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
Grants help strengthen community services across Cheshire East
Cheshire East Council has awarded funding to a range of local voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations.
Man jailed for eleven years for sexually abusing a child
A sexual predator has been jailed for eleven years after sexual abusing a child.
Two men charged with burglary and theft
Two men have been charged with multiple offences following incidents in Handforth and Wilmslow.
Trio arrested following Cuddington pursuit
Three men have been arrested following a pursuit through Cuddington and a subsequent collaborative effort to locate them.
Man charged following Northwich business burglary
Detectives investigating a burglary at a bar in Northwich have charged a man in relation to the incident.
Salford man jailed after robbing a taxi driver of his vehicle in Sandbach
A man from Salford has been jailed after robbing a taxi driver of his vehicle at knifepoint in Sandbach.
Congleton Town Council meets Northern Trains over Sunday rail services
As part of its ongoing efforts to restore a reliable Sunday rail service for Congleton, the Town Council met with representatives from Northern Trains last week.
Appeal for witnesses and footage following serious collision on A50
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage following a serious collision on the A50
Macclesfield drug dealer jailed after being stopped by officers on patrol
A Macclesfield man has been jailed after admitting dealing class A drugs.
Sandbach man jailed for dealing Class A drugs
A man from Sandbach has been jailed for dealing Class A drugs.
National Rotary Youth Finals Come to Hartford
An inspiring national celebration of young talent and community heroes is coming to Hartford this spring – and local people are invited to be part of it.
Congleton Health & Wellbeing Fayre returns this March
The ninth annual Community Health & Wellbeing Fayre is taking place on Tuesday 17th March from 10am - 2pm at Congleton Town Hall.
Essential gas mains replacement works on Macclesfield Road in Alderley Edge
Ageing gas mains under Macclesfield Road, in Alderley Edge, are about to be upgraded as part of a major investment programme to modernise older sections of the UK’s gas network.
£34m upgrade begins at Crewe’s wastewater treatment works
United Utilities is powering ahead with a £34.4m upgrade at its Crewe wastewater treatment works, to improve water quality in the River Weaver.
Highway improvements announced for Poynton Shared Space
Cheshire East Council will begin essential highway improvement works to the Poynton Shared Space area on 16th March.
Nominations Open for Congleton Town Mayor’s Civic Awards
Residents are being encouraged to shine a spotlight on local heroes as Congleton Town Council launches its second annual Town Mayor’s Civic Awards.
Appeal for witnesses and footage following fatal collision on the M6
Cheshire Police are appealing for witnesses and footage following a fatal collision on the M6.
Residents urged to remain vigilant following reports of charity scam
Cheshire Constabulary is urging residents to stay vigilant following reports of scammers targeting people in the county.
Police crackdown on offenders targeting children and vulnerable people in Cheshire
An operation aimed safeguarding children and vulnerable people took place across Cheshire last week.
Macclesfield Fire Cadets Reopens
Macclesfield Fire Cadets will officially reopen this March, giving young people aged 12–17 the chance to develop practical firefighting skills, confidence and valuable life experience.
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