News and Opinion

Meet Esther McVey: Your new MP for Tatton
Monday 19th June 2017
Mon 19th Jun 2017
 |  6 Comments

Meet Esther McVey: Your new MP for Tatton

The newly elected MP for Tatton will be in Wilmslow on Saturday, 24th June, to hold an informal drop-in session. The event is intended to give local residents…
Driver tests positive for drugs following serious accident on A34
Sunday 18th June 2017
Sun 18th Jun 2017

Driver tests positive for drugs following serious accident on A34

Emergency services were called to reports of a serious traffic collision on the A34 Northbound at 3.13pm on Saturday, 17th June. One vehicle, a Zenos…
Work yourself into lather and enjoy some good clean fun
Sunday 18th June 2017
Sun 18th Jun 2017

Work yourself into lather and enjoy some good clean fun

The Bubble Rush now in its third year, is proving to be one of the most successful in the East Cheshire Hospice fundraising calendar with hundreds taking…
Advertisement
Advertisement
Young fundraiser swaps his running shoes for hiking boots
Saturday 17th June 2017
Sat 17th Jun 2017

Young fundraiser swaps his running shoes for hiking boots

A little boy with a big heart is taking on his biggest challenge to date to help other children. Six years old Joseph Hibbert from Handforth been raising…
British Legion to host charity bowling competition
Friday 16th June 2017
Fri 16th Jun 2017

British Legion to host charity bowling competition

Wilmslow Royal British Legion are holding a charity crown green bowling competition on Sunday 25th June. The annual competition, now in its 6th year,…
Fire behind Wilmslow shop thought to be deliberate
Thursday 15th June 2017
Thu 15th Jun 2017

Fire behind Wilmslow shop thought to be deliberate

Firefighters were called to a report of a fire on Grove Avenue just after 5pm on Wednesday, 14th June. When they arrived crews found a small fire behind…
Cheshire Police rated 'inadequate' in recording crime
Thursday 15th June 2017
Thu 15th Jun 2017
 |  9 Comments

Cheshire Police rated 'inadequate' in recording crime

Her Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary (HMIC) has released a detailed report today (June 15) which rates Cheshire Constabulary's crime recording processes…
Wilmslow residents urged to 'Get Together' at the Artisan Market
Wednesday 14th June 2017
Wed 14th Jun 2017
 |  8 Comments

Wilmslow residents urged to 'Get Together' at the Artisan Market

Several local groups are coming together at the Artisan Market on Saturday, 17th June, to participate in a national event which is aimed at bringing communities…
Hay fever set to take hold for annual scarecrow festival
Wednesday 14th June 2017
Wed 14th Jun 2017
 |  1 Comment

Hay fever set to take hold for annual scarecrow festival

The Scarecrows will start appearing in town shortly for the annual Wilmslow Rotary Scarecrow Festival. So look out for all forms of creatures lurking…
Family fun on Father's Day
Wednesday 14th June 2017
Wed 14th Jun 2017

Family fun on Father's Day

Wilmslow Animal Sanctuary will be hosting their annual Family Fun Day on Sunday, 18th June, with a variety of fun activities on offer. Nicola Foster,…
Wilmslow home raided as part of investigation into nuisance calls and stolen data
Tuesday 13th June 2017
Tue 13th Jun 2017

Wilmslow home raided as part of investigation into nuisance calls and stolen data

A Wilmslow home has been searched as part of an extensive ongoing investigation by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). The investigation relates…
Advertisement
Advertisement
Scouts help bash the balsam
Tuesday 13th June 2017
Tue 13th Jun 2017
 |  1 Comment

Scouts help bash the balsam

A group of Scouts from 1st Handforth helped in the annual fight against Himalayan Balsam at The Carrs on Monday, 12th June. During a fun evening of pulling…
Elderly residents left in the cold for a week
Tuesday 13th June 2017
Tue 13th Jun 2017
 |  3 Comments

Elderly residents left in the cold for a week

Elderly residents living in sheltered accommodation on Hawthorn Street have been without hot water for a week. The hot water at Chapel Court went off…
Lest We Forget: June 1917 'Messines'
Sunday 11th June 2017
Sun 11th Jun 2017

Lest We Forget: June 1917 'Messines'

Whilst Haig was planning a major breakthrough North and East out of the Ypres Salient starting on 31 July, General Herbert Plumer's 2nd army achieved…
Dog show raises £800 for local charity
Saturday 10th June 2017
Sat 10th Jun 2017

Dog show raises £800 for local charity

The Morley Green Fun Dog Show took place on Sunday, 4th June, in aid of Animal Support Volunteers, a local East Cheshire charity. The weather held out…
Alderley Edge author writes eBook thriller set in South Manchester
Friday 9th June 2017
Fri 9th Jun 2017

Alderley Edge author writes eBook thriller set in South Manchester

Promotional Feature 'A Slim Chance' by Elizabeth Harrison tells the story of four women who meet while students in 1975 and remain involved in one another's…
General Election 2017: Esther McVey wins Tatton seat
Friday 9th June 2017
Fri 9th Jun 2017
 |  16 Comments

General Election 2017: Esther McVey wins Tatton seat

Esther McVey, the former Employment Minister, has been elected as the new MP for Tatton with 58.6% of the vote and an overall majority of 14,787. The…
Waters donates £10,000 to The Christie
Thursday 8th June 2017
Thu 8th Jun 2017

Waters donates £10,000 to The Christie

Promotional Feature Waters Corporation has a long-standing relationship with The Christie Charity, supporting its pioneering work in cancer research through…
Cinema on the Carrs postponed until September
Thursday 8th June 2017
Thu 8th Jun 2017

Cinema on the Carrs postponed until September

Due to the poor weather over the past few days and the deteriorating conditions forecast for Saturday, 10th June, organisers have taken the decision to…
Local gardens to open their gates
Wednesday 7th June 2017
Wed 7th Jun 2017

Local gardens to open their gates

Nineteen local gardeners are paying extra special attention to their gardens as they will be opening their gates to the public at the end of the month.…