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First ever Friends group celebrates 25th Birthday
Friday 3rd December 2021
Fri 3rd Dec 2021

First ever Friends group celebrates 25th Birthday

The Friends of Handforth Station (FoHS) celebrated the 25th Anniversary of their founding at a Gala Event in Handforth Youth Centre on Tuesday 30th November.…
Two cars stolen from Wilmslow recovered in Manchester area
Thursday 2nd December 2021
Thu 2nd Dec 2021

Two cars stolen from Wilmslow recovered in Manchester area

Police were called to reports of a burglary at an address on Gravel Lane At 7pm on Saturday 27th November. The caller reported that sometime between 4.40pm…
Cartier watch stolen during mugging on Ferrari forecourt
Wednesday 1st December 2021
Wed 1st Dec 2021

Cartier watch stolen during mugging on Ferrari forecourt

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man had his watch stolen on the forecourt of the Ferrari garage in Wilmslow Road in Handforth. Two men approached…
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Council seeks views on updated speed management strategy
Wednesday 1st December 2021
Wed 1st Dec 2021
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Council seeks views on updated speed management strategy

Cheshire East Council is urging residents to share their views on the authority's updated draft speed management strategy. The document, which is being…
Three men charged in connection with fatal collision on A34 bypass
Monday 29th November 2021
Mon 29th Nov 2021

Three men charged in connection with fatal collision on A34 bypass

Officer's investigating a fatal collision in Wilmslow have charged three men in connection with the incident. Osama Ali Saeed, Asgar Taj and Mohammad…
Angels gearing up to bring hope again this Christmas
Monday 29th November 2021
Mon 29th Nov 2021

Angels gearing up to bring hope again this Christmas

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 last year…
Families brave the cold for the Handforth Christmas lights switch on
Monday 29th November 2021
Mon 29th Nov 2021

Families brave the cold for the Handforth Christmas lights switch on

Despite it being a freezing cold and windy day, the Handforth community came out in force on Saturday, 27th November to support the Christmas light switch…
Santa Claus is coming to spread Christmas cheer around Handforth
Monday 29th November 2021
Mon 29th Nov 2021

Santa Claus is coming to spread Christmas cheer around Handforth

Santa will be travelling around Handforth on his sleigh spreading Christmas cheer over the coming weeks. Wilmslow and District Rotary will begin their…
Handforth councillor urges residents to support merger with Wilmslow and Chorley
Thursday 25th November 2021
Thu 25th Nov 2021
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Handforth councillor urges residents to support merger with Wilmslow and Chorley

A Handforth councillor is urging local residents to support Cheshire East Council's proposals to merge Wilmslow, Handforth and Chorley to create a single…
Sports club plans for new all weather pitch
Thursday 25th November 2021
Thu 25th Nov 2021
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Sports club plans for new all weather pitch

A local sports club has submitted plans to create a new astroturf all weather pitch with lighting and the conversion of existing overflow area to create…
Cheshire East proposes to increase council tax by 2.99%
Thursday 25th November 2021
Thu 25th Nov 2021
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Cheshire East proposes to increase council tax by 2.99%

Cheshire East Council is asking residents for views on the council's budget for the next financial year. The council propose an annual council tax increase…
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Plans to merge Wilmslow, Handforth and Chorley 'will deeply damage local community spirit'
Wednesday 24th November 2021
Wed 24th Nov 2021
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Plans to merge Wilmslow, Handforth and Chorley 'will deeply damage local community spirit'

All Members of Parliament representing constituencies in Cheshire East are campaigning together to protect the identities of their local villages in response…
Crowds flock for Wilmslow's Christmas lights switch-on
Tuesday 23rd November 2021
Tue 23rd Nov 2021
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Crowds flock for Wilmslow's Christmas lights switch-on

Wilmslow's Christmas lights switch-on event on Saturday 20th November was well-supported, drawing what the Town Council believe to be the largest crowds…
Ice Comms to host Careers Open Day in Wilmslow
Tuesday 23rd November 2021
Tue 23rd Nov 2021

Ice Comms to host Careers Open Day in Wilmslow

Promotional Feature Are you looking for your next exciting opportunity? Do you want a career change? Tired of capped commission and being micromanaged?…
Drivers uninjured after crash on A34 Pendleton Way
Tuesday 23rd November 2021
Tue 23rd Nov 2021

Drivers uninjured after crash on A34 Pendleton Way

Police attended a two vehicle collision, involving a van and a car, on the A34 Pendleton Way in Wilmslow at 6pm on Monday, 22nd November. A police spokesperson…
Wilmslow resident humbled to attend Festival of Remembrance
Tuesday 23rd November 2021
Tue 23rd Nov 2021
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Wilmslow resident humbled to attend Festival of Remembrance

A Wilmslow resident who was selected to take part in the Royal British Legion's celebrations to mark their 100th Year was delighted to take part in the…
Part-time childcare appointment
Tuesday 23rd November 2021
Tue 23rd Nov 2021

Part-time childcare appointment

Promotional Feature The Ryleys School is seeking to appoint a part-time childcare assistant for our Early Years Department for the hours of 8.00am to…
Aldeli to spread festive cheer with a daily advent treat
Tuesday 23rd November 2021
Tue 23rd Nov 2021

Aldeli to spread festive cheer with a daily advent treat

Promotional Feature This Christmas Aldeli are offering fabulous freebies, huge discounts and all sorts of generous goodies every single day in December.…
Reader's Photos: Sunset above Wilmslow
Saturday 20th November 2021
Sat 20th Nov 2021

Reader's Photos: Sunset above Wilmslow

Jake Morris kindly sent us these photos taken of the beautiful sunset above Wilmslow earlier this week. If you would like your photos of Wilmslow and…
Budding artists to help light up Handforth
Friday 19th November 2021
Fri 19th Nov 2021

Budding artists to help light up Handforth

Each year Handforth Town Council runs a poster competition to advertise the Handforth Christmas Lights Switch on. The winners of the competition receive…