News in Congleton

Congleton Library will close at 5pm today to protect customers and staff from the risk of coronavirus.

Cheshire East Council has taken the decision to close all libraries, including the mobile library and the closure will be reviewed regularly.

Congleton Nub News is sharing the Government's latest guidance on the coronavirus pandemic.

Our simple-to-understand guide includes advice on social distancing, avoiding catching coronavirus, looking after your mental wellbeing and what to do if you - or someone in your household - has coronavirus symptoms.

Costa Coffee in Congleton will close their doors to customers temporarily but will continue to deliver free coffee to key workers and support the local community whilst the stores are closed.

Jill McDonald, CEO, Costa Coffee said: ''At Costa Coffee, our number one priority is the safety of our store teams and customers.

McDonald's in Congleton will close by 7pm tonight.

All the fast-food chain's restaurants in the UK and Ireland are shutting as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.

A man has promised a £10,000 reward for anyone that reunites his mum with her beloved dog, who was stolen in Congleton at the weekend.

Ellie, the four-year-old Akita Rottweiler Cross, was reportedly taken between Saturday night and early Sunday morning at a house close to the Lower Heath Chip Shop, Congleton.

From Monday, Congleton Town Hall will be a drop off hub for residents who wish to donate any food or essential items amidst the coronavirus outbreak.

Shaun Radcliffe, who has been delivering essential items to those self-isolating or vulnerable throughout Congleton had a meeting with Congleton Town Council today to confirm plans that they will be working together to help the community.

Congleton residents are being urged to be vigilant following an emerging national trend of fraudsters taking advantage of the current Coronavirus pandemic.

Nationally, there have been reports of people visiting homes posing as police officers and health officials in a bid to gain entry to homes of the elderly and vulnerable.

Speed enforcement was carried out by Congleton West Police on Newcastle Road this morning, with six activations registered on the device.

A Congleton West Police spokesperson said: "If you have any more areas of concern for speeding in Congleton West then please share this with us."

A message from our founder.

Dear Congleton,

After numerous requests Congleton's Tiffin restaurant has decided to restart their free delivery again due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The Indian cuisine's delivery service shall remain in place until the government declares closing of hospitality business or until it is safe again.