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Pipe organ gives inaugural performance
Monday 12th March 2018
Mon 12th Mar 2018
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Pipe organ gives inaugural performance

A large and enthusiastic audience of music lovers assembled in St Bartholomew's Church on Saturday, 10th March, for the inaugural recital on the new pipe…
Ancient tradition brought back for hospice fundraiser
Sunday 11th March 2018
Sun 11th Mar 2018

Ancient tradition brought back for hospice fundraiser

Following the success of last year's inaugural event, a local group of fundraisers are once again reviving an ancient tradition to raise money for East…
Motorists could face up to £500 fine in seatbelt crackdown
Sunday 11th March 2018
Sun 11th Mar 2018
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Motorists could face up to £500 fine in seatbelt crackdown

Cheshire police officers are taking part in an international campaign to remind people to wear a seatbelt when they are in a vehicle. The week long enforcement…
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Council signals crackdown on dog fouling and anti-social owners
Saturday 10th March 2018
Sat 10th Mar 2018
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Council signals crackdown on dog fouling and anti-social owners

Signs are going up to remind people of Cheshire East Council's new beefed-up powers to crack down on dog fouling and dog control – to help keep…
Souper support despite the weather
Friday 9th March 2018
Fri 9th Mar 2018
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Souper support despite the weather

Despite the bad weather, Wilmslow Wells for Africa held another successful souperday at Wilmslow Methodist Church on Saturday, 3rd March. They considered…
Residents targeted by iTunes scam
Thursday 8th March 2018
Thu 8th Mar 2018

Residents targeted by iTunes scam

Officers are warning residents to remain vigilant following a number of hoax calls from people claiming to be from Government organisations. Over the…
On and off-street parking under review
Wednesday 7th March 2018
Wed 7th Mar 2018
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On and off-street parking under review

Cheshire East Council has confirmed that they are in the process of reviewing the parking provision in Wilmslow to ensure it meets the needs of both local…
Decision due on plans to replace care home with 14 apartments
Wednesday 7th March 2018
Wed 7th Mar 2018
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Decision due on plans to replace care home with 14 apartments

Plans to demolish a care home, located ta largely residential area to the west of Wilmslow town centre, and replace it with a block of apartments is scheduled…
Victims of egging urged not to suffer in silence
Wednesday 7th March 2018
Wed 7th Mar 2018

Victims of egging urged not to suffer in silence

Residents are urged not to suffer in silence but report all incidents to the police following a recent spate of egging in the Wilmslow area which has…
Council refers two further matters to police for potential investigation
Wednesday 7th March 2018
Wed 7th Mar 2018
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Council refers two further matters to police for potential investigation

Cheshire East Council has announced that two further matters have been referred to Cheshire Police to determine whether an investigation is required.…
Teen jailed for making hoax calls and obstructing police
Tuesday 6th March 2018
Tue 6th Mar 2018

Teen jailed for making hoax calls and obstructing police

A 19-year-old man from Wilmslow has been jailed for making hoax calls to police which resulted in armed response vehicles, a dog unit and response officers…
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Burglars strike twice at Fulshaw Park
Tuesday 6th March 2018
Tue 6th Mar 2018

Burglars strike twice at Fulshaw Park

Two burglaries occurred in the Fulshaw Park area of Wilmslow last week which police are treating as being linked. A property on Ashford Road was broken…
Last chance to enter the 2018 Waters Wilmslow Half Marathon
Tuesday 6th March 2018
Tue 6th Mar 2018

Last chance to enter the 2018 Waters Wilmslow Half Marathon

With less than two weeks to go runners will have to be quick off the mark to grab one of the remaining few race places for the 2018 Waters Wilmslow Half…
Happy and prosperous New Year for borough’s hotel sector
Tuesday 6th March 2018
Tue 6th Mar 2018

Happy and prosperous New Year for borough’s hotel sector

The New Year put a smile on the face of the hotel and hospitality sector in Cheshire East as latest figures show a 6.3 per cent rise in occupancy rates…
Have your say on proposals to redesign mental health services
Tuesday 6th March 2018
Tue 6th Mar 2018
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Have your say on proposals to redesign mental health services

A 12-week public consultation on proposals to redesign specialist mental health services for adults and older people experiencing severe or long term…
Schools celebrate World Book Day
Monday 5th March 2018
Mon 5th Mar 2018

Schools celebrate World Book Day

Children and teachers across Wilmslow, Handforth and Alderley Edge celebrated World Book Day by dressing up as their favourite literary characters, although…
Commercial property market confidence remains high in Cheshire East
Sunday 4th March 2018
Sun 4th Mar 2018

Commercial property market confidence remains high in Cheshire East

Commercial property take-up in Cheshire East is soaring with a record-breaking £118.5m of investment property deals last year – more than…
MP produces magazine for International Women's Day
Sunday 4th March 2018
Sun 4th Mar 2018

MP produces magazine for International Women's Day

A special magazine edition of a book written by Tatton MP Esther McVey to inspire young girls to aim for the stars will be published to coincide with…
New organ ready for debut performance
Sunday 4th March 2018
Sun 4th Mar 2018
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New organ ready for debut performance

After many months of waiting the new pipe organ at St Bartholomew's Church is finally complete and ready for its debut performance. A gala opening recital…
Nimble fingers to help raise funds for community project
Saturday 3rd March 2018
Sat 3rd Mar 2018

Nimble fingers to help raise funds for community project

A keen group of needlewomen at a Wilmslow church are harnessing their sewing skills to raise funds towards a newly-refurbished community space. Derek…