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Chancellor visits two local charities

Chancellor visits two local charities

Tatton MP George Osborne was in Wilmslow and Styal on Friday, 30th October to visit two local charities. First of all he called in to the Hawthorn Lane…
Plans for 2015 Remembrance Day Parades and Services confirmed

Plans for 2015 Remembrance Day Parades and Services confirmed

Both Wilmslow and Handforth will mark Remembrance Day with a parade and church service on Sunday, 8th November. Those participating in the Wilmslow Remembrance…
Barlow's Beef: Cheshire East rebuilds the Iron Curtain

Barlow's Beef: Cheshire East rebuilds the Iron Curtain

Do you remember The Iron Curtain? As a child I thought it was a massive shutter descending from heaven. In reality it was an ideological and physical…
The Dogfather: All dog behaviour is learned in the home

The Dogfather: All dog behaviour is learned in the home

I read a story this week of a man who survived 55 days drifting in the open sea by catching rainwater in his cap. I'm beginning to feel the same dealing…
Reader's Photo: A walk on The Edge

Reader's Photo: A walk on The Edge

Steve Palmer kindly sent me this photo taken at The Edge on Sunday, 1st November.  If you would like your photos of Wilmslow and the surrounding…
Wartime voices to be heard again

Wartime voices to be heard again

A unique evening of World War One readings based on the writings and memories of people from in and around Wilmslow a century ago can be heard again at…
Reader's Letter: A camp full of hope and optimism

Reader's Letter: A camp full of hope and optimism

I have recently returned from a trip to Calais, volunteering in the refugee camp which is now referred to as 'The Jungle', with a small group of volunteers…
Plans to convert chapel into 12 apartments approved

Plans to convert chapel into 12 apartments approved

Plans to convert a former Methodist chapel on Wilmslow Road, Handforth into apartments have been approved. The Northern Planning Committee granted planning…
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Blooming marvellous: Another gold for Wilmslow!

Blooming marvellous: Another gold for Wilmslow!

Wilmslow has picked up a GOLD award, for the second year running, at the RHS North West in Bloom 2015 awards presentation held in Southport today (Friday…
Builders wear it pink for breast cancer awareness

Builders wear it pink for breast cancer awareness

Promotional Feature Builders and site staff working for local developer David Wilson Homes, donned pink hi-visibility vests last Friday, 23rd October,…
Firefighters rescue cat stuck up tree for two days

Firefighters rescue cat stuck up tree for two days

A cat has been rescued by firefighters after spending two days stuck up a tree. Ossie had climbed 10 metres up the tree on Queens Road in Wilmslow where…
Hundreds sign petition for Chapel Lane improvements

Hundreds sign petition for Chapel Lane improvements

Wilmslow Town Council has agreed to fund new signage for the shops and businesses on Chapel Lane having been presented with a petition containing nearly…
Police warn steer clear of legal highs

Police warn steer clear of legal highs

Cheshire Police are urging people to steer clear of legal highs and are asking members of the public for their help with regards to tackling drugs in…
Friends awarded for their efforts to improve the town park

Friends awarded for their efforts to improve the town park

A group of volunteers who came together in 2004 with the aim of protecting, maintaining and enhancing The Carrs park have received an award from the Royal…
Wilmslow playwright lands second Royal Exchange performance

Wilmslow playwright lands second Royal Exchange performance

Playwright Luke Gilfedder, 22, of Wilmslow has received the exciting news that his writing has been selected for performance by The Royal Exchange Manchester…
Firework fun at Carnival Field

Firework fun at Carnival Field

With Bonfire Night fast approaching, Wilmslow and District Round Table are once again preparing to provide local residents with a grand bonfire and fireworks…
Scout group brings back Handforth bonfire and fireworks display

Scout group brings back Handforth bonfire and fireworks display

A scout group in Handforth is organising a bonfire and fireworks display this year as part of their 90th anniversary celebrations. Having ceased to take…