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Over 60 motorists stopped for not wearing seatbelts in week-long campaign
Monday 20th March 2017
Mon 20th Mar 2017
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Over 60 motorists stopped for not wearing seatbelts in week-long campaign

Following a week-long national campaign to target those who fail to wear seatbelts while driving in the county, Inspector Steve Griffiths, of Cheshire…
Further investment and jobs in Handforth
Monday 20th March 2017
Mon 20th Mar 2017

Further investment and jobs in Handforth

Promotional Feature T his briefing document has been prepared by Orbit to summarise the planning application proposals for the new retail development…
Wilmslow residents invited to annual meeting of the town
Monday 20th March 2017
Mon 20th Mar 2017
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Wilmslow residents invited to annual meeting of the town

Wilmslow residents are invited to attend the Annual Town Meeting which will be held on Thursday, 23rd March, at Wilmslow Parish Hall on Cliff Road. The…
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Free antiques valuation event at Brookview
Monday 20th March 2017
Mon 20th Mar 2017

Free antiques valuation event at Brookview

Promotional Feature Brookview Bupa Care Home on Brook Lane in Alderley Edge is inviting the community to join them for their free Antiques Roadshow…
Rain fails to dampen the spirits… and a world record is broken!
Sunday 19th March 2017
Sun 19th Mar 2017
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Rain fails to dampen the spirits… and a world record is broken!

Thousands of runners braved the rain and wind to take part in the 2017 Waters® Wilmslow Half Marathon this morning (Sunday, 19th March). Close to…
£600,000 boost for special needs education
Sunday 19th March 2017
Sun 19th Mar 2017

£600,000 boost for special needs education

Cheshire East is set to get £593,690 over three years as its share of the government's £215m funding pot for special needs education. The…
Council unveils strategy to double number of cyclists
Saturday 18th March 2017
Sat 18th Mar 2017
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Council unveils strategy to double number of cyclists

Cheshire East Council has unveiled their strategy to double the number of people cycling in the borough. The authority's ambition is a 'step change' in…
George Osborne appointed as the new Editor of the Evening Standard
Friday 17th March 2017
Fri 17th Mar 2017
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George Osborne appointed as the new Editor of the Evening Standard

The Evening Standard has announced the appointment of our MP George Osborne as its new Editor to succeed Sarah Sands. The former Chancellor of the Exchequer…
Angry residents campaign to save 'vital' bus service
Friday 17th March 2017
Fri 17th Mar 2017
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Angry residents campaign to save 'vital' bus service

Local residents are shocked and concerned to learn that a 'vital' bus service which currently runs between Wilmslow, Handforth and Stockport is being…
Carrier Travel exclusive annual event is a huge success
Thursday 16th March 2017
Thu 16th Mar 2017

Carrier Travel exclusive annual event is a huge success

Promotional Feature Award-winning holiday specialist Carrier Travel hosted their exclusive annual event 'Around the World' earlier this month at Alderley…
Free opportunity to learn lifesaving skills
Thursday 16th March 2017
Thu 16th Mar 2017

Free opportunity to learn lifesaving skills

Wilmslow Town Council will be hosting a free CPR and defibrillator training session on Wednesday, 29th March, at Wilmslow Parish Hall. The training session,…
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Plans for new retail park recommended for refusal
Wednesday 15th March 2017
Wed 15th Mar 2017
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Plans for new retail park recommended for refusal

Plans for a new retail development adjacent to the existing Handforth Dean retail park are due to be determined next week. Members of the Strategic Planning…
New £100,000 toilet block in the pipeline
Wednesday 15th March 2017
Wed 15th Mar 2017
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New £100,000 toilet block in the pipeline

The groundworks are now well underway to accommodate the new public toilet block at the Carrs which is expected to open later in the Spring. The building,…
Town Council justifies 28% Council Tax increase
Wednesday 15th March 2017
Wed 15th Mar 2017
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Town Council justifies 28% Council Tax increase

Many residents will have received their Council Tax bills for 2017/18 last week and noticed that Wilmslow Town Council's precept (their part of the bill)…
Volunteers spruce up neglected area off Parkway
Wednesday 15th March 2017
Wed 15th Mar 2017
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Volunteers spruce up neglected area off Parkway

The Wilmslow Partnership, who managed the recent renovation of the pond by the Rectory Fields, has identified a number of areas in the town that could…
Half marathon runner to attempt World Record
Wednesday 15th March 2017
Wed 15th Mar 2017

Half marathon runner to attempt World Record

A long distance runner from Irlam is attempting to break a Guinness World Record when she takes part in the Waters® Wilmslow Half Marathon at the…
Last chance to run the 2017 Waters® Wilmslow Half Marathon
Tuesday 14th March 2017
Tue 14th Mar 2017
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Last chance to run the 2017 Waters® Wilmslow Half Marathon

Final preparations are underway for the 2017 Waters® Wilmslow Half Marathon which brings together 4000 athletes along with thousands of support crew…
Parish Council to spend £1000 on extra bins
Tuesday 14th March 2017
Tue 14th Mar 2017
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Parish Council to spend £1000 on extra bins

In a bid to cut down on littering in various locations in the village, Handforth Parish Council has agreed to purchase some new litter bins. Five bins,…
23 caught not wearing a seatbelt on first day of week-long campaign
Tuesday 14th March 2017
Tue 14th Mar 2017

23 caught not wearing a seatbelt on first day of week-long campaign

Cheshire Constabulary is targeting those who put their own and others' lives at risk by failing to wear seatbelts while driving as part of a week-long…
Barlow's Beef: It's time straight talking and truth replaced obfuscation and deceit
Tuesday 14th March 2017
Tue 14th Mar 2017
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Barlow's Beef: It's time straight talking and truth replaced obfuscation and deceit

I think most would agree that these are dangerous and uncertain times. For those born after the Cuban Missile crisis of 1962 this is the most unstable…