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Visiting at Macclesfield Hospital suspended with immediate effect
Thursday 26th March 2020
Thu 26th Mar 2020

Visiting at Macclesfield Hospital suspended with immediate effect

In line with further national guidance related to COVID-19 (coronavirus), all visiting has been suspended at Macclesfield Hospital and Congleton Hospital's…
Handforth Station displays stories from the homeless
Thursday 26th March 2020
Thu 26th Mar 2020
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Handforth Station displays stories from the homeless

Handforth Train Station is currently exhibiting a unique collection of personally handwritten poetry from the homeless community living on the streets…
All welcome as Tree and Food Groups take their meetings online
Thursday 26th March 2020
Thu 26th Mar 2020

All welcome as Tree and Food Groups take their meetings online

Over the last few months, before the corona virus hit, there was increasing recognition of the damage we are doing to our planet with major concerns about…
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MP is holding remote daily surgeries for constituents needing help during the lockdown
Wednesday 25th March 2020
Wed 25th Mar 2020

MP is holding remote daily surgeries for constituents needing help during the lockdown

Tatton MP Esther McVey is holding daily surgeries remotely and urging constituents needing help to get in touch with her so she can help direct them to…
Reader's Photo: Sun sets over Windmill Wood
Wednesday 25th March 2020
Wed 25th Mar 2020
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Reader's Photo: Sun sets over Windmill Wood

Carole Harding kindly sent us this photo of the lovely view from Windmill Wood yesterday evening (Tuesday, 24th March). If you would like your photos…
Sinclair Law expands their will writing team
Tuesday 24th March 2020
Tue 24th Mar 2020

Sinclair Law expands their will writing team

Promotional Feature Sinclair Law Solicitors strengthen their private client team with the appointment of Fakhruddin Maimoon joining their modern, forward…
Are you vulnerable or isolated? Do you need help with supplies or just a friendly phone call?
Tuesday 24th March 2020
Tue 24th Mar 2020
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Are you vulnerable or isolated? Do you need help with supplies or just a friendly phone call?

The coronavirus pandemic is a challenging time for everyone but for some is it more difficult than others. However, the kindness and support shown by…
In Bloom team, with your help, bid to keep the town vibrant
Monday 23rd March 2020
Mon 23rd Mar 2020
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In Bloom team, with your help, bid to keep the town vibrant

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, this year's RHS Britain in Bloom UK finals competition will not be going ahead. However, the Wilmslow Bloom team are determined…
Libraries to close across Cheshire East
Monday 23rd March 2020
Mon 23rd Mar 2020

Libraries to close across Cheshire East

Cheshire East Council has taken the decision to close all libraries, including the mobile library, from 5pm today (Monday 23rd March) – to protect…
Wilmslow Show cancelled due to coronavirus
Monday 23rd March 2020
Mon 23rd Mar 2020

Wilmslow Show cancelled due to coronavirus

Organisers of this summer's Wilmslow Show have taken the difficult but understandable decision to cancel the event. Chair of the Show Committee Angela…
Reader's Letter: Such a nice gesture in these troubled times
Sunday 22nd March 2020
Sun 22nd Mar 2020

Reader's Letter: Such a nice gesture in these troubled times

I was out walking in Wilmslow this morning, when returning from the Carrs via St Bartholomew's churchyard I came across these plants on the path outside…
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It's taken some time but the yellow lines are finally here
Sunday 22nd March 2020
Sun 22nd Mar 2020
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It's taken some time but the yellow lines are finally here

Many local residents will be delighted to see that workers from Cheshire East Highways are busy painting yellow lines this morning (Sunday, 22nd March)…
Food bank struggles with rising demand and lack of donations
Friday 20th March 2020
Fri 20th Mar 2020
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Food bank struggles with rising demand and lack of donations

Volunteers at the Wilmslow food bank are really struggling at the moment as they experience a significant increase in demand for their service which is…
Manchester Airport to operate from a single terminal
Friday 20th March 2020
Fri 20th Mar 2020

Manchester Airport to operate from a single terminal

Manchester Airport will operating from a single terminal from next week, as the number of flights in and out of the airport has plummeted since the coronavirus…
Council closes leisure centres and other services due to coronavirus
Friday 20th March 2020
Fri 20th Mar 2020

Council closes leisure centres and other services due to coronavirus

Updated Sundat 22nd March Cheshire East Council has taken the decision to close Tatton Park today (Sunday 22 March) to protect visitors and staff from…
Cheshire East launches Covid-19 support hub
Friday 20th March 2020
Fri 20th Mar 2020

Cheshire East launches Covid-19 support hub

Cheshire East Council has launched a new Covid-19 information hub – which includes essential information and updates on changes to council services…
Aldeli launches new delivery and drive through service
Thursday 19th March 2020
Thu 19th Mar 2020

Aldeli launches new delivery and drive through service

Promotional Feature In light of recent activities and government recommendations, we have made the difficult decision to close our doors for eating in…
King’s new £60 million campus is creating a sporting wonderland
Wednesday 18th March 2020
Wed 18th Mar 2020

King’s new £60 million campus is creating a sporting wonderland

Promotional Feature The King's School's new £60 million campus is creating a sporting wonderland not only for its pupils, but for the wider community.…
Further restrictions on visiting at Macclesfield Hospital
Wednesday 18th March 2020
Wed 18th Mar 2020

Further restrictions on visiting at Macclesfield Hospital

In line with national guidance related to COVID-19 (coronavirus), further restricted visiting hours and visitor numbers have been introduced at Macclesfield…
Town Council cancels meetings due to coronavirus
Wednesday 18th March 2020
Wed 18th Mar 2020

Town Council cancels meetings due to coronavirus

Wilmslow Town Council have announced that they have cancelled all their formal meetings until further notice. Town Clerk Matthew Jackson said "In line…