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Dispersal order imposed in Handforth, Wilmslow and Alderley Edge after youths cause disturbance
Sunday 14th April 2024
Sun 14th Apr 2024

Dispersal order imposed in Handforth, Wilmslow and Alderley Edge after youths cause disturbance

Wilmslow Police have issued a dispersal order for Handforth, Wilmslow & Alderley Edge after a group of youths caused a disturbance last night (Saturday,…
Plans for new private dentist approved
Friday 12th April 2024
Fri 12th Apr 2024
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Plans for new private dentist approved

Plans have been approved to enable a private dental practice to open in Wilmslow town centre. Planning permission has been granted to make alterations…
St Benedict’s pupils raise £1830 to help feed hungry children
Wednesday 10th April 2024
Wed 10th Apr 2024

St Benedict’s pupils raise £1830 to help feed hungry children

During March, the children at St Benedict's took part in a range of activities to raise money for Mary's meals – a charity which raises money to…
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Handforth Grange Primary School celebrates as it receives Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ rating
Wednesday 10th April 2024
Wed 10th Apr 2024
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Handforth Grange Primary School celebrates as it receives Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ rating

Handforth Grange Primary School (HGPS) was recently inspected by Ofsted and has been graded 'outstanding'. The primary school was rated as 'outstanding'…
Work starts on a new Cheshire East Local Plan
Wednesday 10th April 2024
Wed 10th Apr 2024
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Work starts on a new Cheshire East Local Plan

Cheshire East has started the ball rolling on its new Local Plan which will eventually set the blueprint for development in the borough into the 2040s.…
The shining stars of Pownall Hall School achieve 71 Offers including 9 Scholarships in their 11+
Tuesday 9th April 2024
Tue 9th Apr 2024

The shining stars of Pownall Hall School achieve 71 Offers including 9 Scholarships in their 11+

Promotional Feature In a remarkable display of dedication and academic excellence, the Year 6 pupils of Pownall Hall School have once again proven their…
Performers of all ages prepare to shine at 106th Festival
Tuesday 9th April 2024
Tue 9th Apr 2024

Performers of all ages prepare to shine at 106th Festival

Preparations are well underway for the 106th Alderley Edge Festival of Music, Speech & Drama which will take place in venues across the village including…
Plans to convert steakhouse into a brasserie approved
Monday 8th April 2024
Mon 8th Apr 2024
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Plans to convert steakhouse into a brasserie approved

Miller & Carter Steakhouse on Station Road closed its doors on Saturday, 6th April, and will soon go under a refurbishment. Mitchells & Butlers…
Woman dies after falling from bridge on A34 in Wilmslow
Saturday 6th April 2024
Sat 6th Apr 2024

Woman dies after falling from bridge on A34 in Wilmslow

A sixty-two year old local woman has sadly died after falling from a bridge on the A34 Wilmslow bypass today (Saturday, 6th April). A police spokesperson…
Spring savings, a birthday bonus and Caffè AB newness – There’s lots in store at Arighi Bianchi
Thursday 4th April 2024
Thu 4th Apr 2024

Spring savings, a birthday bonus and Caffè AB newness – There’s lots in store at Arighi Bianchi

Promotional Feature Arighi Bianchi is celebrating the start of spring in style with savings of up to 30% across all departments. And that's not all, the…
Story Homes opens exclusive new 4-bedroom show home at Fulshaw Manor in Wilmslow
Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Wed 3rd Apr 2024

Story Homes opens exclusive new 4-bedroom show home at Fulshaw Manor in Wilmslow

Promotional Feature Story Homes was delighted to recently open the doors to its brand new 4-bedroom 'Capesthorne' show home at its exclusive Fulshaw Manor…
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Vacancy for town councillor to represent Dean Row Ward
Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Tue 2nd Apr 2024
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Vacancy for town councillor to represent Dean Row Ward

A vacancy has arisen for a councillor in the Dean Row Ward following the resignation of Dion Cross for health reasons. An election to fill the vacancy…
Work starts on £33.6millon A34 corridor scheme
Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Tue 2nd Apr 2024
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Work starts on £33.6millon A34 corridor scheme

Work has commenced on the £33.6million scheme aimed at improving connectivity along the A34 corridor in Handforth and Cheadle. The government announced…
Council confirms closure of three household waste recycling centres
Wednesday 27th March 2024
Wed 27th Mar 2024
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Council confirms closure of three household waste recycling centres

Cheshire East Council agreed a budget for 2024/25 on 27th February. As part of the essential savings measures for this year, and due to increasing operating…
Council to spend up to £480,000 on consultants to help 'transform for financial sustainability'
Monday 25th March 2024
Mon 25th Mar 2024
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Council to spend up to £480,000 on consultants to help 'transform for financial sustainability'

Business consultants will be employed by Cheshire East Council at an estimated cost of up to £480,000 to advice them on how to 'transform for financial…
Poynton Party In The Park returns this summer with disco superstars!
Monday 25th March 2024
Mon 25th Mar 2024

Poynton Party In The Park returns this summer with disco superstars!

Promotional Feature Popular Local Festival; Poynton Party in the Park is to return this Summer on Saturday 8th June 2024 to Poynton Park and promises…
New memorial to honour local hero Lance Corporal Jamie Webb
Sunday 24th March 2024
Sun 24th Mar 2024

New memorial to honour local hero Lance Corporal Jamie Webb

A new memorial to a much-loved soldier from Handforth will be unveiled this week to mark the anniversary of his death. Lance Corporal Jamie Webb of 1st…
Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner election coming up
Wednesday 20th March 2024
Wed 20th Mar 2024

Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner election coming up

Polling cards are dropping through letterboxes as Cheshire East voters get ready to have their say on who represents them as the Police and Crime Commissioner…
Wilmslow Town Council to double expenditure on 'special projects'
Wednesday 20th March 2024
Wed 20th Mar 2024
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Wilmslow Town Council to double expenditure on 'special projects'

As reported last week, Wilmslow Town Council agreed their budget for 2024.25 which includes a 36.6% increase in the precept (the part of your council…
Exceptional results for Wilmslow Prep class of 2024
Tuesday 19th March 2024
Tue 19th Mar 2024

Exceptional results for Wilmslow Prep class of 2024

Promotional Feature Pupils and staff at Wilmslow Prep School are celebrating yet another year of success for their Prep 6 pupils in their senior school…