All of the major UK charities have suspended their doorstep collections and closed their shops.
We are still receiving reports of bags being left and collected.
If you are aware of any such activity please advise the police as it is highly likely to be illegal activity.
Descriptions and vehicles registrations are always useful.
#bewarethescam
New ‘Showstopper’ play tower officially unveiled at West Park in Macclesfield
Families, councillors and project partners joined Cheshire East Council, at West Park in Macclesfield on Friday (21st August), to celebrate the official opening of the park's new 'Showstopper' play tower.
Man arrested following firearms discharge in Whitegate
Officers have arrested a man following reports of a firearms discharge in Whitegate.
Volunteers Celebrate Successful Footpath Clearing Day
Knutsford’s Tidy Town Day has been hailed a success after residents came together to help improve access along the well-used footway.
Taylor Wimpey donation helps stock Crewe community pantry
Taylor Wimpey North West has donated £400 worth of food and essential items to Chance Changing Lives, a Crewe-based charity, helping people facing financial hardship across the local area.
Two men arrested following investigation into theft of cooking oil
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of theft of cooking oil following a stop check in Poynton.
Appeal for information after cyclist found with serious injuries following collision near Hale
Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage after a cyclist was found with serious injuries following a collision on the outskirts of Hale, near Altrincham.
Cheshire East Council launches ‘Letters to Loved Ones’ post box scheme across cemeteries
Cheshire East Council has introduced a new ‘Letters to Loved Ones’ post box scheme across its cemeteries.
Nantwich Food Festival 2026 is almost here!
The award-winning Nantwich Food Festival is just round the corner, set within the centre of this historic town to delight us all.
Winsford town centre will play host to a free festival celebrating local filmmaking and community painting day, where visitors can help to put the finishing touches to a new mural celebrating Winsford and its market.
Musica Nova opens 2026–27 Season
Musica Nova’s 26/27 Season opens on Saturday 12th September 2026, 7:30pm at All Saints' Church in Cheadle Hulme.
Fly-tipping penalties in Cheshire East set to rise to £5,000
Cheshire East Council is increasing penalties for fly-tipping and littering, with fixed penalty notices of up to £5,000 available for the most serious fly-tipping offences.
Cheshire East students celebrate GCSE success as results show continued strong performance
Students across Cheshire East are celebrating as they receive their GCSE and vocational qualification results, marking the culmination of years of hard work, dedication and perseverance.
All Hallows Catholic College GCSE Results 2026
Students and staff at All Hallows Catholic College were celebrating today, as another year group received an impressive set of GCSE and BTEC results, reflecting years of hard work, determination and resilience.
Traffic restrictions on Winsford Station Bridge will remain in place following the completion of initial site investigations into the condition of the structure.
GCSE Success for Beech Hall School Pupils
Beech Hall School is celebrating the achievements of its pupils today (20 August), as they proudly collect their well-deserved GCSE results.
Timeless Voices of Jazz at the Buxton Opera House
Timeless Voices of Jazz brings together Strictly Come Dancing’s Lance Ellington, acclaimed Ronnie Scott’s resident vocalist Natalie Williams, and some of the UK’s leading jazz musicians.
Report recognises Cheshire East Council’s turnaround progress
Cheshire East Council has received an external assurance review report from the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA).
Ground broken at the Garden Village at Handforth site as updated plans submitted
Plans for a Garden Village at Handforth are moving from vision to reality, with construction work to enable this thriving new community now underway.
Two men convicted in relation to theft from cars in Northwich
Two men have been been convicted following a series of thefts from motor vehicles in the Winnington area of Northwich.
For the first time in more than 40 years, traditional open pan salt making is set to return to the Lion Salt Works in Marston this September.
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