Congleton

GLANCING BACK From a warning about fake poppies 100 years ago to a councillor paying his rates with a dustbin lid, this week's trip through the archives ... Show more

A Congleton woman has had a parking fine cancelled after Cheshire East Council admitted it was issued in error. Debbie Moores was shocked to receive a ticket ... Show more

Former Congleton postman launches new political party Could a new political movement change the face of local politics? Former Congleton postman and ... Show more

Snooker award winner shines a light on dementia Congleton's Ian Carter is using a prestigious award to champion earlier dementia diagnosis and show how ... Show more

CONGLETON MAN CELEBRATES EUROPEAN MOTORSPORT TITLE A Congleton man is celebrating after the motorsport team he helps lead claimed the European Le Mans Series ... Show more

BUSY AUTUMN OF EVENTS AT ASTBURY There's plenty happening at Astbury church this autumn, from a Christmas craft fair and murder mystery evening to a ... Show more

Congleton’s Bears remain unbeaten after learning how to win ugly! Despite a depleted squad and challenging weather, Congleton RUFC battled to a hard-fought ... Show more

CONGLETON RACK UP 70 POINTS IN RUGBY DOUBLE It was a case of two competitions, one match and plenty of tries as Congleton’s second XV thrashed Oldham 70-19 ... Show more

Local heroes have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to the community, with Congleton’s Ian Carter and a project near Alsager among those ... Show more

MUSINGS OF A SIMPLE SOUL From dodging the rain and stocking up on candles to football awards, rollercoasters and the latest budget ... Show more

LATE EQUALISER DENIES BEARS DESERVED WIN Congleton Town were left frustrated after conceding a 93rd-minute equaliser despite dominating much of their away ... Show more

Congleton’s famous Bossons pottery is back in the spotlight as a new museum exhibition celebrates 80 years of local history ... Show more

A Congleton woman undergoing breast cancer treatment has thanked friends and family after an afternoon tea fundraiser raised an incredible £5 ... Show more

A Congleton teenager is making racing history! At just 17, Jake Critchley has achieved a remarkable milestone in the Focus Cup — while juggling A-level ... Show more

A Congleton fighter is heading for the world stage! Rodney Adamson will represent Great Britain at the World Sambo Championships in Uzbekistan after years of ... Show more

Community spirit came to the rescue on Giantswood Lane in Congleton after Storm Boelo brought down a tree, blocking the road and disrupting internet services ... Show more

Parking charges ‘harming’ town centre Two Congleton pensioners are challenging parking fines after pay-and-display machines at the Fairground car park failed ... Show more

A Congleton town councillor has hit back after comments were made about his extended absence due to ill health. Coun David Brown says he feels “disappointed” ... Show more

Beartown Buses now a seven-day service Congleton’s Beartown bus network is getting evening, Sunday and public holiday services ... Show more

Climate crisis: what can be done locally More than 80 people gathered at Congleton Town Hall to discuss the climate and nature crisis — and how the community ... Show more

Are town centres really getting busier? Cheshire East Council says footfall is up by 5%, but one councillor has challenged the figures ... Show more

🏭 CONGLETON COMPANY COLLAPSES AFTER 50 YEARS Rising minimum wages and national insurance costs contributed to the collapse of Clarke Cable ... Show more

🏪 WHAT NEXT FOR CONGLETON MARKET? Cheshire East Council has admitted it can no longer afford to run its markets, describing Congleton’s market premises as ... Show more

Runners unite to help make streets safer for women Congleton Harriers is supporting the national Let’s Lift the Curfew campaign with a special evening of ... Show more

🚌 MORE CONGLETON BUS SERVICES Extra evening, Sunday and bank holiday bus services have been introduced across Congleton, with one resident describing the ... Show more

☀️ WE’RE BACK! The weekend’s over, the doors are open and Ann & Angie are back at the Chronicle Office! 👋 🕘 Open today from 9am–5.30pm 📍 Market Square ... Show more

🏚️ Could there finally be hope for Moody Hall? The historic Congleton building has been sold, raising hopes it could be restored and turned into flats ... Show more

🎭 Sister Act brings feel-good fun to Congleton! Get ready for gospel music, outrageous dancing and plenty of laughs as Sister Act takes to the stage at ... Show more

⛳ CONGLETON MAKE RYDER CUP HISTORY YET AGAIN! Congleton Golf Club have stormed to a record-breaking 20–4 victory over rivals Astbury Golf Club ... Show more

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🎭 Congleton Gang Show returns with one of its biggest casts! Around 120 Scouts and Guides are preparing to take to the stage for the 27th Congleton Gang Show ... Show more

📣 Congleton leads the country in SEND petition signatures Congleton has recorded more signatures to a Parliamentary petition calling for children with special ... Show more

💩 PARTY IDEA POOPED BY COUNCIL CHIEF OFFICER A suggestion to spend £9,000 of leftover council funds on staff bonuses or a Christmas dinner was quickly ruled ... Show more

Suzy Firkin - Mayor of Congleton 2026-27 : The Diary of Anne Frank by Congleton Players. Truly moving and meaningful theatre. Fabulous cast! Fabulous team! Here I am with Becky Brady ( first ... Show more

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👨‍👩‍👧 FAMILY HUB EXPANDS SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FAMILIES A refurbished Congleton Family Hub has reopened with a new sensory room ... Show more

☀️ WE’RE BACK! The weekend’s over, the doors are open and Ann & Angie are back at the Chronicle Office! 👋 🕘 Open today from 9am–5.30pm 📍 Market Square ... Show more

📸 A LOOK BACK AT 1966 These are "Chronicle" photos from 1966, week 36, for you to enjoy over the weekend. See anyone you recognise? 👀 Tag your ... Show more

🔥🎆 Bonfire Night is coming to Congleton Park! The Rotary Club of Congleton’s annual bonfire and fireworks night returns on Saturday 7th November ... Show more

✉️ LETTERS: “Service is rubbish” A Congleton resident writes on behalf of more than 200 residents on the Daisybank Drive estate ... Show more

📜 GLANCING BACK 🛍️ Remember Capitol Walk? Twenty-five years ago, the future of Congleton’s shopping arcade was already uncertain after it closed its doors — ... Show more

‘His contribution to town should not be forgotten’ 🍻 Congleton is remembering one of its “larger-than-life characters” following the death of former Bull’s ... Show more

🏡 Bid to claw back heritage element of Priesty Fields Priesty Fields attracted a “multitude of bidders” at auction, with the hammer falling at £132 ... Show more

📜 GLANCING BACK 🍺 Guinness on prescription? Patients at West Heath Hospital in Congleton could receive free half-pints of Guinness 75 years ago — but only on ... Show more

☕ Coffee, cake and a good cause! ❤️ Everyone is welcome at Advanced Manufacturing Services’ Macmillan Coffee Morning tomorrow. 📅 Friday ... Show more

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Former dining centre owner made bankrupt A well-known Congleton entrepreneur behind a string of local businesses has been declared bankrupt ... Show more

A Congleton millworker got a very welcome surprise 75 years ago when he discovered he had won £1,503 on a treble-chance football pool ... Show more

“Stop wasting council money” Paul Beech calls on Cheshire East’s highways portfolio holder to check the quality of resurfacing and pothole repairs and stop ... Show more

W-ater mess! Utility firm blames China for ‘embarrassing’ repair 💧 🚧 Congleton town centre has been left looking “a right mess” after paving stones were ... Show more

Victoria's Baked Potatoes : 33 Years of Crispy Skins, Fluffy Spuds, and Local Love! 🥔✨ Take a trip back through the decades!! Way back in 1993 ... Show more

👮 GLANCING BACK A Congleton police sergeant had already had two brushes with death during his career. One involved a former Broadmoor inmate pointing a ... Show more

Plea for action on busy main road school route 🚸 A Congleton mum has described the terrifying moment her seven-year-old daughter was thrown into the road on ... Show more

Complaints after council gives out £60 vouchers 💷 Cheshire East Council handed out £1,560 in gift vouchers to residents who attended a meeting about the ... Show more

Three months’ work for DJ to pack a punch at Irish boxer’s last bout 🥊🎧 From Congleton’s Rumba to Croke Park in Dublin — Sam Hurst has come a long way ... Show more

📰 Is there still a place for a printed local newspaper? There’s no denying Facebook and community groups have changed how we get local news ... Show more

Congleton top the cricket league! 🏏 Congleton are sitting top of Division Seven in the North Staffordshire and South Cheshire Cricket League, with 343 points ... Show more

“How much are the postboxes costing?” A reader questions the cost of installing and maintaining the “Letters to Loved Ones” postboxes in cemeteries — and asks ... Show more

🐾 Bark in the Park is back! After being postponed during July’s heatwave, Congleton’s much-loved doggy day has been rescheduled for Sunday 27th September in ... Show more

“Welcomes signs of improvement” Is Cheshire East Council really turning its finances around? Council leader Nick Mannion points to progress ... Show more

🍎 Got more apples than you know what to do with? The Old Saw Mill Congleton Mill is appealing to Congleton residents to donate their surplus apples as ... Show more

“When we all run away from danger, they run towards it.” Mr Grumpy pauses the grumpiness this week to pay tribute to the emergency services following the ... Show more

‘They brought me back to life’ ❤️‍🔥 A Biddulph fire crew responding to a grass fire ended up helping save the life of Congleton man Brian McGlynn ... Show more

🌿 A first look inside your new local crematorium Vale Royal Crematorium is opening its doors to the community on Saturday 19th September ... Show more

: MARSHAL BEARD – LIVE AT BARLEY HOPS! 🎸 Delighted to announce that Marshal Beard will be performing live at Barley Hops ... Show more

🏡 Planning applications in your area Did you know we publish local planning applications and decisions in the Chronicle? From home extensions and new ... Show more

The Moor versus Mow Cop! 🌊 Where does the River Trent really begin? A 1951 Chronicle reporter set out to settle the long-running argument between Biddulph ... Show more

🏊 Teens who missed out are finally learning to swim Young people who missed swimming lessons during the pandemic have been taking the plunge — with 24 local ... Show more

People are urged to vote on the future development of town 🗳️ Congleton residents have their say today on a neighbourhood plan that could help shape future ... Show more

🚌🎷 Jump on the bus for free this Saturday! Heading into Congleton for the Jazz and Blues Festival? All buses within the Congleton boundary will be FREE for ... Show more

A fascinating glimpse into the past… 📰 What did Congleton look like 100, 75, 50, 25 and 10 years ago? From a “pink church” and the end of Wakes Week as ... Show more