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Updated: Woman jailed for theft offences in Wilmslow
Thursday 30th January 2020
Thu 30th Jan 2020

Updated: Woman jailed for theft offences in Wilmslow

A 38-year-old woman has been jailed for theft offences in Wilmslow. Kate Morley, of Radstock Road, Liverpool, was arrested in Church Street, Wilmslow,…
Updated: Manchester man charged following robbery in Wilmslow
Thursday 30th January 2020
Thu 30th Jan 2020

Updated: Manchester man charged following robbery in Wilmslow

A 19-year-old man has been charged following a robbery in Wilmslow. Rilwan Mboob was arrested on Westbank Road in Manchester shortly after 7pm on Tuesday…
17 year old arrested after cyclist verbally abuses and assaults people in Wilmslow
Thursday 30th January 2020
Thu 30th Jan 2020

17 year old arrested after cyclist verbally abuses and assaults people in Wilmslow

Police investigating reports of a young person on a bike who has been verbally abusing and assaulting people whilst cycling around Wilmslow have arrested…
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'It is clearly in state of disrepair but I cannot see how it will ever be prioritised'
Wednesday 29th January 2020
Wed 29th Jan 2020
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'It is clearly in state of disrepair but I cannot see how it will ever be prioritised'

A Cheshire East Councillor for Wilmslow East, David Jefferay, is looking for help from residents to get action from Cheshire East Highways on a residential…
Appeal for witnesses after young cyclist verbally abuses and assaults people in Wilmslow
Wednesday 29th January 2020
Wed 29th Jan 2020

Appeal for witnesses after young cyclist verbally abuses and assaults people in Wilmslow

Police in Wilmslow are investigating reports of a young person on a bike cycling around the town verbally abusing and assaulting people. PCSO James Morris…
Parish Council objects to plans to extend hotel carpark in Handforth Greenbelt
Wednesday 29th January 2020
Wed 29th Jan 2020
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Parish Council objects to plans to extend hotel carpark in Handforth Greenbelt

Handforth Parish Council has objected to plans to extend a hotel car park which lies within the Greenbelt in order to meet current demand and prevent…
Plans for new 90 space car park
Tuesday 28th January 2020
Tue 28th Jan 2020
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Plans for new 90 space car park

A local businessman has submitted a planning application for a newcar park which he says will not totally resolve the parking crisis in Wilmslow but is…
Council proposing to stop gritting number of local roads
Tuesday 28th January 2020
Tue 28th Jan 2020
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Council proposing to stop gritting number of local roads

Cheshire East Council is proposing to reduce the number of roads that get gritted each winter, including several of the main routes in Alderley Edge.…
Last orders for historic pub
Tuesday 28th January 2020
Tue 28th Jan 2020
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Last orders for historic pub

The Wizard Inn at Alderley Edge will be closing next month as the current tenant will not be renewing their lease. After around 20 years Bispham…
Wilmslow kitchen retailer defies high street pressure to smash revenue target by 15% in first year
Monday 27th January 2020
Mon 27th Jan 2020

Wilmslow kitchen retailer defies high street pressure to smash revenue target by 15% in first year

Promotional Feature Wilmslow kitchen retailer, Kutchenhaus is defying the ongoing pressures on bricks and mortar retailers operating on the high street,…
Man is seriously assaulted during robbery in Leisure Centre car park
Monday 27th January 2020
Mon 27th Jan 2020

Man is seriously assaulted during robbery in Leisure Centre car park

Detectives are appealing for information and footage from members of the public after a man was seriously assaulted during a robbery in Wilmslow. The…
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All About Arabia with Destinology
Friday 24th January 2020
Fri 24th Jan 2020

All About Arabia with Destinology

Promotional Feature You're invited to our All About Arabia evening at our Wilmslow Store. Luxury means something different to everyone, so whether you're…
Wilmslow accountants promote new Associate Director and appoint new tax manager
Thursday 23rd January 2020
Thu 23rd Jan 2020

Wilmslow accountants promote new Associate Director and appoint new tax manager

Promotional Feature In a further strengthening of their team, Wilmslow accountants Afford Bond, have just promoted Tom Hornbuckle (34) to Associate Director;…
Chetham's Opera Group to perform lunchtime concert
Thursday 23rd January 2020
Thu 23rd Jan 2020

Chetham's Opera Group to perform lunchtime concert

Wilmslow United Reformed Church have invited the Opera Group from Chetham's School of Music to entertain them at the next lunchtime recital on Thursday…
Reader's Letter: We need action not procrastination
Monday 20th January 2020
Mon 20th Jan 2020
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Reader's Letter: We need action not procrastination

More than a year on since the parking survey and not a drop of orange lining paint has been used in Wilmslow since that survey. What has happened is the…
Wilmslow’s first repair café hailed a great success
Monday 20th January 2020
Mon 20th Jan 2020

Wilmslow’s first repair café hailed a great success

Transition Wilmslow ran a busy repair café on Saturday, 18th January, during which 22 repairers happy worked on a variety of items, including chairs,…
Updated: Investigation works underway on airport relief road
Monday 20th January 2020
Mon 20th Jan 2020
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Updated: Investigation works underway on airport relief road

Investigation works have commenced on the A555 Manchester Airport Relief Road in Wilmslow. A temporary speed limit of 30mph has been introduced today…
Reader's Photos: The fog before dark
Sunday 19th January 2020
Sun 19th Jan 2020
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Reader's Photos: The fog before dark

Zena Keily kindly sent us these photos taken in The Carrs today (Sunday, 19th January) at around 4.15pm. If you would like your photos of Wilmslow and…
Monthly work parties to spruce up local station
Sunday 19th January 2020
Sun 19th Jan 2020

Monthly work parties to spruce up local station

A group of volunteers are launching regular get togethers throughout the year to held keep their local station looking clean and attractive. Friends of…
Council considers feedback on sites for future housing development
Friday 17th January 2020
Fri 17th Jan 2020

Council considers feedback on sites for future housing development

Cheshire East Council has confirmed it will consider which sites in Alderley Edge will be allocated for future housing development in the summer. Cheshire…