News in Congleton

Calling all budding Congleton photographers, Cheshire Wildlife Trust wants you to enter your wildlife photographs into a competition to win publication in its charity calendar for 2021.

Jo Darlington, Director of Fundraising and Communications said: "We're looking for photographs that celebrate the variety of wildlife and landscapes our region has to offer.

A number of sheep have been killed by two dogs in the North Rode area near Congleton.

Sergeant Simpson, of Cheshire Police said: "The dogs had escaped from their owner and this was the result.

The founder of a Congleton charity has called on the community to "keep calm and work together" after two bottles of hand sanitiser were stolen from their centre as the coronavirus outbreak continues to sweep across the country.

Alison Parr, founder of Ruby's Fund in Congleton, told Congleton Nub News that she understands why people are concerned and worried about Covid-19, but she wants residents to look out for one and other rather than just themselves.

Cheshire East Council has revealed that a person in the Macclesfield area has been confirmed as having the coronavirus.

It is the first case in the borough.

A town centre GP surgery has been rated overall as 'good', a step up from its previous rating of 'requires improvement'.

Meadowside Medical Centre, on Mountbatten Way, Congleton, was inspected last month by the Care Quality Commission, which found that the centre had acted on recommendations made at the last inspection.

A new café specialising in different blends of coffee opened its doors to the Congleton community yesterday.

The Cotton Club Coffee-Bar located on the left-hand side of the town hall has been trading as The Cotton Club for the last five years where private events and dining nights have been regularly held.

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Plans for a car wash have been thrown out by a planning inspector due to the impact it would have on the living conditions of neighbouring residents.

Congleton Autos Ltd, which was established in June last year, is located off Newcastle Road, Astbury, and is currently used for vehicle repairs, a MOT testing station, and car sales.

Discussions with the preferred contractor for the redevelopment of the Congleton Leisure Centre remain ongoing, but there is no confirmed date for the work to begin.

The £8m redevelopment scheme was due to start in January, but to date there has been no progress.

Congleton Police has emphasised the importance of dog owners being responsible and keeping their pets under control ahead of lambing season.

A Congleton Police spokesperson said: "Sheep worrying is a crime and causes massive issues for famers and horrendous injuries to livestock resulting in animal welfare issues."