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Second foodie festival hailed a huge success
Tuesday 22nd March 2016
Tue 22nd Mar 2016

Second foodie festival hailed a huge success

A host of events took place across the town last week for Wilmslow's second Food and Drink Week, celebrating and showcasing the abundance of food and…
Barlow's Beef: It's good to touch the green green grass of home (before it's gone)
Tuesday 22nd March 2016
Tue 22nd Mar 2016
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Barlow's Beef: It's good to touch the green green grass of home (before it's gone)

I've just read a letter in our parish magazine urging residents to make representations during the public consultation period ending April 19. 'To date…
The Dogfather: A real chance to resolve your dog's behaviour
Tuesday 22nd March 2016
Tue 22nd Mar 2016

The Dogfather: A real chance to resolve your dog's behaviour

As most of you know I am on a lifetime mission to improve relationships between owners and their dogs. If you can't find time to attend my classes, read…
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Choose well to get well this Easter
Monday 21st March 2016
Mon 21st Mar 2016

Choose well to get well this Easter

Promotional Feature A leading GP has urged people to choose the right care at the right time this Easter and leave staff free to deal with life-threatening…
Police no longer book on at Wilmslow station
Sunday 20th March 2016
Sun 20th Mar 2016
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Police no longer book on at Wilmslow station

Police Officers and PCSOs are no longer booking on at Wilmslow Station, although there will still be staff working there and the opening hours of the…
Guild players to perform brand new comedy
Sunday 20th March 2016
Sun 20th Mar 2016

Guild players to perform brand new comedy

Wilmslow Guild Players' next production is "Bunkered", a brand new comedy by Lynn Brittney. The play revolves around the crew of a secret naval bunker…
Choosing a winner was no piece of cake
Saturday 19th March 2016
Sat 19th Mar 2016

Choosing a winner was no piece of cake

As part of Wilmslow Food and Drink Week students from Wilmslow High School took part in a cake off competition. Pupils from Years 7 to 9 presented their…
Deano arrives in Handforth
Saturday 19th March 2016
Sat 19th Mar 2016

Deano arrives in Handforth

The Friends of Handforth Station were delighted to receive lots of entries to name the latest art arrival at the station. The Fox sculpture designed and…
Plans to build new scooter store
Saturday 19th March 2016
Sat 19th Mar 2016

Plans to build new scooter store

Plan have been submitted to build a new scooter store at the site of Oakmere retirement apartments on Spath Lane, Handforth. Avantage Mobility Scooter…
Chance to ask questions and raise any concerns at Annual Town Meeting
Friday 18th March 2016
Fri 18th Mar 2016

Chance to ask questions and raise any concerns at Annual Town Meeting

Wilmslow residents are invited to attend the Annual Town Meeting which will be held at Wilmslow Parish Hall on Thursday 24th March. The Annual Town Meeting…
Brownies take a step back in time to celebrate 50th birthday
Thursday 17th March 2016
Thu 17th Mar 2016

Brownies take a step back in time to celebrate 50th birthday

The 7th Wilmslow Brownies, who meet in the Methodist Church off Water Lane, have been celebrating 50 years in Girlguiding. Records show that the unit…
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Cheshire Constabulary reaches 2000 officers
Thursday 17th March 2016
Thu 17th Mar 2016
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Cheshire Constabulary reaches 2000 officers

Cheshire Constabulary has put more than 2,000 officers on our streets, which is the largest number of officers the Constabulary has had on the books since…
Police warn residents to be vigilant following phone scam
Wednesday 16th March 2016
Wed 16th Mar 2016

Police warn residents to be vigilant following phone scam

Residents are being warned to be vigilant following reports of a scam involving bogus phone calls. In each of the cases the victims received a telephone…
Hop down to Chapel Lane for Easter hunt and art display
Wednesday 16th March 2016
Wed 16th Mar 2016

Hop down to Chapel Lane for Easter hunt and art display

A charity Easter Letter Hunt is being held on Chapel Lane this month, offering participants the opportunity to win some great prizes. Families are invited…
Handforth bungalow set to be replaced with four houses
Wednesday 16th March 2016
Wed 16th Mar 2016
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Handforth bungalow set to be replaced with four houses

Planning permission has been granted to demolish a bungalow on Wilmslow Road, Handforth and replace it with four semi-detached houses. The development…
Film scripted by local minister premieres
Wednesday 16th March 2016
Wed 16th Mar 2016

Film scripted by local minister premieres

Members of the congregation at a Wilmslow church have been shown a film scripted by their minister as part of morning worship. The local premiere was…
Artisan Market adds a little extra foodie excitement
Tuesday 15th March 2016
Tue 15th Mar 2016

Artisan Market adds a little extra foodie excitement

A programme of food-related events are taking place across the town this week as Wilmslow host its second Food & Drink Week to encourage residents…
Development of 10 townhouses planned for British Legion site
Tuesday 15th March 2016
Tue 15th Mar 2016
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Development of 10 townhouses planned for British Legion site

Jones Homes has announced its acquisition of the land and buildings located just off Station Road in Handforth that were formerly occupied by the Handforth…
Compulsory microchipping of dogs comes into force
Tuesday 15th March 2016
Tue 15th Mar 2016

Compulsory microchipping of dogs comes into force

Every dog owner will have to microchip their animal by April 6th under a new law intended to cut the rising number of strays in England and boost responsible…
Barlow's Beef: Is Donald Trump heading our way?
Tuesday 15th March 2016
Tue 15th Mar 2016
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Barlow's Beef: Is Donald Trump heading our way?

Does Donald Trump scare you? Does the thought of this misogynistic, crass megalomaniac becoming President of the United States fill you with dread? Yes...…