Police & Fire

Drink driving arrests up 21%
Thursday 31st July 2014
Thu 31st Jul 2014
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Drink driving arrests up 21%

The summer drink driving campaign carried out by Cheshire Police has shown an increase in the number of drink drive arrests this year compared to 2013.…
Warning over door-to-door salespeople
Saturday 26th July 2014
Sat 26th Jul 2014
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Warning over door-to-door salespeople

Following reports of a number of door-to-door salesmen operating in the area, police are urging local residents to assist by reporting incidents to them.…
21 Cheshire men arrested following crackdown on online paedophiles
Saturday 19th July 2014
Sat 19th Jul 2014

21 Cheshire men arrested following crackdown on online paedophiles

Cheshire Police have arrested 21 men as part of a national operation to target online sex offenders. Cheshire Constabulary is one of 45 police forces…
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Firefighters put out tree fire at the Edge
Wednesday 16th July 2014
Wed 16th Jul 2014

Firefighters put out tree fire at the Edge

Firefighters were called to a fire involving a large decaying tree at the Edge on Tuesday, 15th July. One fire engine from Bollington attended the incident…
Specialist on traveller issues appointed Deputy Chief
Tuesday 15th July 2014
Tue 15th Jul 2014
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Specialist on traveller issues appointed Deputy Chief

An authority on Gypsy and Traveller issues has been appointed as the next Deputy Chief Constable of Cheshire. Janette McCormick, previously acting Deputy…
Robber pulls knife on restaurant employee
Friday 11th July 2014
Fri 11th Jul 2014

Robber pulls knife on restaurant employee

Cheshire Police is appealing for witnesses following a robbery outside the Loch Fyne restaurant in Brook Lane, Alderley Edge. At around 11.45pm on Wednesday,…
Drunk driver caught morning after in World Cup crackdown
Thursday 3rd July 2014
Thu 3rd Jul 2014
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Drunk driver caught morning after in World Cup crackdown

Wilmslow Police carried out a drink driving operation in the area the morning after one of England's World Cup matches. On the morning of Friday 20th…
Youths set picnic table on fire
Friday 27th June 2014
Fri 27th Jun 2014
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Youths set picnic table on fire

A picnic table at Beech Road Park was destroyed by fire this week. Firefighters were called to the scene just after 10pm on Wednesday, 25th June. PCSO…
Cross-border criminals targeted in huge police operation
Thursday 26th June 2014
Thu 26th Jun 2014
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Cross-border criminals targeted in huge police operation

Criminals travelling across the border between Cheshire and Greater Manchester were greeted with more than a surprise today, Thursday 26th June, as officers…
Five masked men raid opticians
Thursday 26th June 2014
Thu 26th Jun 2014

Five masked men raid opticians

A group of men armed with crowbars raided an Alderley Edge opticians in the early hours of the morning stealing hundreds of pairs of designer glasses.…
New Police Chief sworn in
Thursday 26th June 2014
Thu 26th Jun 2014

New Police Chief sworn in

Simon Byrne formally took up the mantle as Cheshire's Chief Constable on Tuesday, 25th June. Simon was previously a senior officer in the Metropolitan…
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Man arrested after stealing car from Arderne Place
Thursday 12th June 2014
Thu 12th Jun 2014

Man arrested after stealing car from Arderne Place

A 38 year old male from Bolton has been arrested by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) after stealing a car from outside the owner's property in Alderley…
Family fun day to mark station's 50th anniversary
Tuesday 3rd June 2014
Tue 3rd Jun 2014

Family fun day to mark station's 50th anniversary

Firefighters in Wilmslow are looking forward to welcoming the public to an open day on Saturday 7th June to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Altrincham…
Domestic Violence Protection Orders go live in Cheshire
Monday 2nd June 2014
Mon 2nd Jun 2014

Domestic Violence Protection Orders go live in Cheshire

Domestic Violence Protection Notices (DVPN) and Domestic Violence Protection Orders (DVPO) launched in Cheshire today (Monday 2nd June). This follows…
Police recover large quantity of watches and jewellery
Saturday 31st May 2014
Sat 31st May 2014

Police recover large quantity of watches and jewellery

As a result of police enquiries in the Wilmslow area, Cheshire Police have recovered a large quantity of watches and pieces of jewellery which are believed…
Prolific burglar caught thanks to vigilant residents
Friday 30th May 2014
Fri 30th May 2014
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Prolific burglar caught thanks to vigilant residents

Thanks to the help of local residents a prolific burglar was caught in the area on Wednesday, 27th May. A member of the public alerted the police to a…
Have your say on punishment for offenders of low level crime
Wednesday 28th May 2014
Wed 28th May 2014
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Have your say on punishment for offenders of low level crime

John Dwyer, Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire is asking the public to decide on the appropriate options for the punishment, rehabilitation…
Opportunity to raise local issues at Police Focus Group meeting
Tuesday 27th May 2014
Tue 27th May 2014
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Opportunity to raise local issues at Police Focus Group meeting

Residents are invited to the next Wilmslow Neighbourhood Police Focus Group Meeting which is scheduled for Wednesday 4th June. The purpose of these public…
Police warn over fake notes
Tuesday 27th May 2014
Tue 27th May 2014

Police warn over fake notes

Police are urging shoppers and businesses to be alert following an increase in reports of fake notes being used in the area. Over the last few weeks there…
Police say worrying trend is no laughing matter
Sunday 25th May 2014
Sun 25th May 2014

Police say worrying trend is no laughing matter

Wilmslow Neighbourhood Policing Team have been receiving an increase in the number of reports whereby small colourful canisters have been found in locations…