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The Dogfather: Working with difficult dogs
Tuesday 15th March 2016
Tue 15th Mar 2016

The Dogfather: Working with difficult dogs

A very wise trainer once told me: "Owners may not get the dog they want but they often get the dog they need." Over the years I have found this to be…
Wilmslow firefighters make cars shine for charity
Monday 14th March 2016
Mon 14th Mar 2016

Wilmslow firefighters make cars shine for charity

Drivers turned out in force to support The Fire Fighters Charity on Sunday, 13th March, at their 12th annual car wash. Car wash organiser, firefighter…
Churches and drama groups unite for Mystery Plays
Sunday 13th March 2016
Sun 13th Mar 2016

Churches and drama groups unite for Mystery Plays

With Easter approaching actors from the Green Room, Wilmslow Guild and three Wilmslow churches came together to re-enact twelve plays telling stories…
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Red fire engines, green values
Sunday 13th March 2016
Sun 13th Mar 2016

Red fire engines, green values

To reduce its carbon footprint Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service has taken delivery of twelve new electric vehicles to be deployed across Cheshire for…
Lest We Forget: March 1916 our last 'thankful' month
Sunday 13th March 2016
Sun 13th Mar 2016

Lest We Forget: March 1916 our last 'thankful' month

In this month the terrible struggle at Verdun continued. With the bitterest of the winter over, the Italians attacked the Austrians at the 5th battle…
Police clock speeding drivers on Hollin Lane
Saturday 12th March 2016
Sat 12th Mar 2016
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Police clock speeding drivers on Hollin Lane

Following complaints about speeding on Hollin Lane in Styal, police deployed the speed indication device to a section of the road. The results showed…
Section of Adlington Road expected to be closed for 8 weeks
Friday 11th March 2016
Fri 11th Mar 2016
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Section of Adlington Road expected to be closed for 8 weeks

A section of Adlington Road is scheduled to be closed from the junction with Wilmslow Park North for approximately 350 metres from Monday, 14th March.…
Boutique charity shop prepares to open on Water Lane
Friday 11th March 2016
Fri 11th Mar 2016

Boutique charity shop prepares to open on Water Lane

The Salvation Army has announced that Wilmslow will be the home of its third boutique charity shop in the UK, which will be located on Water Lane. The…
Tablets to increase police presence on Cheshire streets
Friday 11th March 2016
Fri 11th Mar 2016
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Tablets to increase police presence on Cheshire streets

Cheshire Constabulary is purchasing to purchase 1,700 tablet computers which it says will mean police officers spend an extra 340,000 hours on the streets,…
Food & Drink Week ready to cook up a storm
Thursday 10th March 2016
Thu 10th Mar 2016

Food & Drink Week ready to cook up a storm

Wilmslow is gearing up for one of the town's biggest events as with next Monday sees the launch of the Food and Drink Week. From (Monday, 14th March to…
Police operation results in 248 vehicle stops and 4 arrests
Thursday 10th March 2016
Thu 10th Mar 2016

Police operation results in 248 vehicle stops and 4 arrests

Yesterday's police operation, which saw dozens of police vehicles pass through Wilmslow, resulted in 248 vehicle stops and 4 arrests. Operation Crossbow,…
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Community operation tackles rural crime
Thursday 10th March 2016
Thu 10th Mar 2016

Community operation tackles rural crime

Cheshire Police reinforced its commitment to tackling rural crime yesterday, Wednesday 9th March, by undertaking Operation Crossbow Rural. The aim of…
1600 tickets issued by PCSOs without power to do so won't be reimbursed
Wednesday 9th March 2016
Wed 9th Mar 2016
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1600 tickets issued by PCSOs without power to do so won't be reimbursed

Some Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) in Cheshire have been issuing fixed penalty notices without the contractual authority to do so due to issues…
Over 150 officers tackle criminals from across the region
Wednesday 9th March 2016
Wed 9th Mar 2016
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Over 150 officers tackle criminals from across the region

As many of you will have noticed there has been a heavy police presence in Wilmslow this afternoon (Wednesday 9th March), with dozens of police vehicles,…
Council's rejection of shopping centre plan 'seems incomprehensible'
Wednesday 9th March 2016
Wed 9th Mar 2016
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Council's rejection of shopping centre plan 'seems incomprehensible'

Plans submitted over a year ago for a new retail development adjacent to the existing Handforth Dean retail park, which would create up to 200 jobs, were…
Police target anti-social behaviour in town centre
Wednesday 9th March 2016
Wed 9th Mar 2016

Police target anti-social behaviour in town centre

Having received reports that anti-social behaviour is creating a problem in Wilmslow town centre, the police will be targeting problem areas this month.…
Wilmslow firefighters join volunteers to Clean for The Queen
Wednesday 9th March 2016
Wed 9th Mar 2016
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Wilmslow firefighters join volunteers to Clean for The Queen

A campaign to get a million people out and about cleaning up their communities saw Wilmslow firefighters picking litter in the town. The crew joined Wilmslow…
Plans to replace garages at Lindow Parade with three houses refused
Wednesday 9th March 2016
Wed 9th Mar 2016
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Plans to replace garages at Lindow Parade with three houses refused

Plans to replace a block of five garages at Lindow Parade with three houses has been refused. The proposed development site consists of a single-storey…
String group to perform at St Bart's
Wednesday 9th March 2016
Wed 9th Mar 2016

String group to perform at St Bart's

A highly acclaimed string group is returning to perform at St.Bartholomew's Church on Thursday, 17th March. The Academy of St. Peter's String Orchestra…
Barlow's Beef: Local Plan Strategy - The Great Deception
Tuesday 8th March 2016
Tue 8th Mar 2016
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Barlow's Beef: Local Plan Strategy - The Great Deception

Having received an email from Cheshire East inviting me to read their Local Plan Strategy I considered it my duty to do so. While having no specialist…