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Wilmslow man suffers serious injuries after early hours assault
Sunday 28th May 2017
Sun 28th May 2017

Wilmslow man suffers serious injuries after early hours assault

A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being assaulted in Wilmslow in the early hours of Saturday morning. Police officers were called…
Parents, teachers and children protest over school cuts
Sunday 28th May 2017
Sun 28th May 2017

Parents, teachers and children protest over school cuts

Parents, grandparents, pupils, governors and staff from schools across the town and beyond gathered on The Carrs on Friday afternoon to protest against…
General Election: All 5 Tatton candidates to take part in hustings this Sunday
Saturday 27th May 2017
Sat 27th May 2017
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General Election: All 5 Tatton candidates to take part in hustings this Sunday

Electors will have the chance to hear from and put their questions to all five Tatton candidates who are standing in next month's General Election. Wilmslow…
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Increased police presence in Cheshire this weekend
Friday 26th May 2017
Fri 26th May 2017

Increased police presence in Cheshire this weekend

Following the activation of Operation Temperer by Prime Minister Theresa May in response to the UK terror threat level being increased to critical, Cheshire…
Development of rural barn conversions set to launch near Knutsford
Friday 26th May 2017
Fri 26th May 2017

Development of rural barn conversions set to launch near Knutsford

Promotional Feature Pear Tree Barns – an exclusive development of stunning rural barn conversions in Marthall, near Knutsford in Cheshire - is set…
Wilmslow & Handforth to hold vigils for terror attack victims
Friday 26th May 2017
Fri 26th May 2017
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Wilmslow & Handforth to hold vigils for terror attack victims

Churches Together in Wilmslow are holding a vigil for the community of Wilmslow and the surrounding areas in tribute to the victims of this week's terror…
Planning committee sink water park plans at fourth vote
Thursday 25th May 2017
Thu 25th May 2017
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Planning committee sink water park plans at fourth vote

Plans to create a watersports and outdoor activity centre at a former quarry in Chelford were Planning considered by the Strategic Planning Board for…
Handforth shopping park set to get a lot bigger
Wednesday 24th May 2017
Wed 24th May 2017
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Handforth shopping park set to get a lot bigger

Handforth Retail Park is set to get a lot bigger following the Strategic Planning Board's approval of three applications this morning. Two of the three…
Suspected illegal loan shark arrested in Wilmslow
Wednesday 24th May 2017
Wed 24th May 2017

Suspected illegal loan shark arrested in Wilmslow

A 56 year-old man was arrested this morning (Wednesday, 24 May) on suspicion of illegal money lending and money laundering, following an operation in…
General Election 2017: Election debate cancelled
Wednesday 24th May 2017
Wed 24th May 2017
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General Election 2017: Election debate cancelled

An election debate scheduled to take place this evening has been cancelled as campaigning is on hold for a second day in the wake of Monday's terror attack…
Plans for new access road off A34 bypass
Tuesday 23rd May 2017
Tue 23rd May 2017
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Plans for new access road off A34 bypass

Plans have been submitted to create a new access road off the A34 Wilmslow Bypass at Pendleton Way. The access, for vehicles only, is being proposed in…
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Council leaders come together to show solidarity with Manchester
Tuesday 23rd May 2017
Tue 23rd May 2017

Council leaders come together to show solidarity with Manchester

The leaders of all political parties of Cheshire East Council have come together to show solidarity and condemn the terror attack at Manchester Arena…
Ancient tradition revived to raise thousands
Tuesday 23rd May 2017
Tue 23rd May 2017

Ancient tradition revived to raise thousands

A local group of fundraisers revived an ancient tradition at the weekend to raise money for East Cheshire Hospice, whilst also enabling people to learn…
Three charged following armed robbery at travel agents
Monday 22nd May 2017
Mon 22nd May 2017

Three charged following armed robbery at travel agents

  Three men have been arrested following a robbery at a Wilmslow travel agents on Saturday, 20th May.Three men armed with a knife entered The Co-operative…
Jones Homes opens stunning new showhome at The Carriages
Monday 22nd May 2017
Mon 22nd May 2017

Jones Homes opens stunning new showhome at The Carriages

Promotional Feature Jones Homes has opened a stunning new showhome at The Carriages, its fabulous development of 10 executive townhouses which is located…
Next store sells for £15.8m as decisions on plans to expand retail park near
Monday 22nd May 2017
Mon 22nd May 2017
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Next store sells for £15.8m as decisions on plans to expand retail park near

Aviva Investors has purchased the recently opened Next Home and Garden store at Handforth Dean for £15.8m. The Next store, which opened in November…
Lest We Forget: May 1917 'Mutinies'
Sunday 21st May 2017
Sun 21st May 2017

Lest We Forget: May 1917 'Mutinies'

Disturbing events in the French army meant that they were not involved in widespread and sustained attacks during May. Indeed Nivelle's plans for a speedy…
Fire set within brick BBQ in town park
Saturday 20th May 2017
Sat 20th May 2017

Fire set within brick BBQ in town park

Firefighters were called to a fire in The Carrs park early this morning. One fire engine from Wilmslow attended the incident at 6.41am on Saturday, 20th…
An afternoon of crafting to raise money for Mind
Saturday 20th May 2017
Sat 20th May 2017

An afternoon of crafting to raise money for Mind

Wilmslow Library are hosting a Crafternoon and raising money for the charity Mind. The crafty Grace Brearley will be joining them from 2pm on Friday 26th…
Hundreds turn out to give war vet who died with no family the send off he deserved
Friday 19th May 2017
Fri 19th May 2017
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Hundreds turn out to give war vet who died with no family the send off he deserved

Hundreds of people turned out to pay their respects and say farewell to a 96-year-old World War II veteran from Wilmslow who passed away with no family…