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Construction company fined £97k over death of bricklayer at Wilmslow site
Tuesday 2nd February 2016
Tue 2nd Feb 2016

Construction company fined £97k over death of bricklayer at Wilmslow site

A Cheshire construction company has been prosecuted following a fatal accident in 2011 at a building site in Wimslow. Liverpool Crown Court heard that…
Barlow's Beef: Gym jam at the leisure centre
Tuesday 2nd February 2016
Tue 2nd Feb 2016
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Barlow's Beef: Gym jam at the leisure centre

When I'm stressed I have a tried and tested antidote...I go to the gym. Having been a marathon runner in my not too distant past I always enjoy the relaxation…
The Dogfather: Why a muzzle can be your dog's best friend
Tuesday 2nd February 2016
Tue 2nd Feb 2016

The Dogfather: Why a muzzle can be your dog's best friend

You don't need a lot of equipment to walk a dog. A collar and simple rope lead is usually enough unless you have an exceptionally strong dog then maybe…
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Cheshire East to raise Council Tax by 3.75%
Monday 1st February 2016
Mon 1st Feb 2016
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Cheshire East to raise Council Tax by 3.75%

Cheshire East Council is set to raise its Council Tax by 3.75%, which represents the first increase in five years. The Council says this is necessary…
National recognition for heritage railway signs
Monday 1st February 2016
Mon 1st Feb 2016

National recognition for heritage railway signs

Two heritage railway signs located at Handforth Station have been recognised as being of sufficient interest to warrant preservation. As part of their…
Alcohol consumption one of the main health issues in Cheshire East
Sunday 31st January 2016
Sun 31st Jan 2016

Alcohol consumption one of the main health issues in Cheshire East

Cheshire East are encouraging residents to think more seriously about their levels of alcohol consumption and the impact that this has on their wellbeing.…
Women encouraged to take health test
Saturday 30th January 2016
Sat 30th Jan 2016

Women encouraged to take health test

Women are being advised not to take a chance on their wellbeing by skipping vital health checks. This week is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week –…
Police launch investigation into protection of endangered species
Thursday 28th January 2016
Thu 28th Jan 2016
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Police launch investigation into protection of endangered species

Wilmslow Police are currently investigating whether water voles, our most endangered mammal, have been eliminated from Lindow Moss, Wilmslow's most important…
Armed robbers strike at Handforth store
Thursday 28th January 2016
Thu 28th Jan 2016

Armed robbers strike at Handforth store

Shortly after 10.30pm on Wednesday, 27th January, two men entered a store in Handforth and threatened staff with a knife. It is believed they entered…
Town Council remains committed to funding CCTV cameras
Wednesday 27th January 2016
Wed 27th Jan 2016
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Town Council remains committed to funding CCTV cameras

Wilmslow Town Council will to continue to fund the maintenance of CCTV cameras in the town for the next three years. It was agreed at their meeting on…
Plans for apartments, retail unit and cafe off Hawthorn Street
Wednesday 27th January 2016
Wed 27th Jan 2016
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Plans for apartments, retail unit and cafe off Hawthorn Street

A planning application has been submitted for a mixed use development on land to the rear of 75 Hawthorn Street. The site is currently used for the overnight…
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Call for emergency services to collaborate and share control rooms welcomed
Tuesday 26th January 2016
Tue 26th Jan 2016
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Call for emergency services to collaborate and share control rooms welcomed

The Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Cheshire has welcomed today's announcement by the Home Office that local emergency services will have a…
Nearly 500 arrests for drug driving
Tuesday 26th January 2016
Tue 26th Jan 2016

Nearly 500 arrests for drug driving

Since the introduction of the Drug Drive Law in March 2015, Cheshire Police have arrested nearly 500 people for drug driving. The majority of those arrested…
Barlow's Beef: Another brick in the wall for school trips
Tuesday 26th January 2016
Tue 26th Jan 2016
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Barlow's Beef: Another brick in the wall for school trips

I was listening to a phone-in on the radio this week concerning school outings. The question posed was: 'Would you allow your child to go on a school…
The Dogfather: Don't overdo the treats
Tuesday 26th January 2016
Tue 26th Jan 2016

The Dogfather: Don't overdo the treats

I'm often asked if I use treats to train my dogs and the answer is an unqualified yes. It's the logical way to teach young pups the basic positions of…
Minister marks £2.5bn employment and skills funding boost with visit to prison restaurant
Monday 25th January 2016
Mon 25th Jan 2016
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Minister marks £2.5bn employment and skills funding boost with visit to prison restaurant

The Minister for Employment officially launched a £2.5bn European Social Fund (ESF) programme at Styal Prison today (Monday, 25th January). Priti…
19% drop in burglaries across Cheshire
Saturday 23rd January 2016
Sat 23rd Jan 2016
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19% drop in burglaries across Cheshire

According to data released by the Office of National Statistics this week, Cheshire Constabulary recorded the fifth largest reduction in crime across…
Handforth Station scoops another Best Kept Award
Friday 22nd January 2016
Fri 22nd Jan 2016
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Handforth Station scoops another Best Kept Award

Handforth station picked up another award at the Cheshire Best Kept Stations Annual Award Evening attended by the Lord-Lieutenant of Cheshire David Briggs…
Firefighters extinguish kitchen fire on Prescott Road
Thursday 21st January 2016
Thu 21st Jan 2016

Firefighters extinguish kitchen fire on Prescott Road

Fire crews were called to a property on Prescott Road in Wilmslow this evening (Thursday 21st January) where there was a report of a kitchen fire. One…
Wilmslow Neighbourhood Plan Group seeks volunteers
Thursday 21st January 2016
Thu 21st Jan 2016

Wilmslow Neighbourhood Plan Group seeks volunteers

Having decided to go ahead with creating a Neighbourhood Plan for Wilmslow, the Town Council is now looking for volunteers to join the Wilmslow Neighbourhood…