Police & Fire

Don't get distracted
Monday 5th July 2010
Mon 5th Jul 2010

Don't get distracted

As the warm weather continues, local residents are being reminded by Cheshire East Council's Trading Standards to be extra vigilant over the coming months…
Police Question Time
Sunday 4th July 2010
Sun 4th Jul 2010

Police Question Time

Local residents are being offered the opportunity to join the debate and help to influence the delivery of local police services at a new Police Question…
Agoraphobic window cleaner claimed £70,000 in benefits
Tuesday 22nd June 2010
Tue 22nd Jun 2010

Agoraphobic window cleaner claimed £70,000 in benefits

A window cleaner falsely stated he had agoraphobia so he could illegally claim more than £70,000 in benefits, a court heard yesterday.  John…
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Be part of the 'pledge'
Wednesday 16th June 2010
Wed 16th Jun 2010

Be part of the 'pledge'

Police in Handforth say new-look community meetings will be broader-based, more responsive and more frequent than previous ones. The new “Pledge”…
Massive catch of young anglers
Tuesday 15th June 2010
Tue 15th Jun 2010

Massive catch of young anglers

The emergency services in East Cheshire intend to reel in a thousand entries for their school holiday fishing contest this year. Last year they landed…
Fire authority makes safety pledge
Tuesday 8th June 2010
Tue 8th Jun 2010

Fire authority makes safety pledge

A pledge to protect the safety of local communities despite cuts in funding has been made by the Chair of Cheshire Fire Authority following his re-election…
Red card for cup violence
Saturday 5th June 2010
Sat 5th Jun 2010

Red card for cup violence

Police in East Cheshire have issued a Red Card warning to anyone responsible for violence or disorder during World Cup month, making it very clear that…
Thursday 3rd June 2010
Thu 3rd Jun 2010

Volunteer with the fire service and make a difference

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is encouraging people from Cheshire to make a difference to the safety of the community by becoming a volunteer.…
Cheshire Police Dog Unit on the hunt for new talent
Tuesday 1st June 2010
Tue 1st Jun 2010

Cheshire Police Dog Unit on the hunt for new talent

Cheshire Constabulary's Dog Training unit are looking for talented Springer Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels, Collies, Labradors and Labrador/Springer…
Appeal following road collision
Friday 28th May 2010
Fri 28th May 2010

Appeal following road collision

Wilmslow Roads Police officers are appealing for information following a pedestrian being hurt in a collision. At about 12.40 pm on 26th May a 38 year…
Dedicated teams to police Wilmslow area
Friday 28th May 2010
Fri 28th May 2010

Dedicated teams to police Wilmslow area

I caught up with Inspector Matt Welsted over a cup of coffee this week to learn about the recent changes within our local police force, which came in…
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Fire in peat bog prompts safety warning
Wednesday 26th May 2010
Wed 26th May 2010

Fire in peat bog prompts safety warning

Firefighters are urging people to take extra care when out and about in the countryside after a blaze at Lindow Moss. Just after 6pm on Thursday, May…
Cheshire Police urge victims of domestic abuse to come forward
Tuesday 25th May 2010
Tue 25th May 2010

Cheshire Police urge victims of domestic abuse to come forward

Cheshire Police is using this year’s World Cup tournament to highlight the support available to domestic abuse survivors with the message "Time’s…
Awards highlight variety of policing tasks
Friday 21st May 2010
Fri 21st May 2010

Awards highlight variety of policing tasks

Amongst the officers recognised at a recent Cheshire Police Eastern Area commendations evening were Constable Neil Pettie, who played a major role in…
Tuesday 18th May 2010
Tue 18th May 2010

Couple sentenced today for defrauding victims

Today saw the sentencing of Abdul and Shahista Mohammed, a husband and wife, who defrauded members of the local Asian community out of thousands of pounds.…
Protect your vehicle against crime
Tuesday 18th May 2010
Tue 18th May 2010

Protect your vehicle against crime

As this is national Car Crime Awareness Week, which is organised by the Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service of the Association of Chief Police Officers,…
Police seek witnesses as cyclist is injured
Tuesday 18th May 2010
Tue 18th May 2010

Police seek witnesses as cyclist is injured

Police are seeking witnesses to a collision which resulted in a cyclist receiving a fractured hand. The collision happened around 9 pm on Friday…
Con-man imprisoned
Monday 10th May 2010
Mon 10th May 2010

Con-man imprisoned

A Cheshire man was yesterday handed an 8 year prison sentence after pleading guilty to fraud offences amounting to almost £1.6 million pounds. Michael…
Man grabs girl in Macclesfield
Thursday 6th May 2010
Thu 6th May 2010

Man grabs girl in Macclesfield

Cheshire police are asking parents and youngsters to be vigilant after an incident today in Macclesfield. At about 3.30 pm today, 6th May, a 15 year old…
Drivers warned
Monday 26th April 2010
Mon 26th Apr 2010

Drivers warned "Take it with you"

Police have posted signs on a road in Handforth warning drivers not to leave property in their cars.The action follows a spate of thefts from vehicles…