Owls seized as police wildlife teams raid St Helens address

THREE tawny owls were seized at a house in St Helens as police carried out a raid as part of an investigation into an alleged "wild bird disturbance" in Cheshire.

Three tawny owls seized in wildlife crime raid on home

Officers made the discovery at the home in Newton-le-Willows as part of an inquiry into the disturbance of birds at an unnamed beauty spot in Cheshire.

Police investigate death of birds near canal in Runcorn

POLICE are looking into the potential cause of birds dying close to a canal in Runcorn – with foul play not ruled out.

Cheshire police highlight fly-tipping in picturesque area

A LARGE pile of fly-tipping dumped in a picturesque area of Cheshire has been highlighted by police.

Police report spike in anti-social behaviour at Delamere Forest

Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team stepped up patrols in and around the woodland area after an increase in behaviour which poses major fire risks to the trees, undergrowth and wildlife habitats.

Animal investigators from the RSPCA launch probe into 30-death Guinea Pig massacre in Warrington wood

RSPCA investigators have launched an investigation after finding 30 Guinea Pig bodies dumped in a wood in Cheshire.

Police investigating after large vehicle stolen from Winsford farm

CCTV enquiries are ongoing and anyone with any information is urged to get in touch with either Cheshire Police or Crimestoppers.

Police investigate graffiti vandalism at historic Chester bridge

The incident was reported on Wednesday, May 4 and the Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team said it was heritage crime to the Grade I-listed Grosvenor Bridge.

Police investigate sheep carcasses dumped on roadside in Styal

WARNING: This article contains graphic photos released by the police that some readers may find upsetting.

Thieves steal tech worth £15,000 and dump tracker in Runcorn

Officers from Cheshire Police’s Rural Crime Team headed to Runcorn yesterday, Friday, to search for the stolen gear valued at £15,000.

Widnes police probe reports of wildlife shooting near Mersey

POLICE were visible in Widnes following shocking reports of wildlife being shot with an air rifle yesterday, Thursday.

Youths throw objects at wildlife in Widnes’ Victoria Park

Officers say they have been informed over recent days of youths throwing objects at wildfowl in Victoria Park.

Man charged after 'shocking' knife found near Chester fishing pool

The Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team said it had been out on routine fishing enforcement patrol in the Caughall area of Chester when the knife was found "within easy reach" of a van driver in the vicinity of fishing pools.

Plant machinery stolen from construction site near Ellesmere Port

Chester Police and the Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team are investigating the theft of a backhoe loader, which they say has been potentially stolen from a construction site near the Ince area.

Gates destroyed by suspected deer poachers in Macclesfield Forest

Late in the evening of Monday, April 18 two wooden and steel gates at the entrance to the forest were ripped from the posts which secured them to the ground.