A man has been charged following an investigation by Macclesfield CID into the rape and assault of a woman in Congleton.
The incident took place in the early hours of 6 July at an address in the town.
Baretta Percival, 40, from Parnell Square, Hilary Avenue in Congleton was charged with two counts of rape, S47 assault, and two counts of assault by beating.
He was remanded in custody to appear at Chester Magistrates today (Friday 10th July).
Two men arrested following investigation into theft of cooking oil
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of theft of cooking oil following a stop check in Poynton.
Appeal for information after cyclist found with serious injuries following collision near Hale
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Cheshire East Council launches ‘Letters to Loved Ones’ post box scheme across cemeteries
Cheshire East Council has introduced a new ‘Letters to Loved Ones’ post box scheme across its cemeteries.
Nantwich Food Festival 2026 is almost here!
The award-winning Nantwich Food Festival is just round the corner, set within the centre of this historic town to delight us all.
Winsford town centre will play host to a free festival celebrating local filmmaking and community painting day, where visitors can help to put the finishing touches to a new mural celebrating Winsford and its market.
Musica Nova opens 2026–27 Season
Musica Nova’s 26/27 Season opens on Saturday 12th September 2026, 7:30pm at All Saints' Church in Cheadle Hulme.
Fly-tipping penalties in Cheshire East set to rise to £5,000
Cheshire East Council is increasing penalties for fly-tipping and littering, with fixed penalty notices of up to £5,000 available for the most serious fly-tipping offences.
Cheshire East students celebrate GCSE success as results show continued strong performance
Students across Cheshire East are celebrating as they receive their GCSE and vocational qualification results, marking the culmination of years of hard work, dedication and perseverance.
All Hallows Catholic College GCSE Results 2026
Students and staff at All Hallows Catholic College were celebrating today, as another year group received an impressive set of GCSE and BTEC results, reflecting years of hard work, determination and resilience.
Traffic restrictions on Winsford Station Bridge will remain in place following the completion of initial site investigations into the condition of the structure.
GCSE Success for Beech Hall School Pupils
Beech Hall School is celebrating the achievements of its pupils today (20 August), as they proudly collect their well-deserved GCSE results.
Timeless Voices of Jazz at the Buxton Opera House
Timeless Voices of Jazz brings together Strictly Come Dancing’s Lance Ellington, acclaimed Ronnie Scott’s resident vocalist Natalie Williams, and some of the UK’s leading jazz musicians.
Report recognises Cheshire East Council’s turnaround progress
Cheshire East Council has received an external assurance review report from the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA).
Ground broken at the Garden Village at Handforth site as updated plans submitted
Plans for a Garden Village at Handforth are moving from vision to reality, with construction work to enable this thriving new community now underway.
Two men convicted in relation to theft from cars in Northwich
Two men have been been convicted following a series of thefts from motor vehicles in the Winnington area of Northwich.
For the first time in more than 40 years, traditional open pan salt making is set to return to the Lion Salt Works in Marston this September.
Winsford man sentenced for dealing cocaine
A man from Winsford has been sentenced after he pleaded guilty to supplying class A drugs
Police urge victim to come forwards following reports of robbery in Macclesfield
Officers are urging the victim of a robbery in Macclesfield to come forward.
London man jailed following Crewe knife‑point robbery
A man from London has been jailed for committing an armed robbery at a mobile phone shop in Crewe.
A multi-agency community safety patrol has taken place in Northwich following reports from businesses and residents about anti-social behaviour and rough sleeping in and around the town centre.
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