Police & Fire

Firefighters to stop responding to automatic fire alarms in majority of businesses
Monday 13th March 2017
Mon 13th Mar 2017

Firefighters to stop responding to automatic fire alarms in majority of businesses

Cheshire firefighters are advising businesses that from April 1st, crews will not respond to any Automatic Fire Alarms (AFAs) at the majority of business…
Hay fire thought to be deliberate
Saturday 11th March 2017
Sat 11th Mar 2017

Hay fire thought to be deliberate

Firefighters were called to a report of a fire on Styal Road in Wilmslow at 8.40pm on Friday, 10th March. When they arrived crews found that there was…
Cannabis factory uncovered in Handforth
Friday 10th March 2017
Fri 10th Mar 2017

Cannabis factory uncovered in Handforth

Whilst arresting a 34-year-old man from Handforth for drug offences, police officers uncovered a cannabis factory on Thursday, 9th March. A total of 19…
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Firefighters called to rubbish fire on Grove Street
Friday 10th March 2017
Fri 10th Mar 2017

Firefighters called to rubbish fire on Grove Street

Firefighters were called to deal with a fire on Grove Street on Thursday, 9th March. One fire engine from Wilmslow was called to a rubbish fire at 7.25pm…
Men jailed for attempted ATM attack following sledgehammer attack near Handforth
Thursday 9th March 2017
Thu 9th Mar 2017

Men jailed for attempted ATM attack following sledgehammer attack near Handforth

Three men have been jailed for almost 20 years in relation to an attempted attack on an ATM cash machine. Carl Hargin, 31, Kieran Patrick Shortman, 31,…
Appeal for information following two attempted burglaries
Thursday 9th March 2017
Thu 9th Mar 2017

Appeal for information following two attempted burglaries

Police are appealing for witnesses following two attempted burglaries in the Wilmslow area on Tuesday, 7th March. Offenders tried to gain entry to a property…
Dozens caught using mobile phones at the wheel after tougher penalties introduced
Tuesday 7th March 2017
Tue 7th Mar 2017
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Dozens caught using mobile phones at the wheel after tougher penalties introduced

Cheshire Police caught 86 drivers using their mobile phones at the wheel in the first five days since the new tougher penalties were introduced. The penalties…
Fire crews attend cooker fire in first floor flat
Monday 6th March 2017
Mon 6th Mar 2017

Fire crews attend cooker fire in first floor flat

One fire engine from Wilmslow and one from Wythenshawe were called to a cook fire in Wilmslow on Monday, 6th March. Firefighters were called to a cooker…
Cheshire Constabulary rated good at keeping people safe and reducing crime
Thursday 2nd March 2017
Thu 2nd Mar 2017

Cheshire Constabulary rated good at keeping people safe and reducing crime

Cheshire Constabulary has been rated 'good' in respect of the effectiveness with which it keeps people safe and reduces crime. The latest Her Majesty's…
Fire Authority agrees Council Tax increase and further review of staffing at Wilmslow station
Wednesday 22nd February 2017
Wed 22nd Feb 2017
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Fire Authority agrees Council Tax increase and further review of staffing at Wilmslow station

Following a consultation about its plans for the year ahead, members of the Cheshire Fire Authority have agreed to increase the service's Council Tax…
Police helicopter assists search for 'suspicious' man
Tuesday 21st February 2017
Tue 21st Feb 2017
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Police helicopter assists search for 'suspicious' man

The police helicopter was deployed over Wilmslow during the early hours of this morning to assist officers on the ground in the search for a male who…
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Three youths rescued from roof on Grove Street
Tuesday 21st February 2017
Tue 21st Feb 2017
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Three youths rescued from roof on Grove Street

Firefighters were called to rescue three people who were stuck on a roof on Grove Street at the weekend. One fire engine from Wilmslow attended the incident…
Residents urged to make sure their property is secure after spate of burglaries
Sunday 19th February 2017
Sun 19th Feb 2017

Residents urged to make sure their property is secure after spate of burglaries

Police are urging residents to make sure they lock their homes, vehicles and also their garden sheds to help prevent would-be thieves from accessing items…
Police to check safety of HGVs transporting dangerous goods
Saturday 18th February 2017
Sat 18th Feb 2017
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Police to check safety of HGVs transporting dangerous goods

Cheshire Police is taking part in a national week of action making sure commercial hauliers are travelling on our roads safely. Officers will be patrolling…
Firefighters called after youths start fire at Lindow Moss
Monday 13th February 2017
Mon 13th Feb 2017

Firefighters called after youths start fire at Lindow Moss

Firefighters were called to put out a small fire at Lindow Moss on Sunday, 12th February. A local dog walker alerted the fire service after spotting some…
Local man found with head injuries
Friday 10th February 2017
Fri 10th Feb 2017

Local man found with head injuries

A 39-year-old local man was found with head injuries in Wilmslow this morning (Friday, 10th February). Police officers were called to reports at 6.30am…
More than 100 motorists caught using their mobile phone while driving
Wednesday 8th February 2017
Wed 8th Feb 2017
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More than 100 motorists caught using their mobile phone while driving

Officers caught more than 100 drivers using their mobile phones illegally as part of a week-long nationwide operation.On Monday 23rd January, officers…
Police urge parents to ensure their children stay safe online
Tuesday 7th February 2017
Tue 7th Feb 2017

Police urge parents to ensure their children stay safe online

Cheshire Constabulary is urging parents to know how to spot the signs of online grooming to ensure their children stay safe. Today, (Tuesday 7th February)…
Dog owners urged to keep pets on leads near livestock
Monday 6th February 2017
Mon 6th Feb 2017

Dog owners urged to keep pets on leads near livestock

With the lambing season looming Cheshire Police are urging dog walkers to keep their pets on a lead in the countryside after concerns from sheep farmer's…
Firefighters rush to Quarry Bank as part of a drill
Monday 6th February 2017
Mon 6th Feb 2017

Firefighters rush to Quarry Bank as part of a drill

Despite six fire engines and two specialist vehicles rushing to Quarry Bank Mill last week, residents needn't have worried as they were not responding…