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Another bumper year for borough's hospitality sector
Sunday 3rd February 2019
Sun 3rd Feb 2019

Another bumper year for borough's hospitality sector

Latest figures show that 2018 was another bumper year for Cheshire East's hospitality sector. Hotel occupancy was up to 75.4 per cent – a 1.3 per…
Cheshire’s custody suites judged by inspectors to be 'very good overall'
Saturday 2nd February 2019
Sat 2nd Feb 2019
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Cheshire’s custody suites judged by inspectors to be 'very good overall'

Custody in the Cheshire Constabulary area was found by inspectors to be "very good overall" with a number of strengths and areas of commendable practice.…
Appeal to identify van following spate of stone thefts
Saturday 2nd February 2019
Sat 2nd Feb 2019

Appeal to identify van following spate of stone thefts

Police are appealing for help in tracing a Ford transit as they would like to speak to the occupants in relations to a number of recent thefts. The appeal…
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Council to hold meetings with residents and businesses to tackle parking issues
Friday 1st February 2019
Fri 1st Feb 2019
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Council to hold meetings with residents and businesses to tackle parking issues

As previously reported on wilmslow.co.uk, Cheshire East Council has launched a consultation to seek views on a range of proposals for improving parking…
New cameras will detect vehicles that go through red lights
Friday 1st February 2019
Fri 1st Feb 2019

New cameras will detect vehicles that go through red lights

New cameras have been installed at junctions in Cheshire to detect vehicles that go through red lights as well as motorists that break the speed limit…
A new era for Carrier Travel
Thursday 31st January 2019
Thu 31st Jan 2019

A new era for Carrier Travel

Promotional Feature Award-winning holiday specialists Carrier Travel are pleased to announce the re-opening of their Travel Boutique in Alderley Edge,…
Businessman says his 'quick fix' for solving Wilmslow’s parking problems is being ignored
Thursday 31st January 2019
Thu 31st Jan 2019
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Businessman says his 'quick fix' for solving Wilmslow’s parking problems is being ignored

A local businessman believes he has a site which would make a significant contribution to solving Wilmslow's parking problems but it is being ignored…
Plans for multi-storey at Alderley Park approved
Thursday 31st January 2019
Thu 31st Jan 2019

Plans for multi-storey at Alderley Park approved

Planning permission has been granted for the next phrase of development at Alderley Park. The Strategic Planning Board unanimously approved plans for…
Libraries take fifth spot in national survey
Thursday 31st January 2019
Thu 31st Jan 2019

Libraries take fifth spot in national survey

Libraries across the country could take a leaf out of Cheshire East's book as once again the borough proves to be among the best for bookworms. A survey…
47 measures proposed to help solve Wilmslow's parking problems
Wednesday 30th January 2019
Wed 30th Jan 2019
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47 measures proposed to help solve Wilmslow's parking problems

Local residents and those who work in the town are being invited to have their say on nearly 50 proposals being put forward by Cheshire East Council to…
Updated: Snow causes travel chaos
Wednesday 30th January 2019
Wed 30th Jan 2019
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Updated: Snow causes travel chaos

Motorists suffered long delays around Wilmslow and Alderley Edge this morning following the snow fall overnight. The situation was particulary bad on…
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Nearly 200 Handforth properties to benefit from anti-burglary operation
Wednesday 30th January 2019
Wed 30th Jan 2019
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Nearly 200 Handforth properties to benefit from anti-burglary operation

During February Wilmslow Beat Team will be rolling out a police operation in Handforth aimed at reducing the number of burglaries, by deterring offenders…
Reader's Photos: Looking down on snowy Wilmslow
Wednesday 30th January 2019
Wed 30th Jan 2019
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Reader's Photos: Looking down on snowy Wilmslow

Lee Bailey kindly sent us these photos taken in Wilmslow this morning (Wednesday, 30th January). If you would like your photos of Wilmslow and the surrounding…
Updated: Exhibition on solutions to solve Wilmslow's parking problems postponed
Wednesday 30th January 2019
Wed 30th Jan 2019
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Updated: Exhibition on solutions to solve Wilmslow's parking problems postponed

A public exhibition of proposals being put forward by Cheshire East Council to help resolve the parking problems in the town has been postponed due to…
Chetham singers return for lunchtime concert
Wednesday 30th January 2019
Wed 30th Jan 2019

Chetham singers return for lunchtime concert

For the third year in succession Wilmslow United Reformed Church is welcoming final year students from Chetham's Music School in Manchester. They will…
Heroin, crack cocaine, knives and a machete seized during crackdown on organised crime
Tuesday 29th January 2019
Tue 29th Jan 2019

Heroin, crack cocaine, knives and a machete seized during crackdown on organised crime

A week of action to focus on county lines criminal activity saw more than 30 arrests made in Cheshire as officers prevented and disrupted those committing…
67% supported increase in police precept
Tuesday 29th January 2019
Tue 29th Jan 2019
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67% supported increase in police precept

Cheshire's police and crime commissioner David Keane is thanking Cheshire residents for taking part in his police budget consultation. Feedback to the…
Reader's Photo: Manchester skyline poking through the fog
Tuesday 29th January 2019
Tue 29th Jan 2019

Reader's Photo: Manchester skyline poking through the fog

Jason Sankey kindly sent us this photo taken whilst onboard a Swiss flight from Zurich to Manchester on Wednesday 23rd January. If you would like your…
Council's policy of not fixing potholes until 50mm deep under review
Monday 28th January 2019
Mon 28th Jan 2019
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Council's policy of not fixing potholes until 50mm deep under review

Cheshire East Council is reviewing its policy of not investigating a pothole or taking action unless it is 50mm deep. The RAC Foundation sent a Freedom…
Two people rescued after car crashes 15ft down embankment
Monday 28th January 2019
Mon 28th Jan 2019

Two people rescued after car crashes 15ft down embankment

Shortly before 7.30am on Sunday 27 January Firefighters were called to reports of a collision on the A34 Pendleton Way shortly before 7.30am on Sunday,…