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The Dogfather: Resolve your dog problems in 15 minutes
Tuesday 14th March 2017
Tue 14th Mar 2017

The Dogfather: Resolve your dog problems in 15 minutes

Good news for all those owners who can't understand or resolve their dog problems. On March 26/27 we kick off our summer itinerary with back-to-back Dog…
Firefighters to stop responding to automatic fire alarms in majority of businesses
Monday 13th March 2017
Mon 13th Mar 2017

Firefighters to stop responding to automatic fire alarms in majority of businesses

Cheshire firefighters are advising businesses that from April 1st, crews will not respond to any Automatic Fire Alarms (AFAs) at the majority of business…
Locals left locked out as Wilmslow pub closes again
Monday 13th March 2017
Mon 13th Mar 2017
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Locals left locked out as Wilmslow pub closes again

Almost a year after it re-opened, locals were disappointed to learn that a Wilmslow pub has called last orders. The Carters Arms on Chapel Lane had been…
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Lest We Forget: March 1917 Revolution and rising casualties
Sunday 12th March 2017
Sun 12th Mar 2017

Lest We Forget: March 1917 Revolution and rising casualties

This was to be a momentous month. In Petrograd on 8th March (23rd February by the old Russian Julian calendar) a march by thousands of women in honour…
Hay fire thought to be deliberate
Saturday 11th March 2017
Sat 11th Mar 2017

Hay fire thought to be deliberate

Firefighters were called to a report of a fire on Styal Road in Wilmslow at 8.40pm on Friday, 10th March. When they arrived crews found that there was…
Another souper success for Wilmslow charity
Saturday 11th March 2017
Sat 11th Mar 2017

Another souper success for Wilmslow charity

Wilmslow Wells for Africa held another successful souperday at Wilmslow Methodist Church earlier this month. The ever popular event was very busy day…
Cannabis factory uncovered in Handforth
Friday 10th March 2017
Fri 10th Mar 2017

Cannabis factory uncovered in Handforth

Whilst arresting a 34-year-old man from Handforth for drug offences, police officers uncovered a cannabis factory on Thursday, 9th March. A total of 19…
Firefighters called to rubbish fire on Grove Street
Friday 10th March 2017
Fri 10th Mar 2017

Firefighters called to rubbish fire on Grove Street

Firefighters were called to deal with a fire on Grove Street on Thursday, 9th March. One fire engine from Wilmslow was called to a rubbish fire at 7.25pm…
Reader's photos: Roundabout is beginning to look blooming lovely
Thursday 9th March 2017
Thu 9th Mar 2017
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Reader's photos: Roundabout is beginning to look blooming lovely

Lee Calver kindly sent us these photos which he shot early today at the roundabout on Alderley Road in Wilmslow. Lee said "It's nice to see blue skies…
Men jailed for attempted ATM attack following sledgehammer attack near Handforth
Thursday 9th March 2017
Thu 9th Mar 2017

Men jailed for attempted ATM attack following sledgehammer attack near Handforth

Three men have been jailed for almost 20 years in relation to an attempted attack on an ATM cash machine. Carl Hargin, 31, Kieran Patrick Shortman, 31,…
Appeal for information following two attempted burglaries
Thursday 9th March 2017
Thu 9th Mar 2017

Appeal for information following two attempted burglaries

Police are appealing for witnesses following two attempted burglaries in the Wilmslow area on Tuesday, 7th March. Offenders tried to gain entry to a property…
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Plans to replace garages with row of houses approved
Thursday 9th March 2017
Thu 9th Mar 2017
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Plans to replace garages with row of houses approved

Plans to demolish a garage block off Buckingham Road and replace it with houses has been approved. Planning permission has been granted to knock down…
Station exhibition showcases student's talent
Wednesday 8th March 2017
Wed 8th Mar 2017

Station exhibition showcases student's talent

The Friends of Handforth Station, now entering their 21st year, are hosting a fourth exhibition in their gallery. The 'Art in a Box' gallery, created…
Exercise can boost brain activity and reduce the risk of falling
Tuesday 7th March 2017
Tue 7th Mar 2017

Exercise can boost brain activity and reduce the risk of falling

Promotional Feature There has been much in the news emphasising how strength and specific muscle activity can be improved with regular exercise well into…
Dozens caught using mobile phones at the wheel after tougher penalties introduced
Tuesday 7th March 2017
Tue 7th Mar 2017
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Dozens caught using mobile phones at the wheel after tougher penalties introduced

Cheshire Police caught 86 drivers using their mobile phones at the wheel in the first five days since the new tougher penalties were introduced. The penalties…
Barlow's Beef: Surely it's time we gave independents an opportunity?
Tuesday 7th March 2017
Tue 7th Mar 2017
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Barlow's Beef: Surely it's time we gave independents an opportunity?

Do you remember the withdrawal of community bobbies following the 'police officers on the street don't catch criminals' mantra of the early 80s? You will…
The Dogfather: Do I go home today?
Tuesday 7th March 2017
Tue 7th Mar 2017

The Dogfather: Do I go home today?

My family brought me home today cradled in their arms,They cuddled me and smiled and kept me safe and warmThey played with me for hours and showered me…
Fire crews attend cooker fire in first floor flat
Monday 6th March 2017
Mon 6th Mar 2017

Fire crews attend cooker fire in first floor flat

One fire engine from Wilmslow and one from Wythenshawe were called to a cook fire in Wilmslow on Monday, 6th March. Firefighters were called to a cooker…
Renowned children’s performer coming to Handforth library
Sunday 5th March 2017
Sun 5th Mar 2017

Renowned children’s performer coming to Handforth library

An award-winning children's performer will bring his brand new show to Handforth library this month. Dominic Berry, known by his stage name Dommy B, will…
Lottery money available for First World War Centenary projects
Saturday 4th March 2017
Sat 4th Mar 2017

Lottery money available for First World War Centenary projects

MP George Osborne is urging local community projects exploring the First World War during the Centenary to apply for funding. Following the success of…