Local News from Monday, July 27th, 2026

Cheshire East Council want to apologise to residents who have experienced missed or delayed bin collections in recent weeks.

The council is encouraging families to visit their local library during the summer, to embrace the joy of reading and explore the connection between music and stories for the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge.

Cheshire East Council has called on the new Prime Minister to re-commit to a Birmingham to Manchester rail link – with Crewe at its heart.

Residents, businesses and community groups are being invited to help shape the future of Cheshire East as the council launches a consultation on its new Local Plan.

The new Northwich Market is expected to open in mid-September at Barons Quay. The date will be confirmed in the coming weeks with works on the new market progressing and traders about to start their fit outs.

Police are appealing for information and video footage following a large fire at Macclesfield Forest.

Firefighters and staff at Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service are inviting the community to meet the team and see the work carried out to help keep Cheshire safe at its Headquarters and Winsford Fire Station Open Day.

A man who posed as a mortgage advisor and defrauded four people out of more than £200,000 has been sentenced.

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Officers from Cheshire Police have arrested four men following a pursuit near Alsager.