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Drink driving arrests fall whilst drug driving arrests increase
Thursday 16th July 2015
Thu 16th Jul 2015

Drink driving arrests fall whilst drug driving arrests increase

Cheshire Police has reiterated its warning about the dangers of drink and drug driving following the conclusion of their summer drink and drug driving…
Reader's Photo: Matching parking tickets
Wednesday 15th July 2015
Wed 15th Jul 2015
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Reader's Photo: Matching parking tickets

Nicola Naylor @readswoodstud took this photo outside Gusto in Alderley Edge at lunchtime on Tuesday, 14th July. If you would like your photos of Wilmslow…
The Arensky Trio to perform Summer Serenade
Wednesday 15th July 2015
Wed 15th Jul 2015

The Arensky Trio to perform Summer Serenade

Having just conducted Chetham's Symphony Orchestra in triumphant performances of Mahler's Third Symphony at the Bridgewater Hall and Cheltenham Festival,…
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Barlow's Beef: By George he's done it!
Wednesday 15th July 2015
Wed 15th Jul 2015
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Barlow's Beef: By George he's done it!

I'm pleased that Alderley Park is to get a £5M investment in medicine technology, I really am. Considering it's heritage this is just the sort of…
Revised local plan includes big increase in new homes for Wilmslow
Tuesday 14th July 2015
Tue 14th Jul 2015
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Revised local plan includes big increase in new homes for Wilmslow

The Cabinet will be considering the suggested revisions to the submitted Local Plan Strategy at their meeting on Tuesday, 21st July, which include a significant…
CCTV appeal following theft from Handforth pharmacy
Tuesday 14th July 2015
Tue 14th Jul 2015

CCTV appeal following theft from Handforth pharmacy

Wilmslow Police have have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a shoplifting incident in Handforth. Can you identify…
The Dogfather: Don't wait for your dog to grow out of unruly behaviour
Tuesday 14th July 2015
Tue 14th Jul 2015
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The Dogfather: Don't wait for your dog to grow out of unruly behaviour

I was asked by a frantic owner what she could do about her dog's aggression. It had, apparently, attacked a neighbour's dog who was simply passing by.…
Vulcan model brings show success for talented pupil
Monday 13th July 2015
Mon 13th Jul 2015

Vulcan model brings show success for talented pupil

A talented Year 8 pupil from Wilmslow High School picked up three prizes at this year's Wilmslow Show on Sunday, 5th July. Matt Beton won the Wilmslow…
Winner of the school's scarecrow competition announced
Monday 13th July 2015
Mon 13th Jul 2015

Winner of the school's scarecrow competition announced

The winner of the 2015 school scarecrow competition has been announced. Wilmslow Dean Rotary Club awarded first place to Ashdene Primary School's wonderful…
Council crackdown on scams
Sunday 12th July 2015
Sun 12th Jul 2015

Council crackdown on scams

Cheshire East Council has joined forces with partners as part of a crackdown on conmen. Working with the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) and the National…
Bedells Lane closure
Sunday 12th July 2015
Sun 12th Jul 2015
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Bedells Lane closure

Bedells Lane, outside the old Remenham Council Offices, will be closed for two days to enable Vodafone to carry out a pole lift. It is anticipated that…
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Lest we forget: July 1915
Saturday 11th July 2015
Sat 11th Jul 2015

Lest we forget: July 1915

In contrast to the devastating battles that took place 12 months later, July 1915 was relatively quiet time for the British on the Western Front.Elsewhere…
Winner has plenty to crow about
Saturday 11th July 2015
Sat 11th Jul 2015

Winner has plenty to crow about

Last month 66 wonderful straw creations brought lots of colour and fun to the town centre during the 15-day Wilmslow Scarecrow Festival. The coveted 1st…
Council says it welcomes Chancellor’s push for brown site homes
Friday 10th July 2015
Fri 10th Jul 2015
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Council says it welcomes Chancellor’s push for brown site homes

Cheshire East Council leader Michael Jones today welcomed the Chancellor's announcement relaxing planning rules on brownfield sites. In order to boost…
Reader's photo: Geese prepare to migrate
Friday 10th July 2015
Fri 10th Jul 2015

Reader's photo: Geese prepare to migrate

Fenton Simpson kindly send us this photo of geese flying over Chorley Hall Lane in Alderley Edge. If you would like your photos of Wilmslow and the surrounding…
ICO celebrates 30 years in Wilmslow
Thursday 9th July 2015
Thu 9th Jul 2015
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ICO celebrates 30 years in Wilmslow

The Information Commissioner's Office celebrated three decades in the town with a marquee reception at their Water Lane offices last week. In 1985 the…
Council revises Alderley Park plans
Thursday 9th July 2015
Thu 9th Jul 2015
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Council revises Alderley Park plans

Cheshire East Council's Cabinet has approved a revised masterplan to develop Alderley Park as a key life sciences business cluster. The Alderley Park…
Opinion: Why are so many drivers, not indicating correctly at roundabouts?
Thursday 9th July 2015
Thu 9th Jul 2015
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Opinion: Why are so many drivers, not indicating correctly at roundabouts?

Its simple.. When leaving any roundabout, you should signal left only left!!!!! The worst spot is the Alderley Road/A34 bypass roundabout. Traffic coming…
Wilmslow Motor Show is revving up to roar into town
Wednesday 8th July 2015
Wed 8th Jul 2015
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Wilmslow Motor Show is revving up to roar into town

Wilmslow will be filled once again with some amazing supercars, super bikes and much more when the third Wilmslow Motor Show roars into town on Saturday…
New Opinion section launched
Wednesday 8th July 2015
Wed 8th Jul 2015

New Opinion section launched

We have launched a new Opinion section on wilmslow.co.uk where we are inviting our readers to submit letters or articles concerning local issues. Hopefully…