Police & Fire

Man charged with attempted burglary after pensioner confronts him
Friday 24th May 2013
Fri 24th May 2013

Man charged with attempted burglary after pensioner confronts him

A 45-year-old man from Stockport has been charged with attempted burglary following an incident at a Handforth restaurant. A local pensioner confronted…
House burglaries fall as residents pay attention to security warnings
Monday 20th May 2013
Mon 20th May 2013

House burglaries fall as residents pay attention to security warnings

Police say the number of burglaries linked to windows and doors being left unlocked has fallen, as residents have taken notice of warnings to secure their…
Lady suffers smoke inhalation after launderette fire
Saturday 18th May 2013
Sat 18th May 2013

Lady suffers smoke inhalation after launderette fire

A lady was treated for smoke inhalation following an early morning fire in a neighbouring launderette. Two fire crews, one from Wilmslow and one from…
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86-year-old victim of bogus caller
Tuesday 14th May 2013
Tue 14th May 2013

86-year-old victim of bogus caller

An elderly resident has become the victim of a bogus caller at her home on the Colshaw Estate. The 86-year-old lady was approached by an older male on…
Eight crews tackle Styal fire involving cylinders
Sunday 12th May 2013
Sun 12th May 2013

Eight crews tackle Styal fire involving cylinders

Eight fire crews spent several hours tackling a fire involving over thirty cylinders in Styal last night. The fire service received reports of a cabin…
Do something 'Special' today
Sunday 12th May 2013
Sun 12th May 2013

Do something 'Special' today

Cheshire Constabulary has launched their latest Special Constabulary recruitment campaign − by calling on people to do something 'Special' today…
Crews tackle two fires at Lindow Moss
Wednesday 8th May 2013
Wed 8th May 2013

Crews tackle two fires at Lindow Moss

Firefighters put out two fires at Lindow Moss yesterday. Crews were called to the first fire off Moore Lane just before 8am on Tuesday, 7th May. Due to…
Family pays tribute to motorcyclist killed in crash on A34 bypass
Tuesday 7th May 2013
Tue 7th May 2013
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Family pays tribute to motorcyclist killed in crash on A34 bypass

A 27-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash on the A34 Handforth bypass over the bank holiday weekend. Police and other emergency services were called…
Motorbike rider dies in A34 crash
Sunday 5th May 2013
Sun 5th May 2013

Motorbike rider dies in A34 crash

A motor bike rider has died following a collision on the A34 bypass near Wilmslow. The accident happened at 3.44pm on Saturday, 4th May. Emergency services…
Commissioner advertises Youth Ambassador post
Wednesday 1st May 2013
Wed 1st May 2013
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Commissioner advertises Youth Ambassador post

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire is looking to appoint a Youth Ambassador, who will earn a salary of between £23,799 and £25,449.…
Police look for convertible Beetle in connection with attempted burglary
Friday 26th April 2013
Fri 26th Apr 2013

Police look for convertible Beetle in connection with attempted burglary

Police are asking local residents to be alerted to a cream coloured Volkswagen Beetle with a black convertible roof which might be connected to a recent…
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Crime in Cheshire at lowest since 1990
Thursday 25th April 2013
Thu 25th Apr 2013

Crime in Cheshire at lowest since 1990

Figures released today by the British Crime Survey again show a reduction of 5% in all recorded crime in Cheshire. Crime in Cheshire is now at its lowest…
Mobile phones stolen from Grove Street store
Tuesday 23rd April 2013
Tue 23rd Apr 2013

Mobile phones stolen from Grove Street store

Mobile phones were stolen from a phone shop in Wilmslow town centre earlier today. Two phones were taken from the display at the Vodafone store on Grove…
Police seize drugs in Cranford Road raid
Friday 19th April 2013
Fri 19th Apr 2013

Police seize drugs in Cranford Road raid

Police carried out a drugs warrant at an address in Cranford Road shortly after 7.30am on Thursday, 18th April. A number of plants believed to be cannabis…
Rubbish fire behind Wilmslow bank
Friday 19th April 2013
Fri 19th Apr 2013

Rubbish fire behind Wilmslow bank

Firefighters were called to a rubbish fire behind a bank in Grove Street yesterday afternoon. One fire engine from Wilmslow and one from Macclesfield…
Police warning following increase in burglaries
Wednesday 10th April 2013
Wed 10th Apr 2013

Police warning following increase in burglaries

Police are advising residents to be vigilant following a recent spate of burglaries in the Wilmslow area. Over the last few weeks there has been an increase…
Members needed for Police Audit Committee
Monday 8th April 2013
Mon 8th Apr 2013

Members needed for Police Audit Committee

An Audit Committee is being set to provide independent assurance on the adequacy of financial management in the Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner…
Tractor fire on Prestbury Road
Saturday 6th April 2013
Sat 6th Apr 2013

Tractor fire on Prestbury Road

Firefighters were called to a tractor fire in Wilmslow this morning. One fire engine from Wilmslow was called to deal with the fire on Prestbury Road…
Grass fire on Knowle Park
Friday 5th April 2013
Fri 5th Apr 2013
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Grass fire on Knowle Park

Firefighters were called to a grass fire in Handforth on Wednesday, 3rd April. One fire engine from Poynton was called to Knowle Park at 4.52pm. On arrival…
Derwent Drive homeowner chases off burglars
Thursday 28th March 2013
Thu 28th Mar 2013

Derwent Drive homeowner chases off burglars

Burglars who tried to break into a Handforth home last night were chased off by the homeowner. Police were called to a house on Derwent Drive at 9.26pm…