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Two men charged following series of local burglaries
Friday 9th April 2021
Fri 9th Apr 2021

Two men charged following series of local burglaries

Detectives in Cheshire have charged two men from Bolton following an investigation into a string of burglaries in the local area.. Martin Maloney, 48,…
Cheshire Police issue over 1500 fines for breaches of Covid rules
Thursday 8th April 2021
Thu 8th Apr 2021

Cheshire Police issue over 1500 fines for breaches of Covid rules

Cheshire Constabulary is urging residents to stay safe ahead of further relaxation of coronavirus restrictions next week. Whilst, the majority of Cheshire…
Salboy completes new development of luxury homes in Bollington
Thursday 8th April 2021
Thu 8th Apr 2021

Salboy completes new development of luxury homes in Bollington

Promotional Feature In an immensely desirable town in Cheshire, Bollington boasts a new choice of contemporary homes with the completion of Salboy's Ingersley…
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Plans for residential development in Handforth Green Belt refused
Thursday 8th April 2021
Thu 8th Apr 2021
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Plans for residential development in Handforth Green Belt refused

Plans to build a new residential development on the site of the former Knowle House on Sagars Road in Handforth have been refused. Members of the Northern…
Plenty to crow about in Handforth
Wednesday 7th April 2021
Wed 7th Apr 2021
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Plenty to crow about in Handforth

Over 130 wonderful straw creations brought lots of colour and fun to Handforth over the Easter weekend for their first ever Scarecrow Festival. Local…
36-year-old assaulted by three men in Wilmslow
Wednesday 7th April 2021
Wed 7th Apr 2021

36-year-old assaulted by three men in Wilmslow

A 36-year-old man was assaulted by three men whilst walking down steps to Pavillion Fields in the Lacey Green area. The incident occurred sometime between…
Reader's Letter: Easter blooms on Water Lane
Tuesday 6th April 2021
Tue 6th Apr 2021
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Reader's Letter: Easter blooms on Water Lane

It has been a while since the members of Wilmslow Methodist Church met to worship inside their building on Water Lane. However, on Easter Sunday morning…
Wilmslow Artisan Market returns on Saturday 17th April
Tuesday 6th April 2021
Tue 6th Apr 2021

Wilmslow Artisan Market returns on Saturday 17th April

Promotional Feature Following confirmation by Boris Johnson yesterday, that England's roadmap out oflockdown will go ahead as planned, we are thrilled…
Elderly man dies following crash in Alderley Edge
Tuesday 6th April 2021
Tue 6th Apr 2021

Elderly man dies following crash in Alderley Edge

An elderly man from Alderley Edge has died in hospital following a crash in the village on Thursday, 1st April. Officers are appealing for information…
Reader's Letter: Dog Pooh bags on Lindow Common
Thursday 1st April 2021
Thu 1st Apr 2021
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Reader's Letter: Dog Pooh bags on Lindow Common

Litter is a massive problem for us all and has been an ongoing nightmare during this pandemic. Because of this I felt I must forward these photos of some…
Sunseekers leave park in a 'terrible mess'
Thursday 1st April 2021
Thu 1st Apr 2021
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Sunseekers leave park in a 'terrible mess'

The Carrs was left covered with rubbish this week after groups gathered to enjoy the warm weather which coincided with the easing of lockdown restrictions.…
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The Next Chapter
Thursday 1st April 2021
Thu 1st Apr 2021

The Next Chapter

Promotional Feature We can't wait to welcome you back to your lovely new local, The Churchill Tree at the beautiful Alderley Park on Monday, 12th April…
Two residents fall victim of rogue traders
Thursday 1st April 2021
Thu 1st Apr 2021

Two residents fall victim of rogue traders

Local residents are being warned to be vigilant after officers received two reports of separate incidents involving rogue traders in the Wilmslow area…
Over 15,000 vaccinations delivered so far
Tuesday 30th March 2021
Tue 30th Mar 2021
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Over 15,000 vaccinations delivered so far

The five GP surgeries that make up CHAW Primary Care Network (Chelford, Handforth, Alderley Edge and Wilmslow) have worked together to deliver over 15,000…
Ex-straw-dinary creations take over Handforth
Tuesday 30th March 2021
Tue 30th Mar 2021
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Ex-straw-dinary creations take over Handforth

Homes, businesses and community groups across Handforth are busy getting creative in preparation for their first ever Scarecrow Festival. Handforth resident…
Act now to ensure you can have your say on 6 May
Monday 29th March 2021
Mon 29th Mar 2021
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Act now to ensure you can have your say on 6 May

Polling cards for the local elections on 6 May will be dropping through people's letterboxes over the next few days – and the Council is urging…
Cheshire East businesses invited to apply for Restart Grant
Monday 29th March 2021
Mon 29th Mar 2021
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Cheshire East businesses invited to apply for Restart Grant

Cheshire East Council will soon be inviting applications from businesses for the government's Restart Grant. The scheme, which will be available from…
CCTV image released after elderly woman has bag snatched from her in Handforth
Monday 29th March 2021
Mon 29th Mar 2021

CCTV image released after elderly woman has bag snatched from her in Handforth

UPDATE: The man in the CCTV image has now been identified. As such, the CCTV image has been removed. Officers have released a CCTV image of a man…
Call for crackdown on nuisance riders
Sunday 28th March 2021
Sun 28th Mar 2021
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Call for crackdown on nuisance riders

Wilmslow Police have been carrying out enquiries after receiving a number of complaints of anti-social behaviour involving motorbikes in the Altrincham…
Decision due on plans for new residential development in Handforth
Saturday 27th March 2021
Sat 27th Mar 2021
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Decision due on plans for new residential development in Handforth

Plans for a new residential development on Sagars Road in Handforth will be determined by the Northern Planning Committee next month. Morris Homes have…