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Reader's Letter: Postal collections
Monday 27th July 2015
Mon 27th Jul 2015
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Reader's Letter: Postal collections

Posting a letter this morning on Moss Road, Alderley Edge, I happened to look at the Collection Times notice (see the photo above). For many years the…
Two women released from car after it collides with a tree
Sunday 26th July 2015
Sun 26th Jul 2015

Two women released from car after it collides with a tree

Firefighters released two women who were medically trapped after a car collided with a tree in Wilmslow. Two fire engines attended the accident on Twinnies…
Council launches consultation into cycling strategy
Sunday 26th July 2015
Sun 26th Jul 2015
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Council launches consultation into cycling strategy

Cheshire East Council is seeking the views of local residents and cyclists on the way forward for cycling across the Borough. The Council has recently…
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Council set to create new company to help boost skills and jobs
Saturday 25th July 2015
Sat 25th Jul 2015

Council set to create new company to help boost skills and jobs

Cheshire East Council is set to create another 'arms-length' company with the aim of boosting skills in the Borough's workforce and helping businesses…
Reader's photo: A view of Spencer Brook
Friday 24th July 2015
Fri 24th Jul 2015

Reader's photo: A view of Spencer Brook

Alex Truswell kindly send us this photo of Spencer Brook in the woodland along Chelford Road, Prestbury. If you would like your photos of Wilmslow and…
Blooming great effort to impress RHS judges
Thursday 23rd July 2015
Thu 23rd Jul 2015

Blooming great effort to impress RHS judges

The North West In Bloom judges visited Wilmslow today to see all the tremendous work volunteers have put into this year's entry, and they were suitably…
Town Council to request land transfer and 106 money for provision of public toilets
Thursday 23rd July 2015
Thu 23rd Jul 2015
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Town Council to request land transfer and 106 money for provision of public toilets

Wilmslow Town Council is to request a piece of land from Cheshire East Council and the S106 monies* they currently hold to enable them to provide public…
PCSO to set up Lacey Green Youth Committee
Thursday 23rd July 2015
Thu 23rd Jul 2015

PCSO to set up Lacey Green Youth Committee

PCSO Jim Newns has been liaising with the local youths on Lacey Green to seek their opinions about youth opportunities locally. He is aiming to set up…
High School highly commended for Tatton Flower Show garden
Wednesday 22nd July 2015
Wed 22nd Jul 2015
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High School highly commended for Tatton Flower Show garden

Green fingered students from Wilmslow High School have been awarded 'Highly Commended' for their garden at the RHS Tatton Flower Show. Entitled 'Quarry…
'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…
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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…
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…