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The ghost of Alderley Edge pens new novel
Thursday 7th May 2015
Thu 7th May 2015

The ghost of Alderley Edge pens new novel

Promotional Feature An Alderley Edge author, whose works as a ghostwriter have reached The Sunday Times Best Seller List, has penned a new novel, this…
Alzheimer’s Society launches café support group
Thursday 7th May 2015
Thu 7th May 2015
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Alzheimer’s Society launches café support group

A new support group for people with dementia and their families is being launched by Alzheimer's Society on Thursday, 14th May. The new Dementia Café…
Plans confirmed for another free Party on the Carrs
Wednesday 6th May 2015
Wed 6th May 2015
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Plans confirmed for another free Party on the Carrs

This year's Party on the Carrs will take places on Sunday, 21st June, and is set to be bigger and better than previous years. Wilmslow Town Council, who…
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A Conservative Plan for Wilmslow
Wednesday 6th May 2015
Wed 6th May 2015

A Conservative Plan for Wilmslow

Promotional Feature Conservative Councillors across Wilmslow are working to address the concerns raised by local residents. We have already delivered…
32-year-old Wilmslow man found hanged at The Edge
Wednesday 6th May 2015
Wed 6th May 2015

32-year-old Wilmslow man found hanged at The Edge

Police were called to Stormy Point on The Edge at 9.34am on Saturday, 2nd May, after a member of the public found a male hanging from a tree whilst out…
Decision on plan for retirement apartments put back
Wednesday 6th May 2015
Wed 6th May 2015
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Decision on plan for retirement apartments put back

A decision regarding plans to demolish former council offices off Chapel Lane and replace them with retirement apartments has been delayed. The Northern…
Plans for the biggest and best Alderley Edge May Fair ever
Wednesday 6th May 2015
Wed 6th May 2015

Plans for the biggest and best Alderley Edge May Fair ever

With less than two weeks to go until the Alderley Edge May Fair organisers are pulling out all the stops to make sure this is the biggest and best May…
2015 Elections round-up: Wilmslow & Handforth
Tuesday 5th May 2015
Tue 5th May 2015
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2015 Elections round-up: Wilmslow & Handforth

With less than 48 hours to go until the General, Borough, Town and Parish Council elections here is a reminder of your options on Thursday, 7th May. Electors…
Felled trees will be replaced
Tuesday 5th May 2015
Tue 5th May 2015
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Felled trees will be replaced

A number of people have been in contact to express their outrage that the cherry trees from outside the shops at St Anns Parade have been cut down. Five…
Barlow's Beef: This is make-your-mind-up time
Tuesday 5th May 2015
Tue 5th May 2015
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Barlow's Beef: This is make-your-mind-up time

Having followed and commented on elections for over two decades the biggest single change I see is political spin. Sadly, conviction politics is all but…
The Dogfather: The Great British Bark-Off
Tuesday 5th May 2015
Tue 5th May 2015

The Dogfather: The Great British Bark-Off

If you have been stressed-out struggling with an unruly dog this article is for you. Sunday May 10 is the start of our 2015 Great British Bark-Off campaign…
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Lest We Forget: May 1915 Fresh developments
Monday 4th May 2015
Mon 4th May 2015
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Lest We Forget: May 1915 Fresh developments

Stalemate continued in the Dardanelles and on the Western Front. There were, however, fresh developments in May – submarine attacks in the Atlantic…
Theatre company announces auditions for Sister Act
Sunday 3rd May 2015
Sun 3rd May 2015

Theatre company announces auditions for Sister Act

Alderley and Wilmslow Musical Theatre Company are delighted to announce details of open auditions for their next show, Sister Act. The musical is based…
Sponsored dog walk raises £775
Saturday 2nd May 2015
Sat 2nd May 2015
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Sponsored dog walk raises £775

Around 60 people and over 30 dogs took part in a sponsored walk on Sunday, 19th April, raising £775 for Wilmslow Animal Sanctuary. Nicola Foster,…
Outdoor cinema coming to Wilmslow
Friday 1st May 2015
Fri 1st May 2015
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Outdoor cinema coming to Wilmslow

Wilmslow Town Council has organised a new free summer event for the residents of Wilmslow. Wilmslow's first ever 'Cinema on the Carrs' will take place…
Mobile Force Field Pitch to Rich, Child Safety App Needs Your Support
Friday 1st May 2015
Fri 1st May 2015

Mobile Force Field Pitch to Rich, Child Safety App Needs Your Support

Promotional Feature Two Wilmslow fathers have turned to Virgin tycoon Sir Richard Branson in a bid to provide a global solution to cyberbullying. Businessman…
Community grants support local activities
Friday 1st May 2015
Fri 1st May 2015
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Community grants support local activities

Cheshire East Council has approved the first round of community grants for 2015/16. Amongst the local groups to be awarded community grants are The Lindow…
Jodrell Bank chosen as HQ for world’s largest telescope
Thursday 30th April 2015
Thu 30th Apr 2015
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Jodrell Bank chosen as HQ for world’s largest telescope

Jodrell Bank has been chosen as the headquarters of the world's largest radio telescope. The famous observatory currently houses the headquarters of the…
Borough Election: Wilmslow Lacey Green Ward candidate Don Stockton
Thursday 30th April 2015
Thu 30th Apr 2015
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Borough Election: Wilmslow Lacey Green Ward candidate Don Stockton

In the run up to the General, Borough and Town Council elections on May 7th we have been publishing brief interviews with each of the candidates that…
Green Room to present a 'very English comedy'
Thursday 30th April 2015
Thu 30th Apr 2015

Green Room to present a 'very English comedy'

Richard Everett's sharp-edged comedy, Entertaining Angels, is a 'very English comedy'. As a vicar's wife, Grace has spent a lifetime on her best behaviour.…