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Exhibition to mark centenary of the Battle of the Somme
Wednesday 22nd June 2016
Wed 22nd Jun 2016
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Exhibition to mark centenary of the Battle of the Somme

Wilmslow High School is organising a special exhibition in the next couple of weeks to mark the anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. The exhibition…
School children and passers-by weave blooming marvellous work of art
Tuesday 21st June 2016
Tue 21st Jun 2016

School children and passers-by weave blooming marvellous work of art

Wilmslow In Bloom, working with local artist Lorna Fellas, have created a wonderful art installation at Banks Square, as part of this year's entry into…
Gorgeous gardens to open their gates for charity
Tuesday 21st June 2016
Tue 21st Jun 2016

Gorgeous gardens to open their gates for charity

Local charity Wilmslow Wells for Africa is holding their annual Open Gardens Day fundraiser this month, providing a wonderful opportunity to stroll leisurely…
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Clay Lane to close for renewal of water main
Tuesday 21st June 2016
Tue 21st Jun 2016

Clay Lane to close for renewal of water main

Clay Lane in Handforth will be closed for five days to enable United Utilities to carry out works to renew a main. The road will be closed from from the…
Barlow's Beef: Devolution for dummies
Tuesday 21st June 2016
Tue 21st Jun 2016
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Barlow's Beef: Devolution for dummies

I am sooooo disappointed. No... make that gutted to hear Cheshire East's ambitious devolution proposal has been put on hold. Along with Cheshire West…
The Dogfather: Bring me your 'problem' dog
Tuesday 21st June 2016
Tue 21st Jun 2016
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The Dogfather: Bring me your 'problem' dog

What are you doing on Sunday June 26? If you live in Alderley Edge you are probably going to the Alderley Village Fete at the cricket club. If you don't…
Outdoor cinema proves a big hit
Monday 20th June 2016
Mon 20th Jun 2016
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Outdoor cinema proves a big hit

There was lots of free entertainment for people of all ages in Wilmslow this weekend, which kicked off with the Cinema on the Carrs on Saturday evening.…
Theatre group to hit the road for open air performances
Monday 20th June 2016
Mon 20th Jun 2016

Theatre group to hit the road for open air performances

For their summer open-air production this year at Gawsworth Hall and at Quarry Bank Gardens, the Wilmslow Green Room is performing Relatively Speaking,…
Residents urged to lock doors after two insecure properties broken into
Sunday 19th June 2016
Sun 19th Jun 2016

Residents urged to lock doors after two insecure properties broken into

Residents are being warned to make sure their properties are locked when leaving them following two burglaries at residential properties which had both…
Lest We Forget: June 2016 Preparations, attacks and diversions
Sunday 19th June 2016
Sun 19th Jun 2016

Lest We Forget: June 2016 Preparations, attacks and diversions

Our area lost one young man in this month - Private Raymond A Brereton, aged 21 of the 12th Northumberland Fusiliers (18186). He was born in Wilverston,…
Library to stage a playful introduction to theatre for little ones
Sunday 19th June 2016
Sun 19th Jun 2016

Library to stage a playful introduction to theatre for little ones

For one day only a touring theatre production aimed at 3-5 year olds and their families will be coming to Wilmslow library. Boxy and Sticky, described…
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Residents urged to check their voting guides
Saturday 18th June 2016
Sat 18th Jun 2016

Residents urged to check their voting guides

With the EU referendum fast approaching, Cheshire East Council is urging residents to check the Electoral Commission's voting guide for advice on how…
Fire crews called to series of flooding incidents across Wilmslow
Friday 17th June 2016
Fri 17th Jun 2016

Fire crews called to series of flooding incidents across Wilmslow

Following the heavy downpours, firefighters were called to reports of flooding at a number of properties in Wilmslow on Thursday, 16th June. Just before…
Oak Lane flooded with
Friday 17th June 2016
Fri 17th Jun 2016
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Oak Lane flooded with "foul smelling dirty water"

Many roads across Wilmslow were flooded yesterday after heavy rain hit the town. Almost the worst affected was a section of Oak Lane where neighbours…
Plans for new Water Lane salon
Friday 17th June 2016
Fri 17th Jun 2016
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Plans for new Water Lane salon

A planning application has been submitted to change the use of an empty retail unit in the town centre to enable a new salon to open. DGBR Properties…
Flood water is causing issues across Wilmslow
Thursday 16th June 2016
Thu 16th Jun 2016
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Flood water is causing issues across Wilmslow

Motorists are being urged to drive carefully and allow extra time for their journey this afternoon after reports of flash flooding on the A34 bypass and…
Local choir joins Wilmslow's 'The Voice' on stage
Thursday 16th June 2016
Thu 16th Jun 2016

Local choir joins Wilmslow's 'The Voice' on stage

Some of Wilmslow's singing residents performed together on Wednesday, 15th June. Classical singer Russell Watson appeared at the William Aston Hall in…
Shaping North Cheshire Garden Village
Thursday 16th June 2016
Thu 16th Jun 2016

Shaping North Cheshire Garden Village

Promotional Feature Local residents and Community groups are being invited to give their views on the vision for the North Cheshire Garden Village. The…
Waters Wilmslow Half Marathon's chosen charity is the winner
Thursday 16th June 2016
Thu 16th Jun 2016

Waters Wilmslow Half Marathon's chosen charity is the winner

It may be over two months since the Waters Wilmslow Half Marathon graced the leafy lanes of Wilmslow and Mobberley, but the nominated charity, The Christie…
Plans for £100,000 public toilets submitted
Wednesday 15th June 2016
Wed 15th Jun 2016
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Plans for £100,000 public toilets submitted

Wilmslow Town Council has submitted plans for the provision of public toilets in the town park. The proposal is to erect a block containing two public…