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Emergency operation saves 2000 vaccines after power cut
Friday 15th January 2021
Fri 15th Jan 2021

Emergency operation saves 2000 vaccines after power cut

Having received a delivery 2000 vaccines on Tuesday, medical teams prepared for the two days that followed during which over 1000 patients from across…
New consultation aimed at improving rail services around Manchester
Friday 15th January 2021
Fri 15th Jan 2021

New consultation aimed at improving rail services around Manchester

A new consultation on improving the performance on the rail network in and around Manchester has been launched. Passengers are being presented with 3…
Revised plans for 63 bedroom care home approved
Thursday 14th January 2021
Thu 14th Jan 2021
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Revised plans for 63 bedroom care home approved

Plans to build a 63 bedroom care home on Handforth Road have been approved by the Northern Planning Committee this week. New Care Projects won their appeal…
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Green light for Handforth park and ride scheme
Thursday 14th January 2021
Thu 14th Jan 2021

Green light for Handforth park and ride scheme

Cheshire East Council's plans for a park and ride scheme in Handforth have been approved by the Northern Planning Committee this week. Members voted to…
Hundreds of welfare packs handed to older people impacted by social isolation
Thursday 14th January 2021
Thu 14th Jan 2021

Hundreds of welfare packs handed to older people impacted by social isolation

Vulnerable older people in Cheshire East are being supported through the pandemic by the local branch of Age UK which has handed out hundreds of welfare…
Team of Angels deliver kids packed lunches and laptops
Thursday 14th January 2021
Thu 14th Jan 2021

Team of Angels deliver kids packed lunches and laptops

A Wilmslow man who started dropping off cakes and sandwiches to his neighbours and friends to cheer them up at the beginning of the lockdown went on,…
New jobs and training support programme launched
Thursday 14th January 2021
Thu 14th Jan 2021

New jobs and training support programme launched

Cheshire East Council has launched a new jobs and training support programme to help young people and adults across the county to achieve their goals.…
Volunteers hit the streets to combat lockdown litter
Wednesday 13th January 2021
Wed 13th Jan 2021
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Volunteers hit the streets to combat lockdown litter

Since the outbreak of Covid-19, a surge of new volunteers from across the borough have come forward to join Cheshire East Council's waste reduction volunteer…
Cheshire leaders call for tighter lockdown restrictions
Wednesday 13th January 2021
Wed 13th Jan 2021
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Cheshire leaders call for tighter lockdown restrictions

Cheshire leaders are calling for tougher measures to be implemented to tighten the current lockdown restrictions. Leaders of Cheshire East, Cheshire West…
Power supply cut to nearly 400 properties following fire at electric substation
Wednesday 13th January 2021
Wed 13th Jan 2021

Power supply cut to nearly 400 properties following fire at electric substation

The power supply to nearly 400 properties in Wilmslow was cut off on Tuesday, 12th January, following a report of a substation fire in the area. Firefighters…
Wilmslow teenager barred from town centre for harassing women
Tuesday 12th January 2021
Tue 12th Jan 2021

Wilmslow teenager barred from town centre for harassing women

An 18-year-old Wilmslow man has been handed a Criminal Behaviour Order after harassing women in the town. Jacob Lewis Reid, from Reeman Court, Lacey Green,…
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Cheshire Police fine 58 Covid-19 rule-breakers over the weekend
Tuesday 12th January 2021
Tue 12th Jan 2021
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Cheshire Police fine 58 Covid-19 rule-breakers over the weekend

Cheshire Constabulary is urging residents to stay at home and stick to the rules after issuing more fines last weekend than during the month of December.…
Funding available to support coronavirus response
Monday 11th January 2021
Mon 11th Jan 2021
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Funding available to support coronavirus response

Community groups in Cheshire are being encouraged to apply for an emergency fund set up to support communities through the latest national lockdown. Grants…
Handforth business burgled twice in one day
Monday 11th January 2021
Mon 11th Jan 2021
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Handforth business burgled twice in one day

Officers are appealing for information following two separate burglaries at a business premises on Commercial Avenue, Handforth. At around 2am on Sunday…
Libraries launch new order and collect service
Monday 11th January 2021
Mon 11th Jan 2021
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Libraries launch new order and collect service

Cheshire East Council is launching a new order and collect service today to encourage people to continue accessing library services during lockdown. With…
Over 1,100 immunised as Covid-19 vaccination program launches in Wilmslow
Sunday 10th January 2021
Sun 10th Jan 2021
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Over 1,100 immunised as Covid-19 vaccination program launches in Wilmslow

Over 1,100 patients were immunised on first day of Covid-19 vaccination program at Wilmslow Health Centre. Covid vaccinations started on Saturday, 9th…
Local Covid-19 cases continue to rise in week following Christmas
Saturday 9th January 2021
Sat 9th Jan 2021
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Local Covid-19 cases continue to rise in week following Christmas

The latest figures have been released showing that all local areas have once again seen a significant increase in Covid-19 cases compared to the previous…
Reader's Photos: Wintery scenes
Friday 8th January 2021
Fri 8th Jan 2021
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Reader's Photos: Wintery scenes

This week we have been sent lots of photos by our readers which were taken during the wintery weather. Peter Taylor kindly sent us the above shot taken…
Warning issued following distraction thefts in Prestbury, Wilmslow and Alderley Edge
Thursday 7th January 2021
Thu 7th Jan 2021

Warning issued following distraction thefts in Prestbury, Wilmslow and Alderley Edge

Cheshire Police are warning residents to remain vigilant following a number of reports of distraction thefts in the eastern area of the county. Since…
Hospice Christmas tree collection postponed in light of new national lockdown
Wednesday 6th January 2021
Wed 6th Jan 2021

Hospice Christmas tree collection postponed in light of new national lockdown

Due to the recent announcement of the National lockdown on Monday, 4th January, organisers have unfortunately had to postpone the annual Christmas Tree…