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15 year leases granted for electric charging points
Wednesday 30th December 2015
Wed 30th Dec 2015

15 year leases granted for electric charging points

Cheshire East Council has agreed to grant a fifteen year lease for the electric vehicle charging points. The Council secured Government grant funding…
Handforth residents fall victim to cash point scam
Tuesday 29th December 2015
Tue 29th Dec 2015
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Handforth residents fall victim to cash point scam

Wilmslow Police are alerting the public to be vigilant following a report of cash point fraud in Handforth. A number of victims of fraud have taken to…
Barlow's Beef: Book early for HS2
Tuesday 29th December 2015
Tue 29th Dec 2015
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Barlow's Beef: Book early for HS2

I'm sure you are delighted to know that HS2 high-speed rail service will be coming to a station near you in the next 12-17 years. Well, when I say 'near…
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New law to deal with psychological domestic abuse
Tuesday 29th December 2015
Tue 29th Dec 2015

New law to deal with psychological domestic abuse

Domestic abusers who subject their victims to controlling or coercive behaviour could face up to five years in jail under a new law which comes into force…
The Dogfather: Get the family together and agree on house rules
Tuesday 29th December 2015
Tue 29th Dec 2015

The Dogfather: Get the family together and agree on house rules

When I do a home assessment visit I'm frequently baffled by the confusion of rules and commands families apply to their dogs. I often have to guess what…
Handforth singer releases charity single for Syrian refugees
Sunday 27th December 2015
Sun 27th Dec 2015

Handforth singer releases charity single for Syrian refugees

A singer songwriter from Handforth has released a charity single to help raise money for the refugee crisis in Syria. Female pop duo She Knowz, which…
Visitors encouraged to
Sunday 27th December 2015
Sun 27th Dec 2015
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Visitors encouraged to "Arrive in Styal"

Visitors to Quarry Bank Mill are being inspired to travel by rail and "Arrive in Styal" thanks to a new poster artwork commissioned by Styal Station Friends…
Youth Pantomime Society prepares for Peter Pan
Saturday 26th December 2015
Sat 26th Dec 2015

Youth Pantomime Society prepares for Peter Pan

Cheshire Youth Pantomime Society (CHYPS) are in the final stages of rehearsal for their next spectacular pantomime – Peter Pan. Since 2008 CHYPS…
Support local hospice and dispose of your tree the charitable way
Thursday 24th December 2015
Thu 24th Dec 2015

Support local hospice and dispose of your tree the charitable way

Volunteers are urging people to support our local hospice and make every tree count this Christmas. The 16th annual Christmas Tree Collection will take…
Council offices bite the dust
Wednesday 23rd December 2015
Wed 23rd Dec 2015
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Council offices bite the dust

Work is well underway to demolish the former council offices off Chapel Lane to make way for a new development of apartments for the elderly. PegasusLife…
Hampers deliver festive cheer to hundreds of needy families
Wednesday 23rd December 2015
Wed 23rd Dec 2015
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Hampers deliver festive cheer to hundreds of needy families

Local Christian charity, Hampers of Hope, delivered festive cheer to around 1000 people in need this Christmas. A wide range of local organisations including…
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Rotary Toy Appeal gets all wrapped up for Christmas
Wednesday 23rd December 2015
Wed 23rd Dec 2015

Rotary Toy Appeal gets all wrapped up for Christmas

The Rotary Club of Wilmslow Dean has once again been providing hundreds of local children with presents this Christmas through their 'Rota-Toy' appeal…
Runners get in the festive spirit for a cracking Christmas run
Tuesday 22nd December 2015
Tue 22nd Dec 2015

Runners get in the festive spirit for a cracking Christmas run

Runners donned their festive hats and outfits on Saturday, 19th December, for the last Wilmslow parkrun before Christmas. Nearly 100 people took part…
Operation is giving wanted offenders a Blue Christmas
Tuesday 22nd December 2015
Tue 22nd Dec 2015

Operation is giving wanted offenders a Blue Christmas

A policing operation aiming to round up outstanding and wanted offenders has had a successful start. Cheshire Police have resurrected Operation Hatay…
Barlow's Beef: Malice in Bunderland
Tuesday 22nd December 2015
Tue 22nd Dec 2015
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Barlow's Beef: Malice in Bunderland

Once upon a time there were glorious pastures where animals grazed and children played in a green and pleasant county known to all as Blunderland.Then…
The Dogfather: How 'devil’ dogs put me on the map
Tuesday 22nd December 2015
Tue 22nd Dec 2015

The Dogfather: How 'devil’ dogs put me on the map

Can I take the opportunity to thank all those dogs who came along to my Behaviour Clinics and trusted me with their issues. I owe these guys a lot. It…
Town Council to consider taking on running of allotments
Monday 21st December 2015
Mon 21st Dec 2015
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Town Council to consider taking on running of allotments

Wilmslow Town Council is going to decide whether to take on responsibility for allotments in the new year. Cheshire East Council has agreed to transfer…
George Osborne's Christmas message for Wilmslow residents
Monday 21st December 2015
Mon 21st Dec 2015

George Osborne's Christmas message for Wilmslow residents

Sitting down to write this Christmas message gives me time to reflect on 2015. It has been a year of challenges and a year of success, a year of sadness…
Lest we forget: December 1915 Gallipoli campaign draws to a close
Sunday 20th December 2015
Sun 20th Dec 2015

Lest we forget: December 1915 Gallipoli campaign draws to a close

There was to be no repeat of the 1914 Christmas Truce in any theatre of war. Bad weather and orders from above certainly ensured nothing at all friendly…
Aviation enthusiasts clean up around airport
Saturday 19th December 2015
Sat 19th Dec 2015

Aviation enthusiasts clean up around airport

A group of plane spotters were so disgusted with the state of some National Trust land next to Manchester Airport that they took it upon themselves to…