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Wilmslow teenager elected to UK Youth Parliament
Monday 6th April 2015
Mon 6th Apr 2015
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Wilmslow teenager elected to UK Youth Parliament

Adult voters have to wait until May 7th, but Cheshire East's young people have elected two new candidates to join the UK Youth Parliament. Seven candidates…
It's no tail - Handforth Station goes Manx
Sunday 5th April 2015
Sun 5th Apr 2015

It's no tail - Handforth Station goes Manx

The Isle of Man boasts a unique mix of rail modes with a steam railway, a tram-style electric railway, Snaefell Mountain Railway and a horse-drawn tramway…
Guild Players to perform comedy-thriller
Saturday 4th April 2015
Sat 4th Apr 2015

Guild Players to perform comedy-thriller

Wilmslow Guild Players' next production is the comedy-thriller "Spygame" by Bettine Manktelow. It runs from 15th to 18th April at Wilmslow Guild, the…
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Orchestra takes on big challenge for penultimate concert of the season
Friday 3rd April 2015
Fri 3rd Apr 2015
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Orchestra takes on big challenge for penultimate concert of the season

The penultimate concert of the season on Saturday 18th April is a very special one for us as we're tackling the biggest challenge of this season, Richard…
Chesham Road to close for resurfacing
Thursday 2nd April 2015
Thu 2nd Apr 2015

Chesham Road to close for resurfacing

Chesham Road will be closed from the junction with Welton Drive to the junction with Stockton Road for three days next week. The closure is necessary…
Vandalised sculpture repaired and reinstalled
Thursday 2nd April 2015
Thu 2nd Apr 2015
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Vandalised sculpture repaired and reinstalled

A sculpture which was unveiled in the town centre in June 2014 but destroyed by vandals the following month has been restored and installed to its original…
Surreal Cheshire Husbands
Wednesday 1st April 2015
Wed 1st Apr 2015
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Surreal Cheshire Husbands

Filming began this week in Alderley and Wilmslow for the new reality TV show Surreal Cheshire Husbands. "This show is definitely not for the feint hearted,"…
Handforth memorial plan gathers pace
Wednesday 1st April 2015
Wed 1st Apr 2015
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Handforth memorial plan gathers pace

A planning application has been submitted for the erection of a war memorial on the grass verge off Wilmslow Road in Handforth. During 2014, Handforth…
Grant for school to help improve safety of children
Tuesday 31st March 2015
Tue 31st Mar 2015
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Grant for school to help improve safety of children

Wilmslow Town Council has approved a grant application for £170 from a local primary school. Lindow Community Primary applied for the grant to enable…
Barlow's Beef: Banking on a retirement bonus
Tuesday 31st March 2015
Tue 31st Mar 2015
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Barlow's Beef: Banking on a retirement bonus

The most disingenuous argument foisted on the British public recently is the theory that British banks must continue to pay grotesque bonuses or executives…
The Dogfather: How good is your relationship with your dog?
Tuesday 31st March 2015
Tue 31st Mar 2015

The Dogfather: How good is your relationship with your dog?

Does your family pooch have a training problem or a relationship problem? I work with lots of dogs who will simply not sit, stay or walk to heel for their…
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A Platform for Art
Monday 30th March 2015
Mon 30th Mar 2015
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A Platform for Art

Over the years Friends of Handforth Station have brought more and more art onto the platforms at Handforth. Dean Oaks Primary School has installed a series…
Bypass renamed after local Olympic and Paralympic heroes
Sunday 29th March 2015
Sun 29th Mar 2015
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Bypass renamed after local Olympic and Paralympic heroes

Cheshire East Council has named sections of the A34 Wilmslow and Handforth Bypass after local Olympians and Paralympians medal winners. The Council proposed…
Chancellor hosts Senior US Congress at Waters
Saturday 28th March 2015
Sat 28th Mar 2015
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Chancellor hosts Senior US Congress at Waters

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne showcased his plans to build a Northern Powerhouse, as he visited the Wilmslow-based UK headquarters of…
Rugby Club granted permission for floodlights
Saturday 28th March 2015
Sat 28th Mar 2015

Rugby Club granted permission for floodlights

Wilmslow Rugby Club has been granted permission to install purpose built floodlighting to their training and match level pitches at Kings Road. The approved…
Old to become new for Wilmslow in Bloom
Friday 27th March 2015
Fri 27th Mar 2015
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Old to become new for Wilmslow in Bloom

Having won an incredible three awards in the RHS North West in Bloom competition last year, the volunteers behind Wilmslow's entry are certainly not resting…
Spirit Medium returns to Wilmslow
Friday 27th March 2015
Fri 27th Mar 2015

Spirit Medium returns to Wilmslow

Promotional Feature David Traynor, Spirit Medium, is coming back to the Wilmslow Royal British Legion Club on Grove Avenue, on Wednesday 22 April. An…
Foodie fest goes down a treat
Thursday 26th March 2015
Thu 26th Mar 2015
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Foodie fest goes down a treat

The first ever Wilmslow Food & Drink Week has been hailed a great success with many of the events selling out. Restaurants, cafes, pubs, retailers…
WI supports local food bank
Thursday 26th March 2015
Thu 26th Mar 2015
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WI supports local food bank

Fulshaw Women's Institute made a large donation to the local food bank on Thursday, 19th March. They collections approximately 20 shopping bag full of…
Have your say on plans for retirement accommodation
Wednesday 25th March 2015
Wed 25th Mar 2015
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Have your say on plans for retirement accommodation

A retirement housebuilder is inviting residents to view their plans for new accommodation on Holly Road North. McCarthy & Stone is planning to build…