Local News for Cheshire

Anti-Fraud Campaign Launched

Residents in Cheshire are losing thousands of pounds every year to hustlers.

A campaign has been launched to raise greater awareness of the techniques used by criminal gangs.

Cheshire Police say people are often too embarrassed to admit being conned out of money.

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Summer Crime Surge Warning

Cheshire Police are warning residents to lock up their homes and cars.

It comes after a spate break-ins in the past few weeks.

A big surge is expected in the next few months as the weather gets warmer, and opportunist thieves take advantage of unlocked windows and doors .

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Recruitment Drive Underway

The British Heart Foundation are appealing for volunteers in Cheshire.

Their ’Hand on Heart’ recruitment campaign kicks off today.

Over five-thousand people came forward last year and helped to raise £25 million pounds.

This year, BHF are hoping to increase their volunteers numbers to seven-and-a-half thousand.