Police & Fire

Crimestoppers to launch initiative on Colshaw Farm
Saturday 11th October 2014
Sat 11th Oct 2014

Crimestoppers to launch initiative on Colshaw Farm

Wilmslow Police will be launching an initiative with Crimestoppers UK next week which will focus on the Colshaw Farm area of town. There will be a small…
Staff injured during armed robbery at airport parking facility
Friday 10th October 2014
Fri 10th Oct 2014

Staff injured during armed robbery at airport parking facility

Staff at an airport parking facility on Styal Road, Styal were threatened and assaulted during an armed robbery in the early hours of this morning, Friday…
Fire Cadets needed in Wilmslow
Monday 29th September 2014
Mon 29th Sep 2014

Fire Cadets needed in Wilmslow

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is looking for young people from Cheshire East to become Fire Cadets. The Service is keen to recruit young people between…
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Have your say on police priorities at community meeting
Friday 26th September 2014
Fri 26th Sep 2014
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Have your say on police priorities at community meeting

The next Wilmslow and Alderley Edge Police Community Meeting will be held on on Thursday 2nd October. The meeting will take place from 6.30pm until 7.30pm…
Electrical equipment stolen in Handforth burglary
Wednesday 24th September 2014
Wed 24th Sep 2014

Electrical equipment stolen in Handforth burglary

A burglary occurred on Toft Way in Handforth between the hours of 4pm and 7.15pm on Tuesday, 23rd September. Entrance to an apartment was gained via a…
Man who threatened to drive into bank charged
Wednesday 24th September 2014
Wed 24th Sep 2014
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Man who threatened to drive into bank charged

A man who threatened to drive his van into the front of a bank in Wilmslow town centre has been arrested and charged with the threats. PCSO Chris Hopkins…
Lorry gets stuck under A34 bridge
Friday 12th September 2014
Fri 12th Sep 2014
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Lorry gets stuck under A34 bridge

A lorry struck a bridge under the A34 bypass at the Handforth Dean Retail Park today. The incident happened shortly after 12pm when the driver tried to…
Local collections to help Manchester Dog's Home
Friday 12th September 2014
Fri 12th Sep 2014

Local collections to help Manchester Dog's Home

Local residents are rallying round to collect supplies for Manchester Dogs Home following last night's tragic fire which claimed the lives of at least…
New inspector looking forward to the challenge
Tuesday 9th September 2014
Tue 9th Sep 2014

New inspector looking forward to the challenge

Wilmslow and Alderley Edge Neighbourhood Police Unit welcomed their new Inspector Alan Fairclough on Tuesday, 2nd September. Alan Fairclough has moved…
Cheshire Police to visit every victim of crime
Saturday 6th September 2014
Sat 6th Sep 2014

Cheshire Police to visit every victim of crime

Chief Constable Simon Byrne has made a promise that all victims of crime in Cheshire will receive police attendance. Following a recent report by the…
Man charged after violent shoplifting incident
Tuesday 2nd September 2014
Tue 2nd Sep 2014

Man charged after violent shoplifting incident

A 31 year old male became violent after being detained by security staff for shoplifting at the Summerfield Centre on Friday, 29th August. Police attended…
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Crime recording by Cheshire Police raises serious concerns
Friday 29th August 2014
Fri 29th Aug 2014
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Crime recording by Cheshire Police raises serious concerns

A critical report into the way Cheshire Constabulary records crimes has revealed that a significant number of crimes were not recorded and incidents of…
Gang who committed over 150 burglaries jailed
Wednesday 20th August 2014
Wed 20th Aug 2014

Gang who committed over 150 burglaries jailed

A gang that committed over 150 burglaries across Cheshire and Greater Manchester between 1st April to the 31st December 2013 have been jailed. Three people…
Warning as men targeted by blackmailing scam
Tuesday 19th August 2014
Tue 19th Aug 2014

Warning as men targeted by blackmailing scam

Cheshire Police are warning internet users to be on their guard amid reports of an increasingly prevalent scam targeted at men. Scammers are approaching…
Man arrested after using fake notes in three businesses
Monday 18th August 2014
Mon 18th Aug 2014

Man arrested after using fake notes in three businesses

Due to the vigilance of local employees a male was arrested for passing counterfeit notes at three Wilmslow businesses and being in possession of criminal…
Police issue warning following locker and changing room thefts
Sunday 17th August 2014
Sun 17th Aug 2014

Police issue warning following locker and changing room thefts

Cheshire Police are asking people to be mindful of the security of their property following a spate of thefts from lockers and changing rooms at leisure…
CCTV released following thefts of alcohol from shops in Handforth
Saturday 16th August 2014
Sat 16th Aug 2014

CCTV released following thefts of alcohol from shops in Handforth

Police have released CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to in connection with thefts from shops in Handforth. On Tuesday 4th August a man…
Teddy bears move in at Wilmslow Fire Station
Saturday 9th August 2014
Sat 9th Aug 2014

Teddy bears move in at Wilmslow Fire Station

If you go down to Wilmslow Fire Station - you'll be sure of a big surprise! The station has become the temporary home to over 80 teddy bears, after a…
Crews tackle fire at Chinese takeaway
Friday 8th August 2014
Fri 8th Aug 2014
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Crews tackle fire at Chinese takeaway

Fire and rescue crews from Cheshire and Manchester dealt with a fire involving a takeaway food outlet on Twinnies Road at 11.14 this morning. Five fire…
Warning over fake £20 notes
Friday 8th August 2014
Fri 8th Aug 2014

Warning over fake £20 notes

Following the arrest of two males last week for passing fake £20 notes at various locations in Wilmslow, Cheshire Police are warning businesses…