Police & Fire

Police warn of bogus callers potentially targeting the elderly
Monday 2nd February 2015
Mon 2nd Feb 2015

Police warn of bogus callers potentially targeting the elderly

Police have been receiving reports of bogus callers operating in the area and potentially targeting the elderly and vulnerable. Sgt Andy Miller explained…
Parents urged to be extra vigilant after young girl invited to 'hop in' car
Sunday 1st February 2015
Sun 1st Feb 2015

Parents urged to be extra vigilant after young girl invited to 'hop in' car

Parents are being urged to be extra vigilant following an incident outside a Wilmslow primary school last week. A dark-haired man in a small blue car…
Volunteer cadet staff wanted
Saturday 24th January 2015
Sat 24th Jan 2015

Volunteer cadet staff wanted

Cheshire Fire Cadets are currently looking to recruit volunteers to help run the Wilmslow unit. With around 350 cadets, aged 12-17, in 24 locations in…
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Recorded crime down 7% in Cheshire
Thursday 22nd January 2015
Thu 22nd Jan 2015
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Recorded crime down 7% in Cheshire

The latest crime statistics show that crime continues to fall in Cheshire, with the county recording the 3rd largest reduction in crime across England…
Commissioner keen to drive down drink drive limit
Wednesday 21st January 2015
Wed 21st Jan 2015
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Commissioner keen to drive down drink drive limit

Police & Crime Commissioner John Dwyer is keen to see the drink drive limit reduced from 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood, to…
Police call for any information on drug dealing in Alderley Edge
Monday 12th January 2015
Mon 12th Jan 2015
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Police call for any information on drug dealing in Alderley Edge

Cheshire Police are gathering intelligence on any drug dealing activity in Alderley Edge and plan to take positive action against those committing offences.…
Speed Watch volunteers wanted urgently
Wednesday 7th January 2015
Wed 7th Jan 2015

Speed Watch volunteers wanted urgently

Volunteers are still needed for the Alderley Edge Community Speed Watch group which was established two years ago, to address the issue of speeding vehicles…
How much are you prepared to pay for policing?
Tuesday 6th January 2015
Tue 6th Jan 2015
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How much are you prepared to pay for policing?

John Dwyer, Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire is asking the public whether they would be prepared to pay extra to enhance local policing in…
Cheshire Police welcomes bumper intake of Special Constables
Monday 5th January 2015
Mon 5th Jan 2015

Cheshire Police welcomes bumper intake of Special Constables

Forty-two new recruits were formally welcomed into the Special Constabulary by the Assistant Chief Constable, Mark Roberts − the biggest intake…
Two women injured in Alderley Edge bypass crash
Monday 29th December 2014
Mon 29th Dec 2014

Two women injured in Alderley Edge bypass crash

The drivers of two vehicles involved in a collision on the Alderley Edge bypass this afternoon have both been transported to hospital. Police officers…
Downed power lines closed Hough Lane
Monday 29th December 2014
Mon 29th Dec 2014

Downed power lines closed Hough Lane

Part of Hough Lane, from the Moss Road end, was closed for a few hours yesterday whilst police dealt with fallen power lines. Police were alerted to fallen…
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Police warn about drink-driving the morning after
Thursday 18th December 2014
Thu 18th Dec 2014

Police warn about drink-driving the morning after

As we enter the final week in the run up to Christmas Cheshire Police is reminding motorists that they will be out targeting drink drivers. Since the…
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…
24-year-old woman killed in crash on Macclesfield Road
Tuesday 25th November 2014
Tue 25th Nov 2014

24-year-old woman killed in crash on Macclesfield Road

A 24-year-old woman was killed in crash on Macclesfield Road yesterday evening. Cheshire police received reports of a single-vehicle collision on Macclesfield…
Cash stolen from Methodist Church
Saturday 22nd November 2014
Sat 22nd Nov 2014
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Cash stolen from Methodist Church

Thieves struck at Alderley Edge Methodist Church last week, taking money which had been collected for concert tickets. A man in his late teens entered…
Schools to ‘Know & See’ signs of child sexual exploitation
Tuesday 4th November 2014
Tue 4th Nov 2014

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…
Police remind people to take care at Halloween
Wednesday 29th October 2014
Wed 29th Oct 2014

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.…
Police launch trick or treat posters
Sunday 26th October 2014
Sun 26th Oct 2014

Police launch trick or treat posters

With Halloween fast approaching, our local PCSO Sarah Stanley has been out in the area handing out "YES/NO" posters to local stores, namely Tesco Express,…
Ladies knocked down crossing Ryleys Lane
Sunday 19th October 2014
Sun 19th Oct 2014
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Ladies knocked down crossing Ryleys Lane

Two pedestrians were hit by a car whilst crossing Ryleys Lane on Friday evening, close to the junction with Wilmslow Road. The accident occurred at 6.25pm…