News in Congleton

Police are investigating an attempted burglary and thefts from vehicles in Congleton.

Last Monday (27th April) at around 5am a man was seen trying to open car doors at The Moorings, then at 6am a man was also seen doing the same in a car park in Moody Street.

Congleton town's very own eco icon bear may not be in hibernation right now, but he is in isolation.

However, with the magic and wealth of modern technology we have at our disposal, you can't keep a good bear down.

A stunning display of the living world from the very talented photographer Mark Sandbach.

Plans have been submitted for a professional car valeting and hand car wash facility at a vacant industrial site in Congleton.

Applicant Akbar Shah has submitted the change of use application for the vacant premises off 71, Manchester Road, Congleton, to Cheshire East Council.

According to the latest figures released today (May 1st), there has been six coronavirus related deaths in Congleton and Buglawton combined.

The figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show, for the first time, deaths at a local level for people who have contracted Covid-19.

A senior officer at Cheshire East Council has been poached by another local authority for the second time in just over four months.

Jan Bakewell, the council's Director of Governance and Compliance Services, will be moving to a position at St Helen's Council, according to an internal email seen by Nub News.

A Congleton High School teaching assistant is raising money for life-saving PPE equipment by climbing the equivalent height of Mount Everest using her own stairs.

Eloise Dale is looking to complete the challenge, which consists of walking 2,302 flights of stairs across five days.

Local presenters have used their radio show as a platform to express their appreciation to Congleton residents and businesses, who have gone above and beyond during the coronavirus pandemic.

Canalside Radio 102.8FM presenters, Sharon and Stuart Neild, who also run the Congleton News and Views Facebook group, wanted to give the unsung heroes that make our little town such a lovely place to live the recognition they deserve.

Congleton Town Council are doing their utmost to ensure residents in care homes can virtually participate in the town's commemoration to mark the 75th anniversary of VE day.

Bank Holiday Friday 8th May marks the landmark of Victory in Europe (VE) day 'a shared moment of celebration.

The latest statutory reporting has revealed that the Gender Pay Gap is not being addressed in Cheshire East.

Not all companies have reported yet because the government has extended the deadline due to the coronavirus crisis.