A LARGE emergency service presence attended Northwich in the early hours of this morning, Saturday.

POLICE have urged anyone with information about the recent fire at Delamere Forest to get in touch, as their investigation so far suggests a disposable barbecue could be at fault.

THE FIRE service has released new images of the damage caused to a remote part of Delamere Forest, following a fire on Tuesday (July 19).

FIRE crews have been tackling a large blaze involving tyres and timber at a farm outbuilding in Byley, Middlewich, this afternoon, Monday.

At the height of the incident, nine fire engines and an aerial ladder platform were used to tackle the blaze at Aston, near Frodsham.

Waste and livestock carriers were also assessed to ensure licences were in order, and the Constabulary’s vehicle examiner assessed plant and agricultural equipment to check they were all in order and not stolen.

POLICE are investigating after lockers were broken into at during an event and horse riding accessories were stolen.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.