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Plans to expand Styal Prison
Monday 28th November 2022
Mon 28th Nov 2022

Plans to expand Styal Prison

Plans have been submitted to expand HMP Styal, the closed and open category women's prison on Styal Road. The proposals is for HMP Styal to expand their…
Rogue airport car park permanently closed
Monday 28th November 2022
Mon 28th Nov 2022

Rogue airport car park permanently closed

A rogue meet and greet car park in Styal has been permanently closed. Earlier this year Cheshire Police hosted Operation Cicero, as part of a multi-agency…
Green light for new housing development at Little Stanneylands
Sunday 27th November 2022
Sun 27th Nov 2022
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Green light for new housing development at Little Stanneylands

Plans for a new housing development at Little Stanneylands have been approved by the Northern Planning Committee. Planning permission has been granted…
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Luciano By Gino D’Acampo Introduces New Lunch & Early Evening Menu As It Unveils New Seasonal Dishes
Friday 25th November 2022
Fri 25th Nov 2022

Luciano By Gino D’Acampo Introduces New Lunch & Early Evening Menu As It Unveils New Seasonal Dishes

Promotional Feature Leading Italian restaurant, Luciano by Gino D'Acampo, Alderley Edge, has introduced a new lunch and early evening menu as it unveils…
NHS data reveals which GP practices see most patients in-person
Friday 25th November 2022
Fri 25th Nov 2022
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NHS data reveals which GP practices see most patients in-person

Figures released on Thursday, 24th November, revealed how many GP appointments were carried out in person at all GP practices across England during October…
Arighi Bianchi launches festive initiatives to give local community a happier Christmas
Thursday 24th November 2022
Thu 24th Nov 2022

Arighi Bianchi launches festive initiatives to give local community a happier Christmas

Promotional Feature The season of goodwill has begun at Macclesfield furniture store Arighi Bianchi – and this year it has launched a number of…
MP Esther McVey makes annual visit to charity Christmas card shop
Wednesday 23rd November 2022
Wed 23rd Nov 2022

MP Esther McVey makes annual visit to charity Christmas card shop

Esther McVey MP has made her annual pilgrimage to the Charity Christmas Card shop in Wilmslow library. The Tatton MP spent time talking to the volunteers…
Tributes pour in for Handforth councillor after his death from short illness
Wednesday 23rd November 2022
Wed 23rd Nov 2022

Tributes pour in for Handforth councillor after his death from short illness

Tributes have been paid to a Handforth councillor who died after a short illness last week. Councillor Barry Burkhill, 83, passed away at his home on…
Community group awarded £2000 grant for greening of Chapel Lane
Tuesday 22nd November 2022
Tue 22nd Nov 2022
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Community group awarded £2000 grant for greening of Chapel Lane

Chapel Lane Love the Lane Community Group has been awarded a grant of £2,000 through Wilmslow Town Council's Green Community Fund. The Green Community…
Local schools make big contribution to 2022 Wilmslow Poppy Appeal
Monday 21st November 2022
Mon 21st Nov 2022

Local schools make big contribution to 2022 Wilmslow Poppy Appeal

This year's Wilmslow Poppy Appeal, which ran for two weeks, raised a total of £8,766.32. Nearly half of which was raised by local primary schools…
Start on site for new luxury homes as restoration of Lindow Moss gets underway
Monday 21st November 2022
Mon 21st Nov 2022

Start on site for new luxury homes as restoration of Lindow Moss gets underway

Promotional Feature Award winning homebuilder, Bowdon Homes, has commenced the delivery of Lowood; 14 new luxury properties on land off Moor Lane in Wilmslow.…
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Styal Running Club runs to the World Cup
Monday 21st November 2022
Mon 21st Nov 2022

Styal Running Club runs to the World Cup

Styal Running Club has completed its latest virtual Charity Challenge - by running 4360 miles from Styal to Doha, over 24 days. reached the stadium just…
Jewellery and watches stolen during 'absolutely terrifying' armed burglary
Friday 18th November 2022
Fri 18th Nov 2022

Jewellery and watches stolen during 'absolutely terrifying' armed burglary

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and video footage following an aggravated burglary in Wilmslow. At around 8.15pm on Thursday 17th November, three…
Three arrested after fleeing crash scene in early hours
Friday 18th November 2022
Fri 18th Nov 2022

Three arrested after fleeing crash scene in early hours

Police were called to reports of suspicious activity on Adlington Road in Wilmslow at around 2.23am today (Friday 18 November). Officers attended the…
Countdown to the Handforth Christmas lights switch on
Wednesday 16th November 2022
Wed 16th Nov 2022

Countdown to the Handforth Christmas lights switch on

The Handforth Christmas Light's Switch on will take place on Saturday, 26th November. Festivities on the day include a mini market, which will be held…
The Green Room presents prize-winning comedy this Christmas
Wednesday 16th November 2022
Wed 16th Nov 2022

The Green Room presents prize-winning comedy this Christmas

The Green Room Theatre will present a tall tale this Christmas, with the Pulitzer prize-winning comedy 'Harvey', a 6ft 3inch rabbit 'Harvey' by Mary Chase.…
Honoured pantomime hero lights up Wilmslow
Tuesday 15th November 2022
Tue 15th Nov 2022

Honoured pantomime hero lights up Wilmslow

Cheshire Youth Pantomime Society (CHYPS) director Sally Hunt set off the children's firework display at a Wilmslow firework display on 5th November, to…
Woman who caused fatal collision in Wilmslow avoids jails
Tuesday 15th November 2022
Tue 15th Nov 2022

Woman who caused fatal collision in Wilmslow avoids jails

A woman from Manchester who was responsible for causing a fatal collision in Wilmslow has been sentenced. Shayma Ahmed, of Darras Road, Manchester appeared…
Oceanwave Fresh Fish/Terry Ace - Wilmslow
Tuesday 15th November 2022
Tue 15th Nov 2022

Oceanwave Fresh Fish/Terry Ace - Wilmslow

Promotional Feature Dear Wilmslow and surrounding areas, With the impending retirement of our good friend Terry Ace who has decided to hang up his filleting…
Coronation Street star to switch on Wilmslow’s Christmas lights
Monday 14th November 2022
Mon 14th Nov 2022
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Coronation Street star to switch on Wilmslow’s Christmas lights

Wilmslow Town Council is thrilled to announce that Coronation Street star and local resident Samia Longchambon will be switching on Wilmslow's Christmas…