Police & Fire

Warning after cash machine distraction theft in Grove Street
Wednesday 6th February 2013
Wed 6th Feb 2013

Warning after cash machine distraction theft in Grove Street

Police are warning residents to be vigilant when using cash machines following a distraction theft in Wilmslow today. Thieves operating in the town centre…
Smoke alarm alerts mum to bedroom fire
Tuesday 5th February 2013
Tue 5th Feb 2013

Smoke alarm alerts mum to bedroom fire

A Wilmslow mother is realising the value of having a working smoke alarm in her home after one alerted her to a fire in her daughter's bedroom. The incident…
Firefighters help rescue child stuck in a car
Monday 4th February 2013
Mon 4th Feb 2013

Firefighters help rescue child stuck in a car

Firefighters were called to help release a child who had got stuck in a car on Water Lane in Wilmslow today. The incident occurred at 12.19 on Monday,…
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Cyclist punched by irate driver
Monday 4th February 2013
Mon 4th Feb 2013
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Cyclist punched by irate driver

An 33-year-old cyclist was punched in the face by a motorist following a disagreement on Dean Row Road. An altercation between the cyclist and the driver…
Police Commissioner makes first budget proposals
Saturday 2nd February 2013
Sat 2nd Feb 2013

Police Commissioner makes first budget proposals

John Dwyer, Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire has set out proposals for his first budget which, alongside the Police and Crime Plan, sets out…
Warning over fake £20 notes
Friday 1st February 2013
Fri 1st Feb 2013
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Warning over fake £20 notes

Residents and businesses are being warned to be on their guard after two males tried to buy items from a shop in Wilmslow using fake £20 notes on…
Fewer victims of crime in Cheshire
Saturday 26th January 2013
Sat 26th Jan 2013

Fewer victims of crime in Cheshire

Crime in Cheshire has fallen by a further 5% in the past year, and the chances of becoming a victim of crime are at their lowest since 1990 according…
Flat fire in town centre
Friday 25th January 2013
Fri 25th Jan 2013

Flat fire in town centre

Firefighters were called to a smell of burning coming from flats behind Costa Coffee on Alderley Road this afternoon. The crews arrived just after 4pm…
Three month trial to clamp down on illegal parking
Friday 25th January 2013
Fri 25th Jan 2013
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Three month trial to clamp down on illegal parking

PCSOs will be helping to tackle illegal parking in Wilmslow as part of a three month trial. Inspector Sue Mills told Wilmslow Town Council that they are…
Festive drink-drive figures up in Wilmslow
Thursday 24th January 2013
Thu 24th Jan 2013

Festive drink-drive figures up in Wilmslow

Cheshire Police have released their winter drink and drug driving results following a series of road safety initiatives which were conducted during December…
Stuart Hall charged with rape and indecent assault
Tuesday 22nd January 2013
Tue 22nd Jan 2013

Stuart Hall charged with rape and indecent assault

Veteran broadcaster Stuart Hall has been charged with one offence of rape and 14 offences of indecent assault. Stuart Hall, 83, of Prestbury Road, Wilmslow…
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Call for permanent 30mph limit
Tuesday 22nd January 2013
Tue 22nd Jan 2013
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Call for permanent 30mph limit

Wilmslow Town Council and local residents are calling for the speed limit on the Altrincham Road to be kept at 30mph. The speed limit on a stretch of…
Deliberate car fire on Knowle Park
Sunday 20th January 2013
Sun 20th Jan 2013

Deliberate car fire on Knowle Park

Firefighters were called to a car fire on Knowle Park in Handforth at midnight on Wednesday, 16th January. The crews arrived at midnight and found that…
Dangerous school parking targeted
Tuesday 15th January 2013
Tue 15th Jan 2013
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Dangerous school parking targeted

Police in Wilmslow North are taking steps to tackle dangerous parking in the area during school rush hours. A project called 'DIPZY' is being run out…
Stranded calf rescued from water
Monday 14th January 2013
Mon 14th Jan 2013

Stranded calf rescued from water

Fire crews rescued a calf which was stranded in water near a weir in Wilmslow yesterday. One fire engine from Wilmslow and one fire engine from Knutsford…
Home Watch scheme seeks new members
Monday 14th January 2013
Mon 14th Jan 2013

Home Watch scheme seeks new members

Police in Wilmslow are urging members of the public to get involved in the Home Watch scheme and help make their community safer. The initiative aims…
School engagement project is a success
Saturday 12th January 2013
Sat 12th Jan 2013

School engagement project is a success

A project to educate primary school children about the role of the police has proved to be a success. The 'Cop Stars' scheme is targeted at Year 6 pupils…
Emergency services visit those at risk from winter weather
Sunday 6th January 2013
Sun 6th Jan 2013
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Emergency services visit those at risk from winter weather

The emergency services work together to protect those most at risk from the winter months Officers from Cheshire Constabulary are visiting those people…
Chance for young people to experience roles in the police
Saturday 5th January 2013
Sat 5th Jan 2013

Chance for young people to experience roles in the police

Cheshire Police will be offering a limited number of places for young people to take part in its work experience week. Successful applicants, who must…
Join forces to combat crime
Monday 31st December 2012
Mon 31st Dec 2012
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Join forces to combat crime

The Cheshire Police and Crime Panel is seeking two committed and energetic people from Cheshire to serve as co-opted independent members. This is an opportunity…