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School friends reunited after 70 years
Monday 29th February 2016
Mon 29th Feb 2016

School friends reunited after 70 years

Old school friends were reunited after 70 years for an exhibition that will tell the story of Quarry Bank's unique gardens. Maurice Earlam and Cyril Bradley,…
Council backs Local Plan as it moves forward to consultation
Monday 29th February 2016
Mon 29th Feb 2016
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Council backs Local Plan as it moves forward to consultation

Cheshire East Council has backed its revised Local Plan Strategy to shape development across the Borough up to 2030. The document was passed by a vote…
Create a splash for the 26th Wilmslow Swimathon
Sunday 28th February 2016
Sun 28th Feb 2016

Create a splash for the 26th Wilmslow Swimathon

Rotarians are inviting local swimmers to take part in their 26th Wilmslow Swimathon to be held at Wilmslow Leisure Centre in April. The Rotary Club of…
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An evening of comedy theatre
Saturday 27th February 2016
Sat 27th Feb 2016

An evening of comedy theatre

Wilmslow Library is holding an evening of comedy theatre next month as part of their 'See it Live in Libraries' project. In partnership with Cheshire…
Cars stolen after burglars break into Strawberry Lane home
Friday 26th February 2016
Fri 26th Feb 2016

Cars stolen after burglars break into Strawberry Lane home

A burglary occurred overnight at a property on Strawberry Lane. Offenders gained access by smashing a kitchen window some time between 10:30pm on Thursday,…
Proposal for the restoration of the Old Rectory Stables
Friday 26th February 2016
Fri 26th Feb 2016
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Proposal for the restoration of the Old Rectory Stables

The Old Stables in Wilmslow is one of our few remaining historic buildings, and yet it has been unused for many years. Cheshire East Council has recently…
Third stage of Tour of Britain set to race through Wilmslow
Thursday 25th February 2016
Thu 25th Feb 2016
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Third stage of Tour of Britain set to race through Wilmslow

Britain's premier cycling event – the Tour of Britain – will hit the highways of Cheshire East in September, with a challenging leg which…
Call for 14-25 year olds to join new Cheshire Youth Commission
Thursday 25th February 2016
Thu 25th Feb 2016

Call for 14-25 year olds to join new Cheshire Youth Commission

Cheshire Police are looking for 14-25 years old to join the Cheshire Youth Commission which is being set up to enable young people to support, challenge…
Firefighters tackle difficult to reach log burner fire
Wednesday 24th February 2016
Wed 24th Feb 2016

Firefighters tackle difficult to reach log burner fire

Firefighters were called to extinguish a log burner fire on Grove Avenue on Monday, 22nd February. One fire engine from Wilmslow attended the incident…
Car fire extinguished on Macclesfield Road
Wednesday 24th February 2016
Wed 24th Feb 2016

Car fire extinguished on Macclesfield Road

Firefighters were called to a report of a fire on Macclesfield Road in Wilmslow on Tuesday, 23rd February. One fire engine from Wilmslow and one from…
Plans for development of Alderley Park approved
Wednesday 24th February 2016
Wed 24th Feb 2016
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Plans for development of Alderley Park approved

Cheshire East Council's Strategic Planning Board today (Wednesday 24th February) granted outline planning approval for the proposed development at Alderley…
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Proposed changes to town centre car parks
Wednesday 24th February 2016
Wed 24th Feb 2016
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Proposed changes to town centre car parks

Cheshire East Council is proposing changes to the current parking provisions in four of the town centre car parks. The proposals are to increase the maximum…
Volunteers come forward to create plan for Wilmslow's future
Wednesday 24th February 2016
Wed 24th Feb 2016
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Volunteers come forward to create plan for Wilmslow's future

Having decided to go ahead with creating a Neighbourhood Plan for Wilmslow, the Town Council is very pleased with the number of volunteers who have come…
Town Council awards six grants but declines one application
Wednesday 24th February 2016
Wed 24th Feb 2016
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Town Council awards six grants but declines one application

Wilmslow Town Council considered a list of grant applications at their meeting on Monday, 15th February totalling nearly £23,000 from local organisations,…
Council calls on residents to take a stand against scammers
Wednesday 24th February 2016
Wed 24th Feb 2016
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Council calls on residents to take a stand against scammers

Cheshire East Council is encouraging residents to support national safeguarding day on Monday, 29th February, by making a stand against scammers. Cheshire…
All aboard the Starlight Express
Wednesday 24th February 2016
Wed 24th Feb 2016

All aboard the Starlight Express

Following on from last year's successful 'sell out' production of Les Miserables, awarding winning youth musical theatre group TEMPO (The Edge Musical…
Documentary follows tragic case of Flynn's death by dangerous driving
Tuesday 23rd February 2016
Tue 23rd Feb 2016

Documentary follows tragic case of Flynn's death by dangerous driving

A new documentary series starting this month will cover the tragic death of Flynn Morrissey who was killed whilst travelling to school in September 2013.…
Week of treats planned for Wilmslow's second food and drink festival
Tuesday 23rd February 2016
Tue 23rd Feb 2016

Week of treats planned for Wilmslow's second food and drink festival

Wilmslow is hosting its 2nd Food & Drink Week next month, to celebrate and showcase the abundance of food and drink suppliers in and around the town.…
New technology to help tackle speeding
Tuesday 23rd February 2016
Tue 23rd Feb 2016
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New technology to help tackle speeding

Cheshire Constabulary has invested in 16 state-of-the-art speed enforcement devices which are some of the most advanced compact all-in-one digital video…
Barlow's Beef: I can't tell you how tickled I am
Tuesday 23rd February 2016
Tue 23rd Feb 2016

Barlow's Beef: I can't tell you how tickled I am

'Clap along if you know what happiness is to you...' I was so happy this morning when I discovered Cheshire East was the 'happiest place in England' that…