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East Cheshire NHS Trust have launched a new transnasal endoscopy service, offering patients a safer, less invasive alternative to traditional endoscopy procedures at Macclesfield District General Hospital.

Police officers are issuing refreshed advice to Cheshire residents as they continue to see a rise in the number of courier frauds across the county.

Cheshire East does not have 17,197 potholes, as incorrectly reported in a recent national newspaper.

This National No Smoking Day, Cheshire East Council is encouraging everyone who smokes to take the first step towards a healthier, smoke-free life.

Cheshire East Council, in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions Job Centre Plus team, hosted a successful jobs fair in Crewe on Thursday 27th February.

Officers are appealing for any witnesses to get in touch following a burglary in Audlem.

Views are being sought on options for improving Cheadle’s Market Hall and the outdoor marketplace.

East Cheshire NHS Charity’s Macclesfield Pancake Race turned Shrove Tuesday into a day of fun and fundraising, with over £900 raised.

Families are invited to spring into Easter from 5 – 21 April with Mr. Happy and friends at Tatton Park with chocolate trails in the Gardens, Farm and Mansion over the Easter weekend.

NHS patients around the country are now receiving a lifesaving medicine made from the plasma of blood donors in Cheshire.

A man has been banned from entering several commercial and residential areas in Crewe after officers secured a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).

A man from Winsford has been jailed after he pleaded guilty to engaging in sexual activity with a child.

Officers in Crewe are reminding residents of the rules around the usage of e-scooters after four were seized following reports of anti-social riding in pedestrianised areas.

Construction workers have made a stunning discovery during renovation work at the Victoria Infirmary in Northwich.

Police are appealing for help from the public in locating a wanted man from Handforth.

Holmes Chapel Cricket Club has announced its entry into the Cheshire Women's Cricket League and the Cheshire Girls Cricket League for the 2025 season.

A man has been charged following an incident in Congleton.

The family of a man who died in a collision in Darnhall have paid tribute to him.

Local blood testing services are facing significant challenges due to a high number of missed appointments, particularly at the Victoria Infirmary in Northwich.

A man has been charged with criminal damage recklessly endangering life following an incident in Willaston.

Here are the details of the events taking place at Jodrell Bank over the next few months...

This National Offer Day (3 March), Cheshire East Council has informed thousands of parents and carers about their children's secondary school places.

A consultation has been launched on a draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Cheshire and Warrington, which sets out the priorities and actions for nature’s recovery over the next five to ten years.

Police in Ellesmere Port are appealing for help from the public in tracing a wanted man from Crewe.

A man has been arrested and drugs seized following a warrant in Hartford by officers from Northwich Local Policing unit.

A Crewe man has been jailed for possessing a 3D viable firearm and other firearms offences.

The team at Leighton Hospital in Crewe are asking for feedback from people who have received a cancer diagnosis.

Detectives investigating an incident where a man and a woman were attacked by a dog in Crewe have now charged a man in relation to the incident.

Police are appealing for information from the public following reports that a child was sexually assaulted in Winsford.

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A man who led officers from Cheshire Roads and Crime Unit on a dangerous pursuit has been jailed.

Artwork featuring Harry Styles has been unveiled at Holmes Chapel railway station.

Cheshire East Council has approved new priorities and financial plans for the next four years, including its budget for the year ahead.

With less than three months to go, the final phases of work are under way to create the state-of-the-art Cheshire and Merseyside Surgical Centre at the Victoria Infirmary in Northwich.

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a burglary at an address in Alderley Edge where unique handbags and items of jewellery were stolen.

Here's an update from the Cheshire Women's Cricket League...

Engineers will be on-site at Crewe’s Leighton Hospital from next Monday, 3rd March 2025 to undertake critical ground investigation work.

A 33-year-old man from Crewe been jailed for assaulting his ex-partner and attempting to control her life.

A scheme providing school holiday activities and healthy meals to Cheshire East children will continue for at least one more year, following an award of new government funding.

Cheshire East Council has appointed Ashley Hughes as executive director, resources and Section 151 officer. 

Cheshire East Council has committed to ongoing support for local bus services to ensure the continuity and stability of the network across the borough.

A cannabis grower has been jailed after local officers acting on information searched a house in Crewe.

Two brothers have been jailed after two men were stabbed following a minor disagreement in Winsford.

Strictly winner and Emmerdale star turned real-life farmer, Kelvin Fletcher, has officially opened Leek’s transformed indoor markets.

Officers from the Cheshire Police Roads and Crime Unit have arrested three people following a pursuit in Macclesfield.

Lots of families joined Ruby’s and Congleton Town Mayor for a fun and inclusive Winter Walk at Astbury Mere Country Park on 18th February.

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Cheshire East Council has launched a consultation today, asking for views on a proposed vision for the local transport network which will form the basis of a new Local Transport Plan.

Detectives investigating the theft of a number of historic stones, from outside an address near Macclesfield, have released some CCTV images.

A documentary featuring Cheshire Police’s sexual consent campaign will air on BBC One and BBC Three this week.

A hundred per cent volunteer-run Blood Bikes charity that travels over 375,000 miles a year and undertakes 7,000 urgent medical deliveries for NHS hospitals in Staffordshire, Shropshire and Cheshire is supplementing its motorbike fleet with four Dacia Jogger cars.

In the early hours of Sunday 23rd February seven railway workers abseiled down the side of the Grade II listed Stockport Viaduct as part of a £1.1m revamp.

Children’s disability charity, Children Today Charitable Trust, is marking World Book Day on 6th March with an exclusive reading of Danielle Brown’s book Girls Rule.

Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a serious collision on the A555 in Styal.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has contacted Cheshire East Council to confirm in principle Exceptional Financial Support up to £25.3m, to balance the budget shortfall for 2025/26.

East Cheshire NHS Trust has announced the expansion of its diagnostic services at Congleton War Memorial Hospital, as part of the exciting Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) development.

Primary-aged children across the Staffordshire Moorlands have been invited to take part in an exciting new competition to turn everyday waste items into innovative new items.

Officers investigating reports of shoplifting in the Macclesfield area have released CCTV images of three people they are looking to speak to.

Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a fatal collision on the A500 near Crewe.

Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a serious collision near Northwich.

Officers from Northwich have arrested a man and seized a large quantity of class B drugs following a vehicle stop check in the town.

As The Christie at Macclesfield celebrates its third anniversary, patients and staff have hailed a leap forward in cancer care and applauded recent innovations.

Cheshire and Warrington’s council leaders are calling on people to have their say on devolution for the area by taking part in the government’s consultation.

The Greek Street roundabout will be closed to traffic for one year starting from 31 March 2025.

Fans of choral music are invited to Bollington Singers & Macclesfield Male Voice Choir (MaccMVC) ‘Spring Selection’ choral concert on Saturday April 5th.

Four schools are set to spearhead a ‘safe haven’ parking-free pilot scheme that aims to boost pupil safety and encourage more active travel.

The Town Mayor of Congleton and Congleton Pride hosted a ‘Pride in Leadership’ event in Congleton Town Hall recently, with the objective of bringing together civic leaders and local town Pride groups to share experiences and ideas for how to make Cheshire towns more inclusive.

1st Mossley Cubs and Scouts enjoyed a visit to Congleton Town Hall recently for a tour and a look at Congleton’s history and Town Treasures.

Police are advising residents to be vigilant following recent thefts of Nissan Navara vehicles.

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.

Congleton Town Council’s White Ribbon Group visited Alsager School recently to give talks to encourage students to challenge sexism and harassment, and join the White Ribbon Campaign.

Officers across Cheshire Constabulary are taking part in a series of activities to mark Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week.

Minshull Vernon and District Parish Council, which covers Leighton, Woolstanwood and Minshull Vernon Parishes, has initiated a link between the Axis Academy In Woolstanwood and the Queens Park Golf Club, which is next door to Woolstanwood and close to the Academy.

Rail Minister Wendy Morton MP visited Crewe, as the town showed why it is at the heart of rail and has the credentials to be the home of Great British Railways Headquarters.

Officers in Poynton have issued a dispersal order following a spate of anti-social behaviour in the town.

Swimmers across Cheshire are urged to resist the siren call of reservoirs this summer – or risk the sound of emergency sirens too.

A charity worker from Cheshire has been nominated by Sport Relief and selected to be a Batonbearer in the prestigious Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay.

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Rail passengers in the North West are being advised to plan ahead with heatwave conditions expected to impact journeys next week.

Motorists are being urged to ditch their vehicles and ‘get more active’ to mark World Car-Free Day.

Cheshire East Council is holding a public exhibition on plans to deliver a state-of-the-art new history centre in Crewe – transforming access to Cheshire’s archives and ensuring their preservation for future generations

Thursday 14th July 2022 marks the Day of Memory for victims of ‘honour’-based abuse. Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, John Dwyer, is joining organisations across the country to remember the lives of victims and the courage of survivors.

Here's the latest update regarding the current pay talks and proposed industrial action covering Arriva North West and Arriva Merseyside.

Detectives investigating a serious sexual assault in Crewe are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

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Eight people were arrested and 12 vehicles were seized in joint crackdown on cross-border criminals for Operation Crossbow on Tuesday 12 July.

Cross border criminals travelling between Cheshire and Greater Manchester were targeted today (Tuesday 12 July) in a show of force as part of Operation Crossbow.

Motorists are being urged to ditch their vehicles and ‘get more active’ to mark World Car-Free Day.

What is phishing and how does it work?