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Man charged following Hawthorn Lane burglary
Wednesday 9th April 2025
Wed 9th Apr 2025

Man charged following Hawthorn Lane burglary

Detectives investigating a burglary at a residential address in Wilmslow have charged a man in relation to the incident. On Saturday 29 March police received…
Plans to create padel courts at Wilmslow Leisure Centre
Tuesday 8th April 2025
Tue 8th Apr 2025
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Plans to create padel courts at Wilmslow Leisure Centre

Plans have been submitted to create padel courts on the site of a now disused multi use games area (MUGA) at Wilmslow Leisure Centre. Everybody Health…
Swish your unwanted clothes at Wilmslow Artisan Market
Tuesday 8th April 2025
Tue 8th Apr 2025

Swish your unwanted clothes at Wilmslow Artisan Market

Transition Wilmslow are hoping to get us thinking about fast fashion and its effect on the planet. The local community group are holding a 'swishing'…
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Wilmslow Manor resident hosts art exhibition
Monday 7th April 2025
Mon 7th Apr 2025

Wilmslow Manor resident hosts art exhibition

Promotional Feature Long-standing Wilmslow Manor resident, John Renshaw, together with his family, are hosting an art exhibition at Stockport War Memorial…
Man charged following robbery in Alderley Edge
Monday 7th April 2025
Mon 7th Apr 2025

Man charged following robbery in Alderley Edge

Detectives investigating a robbery outside a restaurant in Alderley Edge have charged a man in relation to the incident. At around 10pm on Saturday 29…
Cheshire East to seek funding for walking and cycling route in north of the Borough
Sunday 6th April 2025
Sun 6th Apr 2025
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Cheshire East to seek funding for walking and cycling route in north of the Borough

Cheshire East Council will be working to secure external funding to develop a walking, wheeling and cycling route within the north of the Borough. Known…
Free tours of Wilmslow to coincide with VE Day 80 celebrations
Saturday 5th April 2025
Sat 5th Apr 2025

Free tours of Wilmslow to coincide with VE Day 80 celebrations

To coincide with the national commemoration of the 80th anniversary of VE Day on 8th May, Wilmslow Historical Society is running a series of free town…
Hop in Easter with Wilmslow's Way Better's Easter Trail
Friday 4th April 2025
Fri 4th Apr 2025

Hop in Easter with Wilmslow's Way Better's Easter Trail

Promotional Feature Families in search of a fun, FREE Easter activity can head to Wilmslow town centre this April as Wilmslow's Way Better launches its…
Handforth VE80 celebrations confirmed
Friday 4th April 2025
Fri 4th Apr 2025

Handforth VE80 celebrations confirmed

Events will be taking place in Handforth to mark VE Day 80 in May. On Thursday 8th May 2025 residents are invited to gather at Handforth War Memorial…
Ofsted begin to see progress in children’s services
Friday 4th April 2025
Fri 4th Apr 2025

Ofsted begin to see progress in children’s services

Ofsted has found that within children's services in Cheshire East "pace of change has accelerated, and appropriate steps have been taken to improve the…
Black Porsche stolen from Nursery Lane
Friday 4th April 2025
Fri 4th Apr 2025

Black Porsche stolen from Nursery Lane

A black Porsche 911 GT3 S was stolen from a house on Nursery Lane in Wilmslow. The burglary occurred at 9:25pm on Monday 31st March. Two offenders wearing…
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Council takes back control of waste, recycling and bereavement services
Thursday 3rd April 2025
Thu 3rd Apr 2025
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Council takes back control of waste, recycling and bereavement services

Cheshire East Council has taken its waste, recycling and bereavement services back in-house.The majority of services previously provided by Orbitas Bereavement…
Council commits to working with domestic abuse charity for next 12 months
Thursday 3rd April 2025
Thu 3rd Apr 2025

Council commits to working with domestic abuse charity for next 12 months

Cheshire East Council has agreed an extension to its refuge provision contract with MyCWA (known as Cheshire Without Abuse) which provides support to…
Man arrested following robbery outside Alderley Edge restaurant
Wednesday 2nd April 2025
Wed 2nd Apr 2025

Man arrested following robbery outside Alderley Edge restaurant

Detectives investigating a robbery outside a restaurant in Alderley Edge have arrested a man in relation to the incident. At around 10pm on Saturday 29…
Driver fails to stop and drives at police following illegal car meet
Tuesday 1st April 2025
Tue 1st Apr 2025

Driver fails to stop and drives at police following illegal car meet

Officers are looking to identify the driver of a car that was pursued following an illegal car meet that occurred in March. At around 3.15pm on Saturday…
Plans confirmed to commemorate VE Day 80 in Wilmslow
Tuesday 1st April 2025
Tue 1st Apr 2025
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Plans confirmed to commemorate VE Day 80 in Wilmslow

Plans have been confirmed to help residents commemorate VE Day 80 in May 2025. On Saturday 10th May, on Grove Street, there will be live music from vintage…
Council bans barbecues in all local parks
Tuesday 1st April 2025
Tue 1st Apr 2025
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Council bans barbecues in all local parks

Cheshire East Council has banned the use of barbecues in the borough's parks and open spaces. Councillor Mick Warren, chair of Cheshire East Council's…
Man arrested and tickets issued as part of ongoing efforts to tackle illegal car meets
Monday 31st March 2025
Mon 31st Mar 2025

Man arrested and tickets issued as part of ongoing efforts to tackle illegal car meets

Officers from Cheshire Police arrested one man and issued more than 30 traffic offence reports as part of ongoing efforts to tackle illegal car meets…
Benefits and financial support – drop-in to our event at Handforth Library
Sunday 30th March 2025
Sun 30th Mar 2025

Benefits and financial support – drop-in to our event at Handforth Library

Cheshire East Council is holding a series of drop-in events at Handforth Library aimed at supporting people's financial health. At the event, there will…
Armed robber threatens 35-year women outside San Carlo before stealing Rolex and designer handbag
Sunday 30th March 2025
Sun 30th Mar 2025

Armed robber threatens 35-year women outside San Carlo before stealing Rolex and designer handbag

Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage following an armed robbery in Alderley Edge. At around 10pm on Saturday 29 March, a 35-year-old woman…