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The Dogfather: Don't keep your dogs trapped in the past
Tuesday 31st May 2016
Tue 31st May 2016

The Dogfather: Don't keep your dogs trapped in the past

A few years ago I judged a retriever event in the US. One of the competitors brought along a three-legged dog named Scrap. The entry fee was $50 and as…
Wilmslow runner to represent UK in ultimate relay race
Monday 30th May 2016
Mon 30th May 2016

Wilmslow runner to represent UK in ultimate relay race

An IT consultant and father of two from Wilmslow is extremely excited to have been selected by ASICS to participate in the largest single running challenge…
New app rates fire safety of homes
Sunday 29th May 2016
Sun 29th May 2016
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New app rates fire safety of homes

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service has launched its first ever app, called Risk Rater, which allows residents to check how fire safe their homes are. The…
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Council reorganises in bid to become completely self-funding
Friday 27th May 2016
Fri 27th May 2016
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Council reorganises in bid to become completely self-funding

Cheshire East Council has reorganised its functions into three different areas in order to save money and make things simpler for its residents. From…
Jehovah's Witnesses given go ahead for new meeting hall
Thursday 26th May 2016
Thu 26th May 2016

Jehovah's Witnesses given go ahead for new meeting hall

Plans to construct a new place of worship on Knutsford Road have been approved to meet the needs of an expanding congregation. Northern Planning Committee…
New police powers to tackle supply of legal highs
Thursday 26th May 2016
Thu 26th May 2016

New police powers to tackle supply of legal highs

New legislation came into force today, Thursday 26th May, meaning it is now illegal to sell or supply any psychoactive substance. Suppliers are being…
Action finally being taken to tackle 'anti-social behaviour'
Wednesday 25th May 2016
Wed 25th May 2016
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Action finally being taken to tackle 'anti-social behaviour'

Cheshire East Council are finally taking steps to resolve problems caused by 'anti-social behaviour' in one of the town centre car parks which has been…
New restaurant to revamp outdoor dining area
Wednesday 25th May 2016
Wed 25th May 2016
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New restaurant to revamp outdoor dining area

An Italian restaurant which is opening in the town centre shortly has been granted planning permission for a new external dining area which can be used…
Town Council grant to support adults with learning difficulties
Wednesday 25th May 2016
Wed 25th May 2016
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Town Council grant to support adults with learning difficulties

Wilmslow Town Council has agreed to provide a grant of £1000 to a local charity which supports adults with learning difficulties. Time Out Group…
New abattoir application submitted
Wednesday 25th May 2016
Wed 25th May 2016
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New abattoir application submitted

A planning application seeking permission for agricultural buildings on Moor Lane to be used as an abattoir has been withdrawn and replaced with a new…
Fun dog show attracts bumper turnout
Wednesday 25th May 2016
Wed 25th May 2016

Fun dog show attracts bumper turnout

A family fun dog show proved even more popular than usual attracting 130 entrants on Sunday, 22nd May. For the fourth consecutive year Friends of the…
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Residential development at former garden centre recommended for approval
Tuesday 24th May 2016
Tue 24th May 2016
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Residential development at former garden centre recommended for approval

Plans for a residential development on the site of a former garden centre will be considered by the Northern Planning Committee next month. Elan Homes…
Barlow's Beef: Are we heading for a toilet war?
Tuesday 24th May 2016
Tue 24th May 2016

Barlow's Beef: Are we heading for a toilet war?

There's been a lot of odd stories in the news recently don't you think? None more so than the transgender toilet war raging across the USA which seems…
The Dogfather: Daisy Dog 2006-2016
Tuesday 24th May 2016
Tue 24th May 2016
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The Dogfather: Daisy Dog 2006-2016

Daisy came to us in 2012 from a family who no longer wanted her. I was sure I could find her a loving home and I did... ours. Despite her alleged 'running…
Lest We Forget: May 1916 Fatalities on land and at sea
Sunday 22nd May 2016
Sun 22nd May 2016
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Lest We Forget: May 1916 Fatalities on land and at sea

In May we lost 2 men - one on land, the other at sea. The first of our local fatalities was Private Albert Thirwall (14157). He was one of 7 children…
Spate of hoax 999 calls from Wilmslow phone box
Saturday 21st May 2016
Sat 21st May 2016

Spate of hoax 999 calls from Wilmslow phone box

Residents are being warned to only call 999 in an emergency and to also remind their children about the dangers of making hoax calls. Cheshire Constabulary…
New look for bobbies on the beat
Saturday 21st May 2016
Sat 21st May 2016
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New look for bobbies on the beat

Bobbies on the beat in Cheshire will soon have a new look as hard caps are being introduced following successful trials in Northwich and Chester. The…
Communities urged to join Council’s campaign to crack down on dog fouling
Friday 20th May 2016
Fri 20th May 2016
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Communities urged to join Council’s campaign to crack down on dog fouling

Cheshire East Council is spearheading a community initiative aimed at improving the behaviour of irresponsible dog owners. The Council is launching 'Dog…
Villagers unite against Real Housewife & ex-footballer's plans
Thursday 19th May 2016
Thu 19th May 2016
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Villagers unite against Real Housewife & ex-footballer's plans

Villagers in Great Warford are uniting in opposition to plans to create a conference and wedding venue at Warford Hall, which they have termed 'Party…
Wilmslow girlguiding star strikes gold at Buckingham Palace
Thursday 19th May 2016
Thu 19th May 2016
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Wilmslow girlguiding star strikes gold at Buckingham Palace

Nikki Street, 19, from Wilmslow was one of 1,000 young people from across the UK invited to celebrate the Diamond Anniversary of The Duke of Edinburgh's…