News in Congleton

An intentional burning at a farmer's field in Congleton which was left unattended had to be extinguished by firefighters.

At around 2:50pm yesterday (Sunday) firefighters were called to reports of a fire in a field in Lomas Way, Congleton. One fire engine from Macclesfield attended.

Districts of Congleton and the surrounding areas have been assigned three new beat officers as part of a community policing initiative.

Aimed at making police more accessible to the public, the scheme developed by Cheshire's Police and Crime Commissioner David Keane comes with a £200,000 investment to deliver local projects which tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.

Cheshire East Council is calling on people to 'show the air you care' – and do their bit to mark Clean Air Day.

Clean Air Day, on October 8, will see schools, workplaces and communities across the borough and UK raise awareness of air pollution and inspire people to take simple steps to tackle air pollution – helping protect the environment and health.

Have your say on the Government's new proposed planning system, Congleton MP Fiona Bruce urges.

"Our constituency has seen a lot of development in recent years, so it is vital that as many people as possible make their views known" she said.

Fumes from cooking caused a smoke alarm to be activated at a Congleton property.

Shortly before 10pm last night (Friday), firefighters were notified of a smoke alarm sounding at an occupied domestic property in Swaledale Avenue, Congleton.

Up Close is an interview series for Congleton Nub News, talking to local people about their businesses, hobbies, or anything else they want to chat about!

In the latest instalment of Up Close we spoke to Mandy Cooper about her business of making and selling face masks during the Coronavirus pandemic.

IT will be a 'huge ask' to police the new coronavirus restrictions, says Cheshire's Police and Crime Commissioner.

David Keane made the remarks to Cheshire East Council's police and crime panel, telling the meeting challenges arose due to the fact the spring lockdown saw crime levels dropping hugely, but they have since risen to almost pre-Covid levels.

A dog was not adversely effected by a fire at a Congleton flat that was caused by a dishwasher.

At around 7.30am this morning (Thursday) firefighters received a report of a fire at an occupied flat in Bath Vale, Congleton.

It's taken nearly 20 months, but Congleton Town Council was delighted to receive the news that the White Ribbon UK has granted the council official White Ribbon Accredited status in recognition of its work to end male violence against women.

This will be announced at the town council's Community and Environment Committee meeting tonight (Thursday 24th September).

Plans for a Congleton nursing home to significantly extend its building have been met with over 20 objections from residents and the town council.

Applicant Mr Patel has submitted a planning application to Cheshire East Council for a ground floor extension, which will form 11 extra bedrooms, a laundry and lounge at Heliosa Nursing Home, 54 Boundary Lane, Congleton.