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'An aggressive attempt to build houses on the green belt'
Wednesday 22nd July 2015
Wed 22nd Jul 2015
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'An aggressive attempt to build houses on the green belt'

Plans have been submitted for a residential development on green belt land currently occupied by an abattoir and a house on Moor Lane. The Stewart Milne…
Destination Fitness - 6 week membership offer at Wilmslow Leisure Centre!
Wednesday 22nd July 2015
Wed 22nd Jul 2015

Destination Fitness - 6 week membership offer at Wilmslow Leisure Centre!

Promotional Feature At Wilmslow Leisure Centre, we pride ourselves in providing fun and affordable fitness; we have a huge variety of activities with…
Wilmslow man charged with grievous bodily harm
Wednesday 22nd July 2015
Wed 22nd Jul 2015

Wilmslow man charged with grievous bodily harm

A man from Wilmslow has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent. Cheshire Police were called to reports of an assault on Barlow Road at approximately…
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Cheshire sees one of largest falls in recorded crime
Wednesday 22nd July 2015
Wed 22nd Jul 2015
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Cheshire sees one of largest falls in recorded crime

The latest crime statistics released by the Office of National Statistics show that crime continues to fall in Cheshire, with the county recording the…
Council aims to raise £25m from asset sales
Tuesday 21st July 2015
Tue 21st Jul 2015
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Council aims to raise £25m from asset sales

Cheshire East Council is aiming to make big savings from empty buildings and unneeded sites by selling off surplus assets – to reinvest in frontline…
Barlow's Beef: No sign of any action on dangerous parking
Tuesday 21st July 2015
Tue 21st Jul 2015
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Barlow's Beef: No sign of any action on dangerous parking

Any idea what the above sign means? Evenings around 5:30pm I drive along Hawthorn Street only to find a couple of vehicles illegally parked outside the…
Scholars to perform final Summer Serenade of the series
Tuesday 21st July 2015
Tue 21st Jul 2015

Scholars to perform final Summer Serenade of the series

The final recital of the Sunday afternoon Summer Serenade Series takes place at St Bartholomew's Church this Sunday, 26th July. Choral scholar Isabel,…
The Dogfather: Taster classes for dog owners
Tuesday 21st July 2015
Tue 21st Jul 2015

The Dogfather: Taster classes for dog owners

Once summer is over there will be a rush of owners who want to start training their dog/puppy. Choosing a training class for your dog is like visiting…
Two men arrested following serious assault in Lacey Green area
Monday 20th July 2015
Mon 20th Jul 2015

Two men arrested following serious assault in Lacey Green area

Cheshire police are currently investigating a serious assault which occurred on the evening of Sunday, 19th July, in the Lacey Green area of Wilmslow.…
Join local charity on sponsored walk across Morecombe Bay
Monday 20th July 2015
Mon 20th Jul 2015

Join local charity on sponsored walk across Morecombe Bay

A Wilmslow based charity is organising a sponsored walk across Morecombe Bay. Tickets are now on sale for the guided walk, organised by Kibera in Need…
Wilmslow St Bartholomew’s Brass Band 1961-2
Monday 20th July 2015
Mon 20th Jul 2015
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Wilmslow St Bartholomew’s Brass Band 1961-2

Graham McLelland has sent us this photo of the Wilmslow St Bartholomew's Brass Band which was taken around 1961-2 in their brand new uniforms Graham was…
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Council crackdowns on sky lanterns
Sunday 19th July 2015
Sun 19th Jul 2015
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Council crackdowns on sky lanterns

Cheshire East Council has ramped up its crackdown on 'sky lanterns' and is to ban them from all licenced events in the Borough. Cabinet member for communities…
Cheshire East’s 20,000 tax credits claimants urged to renew online
Sunday 19th July 2015
Sun 19th Jul 2015

Cheshire East’s 20,000 tax credits claimants urged to renew online

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging the 20,100 people who receive tax credits across Cheshire East to renew their tax credits claim online as soon…
Wilmslow goes blooming potty
Saturday 18th July 2015
Sat 18th Jul 2015
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Wilmslow goes blooming potty

As part of Wilmslow's entry into this year's North West In Bloom competition a row of planted toilets have been placed on South Drive. Located outside…
More funding to help troubled families
Saturday 18th July 2015
Sat 18th Jul 2015

More funding to help troubled families

Cheshire East Council has secured a second phase of funding for its work with complex families. The Council says it has successfully transformed the lives…
Wilmslow in full bloom for judges visit
Friday 17th July 2015
Fri 17th Jul 2015

Wilmslow in full bloom for judges visit

Final touches are being made to spruce up the town ahead of the North West In Bloom judges' visit to Wilmslow next week. The Wilmslow In Bloom team will…
Church hosts marvellous medieval meal
Friday 17th July 2015
Fri 17th Jul 2015

Church hosts marvellous medieval meal

Great fun was had by all who attended the medieval banquet held at St Bartholomew's Church on the evening of 10th July which raised £900 towards…
40-year old man sadly passes away after police called to incident on Twinnies Road
Thursday 16th July 2015
Thu 16th Jul 2015

40-year old man sadly passes away after police called to incident on Twinnies Road

At 2.54pm on Thursday, 16th July, police were called to St Francis Hall Flats on Twinnies Road following reports of concerns for the welfare of a…
Third time unlucky for theatre's extension plans
Thursday 16th July 2015
Thu 16th Jul 2015

Third time unlucky for theatre's extension plans

An amateur dramatic group has had its third planning application for a first floor extension refused. Wilmslow Green Room Theatre on Chapel Lane applied…
Chorley and Styal bloom for judges
Thursday 16th July 2015
Thu 16th Jul 2015
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Chorley and Styal bloom for judges

RHS judges visited Chorley and Styal this week to assess them against other similar sized villages for the RHS North West In Bloom competition. David…