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Wilmslow national wedding award winners
Thursday 25th January 2018
Thu 25th Jan 2018

Wilmslow national wedding award winners

Promotional Feature Two of Wilmslow's local businesses have been awarded the title of the best in the UK at the National Finals of The Wedding Industry…
Green light to replace car sales business with three houses
Wednesday 24th January 2018
Wed 24th Jan 2018
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Green light to replace car sales business with three houses

Outline plans for the demolition of a commercial car sales and storage business and erection of three dwellings have been approved. Oaklea Motors Ltd…
New car dealership would create 36 jobs
Wednesday 24th January 2018
Wed 24th Jan 2018
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New car dealership would create 36 jobs

Plans have been submitted for the erection of a new car dealership with a showroom, workshops, car display areas and car parking on land at Coppice Way…
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Expect delays for 10 weeks as major works commence in Handforth
Wednesday 24th January 2018
Wed 24th Jan 2018
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Expect delays for 10 weeks as major works commence in Handforth

The Council is to carry out highway improvements at two key locations in Handforth, starting next week. Cheshire East Highways will upgrade traffic signals,…
Call for action over waterlogged pitches
Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Tue 23rd Jan 2018
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Call for action over waterlogged pitches

Frustrated parents are calling for something to be done about the condition of the local playing fields, which are frequently waterlogged. Scott Storey,…
Are you on track for the Wilmslow Half Marathon?
Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Tue 23rd Jan 2018

Are you on track for the Wilmslow Half Marathon?

Promotional Feature It is now 2 months to the start of this year's Wilmslow Half Marathon and hopefully your training is right on track. If it is not,…
Clampdown on people using mobile phones at the wheel
Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Tue 23rd Jan 2018
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Clampdown on people using mobile phones at the wheel

Cheshire Constabulary is taking part in a national week of action against drivers who use their mobile phone at the wheel. The week of action started…
Tie the knot ... and we'll pay the lot!
Monday 22nd January 2018
Mon 22nd Jan 2018

Tie the knot ... and we'll pay the lot!

Promotional Feature The Pinewood on Wilmslow is offering one lucky couple the chance to win an exclusive wedding of their dreams. This complimentary package…
Rugby: Comfortable win for Wolves over bottom club
Monday 22nd January 2018
Mon 22nd Jan 2018

Rugby: Comfortable win for Wolves over bottom club

Saturday 20th. January 2018North 1 WestWilmslow 80 – 0 St. Benedicts St. Benedicts from Whitehaven arrived at The Memorial Ground bottom of the…
Reader's Letter: Lidl's 'aggressive' development strategy
Monday 22nd January 2018
Mon 22nd Jan 2018
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Reader's Letter: Lidl's 'aggressive' development strategy

It is clear from the Financial Mail on Sunday's article yesterday that Lidl has an aggressive 'modus operandi' when it comes to selecting sites for their…
Groups invited to take the plunge for 2018 swimathon
Sunday 21st January 2018
Sun 21st Jan 2018
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Groups invited to take the plunge for 2018 swimathon

Following on their successful launch in 2017, the Wilmslow Dean Rotary Club will once again stage their fundraising swimathon event at Wilmslow Leisure…
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Manchester Airport retains its crown for 4th consecutive year
Sunday 21st January 2018
Sun 21st Jan 2018
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Manchester Airport retains its crown for 4th consecutive year

Manchester Airport is flying high after being named the UK's best airport, for a fourth year running, at the Globe Awards hosted by Travel Weekly. The…
Inspirational evening with leading British mountaineer raises £1200
Saturday 20th January 2018
Sat 20th Jan 2018

Inspirational evening with leading British mountaineer raises £1200

A presentation by a leading British mountaineer has been hailed a big success with over 100 people attending. The East Cheshire Hospice Wilmslow Support…
Cheshire East launches digital waste permits
Saturday 20th January 2018
Sat 20th Jan 2018
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Cheshire East launches digital waste permits

Cheshire East Council has introduced a new digital service which allows customers to apply online for a digital waste permit – in order to save…
Plans to convert six bedroom house into apartments
Friday 19th January 2018
Fri 19th Jan 2018
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Plans to convert six bedroom house into apartments

A planning application has been submitted for the extension and conversion of a residential dwelling on Manchester Road to create apartments. The proposal…
As Town Council considers new logo, Trust sheds some light on Wilmslow's Coat of Arms
Friday 19th January 2018
Fri 19th Jan 2018
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As Town Council considers new logo, Trust sheds some light on Wilmslow's Coat of Arms

As reported on wilmslow.co.uk in October, Wilmslow Town Council is looking to have a new logo created to replace the current coat of arms and provide…
Parents urged to get children vaccinated for measles
Friday 19th January 2018
Fri 19th Jan 2018

Parents urged to get children vaccinated for measles

Parents are being urged to get their children vaccinated for measles following a number of outbreaks across the country, including Cheshire and Merseyside.…
Council's Investigation and Disciplinary Committee to rack up costs of £720,000 this year
Thursday 18th January 2018
Thu 18th Jan 2018
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Council's Investigation and Disciplinary Committee to rack up costs of £720,000 this year

Further to my article regarding the cost of external investigations being carried into the conduct of suspended officers an Independent councillor has…
External investigations into conduct of suspended officers to cost £160,000 this year
Thursday 18th January 2018
Thu 18th Jan 2018
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External investigations into conduct of suspended officers to cost £160,000 this year

Cheshire East Council is expecting to spend £160,000 on external investigations which are currently being undertaken in relation to suspended senior…
Council confirms free parking initiative will continue this year
Thursday 18th January 2018
Thu 18th Jan 2018
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Council confirms free parking initiative will continue this year

Wilmslow Town Council has confirmed that the free parking initiative in Cheshire East towns, which was introduced in 2016, has been made available again…