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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,…
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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…
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…
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…