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RHS judges tour blooming Wilmslow
Friday 18th July 2025
Fri 18th Jul 2025
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RHS judges tour blooming Wilmslow

RHS Judges were given a tour of the town this week along with the eight In Your Neighbourhood Gardens who had all entered this year's North West In Bloom…
New household waste recycling centre contract brings savings and upgrades
Friday 18th July 2025
Fri 18th Jul 2025
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New household waste recycling centre contract brings savings and upgrades

Cheshire East Council has awarded a new contract for the running of the borough's household waste recycling centres. The contract with FCC Environment…
Free playground fun days in Wilmslow parks
Thursday 17th July 2025
Thu 17th Jul 2025

Free playground fun days in Wilmslow parks

Wilmslow Town Council is delighted to announce five Playground Fun Days this August, offering accompanied young children a free local day of entertainment…
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Man charged with attempted robbery at Greggs bakery
Wednesday 16th July 2025
Wed 16th Jul 2025

Man charged with attempted robbery at Greggs bakery

Detectives investigating an attempted robbery at Greggs bakery in Handforth have charged a man. Vincent Foley, 43, from Bailey Lane Manchester was charged…
Vacancy for town councillor to represent Lacey Green Ward
Wednesday 16th July 2025
Wed 16th Jul 2025

Vacancy for town councillor to represent Lacey Green Ward

There is a vacancy for a councillor to represent the Lacey Green Ward on Wilmslow Town Council, due to the death of Councillor Chris Hilliard. An election…
Man convicted of raping a child in Wilmslow
Wednesday 16th July 2025
Wed 16th Jul 2025

Man convicted of raping a child in Wilmslow

A man has been found guilty of raping a child in Wilmslow. Daniel Carter has been convicted of a string of sexual offences following a 4 day trial at…
Man taken to hospital after being hit by car in Wilmslow
Monday 14th July 2025
Mon 14th Jul 2025

Man taken to hospital after being hit by car in Wilmslow

Police were called to reports of a collision in Wilmslow At 10.25an on Sunday 12 July. Officers attended the scene and found there had been a collision…
Police install new signage to help tackle illegal car meets
Monday 14th July 2025
Mon 14th Jul 2025
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Police install new signage to help tackle illegal car meets

New warnings signs have been installed near on the A34 near Whitehall Bridge Roundabout as part of the efforts of Cheshire Police and Cheshire East Council…
Ofsted recognise continued progress in children’s services
Friday 11th July 2025
Fri 11th Jul 2025

Ofsted recognise continued progress in children’s services

Ofsted has found that within children's services in Cheshire East "senior leaders have appropriate plans in place to further develop and embed improvements".…
Police investigate after men seen acting suspiciously
Friday 11th July 2025
Fri 11th Jul 2025

Police investigate after men seen acting suspiciously

Police are investigating after reports of three men seen looking at a vehicle on a driveway on the Lakes Estate in Handforth just after 8pm on Wednesday,…
Vehicle seized for obstructive parking
Friday 11th July 2025
Fri 11th Jul 2025

Vehicle seized for obstructive parking

A driver had their vehicle removed this week as it had been parked obstructing the pavement. Wilmslow Police also issued fines to two further inconsiderate…
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Free summer activities open for bookings as part of the holiday activities and food programme
Tuesday 8th July 2025
Tue 8th Jul 2025
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Free summer activities open for bookings as part of the holiday activities and food programme

Thousands of free places for summer activities are now available to book online, for parents and carers of children eligible for income-related free school…
Seven-year-old schoolgirl’s fundraising challenge: 50K in 5 countries
Tuesday 8th July 2025
Tue 8th Jul 2025

Seven-year-old schoolgirl’s fundraising challenge: 50K in 5 countries

Seven-year-old Ruby McGuire is taking on a fundraising challenge to raise money for The Christie Charity before she emigrates with her family to Colorado,…
Fifth person charged in relation to high value burglary series
Monday 7th July 2025
Mon 7th Jul 2025

Fifth person charged in relation to high value burglary series

Detectives investigating a series of high value burglaries across the UK have now charged a five people. The four Albanian men and a British woman were…
Council launches four new community grants designed to empower local change
Saturday 5th July 2025
Sat 5th Jul 2025

Council launches four new community grants designed to empower local change

Cheshire East Council has announced the launch of four new community grant programmes for 2025–2026, designed to empower local organisations, strengthen…
Four people charged in relation to high value burglary series
Friday 4th July 2025
Fri 4th Jul 2025

Four people charged in relation to high value burglary series

Three Albanian men and a British woman who were arrested by Cheshire Police in relation to a high value burglary series across the UK have now been charged.…
Fifth person arrested in relation to million-pound burglary series
Thursday 3rd July 2025
Thu 3rd Jul 2025

Fifth person arrested in relation to million-pound burglary series

Following the arrest of four people in the Midlands yesterday (Wednesday 2nd July) in connection to a series of high value burglaries across the UK, detectives…
Popular gardens day raises over £20,000
Thursday 3rd July 2025
Thu 3rd Jul 2025

Popular gardens day raises over £20,000

This year's Wilmslow Wells for Africa (WWfA) Gardens Day on Saturday, 28th June proved another resounding success. Weather on the day was excellent…
Four arrested in relation to million-pound burglary series
Thursday 3rd July 2025
Thu 3rd Jul 2025

Four arrested in relation to million-pound burglary series

Detectives from Cheshire Police have arrested four people in the Midlands in connection to a series of high value burglaries series across the UK. On…
New chocolate shop and café coming to Wilmslow
Monday 30th June 2025
Mon 30th Jun 2025
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New chocolate shop and café coming to Wilmslow

Chocolate fans are in for a treat as Hotel Chocolat has announced the opening of its latest store located in Wilmslow. Opening on 11 July, the new Wilmslow…