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High school expansion plans take step forward

High school expansion plans take step forward

The expansion of Wilmslow High School to meet the need for additional secondary school places in the town is a step closer. The Council approved plans…
Reception children welcomed to school for the first time

Reception children welcomed to school for the first time

School children across Wilmslow, Handforth and Alderley Edge returned to school earlier this month following the unprecedented period of closures. The…
Number of new confirmed coronavirus cases by local area revealed

Number of new confirmed coronavirus cases by local area revealed

With the government having announced 3,539 new coronavirus cases on Friday, 11th September - the highest figure since 17th May - an interactive map has…
Work parties back on track

Work parties back on track

The Friends of Handforth Station (FoHS) have re-started regular work parties under strict Covid-19 guidelines. At the end of 2019 and prior to lockdown…
Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by lorry

Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by lorry

Police officers have launched an investigation following after a pedestrian was hit by a HGV in Wilmslow on Thursday, 10th September. Following the incident,…
Local pharmacist set for another big fundraising challenge

Local pharmacist set for another big fundraising challenge

Pharmacist Rishi Bhatia is undertaking another epic fundraising challenge. Back in May, at the height of lockdown, he raised over £3,000 to ease…
New cabinet post to bolster adults’ health care service

New cabinet post to bolster adults’ health care service

Cheshire East Council is to have a new deputy cabinet member for adult social care and health, owing to the additional pressures created by the Covid-19…
549 coronavirus deaths recorded in Cheshire East

549 coronavirus deaths recorded in Cheshire East

Cheshire East Council is reminding residents how important it is to continue to follow social distancing guidance and observe other measures to stop a…
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'We are not accepting second or third best here on this important site'

'We are not accepting second or third best here on this important site'

Plans to demolish Cypress House in Handforth and replace it with a block of retirement apartments have been refused today (Wednesday, 9th September).…
MP to apply for parliamentary debate to support Wilmslow mental health campaigner

MP to apply for parliamentary debate to support Wilmslow mental health campaigner

Tatton MP Esther McVey is supporting a Wilmslow resident's campaign to help prevent suicides. Ms McVey is helping John Junior to get a parliamentary debate…
Green light for revised scheme to boost cycling and walking in Pownall Park

Green light for revised scheme to boost cycling and walking in Pownall Park

Cheshire East Council has given the green light for a trial 'active travel' scheme in Wilmslow, after the initial proposal put forward has been revised.…
Week of action to put wanted suspects under the spotlight

Week of action to put wanted suspects under the spotlight

Cheshire Constabulary is carrying out a week of action to highlight the work that goes on behind the scenes every day to locate those evading justice.…
Plans to revamp petrol station withdrawn

Plans to revamp petrol station withdrawn

Plans to demolition the sales building at the Shell Petrol station on Adlington Road and replace it with a larger, modern building have been withdrawn.…
Murders cases not re-opened after investigation claims could have been work of serial killer

Murders cases not re-opened after investigation claims could have been work of serial killer

Cheshire Police have confirmed that they have not re-opened the cases of two historic double 'murder suicides' in Wilmslow which a new investigation revealed…
More than 50 attacks a month recorded on Cheshire Police officers

More than 50 attacks a month recorded on Cheshire Police officers

Cheshire Constabulary has pledged its commitment to enhancing the safety of staff after than 50 assaults a month were recorded on its officers. Police…
Decision due on plans to replace former nursing home with apartments

Decision due on plans to replace former nursing home with apartments

Plans to demolish a redundant nursing home and replace it with a block of retirement apartments are set to be determined by Cheshire East Council next…
Classic Aston Martin worth over £1million stolen in town centre

Classic Aston Martin worth over £1million stolen in town centre

An iconic 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage saloon has gone missing following a theft in broad daylight on the 18th July in Wilmslow. The silver sports car,…