There’s a big increase in elderly people being contacted by someone pretending to be from the police and asking them to withdraw money from the bank.
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To be really clear, the police would NEVER ask someone to withdraw money from a bank to be collected by a courier. Please make sure your older relatives are aware.  |
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Nearly 20 illegal firearms handed over to police following month-long amnesty campaign
Cheshire Constabulary joined fellow forces and the National Police Chief’s Council and National Crime Agency in supporting a month-long amnesty operation to prevent easily convertible blank-firing weapons from falling into the hands of criminals.
Aurin Makepeace jailed for murdering Steven Rothwell
Aurin Makepeace from Tan Y Don in Prestatyn has been jailed for murdering Steven Rothwell at his home in Macclesfield.
Crime continues to fall in Cheshire for the fourth year in a row
Crime continues to fall in Cheshire for the fourth year in a row, with an overall reduction of 14% and with more offenders being charged than anywhere else in the country.
Appeal for information after man found with unexplained injuries in Macclesfield
Police are investigating an incident where a man was found with serious injuries in Macclesfield.
Young Golfer Sets New Record
A junior golfer has become Woodside Golf Club’s youngest ever player to get a hole-in-one.
Family of man who died following collision pay tribute
The family of a man who died following a collision near Crewe have paid tribute to him.
Over 200,000 illegal cigarettes seized in western immigration operation
Officers from the Western Protecting Vulnerable People and Exploitation (PVPE) team have seized quantities of counterfeit cigarettes during an retail operation across the Northwich area, with 200,000 illicit products recovered from one shop alone.
Warning after rising attacks on sheep in Cheshire
The NFU and Cheshire Police have urged dog owners to keep control of their pets in the countryside following a rise in attacks on sheep.
Road safety operation launches to keep road users safe
A joint road safety operation bringing together officers from Cheshire Constabulary, West Mercia Police and Staffordshire Police launched ahead of the Easter weekend to help keep motorcyclists and all road users safe.
Cheshire bucks the national trend in tackling shoplifting
Shoplifting and theft offences across Cheshire have fallen by 10% against a national increase.
Council sets future vision for transport
Cheshire East Council’s highways and transport committee has approved a new Local Transport Plan (LTP), which sets out a vision for how people could travel around the borough in the future, and will be used to prioritise transport investment.
Serial thief jailed following Northwich crime spree
A serial thief from Birkenhead who went on a one-night crime spree in Northwich has been jailed.
Appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage following fatal collision
Police officers are appealing for information following a fatal collision near Crewe.
Healing Paws Therapy: Supporting Emotional Wellbeing Across Cheshire for Children, Families and Care Communities
From helping children build confidence to bringing comfort and companionship to care home residents, Healing Paws Therapy is making a meaningful difference across Cheshire.
Council launches ‘Made in Cheshire East’ to celebrate and champion local businesses
Cheshire East Council has launched a new initiative – Made in Cheshire East – to celebrate the diverse and innovative businesses that shape the borough’s economy.
Cheshire Archives celebrates ‘Made in Cheshire’ discoveries following Cheshire Day
Following on from Cheshire Day, the council is shining a spotlight on everything ‘Made in Cheshire’ brought to light from the Cheshire Archives.
Man sentenced after sexually assaulting woman in Winsford
A man has been sentenced after sexually assaulting a woman at a house in Winsford.
Man fined thousands of pounds for causing serious injury by careless driving
A careless driver has been fined thousands of pounds and banned from driving after a woman lost her leg following a collision.
Police launch campaign urging drivers to wear a seatbelt on every journey
Motorists across Cheshire are being urged to make safer choices behind the wheel as officers launch a month-long road safety campaign in support of the National Police Chiefs’ Council’s Operation Spotlight.
Appeal for information following road rage incident in Hartford
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a road rage incident in Hartford.
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