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Take a guided trip beneath the Edge
Thursday 25th August 2016
Thu 25th Aug 2016

Take a guided trip beneath the Edge

Families have another fantastic opportunity to see what lies beneath the Edge next month. Derbyshire Caving Club are holding an Open Weekend at the Alderley…
Committee makes a u-turn on plans for watersports centre
Wednesday 24th August 2016
Wed 24th Aug 2016
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Committee makes a u-turn on plans for watersports centre

Members of the Strategic Planning Committee have overturned their earlier decision and approved plans for a water sports and outdoor activity centre in…
27-year-old man arrested after teenage girl inappropriately touched
Wednesday 24th August 2016
Wed 24th Aug 2016

27-year-old man arrested after teenage girl inappropriately touched

A teenager from Stockport was walking down an alleyway in Handforth when she was approached from behind by a lone man. The man grabbed hold of the 16-year-old…
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Last chance to admire art installation
Wednesday 24th August 2016
Wed 24th Aug 2016
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Last chance to admire art installation

Local residents have one last chance to view an art installation which was created as part of the town's entry into this year's North West in Bloom competition.…
Pocket watch offers a glimpse of bygone time
Wednesday 24th August 2016
Wed 24th Aug 2016

Pocket watch offers a glimpse of bygone time

A pocket watch that was given to a mill worker for his dedicated service has been returned to Quarry Bank after more than a century. The watch –…
Fire station to host free community event
Wednesday 24th August 2016
Wed 24th Aug 2016
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Fire station to host free community event

Wilmslow Community Fire Station will be throwing open the station doors to the public for a free event that promises something for everyone on Saturday,…
Teenage girl inappropriately touched in Handforth
Tuesday 23rd August 2016
Tue 23rd Aug 2016

Teenage girl inappropriately touched in Handforth

A teenager from Stockport was walking down an alleyway in Handforth when she was approached from behind by a lone man. The man grabbed hold of the 16-year-old…
Sir Bradley coming to Cheshire for Tour of Britain
Tuesday 23rd August 2016
Tue 23rd Aug 2016
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Sir Bradley coming to Cheshire for Tour of Britain

Sir Bradley Wiggins has confirmed his participation in the Tour of Britain, which gets under way on September 4th and comes to Cheshire East on Tuesday…
Barlow's Beef: Why I'm ranting for Britain
Tuesday 23rd August 2016
Tue 23rd Aug 2016
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Barlow's Beef: Why I'm ranting for Britain

I opened my BBC News app this morning and read a headline that made my quite angry. I'm not by nature an angry person but the banner headline shouting…
The Dogfather: Every dog deserves a chance to be happy
Tuesday 23rd August 2016
Tue 23rd Aug 2016

The Dogfather: Every dog deserves a chance to be happy

Updated: 1pm Saturday 27th August - Having had a look at the sodden car park and the weather forecast for Sunday organisers have taken the decision to…
Ban on 'zombie knives' welcomed
Sunday 21st August 2016
Sun 21st Aug 2016

Ban on 'zombie knives' welcomed

Cheshire Police have welcomed a change in the law which has banned 'zombie knives'.The ban was introduced on Thursday, August 18th, which makes the importation,…
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Witness appeal following Colshaw Drive burglary
Sunday 21st August 2016
Sun 21st Aug 2016

Witness appeal following Colshaw Drive burglary

Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary on Colshaw Drive. The incident occurred in the De Trafford Mews area between 9pm and 11.30pm on…
Permission granted for new mobility scooter store
Sunday 21st August 2016
Sun 21st Aug 2016

Permission granted for new mobility scooter store

A new scooter store is set to be built at the site of Oakmere retirement apartments on Spath Lane, Handforth.Avantage Mobility Scooter Stores’ proposal…
Students encouraged to have meningitis vaccine
Saturday 20th August 2016
Sat 20th Aug 2016

Students encouraged to have meningitis vaccine

Cheshire East Council is strongly encouraging all 18-year-olds to ensure they have the meningitis W vaccine (Men ACWY) being offered by GPs as part of…
Mark Cavendish to sprint through Alderley Edge in Tour of Britain
Friday 19th August 2016
Fri 19th Aug 2016
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Mark Cavendish to sprint through Alderley Edge in Tour of Britain

Tour of Britain organisers have announced the first top riders for this year's Tour of Britain, with Britain's record Tour de France stage winner Mark…
Cheshire East gears up for the Tour of Britain
Wednesday 17th August 2016
Wed 17th Aug 2016

Cheshire East gears up for the Tour of Britain

Preparations are well underway to welcome Tour of Britain cyclists to Cheshire East for Stage Three of the prestigious event – with a whole host…
Change of use approved for new nail and beauty salon
Wednesday 17th August 2016
Wed 17th Aug 2016
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Change of use approved for new nail and beauty salon

Planning permission has been granted for the change of use of an empty retail unit to enable a new salon to open in the town centre. DGBR Properties applied…
Beer festival brewing at the Drum & Monkey
Tuesday 16th August 2016
Tue 16th Aug 2016

Beer festival brewing at the Drum & Monkey

Promotional Feature The Drum and Monkey has always had a great reputation, award winning Robinsons' ales and a fantastic outside setting tucked away off…
Barlow's Beef: Will Cheshire East please stop 'saving' us money?
Tuesday 16th August 2016
Tue 16th Aug 2016
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Barlow's Beef: Will Cheshire East please stop 'saving' us money?

In 2011 Cheshire East endeavoured to save taxpayers money by building their own waste transfer station in Lyme Green instead of paying contractors to…
The Dogfather: You cannot rehabilitate a troubled dog with affection
Tuesday 16th August 2016
Tue 16th Aug 2016

The Dogfather: You cannot rehabilitate a troubled dog with affection

What an eclectic mix of dogs came along to last weekend's Behaviour Clinic. Some didn't know how to deal with the world around them... others thought…