Police & Fire

Cheshire Constabulary rated 'good' at keeping people safe and reducing crime
Thursday 3rd November 2016
Thu 3rd Nov 2016

Cheshire Constabulary rated 'good' at keeping people safe and reducing crime

Cheshire Constabulary is 'good' at managing their resources according to the latest Her Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary (HMIC) efficiency report released…
Little book provides advice for avoiding big scams
Wednesday 2nd November 2016
Wed 2nd Nov 2016
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Little book provides advice for avoiding big scams

The 'Little Book of BIG Scams' has arrived in Cheshire, providing all the information you need to help minimise the chances of becoming a victim of fraud.…
Suspected arson attack at Handforth offices
Tuesday 1st November 2016
Tue 1st Nov 2016

Suspected arson attack at Handforth offices

Firefighters attended a fire in the offices of a commercial building in Handforth in the early hours of Tuesday, 1st November. Fire engines from Wilmslow…
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Residents urged to be extra vigilant as the nights draw in
Saturday 29th October 2016
Sat 29th Oct 2016
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Residents urged to be extra vigilant as the nights draw in

Police officers are urging residents to double check their security measures before the clocks go back on Sunday, 30th October, and reminding people to…
Man left badly bruised after trying to stop his car from being stolen
Monday 24th October 2016
Mon 24th Oct 2016
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Man left badly bruised after trying to stop his car from being stolen

Police are appealing for witnesses after a Wilmslow man was left with severe bruising after trying to prevent thieves from stealing his car. Shortly before…
Police to target anti-social behaviour during Halloween period
Monday 24th October 2016
Mon 24th Oct 2016

Police to target anti-social behaviour during Halloween period

Cheshire Police are launching their annual campaign targeting anti-social behaviour during the Halloween period. Once again, our officers will be out…
Constabulary launches fund to support victims with cash from seized property
Sunday 23rd October 2016
Sun 23rd Oct 2016

Constabulary launches fund to support victims with cash from seized property

Projects aimed at tackling and preventing crime in our communities have been given a boost with the launch of a fund backed by Cheshire Constabulary.…
Fraud and cybercrime cost Cheshire over £26m in past year
Friday 21st October 2016
Fri 21st Oct 2016
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Fraud and cybercrime cost Cheshire over £26m in past year

The latest online crime figures from Get Safe Online and the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) reveal that a staggering £26.7 million was…
Recorded violent crimes in Cheshire increase 18% whilst other crimes continue to fall
Thursday 20th October 2016
Thu 20th Oct 2016
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Recorded violent crimes in Cheshire increase 18% whilst other crimes continue to fall

The latest figures from Office of National Statistics have shown that the number of recorded crimes in Cheshire has increased over the past 12 months…
Blue Lights collaborate to cut down on anti-social behaviour over Halloween and Bonfire Night
Thursday 20th October 2016
Thu 20th Oct 2016

Blue Lights collaborate to cut down on anti-social behaviour over Halloween and Bonfire Night

Cheshire Constabulary and Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service are joining forces this year in a bid to make sure everyone has a safe and enjoyable Halloween…
Warning not to leave keys visible following a number of recent burglaries
Tuesday 18th October 2016
Tue 18th Oct 2016

Warning not to leave keys visible following a number of recent burglaries

Residents are being warned to not leave their keys visible from a door or window following up number of recent burglaries in the Wilmslow area. On Saturday,…
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Wilmslow firefighters offer free car safety checks ahead of winter
Tuesday 18th October 2016
Tue 18th Oct 2016
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Wilmslow firefighters offer free car safety checks ahead of winter

Wilmslow firefighters will be offering drivers the chance to have their cars checked before the colder weather sets in. Firefighters will be carrying…
Fire authority to review staff arrangements at Wilmslow station
Friday 14th October 2016
Fri 14th Oct 2016

Fire authority to review staff arrangements at Wilmslow station

Cheshire Fire Authority is inviting residents to have your say on their draft plans for 2017/18 which includes reviewing its staffing arrangements at…
Officers putting the brakes on bicycle theft
Monday 10th October 2016
Mon 10th Oct 2016

Officers putting the brakes on bicycle theft

Cheshire Constabulary is putting the brakes on bicycle theft with a week-long crackdown on opportunistic thieves. The campaign will runs from today (Monday…
Clown pranks spread to Cheshire
Monday 10th October 2016
Mon 10th Oct 2016

Clown pranks spread to Cheshire

A current phenomenon of people dressing up as clowns and scaring people, which has come over to the UK from America, seems has reached Cheshire. A series…
Handforth park fire suspected arson
Saturday 8th October 2016
Sat 8th Oct 2016

Handforth park fire suspected arson

Firefighters were called to fire in a Handforth park which is believed to have been started deliberately. One engine from Wilmslow attended Meriton Road…
Police fine drivers at Motor Show
Wednesday 5th October 2016
Wed 5th Oct 2016
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Police fine drivers at Motor Show

Whilst in attendance at this year's Wilmslow Motor Show on Saturday, 24th September, police officers issued 12 Fixed Penalty Notices. Officers from the…
Have a brew with Wilmslow fire crew
Monday 3rd October 2016
Mon 3rd Oct 2016

Have a brew with Wilmslow fire crew

Wilmslow Fire Station are hosting a coffee morning on Friday, 7th October, from 10am to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support Trust. Wilmslow Firefighters…
Twitterthon provides insight into the work of the Constabulary
Sunday 2nd October 2016
Sun 2nd Oct 2016

Twitterthon provides insight into the work of the Constabulary

Cheshire Constabulary threw open its virtual doors to the public on Thursday 29th September, to showcase a day in the life of the force. The live social…
Firefighters to brighten your car bonnet for charity
Wednesday 28th September 2016
Wed 28th Sep 2016

Firefighters to brighten your car bonnet for charity

Wilmslow Fire Fighters are hoping to build on previous fundraising success by hosting their second charity car wash event of the year at Wilmslow Fire…