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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…
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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…
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…
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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,…
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…