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Reader's Letter: Macclesfield marathon organisation (or lack of)
Saturday 30th September 2017
Sat 30th Sep 2017

Reader's Letter: Macclesfield marathon organisation (or lack of)

Last Sunday I was halted on the Alderley to Macclesfield Road because the runners were crossing this busy road. The marshals must have been somewhat frustrated…
Body found in lake believed to be policewoman from Wilmslow
Friday 29th September 2017
Fri 29th Sep 2017

Body found in lake believed to be policewoman from Wilmslow

Police believe a body found in a lake in Poynton this morning is that of a a serving police officer from Wilmslow. An investigation into the suspicious…
New youth group working with Tatton MP to push for change
Friday 29th September 2017
Fri 29th Sep 2017
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New youth group working with Tatton MP to push for change

Four Wilmslow teenagers wanting to improve their community will start conversations with their peers about what needs to happen in the area before working…
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Manchester Airport proposes to extend use of both runways
Friday 29th September 2017
Fri 29th Sep 2017
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Manchester Airport proposes to extend use of both runways

Manchester Airport is proposing to increase the use of both runways to enable them to meet increased demand from both business and leisure travellers.…
Reader's Photos: A wander around Wilmslow
Thursday 28th September 2017
Thu 28th Sep 2017
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Reader's Photos: A wander around Wilmslow

Pete Taylor kindly sent us these photos taken on Tuesday, 26th September, during a walk around the town. He said "I had a wander around Wilmslow this…
Cheshire East to backdate pay for staff who didn't receive minimum wage
Wednesday 27th September 2017
Wed 27th Sep 2017
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Cheshire East to backdate pay for staff who didn't receive minimum wage

Cheshire East Council has announced proposals to backdate pay for members of staff who have been underpaid and did not receive the National Minimum Wage.…
Long delays as priority is to prevent traffic building up on motorway slip roads
Wednesday 27th September 2017
Wed 27th Sep 2017
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Long delays as priority is to prevent traffic building up on motorway slip roads

Motorists have been facing long delays heading out of Wilmslow towards the M56 for weeks whilst work is being carried out at the World Logistics Hub.…
Residents 'threatened by a new road in their back gardens'
Wednesday 27th September 2017
Wed 27th Sep 2017
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Residents 'threatened by a new road in their back gardens'

Some local residents are objecting to Royal London's plans for a new access road off Alderley Road to serve land to the north of their campus because…
Plans to turn former creche into restaurant approved
Wednesday 27th September 2017
Wed 27th Sep 2017
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Plans to turn former creche into restaurant approved

Plans to enable a new restaurant to open in a town centre unit which has been vacant for several years have been given the go ahead. The application for…
Dog rescued after getting head stuck in a gate
Wednesday 27th September 2017
Wed 27th Sep 2017
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Dog rescued after getting head stuck in a gate

Fire crews were called to rescue a dog which had its head caught in between a gate and a stone wall on Dean Row Road in Wilmslow. One fire engine from…
Reader's Letter: Independents call for 'meaningful change' at Cheshire East
Tuesday 26th September 2017
Tue 26th Sep 2017
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Reader's Letter: Independents call for 'meaningful change' at Cheshire East

The 'strong leadership' model operated by Cheshire East Council (CEC) continues to fail the residents we represent. Leaders of the Council, past and present,…
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Have your say on Council's proposal for new planning charge
Tuesday 26th September 2017
Tue 26th Sep 2017
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Have your say on Council's proposal for new planning charge

Cheshire East Council has launched a second consultation on a proposed planning levy to help fund new community facilities and infrastructure. The funds…
M&S plans to expand Handforth Dean store
Tuesday 26th September 2017
Tue 26th Sep 2017
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M&S plans to expand Handforth Dean store

Marks and Spencer are seeking planning permission to expand their store at Handforth Dean Retail Park, which they jointly own with Tesco and opened in…
Former Council Leader resigns from local Tory group over 'personal attacks'
Monday 25th September 2017
Mon 25th Sep 2017
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Former Council Leader resigns from local Tory group over 'personal attacks'

The former leader of Cheshire East Council has resigned from the local Conservative group with immediate effect. Earlier today, (Monday, 25th September)…
Residents warned to be alert after spate of burglaries and thefts from cars
Sunday 24th September 2017
Sun 24th Sep 2017
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Residents warned to be alert after spate of burglaries and thefts from cars

Police are urging residents to be vigilant following a spate of burglaries and theft from motor vehicle offences in south Wilmslow over the past few weeks.…
Many local families are struggling to put food on their table
Saturday 23rd September 2017
Sat 23rd Sep 2017
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Many local families are struggling to put food on their table

Organisers of a food bank in the town have confirmed that a significant number of local residents are struggling to provide food for themselves and their…
Comedy nights to take the chill out of Autumn
Friday 22nd September 2017
Fri 22nd Sep 2017

Comedy nights to take the chill out of Autumn

Promotional Feature It's Friday night!!.. It's comedy night again at the Festival Hall in Alderley Edge!! Manford's Comedy Club will be heading back in…
Former leader hits back at Cheshire East bosses
Friday 22nd September 2017
Fri 22nd Sep 2017
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Former leader hits back at Cheshire East bosses

The former Leader of Cheshire East Council has lashed out at the current Council leaders after they blamed the "difficult organisational challenges" they…
Esther McVey sets up office in Wilmslow
Thursday 21st September 2017
Thu 21st Sep 2017
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Esther McVey sets up office in Wilmslow

Tatton MP Esther McVey has opened the doors of her new constituency office in Wilmslow. Located on Chapel Lane, the premises provide a base in the constituency's…
Emergency services unite to support people living with dementia
Thursday 21st September 2017
Thu 21st Sep 2017
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Emergency services unite to support people living with dementia

The leaders of Cheshire Constabulary, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service and North West Ambulance Service joined together on Wednesday, 20th September,…