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Church plans to improve accessibility
Thursday 31st March 2016
Thu 31st Mar 2016

Church plans to improve accessibility

A Wilmslow Church has applied to make alterations to its main entrance, create new side entrances and construct a link bridge to improve accessibility.…
Plans for Wilmslow Community Hub move forward
Wednesday 30th March 2016
Wed 30th Mar 2016
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Plans for Wilmslow Community Hub move forward

Two Wilmslow organisations have submitted an outline bid to Cheshire East Council for the rental of the Old Stables located in the Leisure Centre car…
Fire crews rescue 30-year-old horse stuck in a stable
Wednesday 30th March 2016
Wed 30th Mar 2016

Fire crews rescue 30-year-old horse stuck in a stable

Firefighters were called to rescue a horse this morning which had got stuck in a stable in Handforth and was upside down. The specialist Animal Rescue…
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Man rescued after unattended pan of food causes fire
Wednesday 30th March 2016
Wed 30th Mar 2016

Man rescued after unattended pan of food causes fire

Firefighters were called to a kitchen fire in Handforth early this morning. Two fire engines attended the incident at Jubilee Court on Chelford Road just…
Cheshire East offer Council Tax incentive
Wednesday 30th March 2016
Wed 30th Mar 2016

Cheshire East offer Council Tax incentive

One lucky Cheshire East resident could win £5,000 thanks to a national Council Tax promotion that Cheshire East Council has joined. The Council…
Local councillors set to have more say on S106 agreements
Tuesday 29th March 2016
Tue 29th Mar 2016
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Local councillors set to have more say on S106 agreements

Following the revelation that Cheshire East Council was holding millions of pounds in their S106 account they are proposing to make changes to ensure…
Barlow's Beef: Why the top brass at Cheshire Police are delusional
Tuesday 29th March 2016
Tue 29th Mar 2016
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Barlow's Beef: Why the top brass at Cheshire Police are delusional

According to Cheshire Police officers and PCSOs are no longer booking on at Wilmslow Station, although staff are there and the opening hours of the station…
The Dogfather: Do you have a problem dog?
Tuesday 29th March 2016
Tue 29th Mar 2016

The Dogfather: Do you have a problem dog?

I was running a Behaviour Clinic in Astbury Mere two years ago when I received a call from a distressed owner on her way to see me. "Help me, my dog won't…
Wilmslow cancer survivor urges others to look out for warning signs
Monday 28th March 2016
Mon 28th Mar 2016

Wilmslow cancer survivor urges others to look out for warning signs

An 83-year-old bladder cancer survivor is urging Eastern Cheshire residents to look out for warning signs after overcoming the disease himself. Derek…
Gravel Lane closure to replace manhole
Monday 28th March 2016
Mon 28th Mar 2016

Gravel Lane closure to replace manhole

A section of Gravel Lane will be closed on Friday, 1st April to enable United Utilites to carry out works to replace a manhole cover and frame. The road…
Don't lose your voice – check you are registered to vote!
Sunday 27th March 2016
Sun 27th Mar 2016

Don't lose your voice – check you are registered to vote!

Cheshire East Council is calling on people to act now – so they don't lose their voice in upcoming elections. If you are not registered, you could…
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Lord Lieutenant officially unveils Handforth's War Memorial
Sunday 27th March 2016
Sun 27th Mar 2016

Lord Lieutenant officially unveils Handforth's War Memorial

Handforth's new war memorial was officially unveiled this week by The Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire David Briggs. The Handforth Community War Memorial Foundation…
Easter treats for winners of children's art competition
Saturday 26th March 2016
Sat 26th Mar 2016

Easter treats for winners of children's art competition

Children from Years 2 and 3 of St Anne's Fulshaw C of E Primary School were invited by Chapel Lane Business Group to create some Easter themed artwork…
Wilmslow firefighters honoured for exemplary service
Friday 25th March 2016
Fri 25th Mar 2016

Wilmslow firefighters honoured for exemplary service

The dedication of two Wilmslow firefighters was officially recognised when they received The Long Service Good Conduct Medal for 20 years service with…
Burglars target two flats with communal entry
Thursday 24th March 2016
Thu 24th Mar 2016

Burglars target two flats with communal entry

Police are appealing for witnesses to two burglaries that occurred during the morning of Monday, 21st March. One property on Bolleyn Wood Court in Lacey…
Witness appeal following accident on Alderley Edge Bypass
Thursday 24th March 2016
Thu 24th Mar 2016

Witness appeal following accident on Alderley Edge Bypass

Two cars were involved in an accident on the Alderley Edge Bypass on Wednesday, 23rd March. The collision involving a BMW and a Nissan Qashqai occurred…
Wilmslow In Bloom set to get the town buzzing
Thursday 24th March 2016
Thu 24th Mar 2016

Wilmslow In Bloom set to get the town buzzing

Now in its fifth year, Wilmslow In Bloom is gearing up for this year's entry to the North West In Bloom competition. After stunning success in past competitions…
Holiday of a lifetime leaves local family fighting for their lives
Wednesday 23rd March 2016
Wed 23rd Mar 2016

Holiday of a lifetime leaves local family fighting for their lives

The community is rallying round to support a local family who have been involved in a horrific accident whilst holidaying in Australia. Jenny Beck-Balcikli was…
New skatepark on the way for Handforth
Wednesday 23rd March 2016
Wed 23rd Mar 2016

New skatepark on the way for Handforth

A project to revitalise Handforth's Stanley Hall Park's skatepark can go ahead thanks to a grant. The Veolia Environmental Trust have awarded the Friends…
New lease of life for three Wilmslow pubs
Tuesday 22nd March 2016
Tue 22nd Mar 2016
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New lease of life for three Wilmslow pubs

New landlords have recently taken over at three Wilmslow pubs, all of whom are keen to get involved in the local community. The Carters Arms on Chapel…