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The Dogfather: Whatever the problem you are the answer
Tuesday 20th September 2016
Tue 20th Sep 2016

The Dogfather: Whatever the problem you are the answer

I tried an interesting experiment at one of my outdoor training classes recently. After watching some owners struggling to cope with their unruly dogs…
13 acres of Alderley Park sold for residential development
Monday 19th September 2016
Mon 19th Sep 2016
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13 acres of Alderley Park sold for residential development

The owners of Alderley Park have sold 13 acres of land for residential development at the former AstraZeneca campus. Cheadle-based developer PH Homes…
Rugby: Wolves suffer disappointing late loss
Monday 19th September 2016
Mon 19th Sep 2016

Rugby: Wolves suffer disappointing late loss

Saturday 17th. September 2016North 1 WestWilmslow 25 -31 Birkenhead Park The lead changed hands three times in nearly ten minutes of time added on for…
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Council Leader issues
Monday 19th September 2016
Mon 19th Sep 2016
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Council Leader issues "rebuttal" to article on staff departures

Last month I published an article about the Director of Public Health at Cheshire East Council taking voluntary redundancy with a package of nearly £300,000,…
Far East Fusion at Destinology
Monday 19th September 2016
Mon 19th Sep 2016

Far East Fusion at Destinology

Promotional Feature Destinology would like to invite you to our Far East Fusion Event hosted at our Wilmslow Store this September. Since our Wilmslow…
Wilmslow to host an evening with Archers' favourite
Saturday 17th September 2016
Sat 17th Sep 2016

Wilmslow to host an evening with Archers' favourite

You don't have to be an Archers listener to enjoy this entertaining evening at Wilmslow Library. Cheshire born Sunny has been playing the "outrageous…
Bigger plans brewing for second Alderley and Wilmslow Beer Festival
Friday 16th September 2016
Fri 16th Sep 2016
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Bigger plans brewing for second Alderley and Wilmslow Beer Festival

Following the success of last year's event, the second Alderley Edge and Wilmslow Beer & Wine Festival is scheduled to return at the end of the month.…
Singing this Autumn for fun and fitness
Friday 16th September 2016
Fri 16th Sep 2016

Singing this Autumn for fun and fitness

Promotional Feature Cheshire Community Choirs is now in its 6th year in Bramhall and 2nd year in Alderley Edge and Wilmslow. This Autumn term promises…
Senior management team payoffs cost nearly half a million
Thursday 15th September 2016
Thu 15th Sep 2016
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Senior management team payoffs cost nearly half a million

In April 2013 Cheshire East Council announced the first wave of appointments to a new senior management team, which replaced the previous structure at…
Looking for advice on elderly care?
Thursday 15th September 2016
Thu 15th Sep 2016

Looking for advice on elderly care?

Promotional Feature Looking for elderly care advice but unsure where to start?Talk to Bupa's Elderly Care Support Line for advice about a loved one. The…
Two men charged following burglary investigation
Wednesday 14th September 2016
Wed 14th Sep 2016

Two men charged following burglary investigation

Two men have been charged following an investigation by detectives into two attempted burglaries and one burglary. On Tuesday, 13th September at 1.30am…
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Teenagers taken ill after splashing about in the river
Wednesday 14th September 2016
Wed 14th Sep 2016
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Teenagers taken ill after splashing about in the river

A group of teenagers were taken ill last week following an afternoon of fun by the river. With it being a warm day, a dozen 14-year-olds decided to have…
Ongoing discussions with experts delay Lindow Moss plans
Wednesday 14th September 2016
Wed 14th Sep 2016
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Ongoing discussions with experts delay Lindow Moss plans

Decisions on two planning applications for the development of a raised mire peat bog on the edge of Wilmslow have been delayed for nearly 18 months…
Sushi bar set to open in town centre
Wednesday 14th September 2016
Wed 14th Sep 2016
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Sushi bar set to open in town centre

Plans have been approved to enable a new sushi bar to open in the town centre. Zumu Sushi has been granted permission to change the use from retail (A1)…
Two men arrested on suspicion of three burglaries
Wednesday 14th September 2016
Wed 14th Sep 2016

Two men arrested on suspicion of three burglaries

Two men have been arrested in relation to three burglaries – two in Wilmslow and another at a convenience store in Macclesfield. A residential property…
Wilmslow athlete runs into record book for second time
Wednesday 14th September 2016
Wed 14th Sep 2016

Wilmslow athlete runs into record book for second time

A multi-marathon runner from Wilmslow has smashed her second world record. On Thursday, 7th September, Amy Hughes, 28, broke the current record for the…
Wilmslow IT consultant cooks his way into final of new BBC series
Tuesday 13th September 2016
Tue 13th Sep 2016

Wilmslow IT consultant cooks his way into final of new BBC series

An amateur chef from Wilmslow has triumphed in a brand new BBC One daytime series hosted by Sheree Murphy. Eugene Rangayah, 43 appeared in yesterday's…
Tatton Constituency scrapped & Wilmslow split in controversial plan for new boundaries
Tuesday 13th September 2016
Tue 13th Sep 2016
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Tatton Constituency scrapped & Wilmslow split in controversial plan for new boundaries

Initial proposals published by the Boundary Commission for England (BCE) today reveal that the Tatton Constituency could be abolished before the next…
Man charged with attempted murder in relation to Wilmslow shootings
Tuesday 13th September 2016
Tue 13th Sep 2016

Man charged with attempted murder in relation to Wilmslow shootings

A man from Bradford has been charged with four counts of attempted murder by Cheshire Police. Tony Lee Vincent Grant, 36, was arrested by Cheshire Police…
Barlow's Beef: Will the real Bradley Wiggins please stand up
Tuesday 13th September 2016
Tue 13th Sep 2016

Barlow's Beef: Will the real Bradley Wiggins please stand up

I had a great time at the Tour of Britain. I never knew the constabulary had so many motorbikes (I didn't even know they had that many officers). Boy,…