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Committee to decide whether Wilmslow's largest employer can build new HQ
Wednesday 6th July 2016
Wed 6th Jul 2016
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Committee to decide whether Wilmslow's largest employer can build new HQ

Plans to enable Wilmslow's largest employer to build a new headquarters in the town will be decided by the Strategic Planning Committee next week. Royal…
All the fun of the fair as Wilmslow Show returns for 104th year
Wednesday 6th July 2016
Wed 6th Jul 2016

All the fun of the fair as Wilmslow Show returns for 104th year

Volunteers have been working tirelessly to ensure that the 104th Wilmslow Show is the best yet. Taking place at Wilmslow High School on Sunday, 10th July,…
Cheshire police to star in TV documentary
Wednesday 6th July 2016
Wed 6th Jul 2016

Cheshire police to star in TV documentary

Cheshire Constabulary will make its debut appearance in the next series of 999: What's Your Emergency?. The first programme to feature the work of Cheshire…
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Hundreds flock to run the bypass
Wednesday 6th July 2016
Wed 6th Jul 2016

Hundreds flock to run the bypass

It was a sight to behold when hundreds of runners set off behind the lead car, a Ferrari 488 GTB, making their way down the bypass towards Nether Alderley.…
Is it a bird, a plane, a UFO?
Tuesday 5th July 2016
Tue 5th Jul 2016
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Is it a bird, a plane, a UFO?

A concerned local resident called wilmslow.co.uk at 12.35am this morning to report a possible UFO sighting. He left a message saying "I've been watching…
Barlow's Beef: Public enemy number one for over a century
Tuesday 5th July 2016
Tue 5th Jul 2016
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Barlow's Beef: Public enemy number one for over a century

I did some research recently into public complaints to councils over the past century. As you would expect they have changed considerably over the years…
The Dogfather: Dogs don't care how rich you are
Tuesday 5th July 2016
Tue 5th Jul 2016

The Dogfather: Dogs don't care how rich you are

I meet some really nice people when I'm out with my pack. They talk about their favourite walks and holidays they've taken with their dogs. They seldom…
Renowned recorder player to perform Summer Serenade
Monday 4th July 2016
Mon 4th Jul 2016

Renowned recorder player to perform Summer Serenade

The Summer Serenade series at St Bartholomew's Church continues on Sunday, 10th July, with renowned recorder player John Turner and friends, presenting…
Firefighters called to wheelie bin fire in the early hours
Sunday 3rd July 2016
Sun 3rd Jul 2016

Firefighters called to wheelie bin fire in the early hours

Firefighters were called to a report of a fire on Colshaw Drive in the early hours of this morning, Sunday 3rd July. When they arrived at 12.37am crews…
Show off your skills at the annual village Show
Sunday 3rd July 2016
Sun 3rd Jul 2016

Show off your skills at the annual village Show

The 24th annual Handforth Village Show, organised by Handforth Gardening Society, will take place at Honford Hall on South Acre Drive on Saturday 16th…
Scarecrow parade gets off to a soggy start
Saturday 2nd July 2016
Sat 2nd Jul 2016

Scarecrow parade gets off to a soggy start

The heavens opened just as the Scarecrow Parade set off in the town centre this morning to celebrate the 2016 Wilmslow Scarecrow Festival. Thankfully…
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July 1916 The start of 141 days of horror: The Somme
Friday 1st July 2016
Fri 1st Jul 2016
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July 1916 The start of 141 days of horror: The Somme

At 7.30 am on 1st July 1916, a blisteringly hot day, 120,000 men of the British Empire (13 divisions) went over the top. They walked calmly uphill towards…
Residents across Cheshire warned to be vigilant following telephone scam
Friday 1st July 2016
Fri 1st Jul 2016

Residents across Cheshire warned to be vigilant following telephone scam

Police are warning Cheshire residents not to fall victim to phone fraudsters posing as police officers. Cheshire Police are currently investigating an…
Due date for Real Housewife's & ex-footballer's wedding venue plans
Friday 1st July 2016
Fri 1st Jul 2016

Due date for Real Housewife's & ex-footballer's wedding venue plans

A reality TV star and ex-footballers' plans to create a conference and wedding venue at their home in Great Warford will be determined by the Northern…
Tickets selling fast as beer festival proves a big pull
Thursday 30th June 2016
Thu 30th Jun 2016

Tickets selling fast as beer festival proves a big pull

The Styal Beer Festival returns for the 8th year next month and tickets are already selling fast. Hosted by Styal Football Club this popular event will…
Have your say on the future of Wilmslow
Wednesday 29th June 2016
Wed 29th Jun 2016
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Have your say on the future of Wilmslow

Wilmslow Town Council has decided to make use of its powers under the Localism Act 2011 to initiate the production of a "neighbourhood plan" designed…
George Osborne won't be a candidate to succeed David Cameron
Wednesday 29th June 2016
Wed 29th Jun 2016
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George Osborne won't be a candidate to succeed David Cameron

Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne has announced that he will not be standing as a candidate to become the next Prime Minister following David…
Committee to determine future of British Legion site
Wednesday 29th June 2016
Wed 29th Jun 2016
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Committee to determine future of British Legion site

The future of a vacant social club will be determined by the Northern Planning Committee next week. Jones Homes has applied to demolish the Handforth…
Open gardens raise thousands for Wilmslow charity
Wednesday 29th June 2016
Wed 29th Jun 2016
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Open gardens raise thousands for Wilmslow charity

Wilmslow Wells for Africa ran another very successful Open Gardens Day on Saturday, June 25th. Visitors were able to wander around the 19 gorgeous gardens…
Ex-straw-dinary creations take over the town
Tuesday 28th June 2016
Tue 28th Jun 2016
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Ex-straw-dinary creations take over the town

Now in its 7th Year, the Wilmslow Scarecrow Festival is well underway bringing lots of colour and fun to the town centre. Look out for the weird and wonderful…