Police & Fire

Woman charged with handling stolen goods from M&S
Wednesday 17th December 2014
Wed 17th Dec 2014

Woman charged with handling stolen goods from M&S

A woman from Wilmslow is to appear in court having been charged with handling stolen goods. Following bulk thefts of clothing from Marks and Spencer in…
Have your say on Police & Crime Plan
Monday 15th December 2014
Mon 15th Dec 2014

Have your say on Police & Crime Plan

John Dwyer, Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, is refreshing his Police & Crime Plan, in which he sets out his priorities for policing…
Nearly 50 illegal weapons handed in during amnesty
Saturday 13th December 2014
Sat 13th Dec 2014

Nearly 50 illegal weapons handed in during amnesty

Cheshire Police is pleased with the results of their firearms amnesty after receiving almost 50 illegal weapons during the amnesty period. The amnesty…
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Wilmslow man sentenced for conspiracy to supply Class A drugs
Friday 5th December 2014
Fri 5th Dec 2014

Wilmslow man sentenced for conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

A man from Wilmslow and two from Warrington have today been sentenced to a total of 32 years for conspiracy to supply nearly one million pounds worth…
Drunk driver arrested after Adlington Road crash
Tuesday 2nd December 2014
Tue 2nd Dec 2014

Drunk driver arrested after Adlington Road crash

A 34-year-old man from Bramhall has been arrested and charged with driving a motor vehicle when above the alcohol limit following a collision in Wilmslow…
Warning over possible Council Tax scam
Saturday 22nd November 2014
Sat 22nd Nov 2014
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Warning over possible Council Tax scam

A number of residents have received phone calls from a company suggesting they are in the wrong Council Tax band and offering to get them a refund. Companies…
Firefighters wanted in Wilmslow
Tuesday 18th November 2014
Tue 18th Nov 2014

Firefighters wanted in Wilmslow

Fire Chiefs are inviting anyone who wants to see if they've got what it takes to be a firefighter in Wilmslow to come along to one of two taster events…
Call for road users to look out for each other
Saturday 15th November 2014
Sat 15th Nov 2014
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Call for road users to look out for each other

Twenty eight people were killed and 433 seriously injured on Cheshire's roads last year. As part of Brake Road Safety Week, which runs from Monday 17th…
Two men arrested on suspicion of money laundering
Friday 14th November 2014
Fri 14th Nov 2014

Two men arrested on suspicion of money laundering

Two men were arrested in Wilmslow this week on suspicion of money laundering. PC Paula Smallman was driving along Wilmslow Road at 9.30pm on Monday, 10th…
Men arrested after stealing and crashing car
Wednesday 12th November 2014
Wed 12th Nov 2014
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Men arrested after stealing and crashing car

Police were called to a report of a vehicle which had crashed on Sefton Drive at 5.22 this morning (Wednesday 12th November). Two men were seen to leave…
Financial advisor jailed for stealing £200,000 from clients
Monday 10th November 2014
Mon 10th Nov 2014

Financial advisor jailed for stealing £200,000 from clients

A financial advisor from Wilmslow who duped trusting clients out of almost £200,000 has been sentenced to two years in prison. Geoffrey Fincher,…
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21 people banned from Wilmslow pubs
Friday 7th November 2014
Fri 7th Nov 2014
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21 people banned from Wilmslow pubs

On a monthly basis the police meet with representatives from pubs and bars in the area as part of the local Pubwatch scheme, to discuss licensing issues…
Schools to ‘Know & See’ signs of child sexual exploitation
Tuesday 4th November 2014
Tue 4th Nov 2014
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Schools to ‘Know & See’ signs of child sexual exploitation

As part of a continuing campaign to raise awareness about child sexual exploitation, information packs have been distributed to secondary schools across…
Wilmslow man convicted of conspiracy to supply heroin
Friday 31st October 2014
Fri 31st Oct 2014

Wilmslow man convicted of conspiracy to supply heroin

Two men have been convicted of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs (heroin) with a value of approximately £1.2 million. Tariq Khaliq, 44, of Park…
Company restores wildlife habitat after admitting liability for damage
Thursday 30th October 2014
Thu 30th Oct 2014
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Company restores wildlife habitat after admitting liability for damage

A Lancashire woodland management company has restored a wildlife habitat in Handforth after admitting liability for damaging it. The firm carried out…
Man arrested for smashing pub windows
Wednesday 29th October 2014
Wed 29th Oct 2014

Man arrested for smashing pub windows

A 48 year old male from Wilmslow was arrested for criminal damage after smashing windows at the Farmers Arms on Chapel Lane. The incident occurred at…
Police remind people to take care at Halloween
Wednesday 29th October 2014
Wed 29th Oct 2014
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Police remind people to take care at Halloween

Halloween will be here soon and Cheshire Police are launching 'Op Treacle' to remind people to act responsibly and stay safe whilst enjoying the night.…
Pony rescued from ditch in Wilmslow
Thursday 23rd October 2014
Thu 23rd Oct 2014

Pony rescued from ditch in Wilmslow

A pony stuck in a ditch in Wilmslow has been rescued by firefighters. Firefighters were called to Rotherwood Road at 11.28am today, Thursday 23rd October,…
Firefighters offer free winter car safety checks
Sunday 19th October 2014
Sun 19th Oct 2014

Firefighters offer free winter car safety checks

Firefighters will be rolling into Wilmslow offering drivers the chance to have their cars checked before the colder weather sets in. Along with partner…
Police operation targets criminals and promotes road safety
Monday 13th October 2014
Mon 13th Oct 2014
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Police operation targets criminals and promotes road safety

Wilmslow Neighbourhood Police Unit ran a roads policing and crime operation in Wilmslow and Handforth on Friday, 10th October. As a result one vehicle…