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George Osborne replaced as Chancellor
Thursday 14th July 2016
Thu 14th Jul 2016
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George Osborne replaced as Chancellor

Our Tatton MP is no longer the Chancellor of Exchequer following Teresa May's appointment as the country's new Prime Minister. Mrs May announced her Cabinet…
Bus services scrapped as company goes into administration
Thursday 14th July 2016
Thu 14th Jul 2016
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Bus services scrapped as company goes into administration

GHA Coaches has gone into administration meaning that about 25 school and public transport routes across Cheshire East will not operate from today, Thursday…
Call for 30mph limit to be enforced
Wednesday 13th July 2016
Wed 13th Jul 2016
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Call for 30mph limit to be enforced

A group of local residents are calling for the speed limit to be enforced on Manchester Road. Neighbours have set up a petition requesting that Cheshire…
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GPs set to stop prescribing painkillers to save £500,000 a year
Wednesday 13th July 2016
Wed 13th Jul 2016
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GPs set to stop prescribing painkillers to save £500,000 a year

NHS Eastern Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has revealed plans to stop paying for the prescribing of over-the-counter medicines for common…
Shoplifter admits stealing over £2000 of goods from local businesses
Wednesday 13th July 2016
Wed 13th Jul 2016

Shoplifter admits stealing over £2000 of goods from local businesses

Several shops in Wilmslow and Alderley Edge were targeted by a shoplifter in May this year. One of those shops, Norton Barrie, provided some still CCTV…
Council backs revised Local Plan Strategy
Wednesday 13th July 2016
Wed 13th Jul 2016
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Council backs revised Local Plan Strategy

Cheshire East Council has backed its revised Local Plan Strategy following comments and submissions during six weeks of public consultation. The blueprint,…
New project supports young people in Wilmslow
Wednesday 13th July 2016
Wed 13th Jul 2016

New project supports young people in Wilmslow

A new youth organisation has been set up in Wilmslow to help 11 to 18 year olds live life to the full. The Wilmslow Youth Project is run by Life Church…
Plans for Station Road development approved
Tuesday 12th July 2016
Tue 12th Jul 2016
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Plans for Station Road development approved

Plans to build townhouses on the site of a former social club in Handforth have been approved with seven members of the Northern Planning Committee voting…
Wizard 5 mile hailed another big success
Tuesday 12th July 2016
Tue 12th Jul 2016

Wizard 5 mile hailed another big success

The annual Wizard 5 running race, organised by Wilmslow Running Club, proved another great success last week. The weather had been wet, and the rain only…
Local hospice to open new charity shop
Tuesday 12th July 2016
Tue 12th Jul 2016

Local hospice to open new charity shop

East Cheshire Hospice are preparing to open their third charity shop in Handforth later this month. Less than two years after the opening of a shop in…
Barlow's Beef: We are all in this together ...
Tuesday 12th July 2016
Tue 12th Jul 2016
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Barlow's Beef: We are all in this together ...

Remember the financial collapse of 2009 when David Cameron declared: "We are all in this together which is why we'll freeze public sector pay for all…
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The Dogfather: Are you a screamer?
Tuesday 12th July 2016
Tue 12th Jul 2016
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The Dogfather: Are you a screamer?

I went to a job recently where a family were distraught at their dog's over excited unruly behaviour. Whilst I was listening to what dad had to say mum…
New musical venture launches at St Barts
Monday 11th July 2016
Mon 11th Jul 2016

New musical venture launches at St Barts

Distinguished musicians Martyn Shaw and Brenda Blewett will launch their new partnership on Sunday, 17th July, with an afternoon recital of colourful…
Young performers support local charity
Sunday 10th July 2016
Sun 10th Jul 2016

Young performers support local charity

A group of children performed a concert at St. Benedict's Church hall in Handforth on Saturday, 25th June to raise money for a local charity. The performers,…
New intake leads the way
Saturday 9th July 2016
Sat 9th Jul 2016

New intake leads the way

Thirty-nine new recruits walked through the doors at Cheshire Police HQ this week, beginning their training as regular police officers – and creating…
Wilmslow Show cancelled due to dreadful conditions on the field
Saturday 9th July 2016
Sat 9th Jul 2016
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Wilmslow Show cancelled due to dreadful conditions on the field

Unfortunately the committee has just decided that the Wilmslow Show cannot go ahead tomorrow due to the appalling conditions on the field as a result…
Sneak peak inside Wilmslow's newest pub
Thursday 7th July 2016
Thu 7th Jul 2016
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Sneak peak inside Wilmslow's newest pub

An independent pub group which is passionate about promoting artisan craft beer over the more major, mainstream brands has opened a brewery in Wilmslow…
No more Yesterdays as planning application gets approval
Thursday 7th July 2016
Thu 7th Jul 2016
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No more Yesterdays as planning application gets approval

The days are numbered for a former nightclub building which has been vacant for the past 12 years and become an eyesore, having suffered from vandalism…
Police to tackle anti-social driving on Morley Green Road
Thursday 7th July 2016
Thu 7th Jul 2016
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Police to tackle anti-social driving on Morley Green Road

Cheshire Constabulary is taking part in a month long operation to tackle anti-social driving in rural areas, following concerns raised from the community.…
Real housewife's wedding venue proposal rejected
Wednesday 6th July 2016
Wed 6th Jul 2016
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Real housewife's wedding venue proposal rejected

A reality TV star and ex-footballers' controversial proposal to create a conference and wedding venue at their Great Warford home has been rejected, despite…