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Change of plan for bypass closure
Saturday 14th March 2015
Sat 14th Mar 2015
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Change of plan for bypass closure

Following a number of complaints, Cheshire East Council has changed their plan for the closure of the A34 bypass. Last week we reported that the A34 will…
Police issue warning over computer scam
Saturday 14th March 2015
Sat 14th Mar 2015
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Police issue warning over computer scam

Police are warning residents after a Wilmslow resident received a cold call this morning informing them that they had a virus on their computer that he…
Oscar's benefactors
Saturday 14th March 2015
Sat 14th Mar 2015
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Oscar's benefactors

Whilst Oscar (the organ at St Bartholomew's Church) continues his search for new benefactors, here is the story of James and Harriet Brown, who had a…
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In Pictures: Red Nose Day 2015
Friday 13th March 2015
Fri 13th Mar 2015

In Pictures: Red Nose Day 2015

Children and adults across Wilmslow had great fun today dressing up for Red Nose Day and baking cakes to raise money for Comic Relief. Dean Oaks Primary…
Cheshire East to boost highways investment by an extra £6.5m
Friday 13th March 2015
Fri 13th Mar 2015
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Cheshire East to boost highways investment by an extra £6.5m

Cheshire East Council is to investment an extra £6.5m in highways improvements across the Borough. This additional funding for 2015/16 will be spent…
Chief Executive nominated Council Leader for national award
Friday 13th March 2015
Fri 13th Mar 2015
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Chief Executive nominated Council Leader for national award

Last month Cheshire East Council announced that three members of the council had been nominated for national local government awards. Councillor Michael…
Handforth park has new 'Friends'
Thursday 12th March 2015
Thu 12th Mar 2015
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Handforth park has new 'Friends'

Stanley Hall Park, which is located on Peover Road, Handforth, now has a new Friends group who are working in partnership with Cheshire East and ANSA.…
Bypass closure shows
Wednesday 11th March 2015
Wed 11th Mar 2015
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Bypass closure shows "absolute lack of thinking"

An Alderley Edge parish councillor has heavily criticised plans to close the A34 bypass later this month. Drivers are being warned that the A34 will be…
Help Wilmslow get tidy with the Big Spring Clean
Wednesday 11th March 2015
Wed 11th Mar 2015

Help Wilmslow get tidy with the Big Spring Clean

Wilmslow Clean Team is working with other local volunteer groups, and people of all ages, to give Wilmslow a Spring Clean. This annual clean up will take…
Station Road closure: To put an end to pigeon mess
Wednesday 11th March 2015
Wed 11th Mar 2015
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Station Road closure: To put an end to pigeon mess

Motorists are warned to expect delays as Station Road will be closed for a week to enable Network Rail to carry out works to the bridge, which should…
Speed reductions proposed for Styal Road
Wednesday 11th March 2015
Wed 11th Mar 2015
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Speed reductions proposed for Styal Road

Cheshire East Council is proposing to introduce speed reductions on a main route into Wilmslow to improve road safety. The proposal is to introduce a…
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Food & Drink Week ready to cook up a storm
Wednesday 11th March 2015
Wed 11th Mar 2015

Food & Drink Week ready to cook up a storm

With just a week to go, excitement is building for Wilmslow's first ever Food & Drink Week. Organised by the Wilmslow Business Group, ticketed events…
New head appointed at Wilmslow High School
Wednesday 11th March 2015
Wed 11th Mar 2015
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New head appointed at Wilmslow High School

The Governing Body of Wilmslow High School have appointed James Pullé, 49, to the position of headteacher. Previously deputy headteacher at the…
Plans for 7000 jobs and first major development at Alderley Park revealed
Tuesday 10th March 2015
Tue 10th Mar 2015
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Plans for 7000 jobs and first major development at Alderley Park revealed

Manchester Science Partnerships (MSP) has today revealed plans for the first phase of development at their 400-acre life science campus at Alderley Park.…
Barlow's Beef: Would councillors do this with their own money?
Tuesday 10th March 2015
Tue 10th Mar 2015
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Barlow's Beef: Would councillors do this with their own money?

This week's column is like orienteering: you need to read the clues to know where you are heading. In July 2013 Wilmslow Town Council wanted to spend…
The Dogfather: Never make excuses for bad behaviour
Tuesday 10th March 2015
Tue 10th Mar 2015

The Dogfather: Never make excuses for bad behaviour

If I've learned anything about dog owners it's that those with the worst behaved dogs have the longest list of excuses. 'It's not his fault. He didn't…
Steep drop in pothole complaints and repairs in Wilmslow
Tuesday 10th March 2015
Tue 10th Mar 2015
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Steep drop in pothole complaints and repairs in Wilmslow

Cheshire East Council says it is winning the battle against potholes thanks to its proactive repair programme backed by major investment. Reports about…
Firefighters hope to swap buckets of water for buckets of cash
Tuesday 10th March 2015
Tue 10th Mar 2015

Firefighters hope to swap buckets of water for buckets of cash

Wilmslow firefighters are getting ready to roll up their sleeves to raise money for the Fire Fighters Charity at their 11th annual car wash. Local residents…
Volunteers collect another 41 bags of rubbish
Monday 9th March 2015
Mon 9th Mar 2015
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Volunteers collect another 41 bags of rubbish

Volunteers from Wilmslow Clean Team got together last week to remove litter from two more areas of the town. This month they focussed on the area around…
Tree-mendous new sculpture on Alderley Road
Monday 9th March 2015
Mon 9th Mar 2015
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Tree-mendous new sculpture on Alderley Road

A wooden carving of a buzzard has been created in the town centre by talented local artist Ed Pilkington. The father of four spent about ten hours on…