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2019 winning scarecrows announced
Thursday 11th July 2019
Thu 11th Jul 2019

2019 winning scarecrows announced

The winners of the 2019 Wilmslow scarecrow competition have been announced. A shortlist of finalists in the scarecrow building competition were on display…
Council to consult on plans to grow economy to £15bn
Thursday 11th July 2019
Thu 11th Jul 2019
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Council to consult on plans to grow economy to £15bn

Cheshire East Council is to consult on its draft economic strategy, which outlines plans to grow the local economy to deliver £15bn per year and…
International cycling business set sights on Wilmslow shop
Wednesday 10th July 2019
Wed 10th Jul 2019
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International cycling business set sights on Wilmslow shop

Plans have been submitted to enable a new cycling business to open in Wilmslow town centre. The Service Course have applied for planning permission for…
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22-year-old charged with burglary, theft and possession of cannabis
Wednesday 10th July 2019
Wed 10th Jul 2019

22-year-old charged with burglary, theft and possession of cannabis

A 22-year-old, from Manchester, was arrested shortly after 3am on Monday, 8th June, following an incident on Dean Drive, Wilmslow. A police spokesperson…
Another public defibrillator unveiled in Wilmslow
Tuesday 9th July 2019
Tue 9th Jul 2019
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Another public defibrillator unveiled in Wilmslow

Another public defibrillator was officially launched in Wilmslow on Monday, July 8th. This one is wall-mounted outside the pharmacy on Lindow Parade,…
Motorcyclist from Wilmslow seriously injured in bypass crash
Monday 8th July 2019
Mon 8th Jul 2019

Motorcyclist from Wilmslow seriously injured in bypass crash

Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious collision on the A34 Melrose Way in Alderley edge. A motorcyclist was riding a black Yamaha MT-07 from…
Residents evacuated due to chemical smell from hairdressers below
Sunday 7th July 2019
Sun 7th Jul 2019

Residents evacuated due to chemical smell from hairdressers below

A fire crew was called out following reports of a strong chemical smell coming from a hairdressers in Wilmslow just before 9am on Saturday, 6th July.…
Wilmslow protestors join War on Plastic
Friday 5th July 2019
Fri 5th Jul 2019
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Wilmslow protestors join War on Plastic

About 45 children and 35 adults gathered to protest in Wilmslow on Thursday, 4th July, to protest about plastic pollution, which was filmed by the BBC…
Free caving for scouts at the Wilmslow Show
Friday 5th July 2019
Fri 5th Jul 2019
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Free caving for scouts at the Wilmslow Show

Scouts are urging visitors to the Wilmslow Show to try out a fun caving experience they will be running throughout the day at the Wilmslow Show on Sunday,…
Plans to replace detached houses with apartment block
Friday 5th July 2019
Fri 5th Jul 2019
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Plans to replace detached houses with apartment block

Plans have been submitted to demolish two large detached houses and replace them with an apartment block. M J Regan Properties is proposing to demolish…
Two arrested following fight in Handforth
Thursday 4th July 2019
Thu 4th Jul 2019
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Two arrested following fight in Handforth

Emergency services responded in force when they were called to reports of a fight on Wilmslow Road in Handforth at 6.10pm on Wednesday, 3rd June. Several…
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Plan to change former menswear shop into offices
Thursday 4th July 2019
Thu 4th Jul 2019
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Plan to change former menswear shop into offices

Plans have ben submitted to change the use of an empty retail unit in the town centre to offices. Impey and Company have applied to turn the first floor…
Decision due on plans for improvements at Browns Lane playing fields
Wednesday 3rd July 2019
Wed 3rd Jul 2019
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Decision due on plans for improvements at Browns Lane playing fields

Plans for improvements to the recreation area at Browns Lane are set to be determined by the Strategic Planning Board next week. Ansa Environmental Services,…
Costa Coffee set to open in The Paddock
Wednesday 3rd July 2019
Wed 3rd Jul 2019

Costa Coffee set to open in The Paddock

Promotional Feature The fastest growing coffee shop in the UK will open its doors in the Paddock, Handforth on July 23rd providing local people with 'the…
Children join the colourful scarecrow parade
Wednesday 3rd July 2019
Wed 3rd Jul 2019
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Children join the colourful scarecrow parade

The colourful and fun Scarecrow Parade took place in the town centre on Saturday, June 30th. Led by the Poynton Youth Marching Band, the parade set off…
Scouts help bash Balsam
Tuesday 2nd July 2019
Tue 2nd Jul 2019

Scouts help bash Balsam

Cubs, Beavers and Guides worked together in a fun sponsored event on Sunday, 30th June, to help remove an invasive plant species called Himalayan balsam…
Countdown to the 107th Wilmslow Show
Tuesday 2nd July 2019
Tue 2nd Jul 2019
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Countdown to the 107th Wilmslow Show

The 107th Wilmslow Community Show is taking place from 11am to 5pm on Sunday, 7th July, at the Carnival Field. The main ring offers a full programme of…
Reader's Letter: Street lighting debacle
Tuesday 2nd July 2019
Tue 2nd Jul 2019
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Reader's Letter: Street lighting debacle

We have recently had our street lighting updated. Gone are the sodium lights, and in their place, the softer white light. But, the Electricity Board have…
Council to bring services delivered by two of its companies back in-house
Tuesday 2nd July 2019
Tue 2nd Jul 2019
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Council to bring services delivered by two of its companies back in-house

Cheshire East Council has announced it will redesign the council's strategic services for growth, regeneration and economic development. This includes…
X-POD GARDEN ROOMS exhibiting at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park
Monday 1st July 2019
Mon 1st Jul 2019

X-POD GARDEN ROOMS exhibiting at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park

Promotional Feature X-POD will be exhibiting their modern, contemporary garden room at this year's RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park (17-21 July) on Stand…