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Save money by switching to Cheshire East’s new energy supplier
Sunday 8th March 2015
Sun 8th Mar 2015
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Save money by switching to Cheshire East’s new energy supplier

Fairerpower, the value energy services supplier launched by Cheshire East Council, will begin signing up customers this month. From Monday 16th March…
Lest We Forget: March 1915 The War Gathers Pace
Saturday 7th March 2015
Sat 7th Mar 2015
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Lest We Forget: March 1915 The War Gathers Pace

As part of the Wilmslow Town Council Commemoration of World War I, the Wilmslow Historical Society is researching the 273 local residents who died during…
Residents invited to express their views at Annual Town Meeting
Friday 6th March 2015
Fri 6th Mar 2015
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Residents invited to express their views at Annual Town Meeting

All Wilmslow residents are invited to attend the Annual Town Meeting which will be held at Wilmslow Parish Hall on Thursday 19th March, starting at 7pm.…
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Community café toasts first anniversary
Friday 6th March 2015
Fri 6th Mar 2015
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Community café toasts first anniversary

Café Aroma, at St Chad's Church in Handforth celebrated its first anniversary with a visit from the Mayor. The not-for-profit initiative, which…
Locals fight plans to convert historic pub into smokehouse
Thursday 5th March 2015
Thu 5th Mar 2015
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Locals fight plans to convert historic pub into smokehouse

A campaign to stop an historical pub in Dean Row from being converted into an American barbecue restaurant is gathering pace. A group of local residents…
CVM backs High School Achievement Partner Programme
Thursday 5th March 2015
Thu 5th Mar 2015

CVM backs High School Achievement Partner Programme

Promotional Feature Wilmslow-based Complete Vehicle Maintenance is the latest business to commit to Wilmslow High School's Achievement Partner programme;…
Pubs use online messaging to help reduce crime and disorder
Thursday 5th March 2015
Thu 5th Mar 2015

Pubs use online messaging to help reduce crime and disorder

Members of Wilmslow Pubwatch have set up a new means of communicating with each other to preempt crime and anti-social behaviour in their licensed premises.…
How to choose the right sunglasses for your face
Wednesday 4th March 2015
Wed 4th Mar 2015

How to choose the right sunglasses for your face

Promotional Feature Whether you have 20/20 vision and just want to rock shades or your visual acuity is less than that, sunglasses can be used for many…
Wilmslow charity to dish up popular fundraiser
Wednesday 4th March 2015
Wed 4th Mar 2015

Wilmslow charity to dish up popular fundraiser

Wilmslow Wells for Africa will be holding their first Souperday of the year at Wilmslow Methodist Church Hall on Saturday 14th March. The charity has…
60 year old man charged with fuel thefts from Handforth Dean
Wednesday 4th March 2015
Wed 4th Mar 2015

60 year old man charged with fuel thefts from Handforth Dean

Wilmslow Police have been focussing on the problem of fuel thefts following an increase in drive off offences during December and January. Offenders have…
Pay rise for Council staff and apprentices
Wednesday 4th March 2015
Wed 4th Mar 2015
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Pay rise for Council staff and apprentices

Frontline staff and apprentices at Cheshire East Council are to get a welcome pay boost after a series of announcements made on Thursday, February 26th.…
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Piano Festival raises £900 for Oscar The Organ Appeal
Wednesday 4th March 2015
Wed 4th Mar 2015

Piano Festival raises £900 for Oscar The Organ Appeal

The inaugural Piano Festival at St Bartholomew's Church has been well supported by large and appreciative audiences. The three recitals have resulted…
Cabinet backs sale of Handforth site for retail led scheme
Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Tue 3rd Mar 2015
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Cabinet backs sale of Handforth site for retail led scheme

Cabinet members today (Tuesday, March 3rd) voted to go ahead with a proposal to dispose of 14-acre plot off Earl Road, Handforth. Cheshire East formed…
Barlow's Beef : Rules of Engagement
Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Tue 3rd Mar 2015
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Barlow's Beef : Rules of Engagement

As I'm the new kid on the block I thought it appropriate to set out the Rules of Engagement. It's been made abundantly clear the views expressed…
The Dogfather : Silence of the Lambs
Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Tue 3rd Mar 2015
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The Dogfather : Silence of the Lambs

The recent spate of dog attacks on livestock has been horrendous. For local farmers it's heartbreaking but it need never happen. Dogs don't simply wake…
Satnav leads drivers up the narrow path
Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Tue 3rd Mar 2015
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Satnav leads drivers up the narrow path

Cheshire East Council is considering whether news signs are required to prevent motorists from driving up a restricted byway in Wilmslow. Drivers are…
Calling all knights and ladies for community fun day
Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Tue 3rd Mar 2015

Calling all knights and ladies for community fun day

King Arthur and his men will be taking their place at the round table as St Bartholomew's Church is transformed into the ancient and exciting world of…
New police operation to deter thieves
Monday 2nd March 2015
Mon 2nd Mar 2015
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New police operation to deter thieves

Cheshire Police has launched a new initiative today to tackle burglary. Operation Shield allows members of the public and businesses to adopt forensic…
10% discount off fencing supplies for wilmslow.co.uk readers
Monday 2nd March 2015
Mon 2nd Mar 2015

10% discount off fencing supplies for wilmslow.co.uk readers

Promotional Feature We are a group of time served fence builders and erectors who came together to form one fencing company that would be able to service…
Cheshire East stops commissioning 15-minute care visits
Sunday 1st March 2015
Sun 1st Mar 2015

Cheshire East stops commissioning 15-minute care visits

Cheshire East Council is to stop commissioning 15-minute home care visits. The move was announced by the authority's leader, Councillor Michael Jones…