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Local schools celebrate World Book Day
Friday 3rd March 2017
Fri 3rd Mar 2017

Local schools celebrate World Book Day

Thousands of children and their teachers, dressed up as their favourite character to mark the 20th year of World Book Day on Thursday, 2nd March. Schools…
Council awaits Supreme Court ruling in landmark planning issue
Friday 3rd March 2017
Fri 3rd Mar 2017
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Council awaits Supreme Court ruling in landmark planning issue

Cheshire East Council is awaiting the ruling of five Supreme Court judges in its joint appeal over the interpretation of the National Planning Policy…
Local author opens new library to celebrate World Book Day
Thursday 2nd March 2017
Thu 2nd Mar 2017

Local author opens new library to celebrate World Book Day

Lindow Primary School celebrated World Book Day by opening its new library named by the children 'Booktropolis'. Decorated with a large mural depicting…
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Cheshire Constabulary rated good at keeping people safe and reducing crime
Thursday 2nd March 2017
Thu 2nd Mar 2017

Cheshire Constabulary rated good at keeping people safe and reducing crime

Cheshire Constabulary has been rated 'good' in respect of the effectiveness with which it keeps people safe and reduces crime. The latest Her Majesty's…
Plans to replace engineering workshop with terraced houses
Wednesday 1st March 2017
Wed 1st Mar 2017
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Plans to replace engineering workshop with terraced houses

Plans have been submitted to demolish an engineering workshop in the town centre and build a row of terraced houses. Ladyfield Developments are seeking…
Penalties for drivers caught using mobile phones double
Wednesday 1st March 2017
Wed 1st Mar 2017
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Penalties for drivers caught using mobile phones double

From today, Wednesday 1st March, the penalties issued to motorists caught driving whilst using a mobile phone will double. Anyone who is caught driving…
Fire in airport tunnel causes delays
Tuesday 28th February 2017
Tue 28th Feb 2017

Fire in airport tunnel causes delays

A fire in a tunnel which runs underneath a runway at Manchester Airport has caused disruptions to many flights this evening. A vehicle burst into flames…
Council confirms £10m allocated for highways improvements
Tuesday 28th February 2017
Tue 28th Feb 2017
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Council confirms £10m allocated for highways improvements

Cheshire East Council is to invest a further £10m in highway improvements over the coming year. This highway investment programme is included in…
Hockey: Wilmslow clinch league title
Tuesday 28th February 2017
Tue 28th Feb 2017

Hockey: Wilmslow clinch league title

After the success of promotion last week Wilmslow travelled to Bebington in a game that historically Wilmslow have struggled with away from home, but…
Almost half a million secured to help domestic abuse sufferers
Tuesday 28th February 2017
Tue 28th Feb 2017

Almost half a million secured to help domestic abuse sufferers

Cheshire Police along with Cheshire East Council, Cheshire West and Chester Council, Halton Borough Council and Warrington Borough Council successfully…
Barlow's Beef: Handforth Residents are not easily duped
Tuesday 28th February 2017
Tue 28th Feb 2017
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Barlow's Beef: Handforth Residents are not easily duped

If you knew you were going to upset the company on whom you relied for your employment, you would probably think very carefully about it. You'd want to…
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The Dogfather: From devil dog to darling dog in minutes
Tuesday 28th February 2017
Tue 28th Feb 2017

The Dogfather: From devil dog to darling dog in minutes

Trixy is one of my favourite pupils. She loves to retrieve a ball and whenever I have a spare minute I play with her. Sometimes I hide a number of tennis…
Have your say on new planning charge
Monday 27th February 2017
Mon 27th Feb 2017
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Have your say on new planning charge

Cheshire East Council has launched a consultation on a proposed planning levy to help fund new community facilities and infrastructure. The Community…
Library to stage comedy theatre performance
Sunday 26th February 2017
Sun 26th Feb 2017

Library to stage comedy theatre performance

Wilmslow Library will be hosting a comedy theatre performance of 'The Thing That Came From Over There!' by Gonzo Moose next month. The critically acclaimed…
Reducing our carbon footprint on the agenda at public meeting
Saturday 25th February 2017
Sat 25th Feb 2017

Reducing our carbon footprint on the agenda at public meeting

Transition Wilmslow are hosting an open meeting to discuss how we can use energy in our homes more efficiently and the possibility of a green energy generation…
Cheshire East approves Council Tax rise of nearly 5%
Friday 24th February 2017
Fri 24th Feb 2017
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Cheshire East approves Council Tax rise of nearly 5%

Cheshire East Council has voted through a Council Tax increase to help meet the huge financial challenge it faces particularly in adult social care. Of…
Local charity to host first souperday of the year
Friday 24th February 2017
Fri 24th Feb 2017

Local charity to host first souperday of the year

Wilmslow Wells for Africa are holding their first Souperday of the year at Wilmslow Methodist Church on Saturday, 4th March. The charity has been organising…
Volunteers restore town centre pond
Thursday 23rd February 2017
Thu 23rd Feb 2017
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Volunteers restore town centre pond

A local voluntary group has been working to restore the neglected pond near Wilmslow Leisure Centre. The project was led by the Wilmslow Partnership,…
Weather warning issued as Storm Doris set to hit Cheshire
Wednesday 22nd February 2017
Wed 22nd Feb 2017

Weather warning issued as Storm Doris set to hit Cheshire

Cheshire Police is warning motorists to be prepared after the Met Office issued a Severe Weather Warning for Cheshire. Storm Doris is due to arrive tomorrow,…
Local Plan moves forward to look at additional sites and Green Belt changes
Wednesday 22nd February 2017
Wed 22nd Feb 2017
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Local Plan moves forward to look at additional sites and Green Belt changes

Cheshire East Council is launching a consultation on the second part of the Local Plan, which invites people to have their say on a number of important…