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Construction of new multi-use games area gets underway
Thursday 21st May 2015
Thu 21st May 2015
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Construction of new multi-use games area gets underway

The Friends of Lacey Green Park are very excited to announce that work on the Multi Use Games Arena, which will feature a skate and scooter play area,…
Town Council elects new Chairman
Thursday 21st May 2015
Thu 21st May 2015
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Town Council elects new Chairman

Keith Purdom has been elected as the Chairman of Wilmslow Town Council for the coming council year and Gary Barton will take on the role of Vice-Chairman.…
Heritage Lottery boost for Jodrell Bank
Thursday 21st May 2015
Thu 21st May 2015
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Heritage Lottery boost for Jodrell Bank

Jodrell Bank Observatory is on course to receive £12m of Heritage Lottery Fund money to improve its offering for visitors. The grant is earmarked…
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George Osborne donates original sketch for Wilmslow Art Trail
Wednesday 20th May 2015
Wed 20th May 2015
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George Osborne donates original sketch for Wilmslow Art Trail

The route is set for this year's Wilmslow Art Trail 2015, which will take place from Friday 5th to Sunday 7th June across the town centre. The 3-day art…
Discount retailer coming to Grove Street
Wednesday 20th May 2015
Wed 20th May 2015
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Discount retailer coming to Grove Street

A retail discount store is planning to open on Grove Street, in the premises previously occupied by M & Co. The Works sells a large product range,…
Enjoy family fun at this weekend's Handforth MayFest
Wednesday 20th May 2015
Wed 20th May 2015

Enjoy family fun at this weekend's Handforth MayFest

The 4th Handforth MayFest will be held in Meriton Road Park on Spring Bank Holiday, Monday 25th May Friends of Meriton Road Park are proud to announce…
Soldiers and residents run in memory of Lance Corporal Jamie Webb
Wednesday 20th May 2015
Wed 20th May 2015
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Soldiers and residents run in memory of Lance Corporal Jamie Webb

Three members of the Mercian Regiment ran the Chester Half Marathon on Sunday, 17th May, in memory of their friend and colleague Lance Corporal Jamie…
Young entrepreneurs make regional final
Wednesday 20th May 2015
Wed 20th May 2015

Young entrepreneurs make regional final

A group of six formers from Wilmslow High School are through to the regional final of the national Young Enterprise competition. The team of 16, 17 and…
Teenage girl assaulted after getting into fake taxi
Tuesday 19th May 2015
Tue 19th May 2015

Teenage girl assaulted after getting into fake taxi

An 18-year-old female was assaulted in Wilmslow after getting into a car she believed to be a taxi. Police are investigating the assault which happened…
Barlow's Beef: If you are going to cheat ... cheat big!
Tuesday 19th May 2015
Tue 19th May 2015
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Barlow's Beef: If you are going to cheat ... cheat big!

'Crackdown nets benefit cheat whom fraudulently claimed more than £6600,' announces the headline of a recent article referring to a Wilmslow lady…
The Dogfather: How to get your dog to come when called
Tuesday 19th May 2015
Tue 19th May 2015

The Dogfather: How to get your dog to come when called

The most common complaint I heard at last week's Dog Behaviour Clinic was 'My dog won't come back when I call him/her.' It is mightily frustrating when…
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2K junior parkrun coming to Wilmslow
Monday 18th May 2015
Mon 18th May 2015

2K junior parkrun coming to Wilmslow

Since launching six weeks ago, Wilmslow parkrun has proved very successful with 556 different runners, having covered a total distance of 4,630 km. This…
Destinology's luxury Australasia event
Monday 18th May 2015
Mon 18th May 2015

Destinology's luxury Australasia event

Promotional Feature After recent success at the luxury evening events at the Destinology store in Wilmslow, they have announced the next one to be held…
Top Manchester musicians join Wilmslow's Summer Serenades
Monday 18th May 2015
Mon 18th May 2015

Top Manchester musicians join Wilmslow's Summer Serenades

Musicians from Manchester's top musical institutions have joined the campaign to save the organ at St Bartholomew's Church and will be performing at their…
New cycle map is wheely useful
Sunday 17th May 2015
Sun 17th May 2015
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New cycle map is wheely useful

Cycle users can now navigate the Wilmslow area with greater ease thanks to the launch of the 2015 edition of the Wilmslow Area Cycle Map and Guide. Produced…
Green-fingered Brownies dig deep at community cafe
Saturday 16th May 2015
Sat 16th May 2015
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Green-fingered Brownies dig deep at community cafe

Wilmslow 3rd Brownies have been busy completing their gardening badge with a little help from Incredible Edible. Earlams Community Cafe in Styal cleared…
Crackdown nets benefit cheat who fraudulently claimed more than £6600
Friday 15th May 2015
Fri 15th May 2015

Crackdown nets benefit cheat who fraudulently claimed more than £6600

A woman from Wilmslow has been prosecuted for fraudulently claiming benefits. Sophie Giles, of Peckforton Walk, admitted fraudulently obtaining £6,636…
Knitting for Nepal
Friday 15th May 2015
Fri 15th May 2015
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Knitting for Nepal

A local Knit & Natter Group have completed 30 sets of hats and wrist warmers which will be distributed to children in Nepal. Wilmslow resident Brenda…
Teen left seriously injured after trying to stop dog attack
Thursday 14th May 2015
Thu 14th May 2015
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Teen left seriously injured after trying to stop dog attack

A brave teenager was taken to hospital after being seriously injured when he tried to stop a dog from being attacked. The 18-year-old man was driving…
Alderley Edge Festival concludes with spectacular finale
Thursday 14th May 2015
Thu 14th May 2015

Alderley Edge Festival concludes with spectacular finale

Over 2,700 talented performers from the local area took part in the 99th Alderley Edge Festival of Music, Speech and Drama which concluded with a spectacular…