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.
Crewe man who attempted to meet up with teenager for sex jailed
A man who thought he was going to meet a 14-year-old girl for sex has been jailed.
Nantwich Food Festival - Great News:The Cookalong and Walking Tour Plans + The NFF Cake Competition!
The Cookalong Theatre is back again at The Nantwich Food Festival! This is such a popular feature that it just had to be included for Festival 2026.
NHS nurses claim victory as Kick4Charity match scores over £1,500 for East Cheshire NHS Charity
A thrilling community football match has raised over £1,500 for East Cheshire NHS Charity, bringing together local care professionals, NHS staff, and families for a brilliant day of fundraising.
Man charged following offences in Northwich
A man has been charged with criminal damage and assault in Northwich.
Family pay tribute to "friend to many" great grandmother who died following Macclesfield collision
The family of Ann Johnson, who sadly died following a serious collision in Macclesfield, have paid tribute to her.
Three people admit holding a man against his will in Cheshire
Three people have admitted holding a man against his will and assaulting him at a flat in Winsford.
Police appeal for information following Sandbach business burglaries
Police in Sandbach are appealing for information following four business burglaries in the town.
Man sentenced for driving offences
A man has been sentenced after leading police on a pursuit before crashing into a wall in Winterley.
East Cheshire NHS audiology service to move temporarily to Congleton Hospital
East Cheshire NHS Trust's (ECT) adult audiology service is moving this August, from its current base in Macclesfield to Congleton War Memorial Hospital.
New outpatients facility opens at Leighton Hospital
A new state-of-the-art facility for outpatients has opened at Leighton Hospital in Crewe.
Man convicted of historic sexual abuse in Wilmslow
A man has been found guilty of sexually abusing a child in Wilmslow.
Man given indefinite hospital order after killing his estranged mother
A man who killed his estranged mother in Macclesfield has been given an indefinite hospital order.
Fire in Macclesfield Forest
Firefighters are still dealing with a large woodland and grass fire in Macclesfield Forest.
Statement on revised Best Value Notice
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has today issued a revised Non-Statutory Best Value Notice to Cheshire East Council.
Two further suspects arrested following serious allegations at a religious group in Crewe
Detectives investigating reports of serious offences involving members of a religious group in Crewe have arrested two further suspects.
Changes to Blue Badge parking arrangements at Victoria Infirmary
From Tuesday 1st September 2026, Blue Badge holders visiting the Victoria Infirmary in Northwich will no longer need to register their vehicle details in advance.
Crewe man jailed following £27,000 international cannabis operation
A man from Crewe, who ran a cannabis distribution operation from his bedroom, has been jailed for over three years.
Northwich man banned from shops across the town
A prolific offender from Northwich has been banned from entering shops across the town for five years.
Convicted rapist extradited to UK to serve prison sentence
A man who fled the country after being convicted of rape, child neglect, and controlling and coercive behaviour has been extradited back to the UK to serve his prison sentence.
Residents will benefit from longer operating hours, new Saturday journeys and improved links to the wider bus and rail network when the timetable changes are introduced for the Winsford circular bus service W7 operated by D&G Bus from 1st September.
Sunny intervals
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Sunny intervals
High: 22°C | Low: 12°C
Sunny intervals
High: 22°C | Low: 13°C
Sunny intervals
High: 22°C | Low: 14°C
Sunny intervals
High: 22°C | Low: 12°C
Sunny intervals
High: 22°C | Low: 12°C
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