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Sisters jailed for high-value fraud offences
Tuesday 4th August 2020
Tue 4th Aug 2020

Sisters jailed for high-value fraud offences

Three sisters who committed large-scale fraud offences across the North West have today (Tuesday 4th August) been jailed. In February, officers from Cheshire…
Three men jailed following £600,000 burglary spree
Monday 3rd August 2020
Mon 3rd Aug 2020

Three men jailed following £600,000 burglary spree

Three men who caused damage and stole items to a total value of more than £600,000 during a series of burglaries across the country, including Wilmslow,…
Fire involving 70 hay bales being treated as arson
Monday 3rd August 2020
Mon 3rd Aug 2020

Fire involving 70 hay bales being treated as arson

Three fire engines from Wythenshawe, Macclesfield and Wilmslow attended a fire on Burleyhurst Lane, Wilmslow on Sunday, 2nd August. On arrival at around…
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Wilmslow in WW2 - The fallen in the Far East
Sunday 2nd August 2020
Sun 2nd Aug 2020
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Wilmslow in WW2 - The fallen in the Far East

Japan declared war on the UK and other Allies on 7th December 1941 and following attacks on Malaya, Singapore and Hong Kong we responded by declaring…
Plans to convert Manchester Road shop into offices
Friday 31st July 2020
Fri 31st Jul 2020
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Plans to convert Manchester Road shop into offices

Plans have been submitted to change of use of a retail premises at 26 Manchester Road to be used for offices. Wilmslow based Mather & Co are seeking…
Record year for number of new homes built in Cheshire East
Friday 31st July 2020
Fri 31st Jul 2020
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Record year for number of new homes built in Cheshire East

From April 2019 to the end of March this year, 3,065 additional new homes were built in Cheshire East. This is 1,265 above the annual requirement in the…
Wilmslow based leading events agency launches PIVOT strategy to work positively in this ‘new’ world
Thursday 30th July 2020
Thu 30th Jul 2020

Wilmslow based leading events agency launches PIVOT strategy to work positively in this ‘new’ world

Promotional Feature In the heart of Wilmslow town centre in Bollin House lives leading experience and brand communications company, Make Events. Established…
Council introduces ‘streamlined’ process for al fresco dining
Wednesday 29th July 2020
Wed 29th Jul 2020
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Council introduces ‘streamlined’ process for al fresco dining

Cheshire East Council has launching a new streamlined application process today (Wednesday, 29th July, supporting businesses to introduce al fresco facilities.…
Plans for new restaurant dropped
Wednesday 29th July 2020
Wed 29th Jul 2020
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Plans for new restaurant dropped

Plans have been submitted for a development of apartments in the town centre. Salford based Osmium Estates Ltd are seeking approval for the change of…
Give your child the advantage of healthy feet
Friday 24th July 2020
Fri 24th Jul 2020

Give your child the advantage of healthy feet

Promotional Feature It's important to develop your children's fundamental movements and activity skills from an early age, so they have the confidence…
Council to restart FlexiLink service
Friday 24th July 2020
Fri 24th Jul 2020

Council to restart FlexiLink service

Cheshire East Council is to restart its FlexiLink bus service on August 3rd, providing an alternative means of travel for Cheshire East residents who…
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Croghan Peat clear the path for the restoration of Lindow Moss
Friday 24th July 2020
Fri 24th Jul 2020
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Croghan Peat clear the path for the restoration of Lindow Moss

Many people locally have despaired for years at the devastation wrought on the peat cutting area on Lindow Moss as it dried out and cutting continued.…
Travellers set up camp at rugby club
Thursday 23rd July 2020
Thu 23rd Jul 2020

Travellers set up camp at rugby club

A group of travellers arrived on Wilmslow on Tuesday, 21st, July, and set up an unauthorised encampment. Seven caravans are now pitched at Wilmslow Rugby…
Four free days of parking a year to 'boost towns'
Thursday 23rd July 2020
Thu 23rd Jul 2020
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Four free days of parking a year to 'boost towns'

Cheshire East Council is to provide our communities with four free days of parking a year. The Council says the move aims to support the borough's towns…
Council says Government is failing to deliver on promise to meet Covid costs
Wednesday 22nd July 2020
Wed 22nd Jul 2020
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Council says Government is failing to deliver on promise to meet Covid costs

Cheshire East Council has welcomed the latest round of Covid-19 funding from central government but has warned again that the funding is not sufficient…
Flying start for exclusive Somerford Booths estate
Wednesday 22nd July 2020
Wed 22nd Jul 2020

Flying start for exclusive Somerford Booths estate

Promotional Feature The Somerford Booths Estate – PH Homes latest exclusive development in Cheshire – got off to a flying start at the weekend…
Plans for revamp of Adlington Road petrol station
Wednesday 22nd July 2020
Wed 22nd Jul 2020
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Plans for revamp of Adlington Road petrol station

Plans have been submitted to demolition the sales building at the Shell Petrol station on Adlington Road and replacement with a larger, modern building.…
Gearing up for 20mph limit in village centre
Tuesday 21st July 2020
Tue 21st Jul 2020
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Gearing up for 20mph limit in village centre

Following concerns from residents about high-performance cars and the manner in which some of them are being driven the Council is considering introducing…
Police looks to council for solution whilst council looks to police to deal with
Tuesday 21st July 2020
Tue 21st Jul 2020
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Police looks to council for solution whilst council looks to police to deal with

A local resident who has been pushing for action to be taken for months to address the ongoing problem of obstructive parking on the pavement along Cliff…
Cheshire mum launches cannabis oils business from husbands hospital bedside
Tuesday 21st July 2020
Tue 21st Jul 2020

Cheshire mum launches cannabis oils business from husbands hospital bedside

Promotional Feature Synerva CBD Oils, based in Bramhall is the the brain-child of mum-of-two Clare Hales, 43. From her husband's intensive care bedside,…