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This spring Staffordshire Moorlands District Council is introducing a new reduced mowing system in some of our parks and open spaces as part of our commitment to enhancing biodiversity and encouraging nature recovery.

Officers investigating reports of an assault in Macclesfield have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to.

Police are appealing for help in finding a 27-year-old man who is wanted for theft in Wilmslow.

Cheshire Police officers in Crewe are appealing for help from the public in tracing a wanted man.

Congleton’s Equal Access Advisory Group has expressed deep concern at the recent rise in harmful rhetoric surrounding disability and disabled people, following recent UK government announcements about changes to disability benefits.

Officers from Macclesfield Local Policing Unit have charged a man in connection with shoplifting offences in Bollington.

Nantwich Beat Team joined forces with Cheshire East Council to ensure taxis were operating lawfully in the area.

A man has been found guilty of murder after fatally stabbing his friend in Northwich.

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences after officers in Macclesfield conducted several warrants in the town.

A new toucan crossing and improved junction lay-out has recently been completed on Park Lane, close to Congleton railway station.

Residents most in need across the borough will continue to receive vital support.

Three men who carried out car and key burglaries in the Wilmslow area have been jailed.

Driven by Sara’s personal experiences and the exceptional care her family has received, local mum-of-three Sara Lord is set to embark on her latest challenge to raise vital funds for Macclesfield Hospital.

Detectives investigating a burglary at a residential address in Wilmslow have charged a man in relation to the incident.

Congleton town centre was bursting with colour and laughter, on 8th April, as families turned out in droves to enjoy Easter Treats Day.

A man from Crewe has been banned from a number of shops in the town after neighbourhood officers secured a two-year a Criminal Behaviour Order.

Two men have been sentenced for drugs offences following an investigation by Crewe Pro-active CID.

Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement collaborates with the Royal Astronomical Society, celebrating the connections to the wonders of the cosmos through creativity and craft.

Macclesfield Local Policing Unit has been hard at work tackling retail crime in the town centre.

Knutsford’s favourite Easter event will be hopping back to town in just over one week's time.

Cheshire East Council is looking to recruit an individual to fill a vacancy on its independent remuneration panel, which advises the authority on appropriate payments for the work carried out by elected members.

Officers from Northwich Local Policing Unit have closed a disruptive address that negatively impacted on the day-to-day lives of their neighbours through drug-related crime.

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Cheshire East Council is asking for views on a proposed vision for the local transport network, which will form the basis of a future transport plan.

Detectives investigating a robbery outside a restaurant in Alderley Edge have charged a man in relation to the incident.

Two men who were arrested following a stop check in Northwich have now been sentenced.

Fly High Media, a digital marketing agency based in Cheshire, has been named a finalist in the 2025 European Search Awards.

Cheshire East Council, in collaboration with the Department for Work and Pensions Jobcentre Plus team, successfully hosted the ‘Work for All’ jobs fair at Congleton Town Hall on Wednesday 2nd April.

A Cheshire mum will be lacing up her running shoes this April, as she prepares to run the London Marathon in support of the East Cheshire NHS Charity.

On April 3rd, representatives from Cheshire East Council, the NHS, and various community organisations gathered to celebrate the opening of the Crewe Lifestyle Centre Family Hub – now the sixth hub in Cheshire East.

Cheshire East Council has welcomed its waste, recycling and bereavement services back in-house and reassured residents that services are continuing as normal.

Detectives investigating a serious assault in Northwich have charged a man in relation to the incident.

Cheshire Constabulary is supporting a national operation aimed at addressing the Fatal 5 and reducing criminality on the roads.

Detectives investigating a robbery outside a restaurant in Alderley Edge have arrested a man in relation to the incident.

An up-and-coming Northwich dancer with Down Syndrome says he has 'found his purpose' and is now set on a professional career in dance.

The family of a 59-year-old woman who was fatally injured in a collision in Alsager have paid tribute to her.

A man coverted an address to grow over 160 cannabis plants has been jailed for over two years after a police drone team spotted concerning levels of heat being generated from the property.

Dan Price, Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner and public voice in policing is asking you to get involved in his public scrutiny meetings with the Chief Constable.

Congleton Town Council has launched its Disability Welcome Scheme for local shops and businesses, to encourage businesses to become more accessible, and help disabled people to shop and visit local pubs and cafés.

Here's the latest details about what's on at Jodrell Bank...

Officers are looking to identify the driver of a car that was pursued following an illegal car meet that occurred in March.

A man who harassed a woman whom he believed himself to be in a relationship with has been jailed for 52 weeks.

The RSPCA in Cheshire is making a special rehoming appeal for a cat who was so hungry she was trying to eat plastic.

As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance and improve domestic abuse support services, Cheshire East Council has agreed a 12-month extension to its refuge provision contract with MyCWA (known as Cheshire Without Abuse) to ensure continued support for victims of domestic abuse across the borough.

Two men have been charged with drugs offences following an investigation into County Lines in Congleton.

Officers from Cheshire Police have arrested one man and issued more than 30 traffic offence reports as part of ongoing efforts to tackle illegal car meets in Wilmslow and Alderley Edge.

A Macclesfield mother will undertake a gruelling 88-kilometre, 10-day Arctic expedition to raise £5,000 for MyCWA (known as Cheshire Without Abuse) - one of the UK’s longest-running domestic abuse charities.

Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a robbery in Alderley Edge.

Detectives investigating a burglary in Macclesfield have charged a man in relation to the incident.

Cheshire East Council is holding a series of drop-in events at several libraries, during April and May, aimed at supporting people’s financial health.

Ofsted has found that within children’s services in Cheshire East “pace of change has accelerated, and appropriate steps have been taken to improve the quality of social work practice” following an inadequate inspection judgement last year.

Cheshire East Council has given an update on work to prepare a new Local Plan.

Police have released a CCTV image of three men they would like to speak to in relation to a theft at a supermarket in Macclesfield.

Police are appealing for information from the public following a fatal collision in Alsager.

As part of a number of precautionary measures to ensure fans from both teams can enjoy the upcoming derby, officers policing the Crewe Alexandra v Port Vale game on Saturday 29th March will be utilising SelectaDNA to deter anyone from engaging in anti-social behaviour or disorder.

Cheshire East Council has set out plans for improving and investing in its cemeteries.

Cheshire East Council is celebrating National Supported Internship Day (27 March) by launching e-learning training for employers, to help them feel empowered about recruitment, inclusion, and getting the best from their workforce.

New changes to parking arrangements will come into effect at Cheshire East car parks in May.

In preparation for increased footfall within the town, officers in Crewe have been given increased powers to keep football fans from both sides safe from before the game begins to the final whistle and getting home.

Cheshire Constabulary has been highlighted for its good practice in a national report looking at how forces across the UK investigate crime.

Leighton Hospital has been awarded more than £32,000 to install solar panels that will help to cut energy bills and support sustainability.

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a bull breed dog was found abandoned in a Cheshire cemetery.

Detectives investigating a series of burglaries at Indian restaurants have charged two men in relation to the incidents.

Officers investigating disorder in Congleton are appealing for information and video footage from members of the public.

A man who made sexualised phone calls to women as they worked has been jailed.

A woman has been sentenced after making false accusations against an ex-partner.

A statement from Councillor Liz Brathwaite, vice chair of Cheshire East Council’s environment and communities committee...

Ministers have given the go-ahead for legislative changes that will cut the theft of expensive and essential GPS devices from farm vehicles.

A man has pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm to an 8-week-old baby.

A man has been charged following an investigation into a serious collision in Lymm.

Detectives investigating a fatal collision near Northwich have charged a man in relation to the incident.

The NHS in Cheshire is urging those who are at highest risk from the virus to come forward for their spring COVID-19 vaccination, as the national appointment system opens for bookings.

Plans will go on display this week that give options for how the Royal Arcade site in Crewe town centre could be opened back up to the public and transformed into a space for all to enjoy.

Cheshire East Council’s response to government consultation shows strong support for the benefits of devolution for Cheshire and Warrington.

Cheshire East's supported bus services around the borough have been enhanced following a successful procurement exercise. New timetabled bus services will come into effect on Monday 31st March.

A man has been jailed for sexually abusing children in Congleton.

New low-light cameras, designed to keep Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent’s roads safer by capturing images of speeding vehicles earlier and later in the day, recorded over 400 speeding offences since their introduction last November.

Fifty cannabis plants have been seized and a man has been arrested after a cannabis farm was discovered in Macclesfield.

Detectives investigating a burglary in Wilmslow have charged two men in relation to the incident.

The Bollington Youth Group will benefit from funding provided by Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Dan Price’s SWAP Fund to create projects that bring about positive community change.

Two organisations in the Congleton area are set to benefit from funding provided by Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Dan Price’s SWAP Fund to create projects that bring about positive community change.

Two officers who raised thousands of pounds to support men’s mental health have won Inspiration Awards at Cheshire Police Federation’s first ever Bravery Awards.

Councillor Mark Goldsmith, chair of Cheshire East Council’s Highways and Transport committee, has responded to the Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance Survey Report and the fight to keep roads running for road users.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision involving a motorbike and a van in Congleton.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is once again joining fellow fire and rescue services to deliver vital firefighting equipment to Ukraine in April.

Two Cheshire Constabulary officers have secured a potentially life-saving defibrillator to be kept in a policing vehicle thanks to the Police Innovation Fund, launched by the Police and Crime Commissioner.

Scammers are impersonating British Gas with fake emails tempting recipients to click a link to get a fake energy refund.

Detectives investigating a stabbing in Macclesfield are appealing for information from members of the public.

Here are the results of the Cheshire Women's Cricket League Finals Day.

After four years of campaigning, by Woolstanwood Parish Councillors, the Borough Council has erected a new metal safety fence between the footpath and the drop down to the Valley Brook, in Middlewich Road, near to the Rising Sun public house.

Detectives from Northwich CID have charged a woman following an armed robbery at a convenience store in Winsford.

A-level students across Cheshire East have achieved impressive results that are above those seen pre-pandemic in 2019.

David Rutley, MP for Macclesfield, was pleased to see during a recent visit to Bollington based Bridgend Centre, that Ms Rebecca Lea, Centre Manager and her team continue to deliver a range of services to the community including expanding their buddying scheme.

Police investigating a collision on the A559 near Northwich are appealing for information from members of the public.

Various road improvement schemes are to take place in Nantwich later this month and into September.

Following the success of last year’s Climate Festival and Green Fayre, Congleton Town Council and Congleton Partnership are working together to bring another Green Week to Congleton - but this time from the 18th – 25th September.

On Friday 30th September, Congleton Town Council is hosting a marvellous Medieval Banquet as part of Congleton’s 750th Charter Year celebrations.

It has been an extremely rewarding day at Cheshire College – South & West, as over 200 A Level students attended the College’s Crewe Campus to collect their results.

Alderley Edge School for Girls is celebrating outstanding A Level results for its Upper Sixth students with 28% of grades awarded being an A*, 66% of students receiving an A* - A and 81% of students receiving A* to B.

Latest statement from Arriva, following a further improved offer and confirmation of strike action being suspended.

Residents, businesses, stakeholders and supporters from across the country have been thanked for their support in getting behind Crewe’s Great British Railways bid during the public vote.

Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward following an incident in Crewe.

The latest statement from Arriva, following the rejection result in the recent ballot by Unite and GMB union members.

Police investigating a collision on the A559 near Northwich are appealing for information from members of the public.

Officers are appealing for information following a serious collision in Rainow.

The Friends of Congleton Park and Congleton Town Council are extremely proud that the town park has gained its 15th consecutive Green Flag and third Green Heritage award.

Thousands of Congletonians and guests from across the UK travelled to Congleton Park for an exciting afternoon of Medieval Mayhem!

National Highways’ project to upgrade the M56 in the North West is nearly complete.

Cheshire Constabulary fully supports the new Race Action Plan being put together by the National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC).

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Officers visited several bars in Wilmslow this weekend as part of an ongoing operation targeting recreational drug use across Cheshire.

Positive progress is being made with the A6 corridor study, which has been commissioned by Local Authorities in response to concerns about traffic congestion and air quality in communities on this strategic highway, including Disley, Newtown, High Lane and Furness Vale.

Sandbach RUFC finished their pre-season campaign with a useful work out against former Midlands Premier League opponents Burton on Saturday.

A man who was arrested in connection with a burglary at a primary school in Winsford has now been charged.

Officers from Macclesfield and Northwich Local Policing Units are working together this weekend to help to tackle anti-social behaviour in Pickmere.

After a two-year hiatus, Royal Voluntary Service is re-launching its iconic hospital trolley services in Warrington and Macclesfield.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has submitted two Petitions against the HS2 Phase 2b: High Speed Rail (Crewe – Manchester) Bill 2022 and an Additional Provision (AP1).

Police and Crime Commissioner, John Dwyer and Cheshire Constabulary Chief Inspector Fez Khan joined Crewe and Nantwich MP, Dr. Kieran Mullan at a community meeting to discuss anti-social behaviour on Crewe’s Sherbourne Estate.

Officers are reminding motorists drive safely ahead of the hot weather this weekend.

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This summer’s unmissable outdoor cinema movie extravaganza opens on location at Bolesworth in the heart of Cheshire from 19 to 21 August 2022.

Officers from Northwich Local Policing Unit have arrested a man in connection with a burglary at a primary School in Winsford.

Cheshire East Council is urging people to take ‘sensible precautions’ after the Met Office issued an amber ‘extreme heat’ warning for the region.

Northwich library is to remain closed to the public until late September for stabilisation work and further structural investigations on the building.

Street Angels aim to provide assistance and support for those who become vulnerable late at night. Police and Crime Commissioner, John Dwyer, visited the team at St Michael’s Church in Macclesfield to find out more about their work and the support provided by the volunteers.

A 40-year-old man who man who was arrested in relation to an armed robbery in Winsford has been released on conditional bail and detained under the mental health act.

Cheshire East Council has submitted its petition against the HS2 Phase 2b Hybrid Bill (the Bill) – renewing its calls for the government to ‘deliver the best possible outcome for the borough and its communities’.

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Cheshire East Council is calling out for community-led project ideas as part of its crowdfunding initiative, Cheshire East Crowd.

Cheshire Police are working with Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service to warn residents not to be tempted to cool off in open water, unless with a supervised open water swimming club.

Detectives investigating an armed robbery at a betting shop in Winsford have arrested a man in connection with the incident.

Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, John Dwyer, met with North Rode residents, local councillors, and Cheshire Constabulary’s Inspector Andy Baker to discuss the community’s concerns surrounding speeding and HGV traffic in their area.

Knutsford Food & Drink Festival will make its inaugural appearance this Saturday 13th August. The event will bring together venues across Knutsford in a celebration of all things food and drink.

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Cheshire Police are continuing their crack down on offending motorists and criminals driving in Cheshire.

Officers have charged a man following a disturbance in Crewe.

Transforming Lives 100-mile cycle ride ‘The Cheshire Dash 2022’ raised an incredible £60,000 in aid of local children’s cancer charity, The Joshua Tree.

A mother and daughter who were forced to flee Ukraine have received a special gift via Cheshire East Council.

Queens Park in Crewe is a firm favourite with local families for picnics and play dates, however recently the area has been suffering from episodes of anti-social behaviour.

Cheshire East Council has submitted three bids to round two of the government’s Levelling Up Fund.

A new documentary film launched on Thursday of last week to celebrate Crewe’s history as a rail town and look to the town’s future.

Cheshire East Council’s housing team has recently received the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA) accreditation, meaning they offer a safe and effective response to domestic abuse.

The Mayor of Crewe, Virginia has written to Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps MP, declaring the US town’s support for its UK namesake’s bid to host the national headquarters of Great British Railways.

Green Flags will fly over no fewer than 11 of the borough’s parks, nature reserves and green spaces this summer.

Officers in Crewe have organised some fun activities this summer to keep children busy over the holidays.

Unfortunately, the current industrial action at Arriva North West is not resolved.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and video footage following an armed robbery at a betting shop in Winsford.

Macclesfield town regeneration was the main topic of discussion for Mark Howden, Chief Executive of Peaks & Plains Housing Trust and local MP, David Rutley during a recent tour of Sunderland Street and Macclesfield town centre.

The Police and Crime Commissioner welcomed the Deafness Support Network (DSN) and North West Ambulance Service to the Force Control Centre at Police HQ.

The news that Marks and Spencer has joined Aldi in removing disposable barbecues from shelves in all its stores is welcomed by Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal collision in Holmes Chapel.

Work is starting in August in Knutsford to install new electricity cables to support the roll out of rapid electric vehicle charging at Knutsford services.

Officers have charged a man in relation to a burglary at an address in Leighton.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses following the attempted murder of a 20-year-old man at Handforth station last week.

Several bars in Alderley Edge and Wilmslow were visited by police officers as part of an operation to target recreational drug use.

Unfortunately, the current industrial action at Arriva North West is not resolved.

Months of preparation and hard work from community groups and organisations across Congleton impressed the National Britain in Bloom judges, Geraldine King and Ann Holland when they judged Congleton as one of the best large towns in the UK.

Congleton Town Council are putting the finishing touches together for an action-packed Medieval Festival fun day as part of the town’s 750 charter year celebrations.

It's back, the Congleton Harriers have announced that the 38th Congleton Half-Marathon will take place on Sunday 2nd October 2022.

The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted Mark Nicholas for running an illegal waste business without any of the necessary legal permissions on land at Wardle Hall Farm, Green Lane, Nantwich.

This summer, children across Cheshire can enjoy free, creative drop-ins, films and storytelling thanks to West Cheshire Museums.

The Tatton Park Pop Up Festival is set to finish with a bang, with an exciting final weekend line up culminating in a live orchestral Proms night featuring singalong classics such as ‘Land of Hope and Glory’ and ‘Rule Britannia’

Manchester Airport has provided an update on its recovery ahead of the start of the peak summer season.

Two men have been charged following an investigation into burglaries in Crewe.

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Operation Powdered will be running throughout the summer as part of Cheshire Constabulary’s continued efforts to tackle drug related crime and child criminal exploitation.

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire has partnered with ‘Self Defence with Clare’ to provide free classes for women and girls in Cheshire East.

Operation Nottingham has continued this week, officers from Cheshire West and Chester Council have seized more illegal tobacco and cigarettes during the operation to stop traders selling counterfeit or contraband products.

Cheshire-based domestic abuse charity, My CWA (formerly Cheshire Without Abuse), has launched a brand-new programme to educate teenagers on domestic abuse and its warning signs.

Unfortunately the current industrial action at Arriva North West is not resolved.

Works to make significant improvements to Victoria Park in Macclesfield started today.

Love Parks Week is back, taking place from 29th July to 5th August 2022, giving people across the country the chance to shout about their wonderful green spaces.

Officers in Crewe have charged a man following a burglary in Crewe.

Officers across Cheshire raised awareness for Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) in a week of action which ran from Monday 18 July to Friday 22 July.

More than 100 businesses have penned an open letter to the Transport Secretary, the Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP, backing Crewe’s bid to be the home of the Great British Railways (GBR) Headquarters.

The provision of dementia day opportunities in Macclesfield is to undergo a transformation, with services delivered from the Brocklehurst Centre moving to a dedicated dementia unit at the Mayfield Centre.

Cheshire East Council is on track to deliver its open, fairer and greener vision for the borough.

A former Leighton Hospital nurse from Crewe is to appear in a Real Housewives of Cheshire ‘special’ as part of a campaign to create more awareness and get people talking about the menopause.

The 23rd of July saw people of all ages, many adorned in rainbow colours, sequins, glitter and face paint, gather in the town centre for the Congleton Pride event.

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire has welcomed the news that his latest bids for a total of £1.5 million from the Government’s Safer Streets Fund have been successful.

Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer recently visited Macclesfield Rugby Union Football Club to hear about their experience with ASB.

The leaders of Cheshire Constabulary have marked the 20th anniversary of the introduction of Police Community Support Officers to UK policing by thanking the force’s PCSOs for all that they have done – and continue to do – to make the county an even safer place to live, work and visit.

Carefound Home Care have just achieved the coveted Outstanding CQC rating across all their branches and are hosting a recruitment open day in Wilmslow to encourage more people to start a career in care.

Back in February, the go-ahead was given to create a new garden in Congleton Park. The Just Bee Garden is based on an original design by local schoolgirl Miss Annabel Jackson (12) at Congleton High School.

Crewe Policing Unit are taking part in a number of activities during Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week.

Thousands of free places for summer holiday activities are available across Cheshire East for children and young people eligible for income-related free school meals.

Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, John Dwyer, was joined by local police officers, police community support officer’s (PCSOs) for the annual Disability Awareness Day event at Warrington’s Walton Hall and Gardens.

Cheshire Constabulary has seen the highest reduction rate in homicides in the UK and has the lowest rate of murder in the country, figures released by the Office of National Statistics have revealed today (21 July).

Two neglected dogs found dumped at the side of a country road on the hottest day of the year have prompted an RSPCA investigation.

For the first time since the pandemic started, local MP, David Rutley, welcomed over 30 students from The Fallibroome Academy for a tour of the Houses of Parliament and to talk about how Westminster works and our democratic processes.

Cheshire East Council has been listening to initial feedback and has put on hold plans to host a public vote to decide on the design of a ‘heritage wall’, that will feature as a landmark for people arriving in Crewe’s town centre.

Officers are appealing witnesses and video footage following a serious collision in Brereton, near Sandbach.

Detectives investigating an assault against a member of rail staff, on a train near Alderley Edge station, are appealing for further information.

Cheshire East Council has beefed up its guidance to developers around housing schemes.

Cheshire East Council has revealed two design options for a new piece of public art that will feature as part of its Royal Arcade scheme in Crewe – and the final decision is now down to YOU.

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A dog with an affectionate personality is still looking for his forever home after finding himself back in the care of the RSPCA, with whom he has now spent just over 250 days.

Cheshire West and Chester Council can today announce that B&M will open a new flagship store as part of phase one of plans to transform Winsford Town Centre.

Arriva North West buses has expressed disappointment as it confirms that Unions have informed the company of their intention to strike from 02:00 on Wednesday 20th July.

Congleton Town Council are inviting residents to come together to celebrate Congleton’s 750th Charter year with a FREE Medieval Festival Fun Day in Congleton Park on Saturday 13 August 2022, from 12 noon – 6pm.

Congleton is dressed to impress, as Britain in Bloom judges prepare to arrive in town for a whistle-stop tour.

After a sell-out performance at Tatton Park Pop Up Festival on Saturday 2nd July, the exhilarating Ibiza experience - Symphonic Ibiza - returns by popular demand this weekend!

Extra powers have come into force giving police and some authorised officers extra powers to deal with anti-social activity in one of the borough’s key towns.

At the adults and health committee meeting today (Monday), councillors agreed to launch a trial smoking cessation incentive scheme to support pregnant women and others in their household to quit smoking.

Plans to take forward flood prevention in Poynton was the main topic discussed at a recent meeting with the Deputy Leader, Cllr Craig Browne, and senior officers of Cheshire East Council and Macclesfield’s MP, David Rutley.

The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) is warning the public about the continued increase in reports about scams where victims are targeted on WhatsApp by criminals pretending to be someone they know – typically their children.

Inspirational junior swimmers aged 14-16, from Beech Hall School in Cheshire, have successfully completed a 21-mile relay swim of the English Channel, raising a significant £42,000 and counting for Mencap, the UK’s learning disability charity.