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The Green Room to stage Butterworth’s first new play after his smash hit ‘Jerusalem’
Sunday 15th January 2023
Sun 15th Jan 2023

The Green Room to stage Butterworth’s first new play after his smash hit ‘Jerusalem’

The Green Room Theatre will present 'The River' by Jez Butterworth - an intimate and surprising play with many twists and turns which leaves the audience…
Have your say on Council's joint local health & wellbeing strategy
Saturday 14th January 2023
Sat 14th Jan 2023
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Have your say on Council's joint local health & wellbeing strategy

The Cheshire East Health and Wellbeing Board is updating the joint local Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2023 to 2028 and wants views and comments from…
Garden Village development moves a step forward
Friday 13th January 2023
Fri 13th Jan 2023
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Garden Village development moves a step forward

Plans to deliver 'The Garden Village at Handforth' have moved a step closer today (Friday, 13th January). The Garden Village at Handforth will create…
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Wilmslow woman jailed for attempted murder
Wednesday 11th January 2023
Wed 11th Jan 2023

Wilmslow woman jailed for attempted murder

A 53-year-old woman has been jailed for the the attempted murder of a 20-year-old man at Handforth station last year. Andrea Reid of Clough Avenue, Wilmslow,…
Talk sheds light on challenges facing Cheshire East Council
Tuesday 10th January 2023
Tue 10th Jan 2023
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Talk sheds light on challenges facing Cheshire East Council

Councillor Craig Browne, Deputy Leader of Cheshire East Council, was the guest speaker at the first Wilmslow Civic Trust meeting of 2023 on the evening…
Costs to build specialist school in Wilmslow double
Tuesday 10th January 2023
Tue 10th Jan 2023

Costs to build specialist school in Wilmslow double

The costs to build a specialist school in Wilmslow have soared due to inflation, planning delays and further cost increases such as additional consultant…
Photo ID needed to vote at elections in May
Monday 9th January 2023
Mon 9th Jan 2023
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Photo ID needed to vote at elections in May

For the first time, residents in Cheshire East will need to show photographic ID to vote at this year's local elections. Residents are being urged to…
Have your say on Council's budget proposals including 4.99% council tax increase
Saturday 7th January 2023
Sat 7th Jan 2023

Have your say on Council's budget proposals including 4.99% council tax increase

Cheshire East Council has launched a consultation on proposals to find additional income and savings to ensure a balanced budget for the 2023/24 financial…
Nearly 1,800 people arrested during Cheshire Police’s Christmas operation
Friday 6th January 2023
Fri 6th Jan 2023

Nearly 1,800 people arrested during Cheshire Police’s Christmas operation

Officers arrested 1,797 people across the county as part of a policing operation to keep people safe throughout the Christmas period – An increase…
Decision due on revised plans for Garden Village
Thursday 5th January 2023
Thu 5th Jan 2023
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Decision due on revised plans for Garden Village

Revised plans, submitted by Engine of the North (the property company owned by Cheshire East Council), detailing the proposals for the development of…
'Patients are being short-changed by a failing system'
Thursday 5th January 2023
Thu 5th Jan 2023

'Patients are being short-changed by a failing system'

A Wilmslow GP says "unprecedented pressures" have been faced across the NHS over the past few weeks. Dr Fari Ahmad of Wilmslow Heath Centre told wilmslow.co.uk…
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Crews rescue elderly woman trapped following crash on A34 bypass
Thursday 5th January 2023
Thu 5th Jan 2023

Crews rescue elderly woman trapped following crash on A34 bypass

Police officers were called to the A34 Maclean Way just before 5.30pm on Tuesday 3rd January following reports of a three-vehicle collision which resulted…
Police investigate spate of Wilmslow burglaries over festive period
Wednesday 4th January 2023
Wed 4th Jan 2023

Police investigate spate of Wilmslow burglaries over festive period

Police are investigating a series of burglaries which occurred in Wilmslow over the festive period. Between 5pm on 21st December and 2pm on 22nd December…
Plans for new pizza takeaway approved
Tuesday 3rd January 2023
Tue 3rd Jan 2023
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Plans for new pizza takeaway approved

Plans have been approved to allow a pizza takeaway and delivery business to open a branch in Wilmslow despite objections from local residents. Papa Johns…
Man with terminal cancer runs 5k every day for charity
Tuesday 3rd January 2023
Tue 3rd Jan 2023
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Man with terminal cancer runs 5k every day for charity

A man who was told he may have just two years left to live after being diagnosed has completed a year-long challenge that has seen him run 5k every day…
First new homes nearly complete at Alderley Gardens
Tuesday 3rd January 2023
Tue 3rd Jan 2023

First new homes nearly complete at Alderley Gardens

Promotional Feature Construction is progressing well at a new homes development in Nether Alderley in Cheshire, where the first properties have been released…
Alderley Edge mum honoured for services to boxing
Tuesday 3rd January 2023
Tue 3rd Jan 2023

Alderley Edge mum honoured for services to boxing

A mum from Alderley Edge has been awarded an MBE in the New Years Honours list for her services to boxing.Charlotte Gilley founded the Maverick Stars…
Residents’ views sought as police propose to increase council tax
Tuesday 3rd January 2023
Tue 3rd Jan 2023
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Residents’ views sought as police propose to increase council tax

Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer is asking people across Cheshire about their policing priorities for the coming year and the police precept –…
Have your say as fire services propose council tax increase
Saturday 24th December 2022
Sat 24th Dec 2022
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Have your say as fire services propose council tax increase

Cheshire Fire Authority has launched a consultation on proposed increases to its precept (its share of council tax) for the forthcoming 2023/24 financial…
Chelford Road set to reopen as work is completed
Friday 23rd December 2022
Fri 23rd Dec 2022
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Chelford Road set to reopen as work is completed

Cheshire East Highways are preparing to re-open Chelford Road which has now been closed for two months. Following repeated delays the road should be open…