Police & Fire

Burglars steal vehicle, jewellery and electronic devices
Thursday 2nd June 2016
Thu 2nd Jun 2016

Burglars steal vehicle, jewellery and electronic devices

Two burglaries were reported in Wilmslow yesterday, an overnight break in occurred on South Oak Lane and a mid morning burglary on Alton Road. The burglary…
Alcohol awareness course launches in Cheshire
Thursday 2nd June 2016
Thu 2nd Jun 2016

Alcohol awareness course launches in Cheshire

In a bid to crackdown on alcohol related crime Cheshire Constabulary is aiming to change offending behaviour with a new initiative. From Wednesday, 1st…
Man wanted in connection with shoplifting of £300 speaker
Tuesday 31st May 2016
Tue 31st May 2016

Man wanted in connection with shoplifting of £300 speaker

Police in Wilmslow have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a shoplifting incident. The man pictured is wanted…
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New app rates fire safety of homes
Sunday 29th May 2016
Sun 29th May 2016
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New app rates fire safety of homes

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service has launched its first ever app, called Risk Rater, which allows residents to check how fire safe their homes are. The…
New police powers to tackle supply of legal highs
Thursday 26th May 2016
Thu 26th May 2016

New police powers to tackle supply of legal highs

New legislation came into force today, Thursday 26th May, meaning it is now illegal to sell or supply any psychoactive substance. Suppliers are being…
Spate of hoax 999 calls from Wilmslow phone box
Saturday 21st May 2016
Sat 21st May 2016

Spate of hoax 999 calls from Wilmslow phone box

Residents are being warned to only call 999 in an emergency and to also remind their children about the dangers of making hoax calls. Cheshire Constabulary…
New look for bobbies on the beat
Saturday 21st May 2016
Sat 21st May 2016
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New look for bobbies on the beat

Bobbies on the beat in Cheshire will soon have a new look as hard caps are being introduced following successful trials in Northwich and Chester. The…
Three teenagers robbed and assaulted in town park
Tuesday 17th May 2016
Tue 17th May 2016

Three teenagers robbed and assaulted in town park

Three teenagers were assaulted whilst sitting on a bench in The Carrs. Police were called to the park at 6.44pm Saturday, 14th May following reports of…
Thousands of votes spoilt in PCC Cheshire election
Tuesday 17th May 2016
Tue 17th May 2016
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Thousands of votes spoilt in PCC Cheshire election

Thousands of ballot papers were spoilt in the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) election in Cheshire. In total 5507 ballot papers were rejected which…
School play equipment damaged following two arson attacks
Monday 16th May 2016
Mon 16th May 2016
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School play equipment damaged following two arson attacks

Children at a local primary have been left unable to use their outdoor play equipment this summer whilst they wait for it to be repaired. Police were…
Shoplifting trio strike twice in clothes shops
Sunday 15th May 2016
Sun 15th May 2016

Shoplifting trio strike twice in clothes shops

Wilmslow Police received two reports of shoplifting in the town centre on Saturday, 14th May, and the same offenders were involved in both incidents.…
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Investigation into alleged improper conduct at Council handed over to organised crime unit
Friday 13th May 2016
Fri 13th May 2016
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Investigation into alleged improper conduct at Council handed over to organised crime unit

Cheshire Police have confirmed that their investigation into Cheshire East Council's awarding of contracts to a company run by the former council leader's…
Man tries to lure teenager into his van as she walked home from school
Thursday 12th May 2016
Thu 12th May 2016

Man tries to lure teenager into his van as she walked home from school

Pupils are being warned to extra vigilant on their journey to and from school after a girl was approached by a man who tried to encourage her to get into…
Firefighters give woman oxygen after kitchen fire on Styal Road
Saturday 7th May 2016
Sat 7th May 2016

Firefighters give woman oxygen after kitchen fire on Styal Road

Wilmslow and Cheadle firefighters were called to a kitchen fire on Styal Road just after midnight on Saturday, 7th May. When they arrived at the property…
Cannabis farm found in Handforth
Friday 6th May 2016
Fri 6th May 2016

Cannabis farm found in Handforth

A substantial amount of cannabis was discovered in a residential property in Handforth on Thursday, 5th May. Local police officers executed a drugs warrant…
Have your say on choosing Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner
Monday 2nd May 2016
Mon 2nd May 2016
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Have your say on choosing Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner

People are being urged to 'get out and vote' to choose the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire on polling day. The election will take place on…
Firefighters extinguish laundry trolley fire
Monday 2nd May 2016
Mon 2nd May 2016

Firefighters extinguish laundry trolley fire

Firefighters were called to a fire at the rear of a guest house on Wilmslow Road late evening on Sunday, 1st May. One fire engine from Wilmslow attended…
Fire crews called to investigate 'strong smell' inside Wilmslow property
Thursday 28th April 2016
Thu 28th Apr 2016

Fire crews called to investigate 'strong smell' inside Wilmslow property

Two fire crews, one from Greater Manchester and one from Wilmslow, were called to investigate a strong smell in an end terraced house in Wilmslow. Crews…
Witness appeal after gun fired at Wilmslow property
Wednesday 27th April 2016
Wed 27th Apr 2016

Witness appeal after gun fired at Wilmslow property

Police officers were called to reports of an incident in the Mosswood Road area of Wilmslow at approximately 10.15pm on Tuesday 16 April.They swiftly…
128 'Most Wanted' offenders brought to book
Wednesday 27th April 2016
Wed 27th Apr 2016

128 'Most Wanted' offenders brought to book

Cheshire Police officers have tracked down and arrested 128 people as part of a police operation targeted at those evading justice. Last week was the…