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29-year-old local woman dies after hit and run in Handforth
Wednesday 23rd May 2018
Wed 23rd May 2018

29-year-old local woman dies after hit and run in Handforth

A 29-year-old woman from the Handforth area has sadly died after being hit by a car which was involved in three seperate collisions. At approximately…
New transport plan includes bus service linking Wilmslow to Manchester Airport and East Didsbury
Wednesday 23rd May 2018
Wed 23rd May 2018
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New transport plan includes bus service linking Wilmslow to Manchester Airport and East Didsbury

A new bus service linking Wilmslow to Manchester Airpot and East Didsbury could be introduced to improve transport across north Cheshire, Stockport and…
Young fundraiser to tackle Mount Snowdon
Wednesday 23rd May 2018
Wed 23rd May 2018

Young fundraiser to tackle Mount Snowdon

A little boy with a big heart is taking on another big challenge to help poorly children. Joseph Hibbert from Handforth, who turns 8 later this month,…
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Officers target the four biggest driver dangers
Wednesday 23rd May 2018
Wed 23rd May 2018
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Officers target the four biggest driver dangers

Cheshire Police officers stopped in excess of 100 motorists as part of an operation targeting the four biggest dangers while driving. The four biggest…
New fire chief announced for Cheshire
Tuesday 22nd May 2018
Tue 22nd May 2018

New fire chief announced for Cheshire

Cheshire Fire Authority has confirmed the appointment of a new head of Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service. Mark Cashin, currently Cheshire's Deputy Chief…
Council’s recycling almost eliminates use of landfill
Tuesday 22nd May 2018
Tue 22nd May 2018
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Council’s recycling almost eliminates use of landfill

Cheshire East Council is sending virtually all black bin waste to be converted to energy. When the council was formed in 2009, it sent 100 per cent of…
Have your say on transport priorities identified for south east Manchester
Monday 21st May 2018
Mon 21st May 2018

Have your say on transport priorities identified for south east Manchester

Cheshire East and Stockport Councils would like your views on plans to improve transport across north Cheshire, Stockport and south east Manchester, through…
Extension to row of shops approved
Saturday 19th May 2018
Sat 19th May 2018

Extension to row of shops approved

Plans to build a three storey extension on the end of an existing row of shop units have been approved. Permission has been granted for the extension…
Firefighters extinguish garage and manhole fires
Friday 18th May 2018
Fri 18th May 2018

Firefighters extinguish garage and manhole fires

Firefighters were called to reports of a fire at a motor repairs garage in Wilmslow on Thursday, 17th May. One fire engine from Wilmslow attended the…
Handforth Neighbourhood Plan look set for summer referendum
Thursday 17th May 2018
Thu 17th May 2018

Handforth Neighbourhood Plan look set for summer referendum

Handforth residents will be given the opportunity to confirm whether they want their Neighbourhood Plan to become part of planning law, alongside the…
Sterling Concert at Wilmslow Church
Thursday 17th May 2018
Thu 17th May 2018

Sterling Concert at Wilmslow Church

The latest in a series of lunchtime concerts will be held at Wilmslow United Reformed Church on Thursday, 24th May and will feature the Sterling Trio,…
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Stables planned on land previously earmarked for gypsy site
Wednesday 16th May 2018
Wed 16th May 2018
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Stables planned on land previously earmarked for gypsy site

Plans have been submitted for the erection of a block of 5 stables along with a tackroom, paddock and associated parking on a site off Moor Lane. BCC…
PCSOs to have a base in every community
Wednesday 16th May 2018
Wed 16th May 2018
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PCSOs to have a base in every community

The Police and Crime Commissioner has agreed to provide a named PCSO for each of the 122 geographical communities of Cheshire, which are largely based…
Countdown to the 2018 May Fair
Tuesday 15th May 2018
Tue 15th May 2018

Countdown to the 2018 May Fair

With only one week to go Alderley Edge is hoping for sunshine and looking forward to the another wonderful May Fair weekend! The fun and games will begin…
Get the right physio
Tuesday 15th May 2018
Tue 15th May 2018

Get the right physio

Promotional Feature Have you ever wondered what physiotherapists do to diagnose and treat a pain or problem ? In the coming media series beyondphysio's…
Performers of all ages shine at 102nd Festival
Tuesday 15th May 2018
Tue 15th May 2018

Performers of all ages shine at 102nd Festival

The 102nd Alderley Edge Festival is now over - and what a week it was! People of all ages took part, from tiny 4-year-olds reciting a poem, to the over…
STRESS: Are we coping?
Tuesday 15th May 2018
Tue 15th May 2018

STRESS: Are we coping?

Promotional Feature It's Mental Health week this week (14th – 20th May), and the theme this year is Coping With Stress. It is without doubt one…
Alderley Pilates supporting Mental Health Awareness Week
Tuesday 15th May 2018
Tue 15th May 2018

Alderley Pilates supporting Mental Health Awareness Week

Promotional Feature This year's Mental Health Awareness Week, sponsored by the Mental Health Foundation, is focussing on STRESS. Stress can affect anyone…
Revival of ancient tradition raises thousands for hospice
Tuesday 15th May 2018
Tue 15th May 2018
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Revival of ancient tradition raises thousands for hospice

A local group of fundraisers revived an ancient tradition for the second year to raise money for East Cheshire Hospice, whilst also enabling people to…
Lest We Forget: May 1918 Eight locals perish as the German 'Spring offensive' continues
Sunday 13th May 2018
Sun 13th May 2018
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Lest We Forget: May 1918 Eight locals perish as the German 'Spring offensive' continues

The Georgette offensive on the Lys ended on 29th April. There was now a pause. Ludendorff continued to thrash around from one direction of attack to another…