Congleton5 days agoMan jailed for historical child sex abusePhilip Rigby, previously known as Philip Benson, from Congleton, was sentenced to 13 years and 3 months in prison.5 days agoStoke & Staffordshire17 Mar 2025'Coward' paedophile who fled country convictedRichard Burrows is convicted after spending nearly 30 years on the run, Cheshire Police say.17 Mar 2025UK17 Mar 2025Man facing attempted murder charge after stabbingJordan Williamson, 31, from Congleton, appears in court following injuries to a man at the weekend.17 Mar 2025Stoke & Staffordshire27 Feb 2025Ex-scout leader admits to being paedophileRichard Burrows is on trial over allegations of abuse between the late 1960s and mid-1990s.27 Feb 2025England28 Jan 2025Man who fled to 'paradise' faces child abuse trialRichard Burrows, formerly of Birmingham, denies 50 child sex offences at Chester Crown Court.28 Jan 2025Stoke & Staffordshire20 Jan 2025'I never expected to lead a political party'Congleton town councillor Kay Wesley was appointed to the role after a previous party folded.20 Jan 2025Stoke & Staffordshire23 Dec 2024Police plea as man, 78, dies after being hit by carThe collision happened on Mill Street, in Congleton at about 11:38 GMT on Wednesday 20 November. 23 Dec 2024Stoke & Staffordshire23 Dec 2024'I can't let go until I know who killed my mum'Kelly Hill, 41, appeals for information on the 30th anniversary of her mum Tracey Mertens' murder.23 Dec 2024England22 Nov 2024Man critically injured after being hit by carThe 78-year-old was taken to hospital in a critical condition after the collision on Wednesday.22 Nov 2024Stoke & Staffordshire...