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Have your say on choosing Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner
Monday 2nd May 2016
Mon 2nd May 2016
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Have your say on choosing Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner

People are being urged to 'get out and vote' to choose the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire on polling day. The election will take place on…
Firefighters extinguish laundry trolley fire
Monday 2nd May 2016
Mon 2nd May 2016

Firefighters extinguish laundry trolley fire

Firefighters were called to a fire at the rear of a guest house on Wilmslow Road late evening on Sunday, 1st May. One fire engine from Wilmslow attended…
Clay Lane to close for water main repair
Sunday 1st May 2016
Sun 1st May 2016

Clay Lane to close for water main repair

Clay Lane in Handforth will be closed this week from the junction with Wilmslow Road to the junction with Wallingford Road. The closure is necessary to…
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Sports club plans to extend clubhouse
Saturday 30th April 2016
Sat 30th Apr 2016

Sports club plans to extend clubhouse

A Wilmslow sports club has applied for planning permission to extend their clubhouse. Wilmslow Phoenix Sports Club, which comprises Wilmslow Hockey Club,…
Extra time for football story competition
Friday 29th April 2016
Fri 29th Apr 2016

Extra time for football story competition

Budding authors have been granted extra time to pen a football story which could be made into a book. Wilmslow Library, in conjunction with Wilmslow Football…
Floodlights to put a shine on tennis club
Friday 29th April 2016
Fri 29th Apr 2016

Floodlights to put a shine on tennis club

Pownall Park Tennis Club has been granted planning permission to install floodlights to enable all year round use of the courts. The club, which is situated…
Robin Hood Olympics hit the target
Thursday 28th April 2016
Thu 28th Apr 2016
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Robin Hood Olympics hit the target

The Robin Hood Olympics certainly hit the target on Sunday, 24th April, as scores of children flocked to Wilmslow Parish Hall. Organised by Wilmslow High…
Fire crews called to investigate 'strong smell' inside Wilmslow property
Thursday 28th April 2016
Thu 28th Apr 2016

Fire crews called to investigate 'strong smell' inside Wilmslow property

Two fire crews, one from Greater Manchester and one from Wilmslow, were called to investigate a strong smell in an end terraced house in Wilmslow. Crews…
Runner completes 10K despite being attacked by bird of prey six times
Wednesday 27th April 2016
Wed 27th Apr 2016

Runner completes 10K despite being attacked by bird of prey six times

A Wilmslow runner was repeatedly attacked by a buzzard before a race at the weekend. Ian Ashcroft of Wilmslow Park was warming up ahead of the Whitley…
Witness appeal after gun fired at Wilmslow property
Wednesday 27th April 2016
Wed 27th Apr 2016

Witness appeal after gun fired at Wilmslow property

Police officers were called to reports of an incident in the Mosswood Road area of Wilmslow at approximately 10.15pm on Tuesday 16 April.They swiftly…
Countdown to the 100th Alderley Edge Festival
Wednesday 27th April 2016
Wed 27th Apr 2016
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Countdown to the 100th Alderley Edge Festival

The 100th Alderley Edge Festival of Music, Speech and Drama gets underway next week. Talented young performers from the local area and beyond have been…
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Traffic chaos set to continue as closure of Adlington Road extended
Wednesday 27th April 2016
Wed 27th Apr 2016
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Traffic chaos set to continue as closure of Adlington Road extended

Works being carried out on Adlington Road will not be completed by 7th May as anticipated therefore the road will remain closed for another three and…
Vacancy as town councillor resigns after 11 months
Wednesday 27th April 2016
Wed 27th Apr 2016

Vacancy as town councillor resigns after 11 months

A vacancy has arisen on Wilmslow Town Council because a councillor has resigned eleven months after being elected due to work commitments. Fiona McNulty…
128 'Most Wanted' offenders brought to book
Wednesday 27th April 2016
Wed 27th Apr 2016

128 'Most Wanted' offenders brought to book

Cheshire Police officers have tracked down and arrested 128 people as part of a police operation targeted at those evading justice. Last week was the…
Church members inspired by prison kitchen project
Wednesday 27th April 2016
Wed 27th Apr 2016
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Church members inspired by prison kitchen project

Members of a Wilmslow church have been inspired by the first anniversary of a kitchen project at nearby Styal prison which has been set up to transform…
New service launching for Colshaw Farm residents
Wednesday 27th April 2016
Wed 27th Apr 2016

New service launching for Colshaw Farm residents

A new service is being launched for residents of Colshaw Farm which is aimed at keeping the area cleaner, greener and safer. Riverside are introducing…
Development of 34 retirement apartments recommended for approval
Tuesday 26th April 2016
Tue 26th Apr 2016
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Development of 34 retirement apartments recommended for approval

Plans for a development of retirement apartments on Holly Road North will be considered by the Northern Planning Committee next month. McCarthy &…
Jehovah's Witnesses plan for new hall to go before planning committee
Tuesday 26th April 2016
Tue 26th Apr 2016

Jehovah's Witnesses plan for new hall to go before planning committee

Plans to construct a new place of worship on Knutsford Road will be considered by the Northern Planning Committee next month. The Trustees of Wilmslow…
Barlow's Beef: Chaos on Cheshire roads
Tuesday 26th April 2016
Tue 26th Apr 2016
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Barlow's Beef: Chaos on Cheshire roads

We know that our roads are increasingly congested. We also know the cost to companies when staff are stuck in traffic. Pricing jobs is a nightmare for…
The Dogfather:
Tuesday 26th April 2016
Tue 26th Apr 2016

The Dogfather: "I know it's me .... I know it's me"

I hear this comment from frustrated dog owners every day but they rarely mean it. What they are looking for is a quick fix to their dog's behaviour problem.
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