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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…
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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...…
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…
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…