Local News from Friday, January 9th, 2026

Works to install a new puffin pedestrian crossing will be taking place on the A5033 Northwich Road in Knutsford, to improve road safety in the local area.

Highway improvement works to improve safety at the Peacock Roundabout on the A51 Nantwich Bypass will begin on Monday.

The Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner has saved ten PCSOs from redundancy, following an announcement before Christmas that Cheshire Police had entered a consultation to reduce them by sixty.

A man from Newchapel has been jailed after admitting dealing heroin in Congleton.

Cheshire East Council will hold a service of remembrance to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day.

A Cheshire East Council-run children’s home has been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted following its latest inspection, with inspectors commending the team’s commitment to delivering high quality care and support.

Collection rounds are operational today for scheduled black bin (refuse) and recycling collections as normal, except black bin collections in Disley and Poynton areas.

As part of policing plans ahead of the match between Macclesfield FC and Crystal Palace on Saturday 10th January, Cheshire Police have announced that a dispersal order will be in place to ensure residents, and fans from both home and away remain safe on the day.