Officers investigating the abduction of two women have located a man in connection with the incident.
The man has been secured by officers in an isolated area of Congleton and is currently talking to trained negotiators.
There remains an increased police presence in the local area.
The two women abducted in Congleton were not injured. However, they have been left extremely shaken as a result of their ordeal and are currently being supported by specially trained officers.
Armed Forces Week flag raising in Macclesfield and Crewe
Residents, businesses and visitors are warmly invited to come together to mark the start of Armed Forces Week, with a special flag-raising ceremony at Memorial Square in Crewe and at Macclesfield Town Hall.
Man arrested in relation to Winsford burglary series
Detectives investigating a series of burglaries in Winsford have arrested a man in relation to the incidents.
Campaign launched to tackle harassment facing female runners in Cheshire East
Cheshire Constabulary has launched a campaign in the east of the county to help women and girls run without fear of harassment.
Police appeal for two witnesses to come forward following serious collision in Crewe
Police are appealing specifically to two witnesses who may be able to help with the investigation into a serious collision in Crewe.
Volunteers Help Improve Local Footpath During Successful Clearing Day
Sparrow Lane had a makeover with the help of volunteers on Thursday 11th June.
Two people jailed for drugs offences in Congleton
A man and a woman from Congleton have been jailed for more than four years after they admitted being involved in the supply of illegal drugs.
Community Grant Helps Knutsford Runners Grow
Knutsford Runners have received £500 from Knutsford Town Council’s Community Grant Scheme to support the training and development of new run leaders within the club.
Glowing report for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service from Inspectorate
Cheshire is the first fire and rescue service in the country to be rated by inspectors as ‘outstanding’ for leading its people effectively.
Police carry out simultaneous drug raids in Macclesfield flats
On Tuesday 16th June officers from Macclesfield Neighbourhood Policing Unit descended on Pennine Court to carry out three drug warrants.
25 people charged with public order offences following warrants in Crewe
25 people who were charged with public order offences following warrants in Crewe are set to appear in court later this week.
Everyone’s invited to Congleton Pride 2026
This year’s Congleton Pride event takes place on Saturday 18th July in Congleton Town Hall, with a full day of entertainment for all the family
Appeal for information following Winsford Burglary series
Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a series of burglaries in Winsford.
Still time to share your thoughts on Cheadle Market
Find out more about plans for Cheadle’s Market Hall and Square and share your thoughts on its future development.
Congleton Mum takes on 70-mile challenge to give back to hospital that saved her twin boys
A local mother is stepping up to walk 70 miles this month to raise vital funds for the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at Macclesfield Hospital, after the unit provided life-saving care to her premature twin boys.
Feedback is still being encouraged for a new sustainable neighbourhood and mixed-use development at Weaver Square in Northwich, with this stage of the public engagement remaining open until 19th June 2026.
Nantwich Food Festival introduces some great exhibitors and fantastic live music
The Nantwich Food Festival exhibitor team, Julian, Linda and Nigel, just love their work volunteering for the festival – ensuring that they re-book our favourites, whilst making space for some of the niche food and drink producers that are so popular at our lovely festival.
Appeal for information following burglary in Northwich
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a burglary in Northwich.
Congleton Invited to Mark Armed Forces Week
Residents are invited to join Congleton Town Council and the Congleton Branch of the Royal British Legion for a special flag-raising ceremony to mark the start of Armed Forces Week.
Council celebrates Bidlea Dairy’s farm-to-bottle success story
Cheshire East Council visited Bidlea Dairy near Holmes Chapel last week, to celebrate the success of one of the borough’s most innovative farm-to-bottle businesses.
Nantwich woman jailed for drug dealing
A woman from Nantwich has been jailed for more than five years after she admitted being involved in the supply of illegal drugs.
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