recent flooding to be aware of rogue traders.

The family of a 26-year-old man who died in a collision in Middlewich have paid tribute to him.

Newsletter will focus on all things Knutsford Town Centre and its aim is to ensure all members of the community know what is available to residents during both during Lockdown and, if popular, in ‘normal times’.

Cheshire East Council has published the documents that set out spending plans and priorities for the organisation over the next four years.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service are carrying out an investigation following a flat fire in Macclesfield.

On Wednesday 20 January, Head Coach Gregor Townsend named a 35-man squad for the 2021 Six Nations Rugby Championship and that included the 20-year-old former Sandbach player Ewan Ashman.

Today Judge Everett sentenced Matthew Mason to life imprisonment.

Cheshire East Council has lifted timing restrictions on travel for holders of concessionary bus passes.

While it is not the way Sandbach RUFC hoped to start 2021, the club continues to face the problems caused by Covid-19 with innovation, commitment, and resilience.

The Barnaby Festival is looking for new trustees to support their work as a local charity.

Edward Timpson MP has welcomed the Government’s Vaccines Delivery Plan – the biggest vaccination programme in British history – that sets ambitious targets as the Government continues to ramp up its vaccine rollout.

Cheshire East Council has published its response to HS2 Ltd’s latest consultation on changes to the phase 2b western leg design (Crewe to Manchester).

Gawsworth Community Shop is preparing to celebrate its 10th Birthday, on the Wednesday 10th March.

Cheshire East Council is inviting residents to have their say on a draft masterplan for Macclesfield's Victoria Park.

Local MP, David Rutley, has given his strong support to the campaign to ensure that much-needed improvements take place at the Broken Cross roundabout junction before houses being developed on Chelford Road are occupied.

Knutsford is to launch its own Adopt a Shop Scheme, after seeing it promoted by High Street guru Mary Portas and following its success in Dublin and other towns.

Police are appealing for witnesses following an attempted robbery in Over Road near Church Minshull.

The views of women and girls across Cheshire are being sought to help shape the Government's strategy to tackle violence and abuse.

Cheshire businessman and great supporter of Silk 106.9, Cyril (Joe) Henshaw has died peacefully at his home after a long illness. He will be greatly missed by his loving family, friends, colleagues and customers.

Plans are in place for potential flooding incidents in Northwich following long periods of heavy rainfall over recent days.

Habiba Chowdhury, from Northwich, has been named as one of the UK’s most 100 inspirational female entrepreneurs by Small Business Britain’s f:Entrepreneur ‘#ialso100’ campaign.

At Warrington Magistrates’ Court, on Tuesday 19 January, Paul McMillan was remanded into custody.

New market research released today reveals how many people in the North West are looking to 2021 for the career plan shake-up they had envisaged at the turn of the new decade, before the Covid-19 pandemic struck.

A 35-year-old man from Alsager has been charged after a pensioner was assaulted during a burglary incident in the town.

Elworth Grange is the first care home in Sandbach to receive the Covid-19 vaccination as residents and staff received their first dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech jab. Following the vaccinations, the team presented each nurse with a breakfast sandwich and hot drink as a gesture of their appreciation.

Bollington Town Council has announced ambitious plans to install six electric vehicle charging points at Pool Bank car park, supporting residents with their switch to zero emission vehicles.

A Northwich care home executive was given a surprise gift for her efforts in keeping staff and residents safe and well during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Having actively campaigned for fundamental reforms for local leaseholders over recent years, local MP, David Rutley, has warmly welcomed the Government’s recently announced plans to provide greater fairness, save money and establish clearer security for millions of leaseholders across the country.

School-age children in Wilmslow have participated in a study to evaluate the usability of a breakthrough saliva-based COVID-19 test.

Victims of domestic abuse will be now able to access support from local pharmacies in Eddisbury, as part of the Ask for ANI scheme backed by local MP Edward Timpson and the Government.

Firefighters have launched an investigation after a woman died in a house fire in Bollington.

Young people across Eddisbury are set to benefit from a national, multi-million-pound fund aimed at making sure those studying pioneering new T Level qualifications from 2022 have access to world class facilities and equipment.

This week Cheshire, Staffordshire and Derbyshire Police came together to work on Operation Triplet.

The plans mean that hard to reach areas in rural communities will have access to gigabit-capable, full-fibre broadband, something that has incredible benefits for not just home use, but also the ability for businesses to trade.

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A Shetland pony, rescued by the RSPCA after he was seen pulling passengers along in a makeshift wheelie bin trap through a Cheshire town, is enjoying life in his new home.

Siemens is bucking the downward trend in early careers opportunities by offering 26 school leavers, university students and graduates a pathway into manufacturing, automation and digitalisation.

With many more of us working from home, it is ever likely that we are sitting at a home desk (often the kitchen table) for long periods and due to current lockdown restrictions are limited to exercising outside only once per day.

Pre-schoolers at Townhouse Nursery in Alsager have been getting active with online Family Dance Fit workouts by Health and Wellbeing Charity Everybody Leisure.

Life-saving coronavirus jabs will begin to be delivered at two community pharmacies in the North West from today, as the NHS accelerates the biggest vaccination programme in its history.

Migrating toads in the village of Smallwood are to get special protection as they head off to breed, thanks to Cheshire East Council.

Kidsgrove station’s multi-million-pound accessibility upgrade will ramp up from next week, as work to stabilise historic mine shafts under the site gets underway.

Vulnerable older people in Cheshire East are being supported through the pandemic by Age UK thanks to funding from the county’s police and crime commissioner (PCC).

The Equilibrium Foundation, the charitable trust of financial planning firm Equilibrium, has given a funding boost to three separate charities in the Cheshire East area as part of its community support scheme.

Cheshire East Council has welcomed the partnership approach taken in developing a Covid-19 recovery plan for Macclesfield.

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Congleton Town Hall are pleased to welcome back NHS staff and volunteers this Thursday & Friday, as more patients with appointments attend for their Covid 19 vaccination.

Police investigating the supply of drugs to HMP Risley have arrested five people.

Cheshire East Council has launched a new jobs and training support programme to help more than 5,000 young people and adults across the county to achieve their goals.