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Harry presented with Prime Minister's Award
Friday 8th January 2016
Fri 8th Jan 2016

Harry presented with Prime Minister's Award

Eight-year old Harry Mascall from Wilmslow was recently awarded the Points of Light Award by the Prime Minister David Cameron, which recognises outstanding…
No direct trains to London for 11 days
Thursday 7th January 2016
Thu 7th Jan 2016
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No direct trains to London for 11 days

Rail passengers wishing to travel between Wilmslow and London next February will face long delays. There will be no direct trains from Wilmslow to London…
Cheshire Chiefs to hold webchat on hate crime
Thursday 7th January 2016
Thu 7th Jan 2016
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Cheshire Chiefs to hold webchat on hate crime

Cheshire Constabulary will be hosting a webchat with the Chief Constable Simon Byrne and Police & Crime Commissioner John Dwyer on Thursday 14th January…
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Add wilmslow.co.uk to your home screen
Wednesday 6th January 2016
Wed 6th Jan 2016

Add wilmslow.co.uk to your home screen

As many readers will be aware our wilmslow.co.uk App stopped working a couple of months ago. We stopped supporting the App two and a half years ago when…
Hero runner helps save dog walker from drowning
Wednesday 6th January 2016
Wed 6th Jan 2016
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Hero runner helps save dog walker from drowning

Updated: 1pm Wednesday, 6th January following a conversation with Tom Lavin, the gentleman who fell in the River Bollin. Originally published 4th January.…
Have your say on the future of trees in Wilmslow
Wednesday 6th January 2016
Wed 6th Jan 2016
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Have your say on the future of trees in Wilmslow

Transition Wilmslow is inviting local residents to a meeting about trees! The meeting will take place on Monday 11th January at the Friends Meeting House…
New Years Honours for stalwart fundraiser, professor and ex-footballer
Tuesday 5th January 2016
Tue 5th Jan 2016

New Years Honours for stalwart fundraiser, professor and ex-footballer

Three local residents have been acknowledged in the Queen's New Years Honours List 2016. Alderley Edge resident Michael Josephson who has spent years…
Barlow's Beef: What will 2016 bring us?
Tuesday 5th January 2016
Tue 5th Jan 2016
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Barlow's Beef: What will 2016 bring us?

Happy New Year. I'd like to believe we shall have one but there has rarely been a more turbulent time in which to predict. The EU whilst decisive in meddling…
The Dogfather: The dog training minefield
Tuesday 5th January 2016
Tue 5th Jan 2016

The Dogfather: The dog training minefield

There are a million theories on dog training and they all vary. There's actually a belief in some circles that you should never give your dog a command…
New ambulance provider set to deliver enhanced non-emergency service
Monday 4th January 2016
Mon 4th Jan 2016

New ambulance provider set to deliver enhanced non-emergency service

Patients requiring non-emergency transport will benefit from a new service which is being launched in June 2016. The new-look service will be provided…
Warning after spate of burglaries in December
Monday 4th January 2016
Mon 4th Jan 2016

Warning after spate of burglaries in December

Police are warning residents to be vigilant following a recent spate of burglaries. There has been 16 burglaries in the Wilmslow and Alderley Edge area…
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Police launch criminal investigation into Council's awarding of contracts
Monday 4th January 2016
Mon 4th Jan 2016
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Police launch criminal investigation into Council's awarding of contracts

Police have launched a criminal investigation into Cheshire East Council's awarding of contracts to a company which is run by the council leader's physiotherapist,…
Increased reports of anti-social behaviour in town car park
Sunday 3rd January 2016
Sun 3rd Jan 2016
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Increased reports of anti-social behaviour in town car park

Police have received an increase in the number of complaints about anti-social behaviour in one of the town centre car parks. As a result officers have…
Plans for Lacey Green community groups to work together
Saturday 2nd January 2016
Sat 2nd Jan 2016

Plans for Lacey Green community groups to work together

The Police have been working with various community groups within the Lacey Green area with the intention of creating a Working Together Group. PCSO Jim…
Reader's Letter: New Year's resolutions for 2016
Friday 1st January 2016
Fri 1st Jan 2016
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Reader's Letter: New Year's resolutions for 2016

It may be of interest to consider that others may feel that Cheshire East needs to wake up now that they have a change of leadership in 2016 and there…
Chief Constable of Cheshire receives New Year’s honour
Thursday 31st December 2015
Thu 31st Dec 2015

Chief Constable of Cheshire receives New Year’s honour

Cheshire's Chief Constable, Simon Byrne, has today (Thursday, 31st December) received the Queens Police Medal (QPM) in the New Year's Honours list. He…
2015 in Wilmslow: A year in review
Thursday 31st December 2015
Thu 31st Dec 2015
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2015 in Wilmslow: A year in review

As 2015 draws to a close it is time to take a look back at the biggest news stories of the past twelve months in Wilmslow and share some statistics with…
Winter wellbeing – protect yourself from flu
Thursday 31st December 2015
Thu 31st Dec 2015

Winter wellbeing – protect yourself from flu

Free flu vaccinations are still available for people Public Health England has identified as being at risk of suffering from flu. People over 65, pregnant…
More than 100 wanted offenders arrested
Thursday 31st December 2015
Thu 31st Dec 2015

More than 100 wanted offenders arrested

Almost 120 people have been arrested in a week as part of Operation Hatay 6. The policing operation, which was resurrected over the Christmas period,…
Wilmslow pub to be rebranded
Wednesday 30th December 2015
Wed 30th Dec 2015
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Wilmslow pub to be rebranded

The owners of a carvery pub in Wilmslow have confirmed that it will be closing for six weeks in the new year and reopening under a new name following…