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Police appeal after reports of man wearing women’s underwear and high heels
Wednesday 3rd August 2016
Wed 3rd Aug 2016

Police appeal after reports of man wearing women’s underwear and high heels

Police are appealing for information following three reports of a man acting suspiciously in the Wilmslow area. A police spokesperson "On Monday 1st and…
Plans for new dental surgery on Manchester Road
Wednesday 3rd August 2016
Wed 3rd Aug 2016
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Plans for new dental surgery on Manchester Road

A planning application has been submitted to convert the ground floor of a residential property on Manchester Road into a dental surgery. The proposal…
Council guarantees paper bills for local residents
Wednesday 3rd August 2016
Wed 3rd Aug 2016

Council guarantees paper bills for local residents

The Council has committed itself to providing local residents with the option of continuing to receive paper bills and statements regarding their council…
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Please use your vote on Thursday to support me in the Wilmslow TC by-election
Tuesday 2nd August 2016
Tue 2nd Aug 2016

Please use your vote on Thursday to support me in the Wilmslow TC by-election

Promotional Feature Please use your vote on Thursday to support me. A vote for me is a vote for: * an experienced, compassionate medical professional…
First look inside Wilmslow's newest restaurant
Tuesday 2nd August 2016
Tue 2nd Aug 2016
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First look inside Wilmslow's newest restaurant

At lunchtime I had a look around Wilmslow's newest restaurant which opened its doors to the public today (Tuesday, 2nd August). Cibo is a family owned,…
Hundreds sign up to challenge which encourages reading on a giant scale
Tuesday 2nd August 2016
Tue 2nd Aug 2016

Hundreds sign up to challenge which encourages reading on a giant scale

Wilmslow Library is calling for children to sign up to read six books this summer as part of The Big Friendly Read, Summer Reading Challenge 2016. The…
Barlow's Beef: Let's kick some donkey's bottom
Tuesday 2nd August 2016
Tue 2nd Aug 2016
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Barlow's Beef: Let's kick some donkey's bottom

As a lifelong student of the English language I'm always intrigued by the introduction of new words and phrases into the lexicon. Americans are brilliantly…
The Dogfather: Living with anxiety and despair is a very poor option
Tuesday 2nd August 2016
Tue 2nd Aug 2016

The Dogfather: Living with anxiety and despair is a very poor option

My senior dog Murphy is 13 years old next month. When he lost his hearing some months ago he lost his confidence around other dogs and became very nervous…
Councillor says waterpark decision cannot be revisited
Monday 1st August 2016
Mon 1st Aug 2016
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Councillor says waterpark decision cannot be revisited

One of the members of the Strategic Planning Committee is challenging the Council's decision to revisit the planning application for a water sports and…
Missing PCSO found safe and well
Monday 1st August 2016
Mon 1st Aug 2016

Missing PCSO found safe and well

A PSCO who went missing has been found safe and well. PCSO Jim Newns, who covers the Lacey Green area of Wilmslow was reported missing at 10.40pm on Saturday…
Annual charity Shindig is fast approaching
Sunday 31st July 2016
Sun 31st Jul 2016

Annual charity Shindig is fast approaching

The annual Time Out Group Shindig will see friends and families coming together to celebrate the charity's work and raise money to continue helping members…
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Free weekly events for Wilmslow's older and more vulnerable residents
Saturday 30th July 2016
Sat 30th Jul 2016

Free weekly events for Wilmslow's older and more vulnerable residents

A community initiative company dedicated to reducing social isolation of older and more vulnerable people within the Wilmslow area is offering two weekly…
In Bloom judges 'thoroughly enjoyed' tour of Wilmslow
Friday 29th July 2016
Fri 29th Jul 2016

In Bloom judges 'thoroughly enjoyed' tour of Wilmslow

RHS judges visited Wilmslow today to see all the incredibly hard work volunteers have put into this year's North West In Bloom entry, and they certainly…
Plans for water sports & activity centre to be reconsidered due to admin error
Friday 29th July 2016
Fri 29th Jul 2016
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Plans for water sports & activity centre to be reconsidered due to admin error

Whilst members of the Strategic Planning Committee voted to reject plans for a water sports and outdoor activity centre this week, due to an administrative…
Missing Wilmslow child found safe and well
Wednesday 27th July 2016
Wed 27th Jul 2016

Missing Wilmslow child found safe and well

Police and local residents took to the streets of Wilmslow this afternoon to search for a three-year-old child who went missing earlier today, Wednesday…
Wilmslow's buzzing ahead of judges' visit
Wednesday 27th July 2016
Wed 27th Jul 2016
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Wilmslow's buzzing ahead of judges' visit

Final touches are being made to spruce up the town ahead of the North West In Bloom judges' visit to Wilmslow next week. The Wilmslow In Bloom team will…
YSBD Theatre Academy brings the West End and, new for 2016, Film/TV experience to Cheshire
Wednesday 27th July 2016
Wed 27th Jul 2016

YSBD Theatre Academy brings the West End and, new for 2016, Film/TV experience to Cheshire

Promotional Feature YSBD Theatre Academy has been open for just over a year and has already gained over 75 students and a fabulous reputation throughout…
Paddock Fair is best ever
Wednesday 27th July 2016
Wed 27th Jul 2016

Paddock Fair is best ever

Families gathered in the sunshine at The Paddock in Handforth on Saturday, 23rd July, to have lots of fun at the free community event. Now in its 4th…
Absorb the atmosphere as dawn breaks on Lindow Moss
Wednesday 27th July 2016
Wed 27th Jul 2016
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Absorb the atmosphere as dawn breaks on Lindow Moss

Transition Wilmslow are planning another Lindow Moss Dawn Walk on Saturday 30th July, offering people the opportunity to absorb the extraordinary…
Warning to parents as railway trespass doubles over summer holidays
Wednesday 27th July 2016
Wed 27th Jul 2016

Warning to parents as railway trespass doubles over summer holidays

Parents in the North West are being urged to speak to their children as new figures reveal youngsters are twice as likely to trespass on the tracks over…