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Appeal following attempted distraction burglary on Colshaw Drive
Saturday 3rd January 2015
Sat 3rd Jan 2015

Appeal following attempted distraction burglary on Colshaw Drive

Police are issuing a warning following an attempted distraction burglary in Wilmslow. A man knocked on the door of a property on Coleshaw Drive at about…
Plan to create dementia support network in Wilmslow
Friday 2nd January 2015
Fri 2nd Jan 2015
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Plan to create dementia support network in Wilmslow

An information session is being held in Wilmslow this month to help members of the public understand what it might be like to live with dementia and enable…
Patients urged to attend Macclesfield Hospital A&E only if absolutely necessary
Wednesday 31st December 2014
Wed 31st Dec 2014
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Patients urged to attend Macclesfield Hospital A&E only if absolutely necessary

People are being urged to only go to the Accident and Emergency department at Macclesfield Hospital if absolutely necessary. With the hospital's A&E…
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2014: A year in review
Wednesday 31st December 2014
Wed 31st Dec 2014
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2014: A year in review

As 2014 draws to a close it is time to take a look back at the biggest news stories of the past twelve months in Wilmslow and share some statistics with…
Two women injured in bypass crash
Monday 29th December 2014
Mon 29th Dec 2014

Two women injured in bypass crash

The drivers of two vehicles involved in a collision on the Alderley Edge bypass this afternoon have both been transported to hospital. Police officers…
Trampoline park plans recommended for approval
Monday 29th December 2014
Mon 29th Dec 2014
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Trampoline park plans recommended for approval

Planning permission is expected to be granted next month for the creation of an indoor trampoline centre on the Stanley Green Industrial Estate in Handforth.…
Change of use granted for car showroom
Saturday 27th December 2014
Sat 27th Dec 2014
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Change of use granted for car showroom

Planning permission has been granted for the change of use of some offices in Handforth to create a car showroom. Orbit Investment Properties have also…
Cheshire East Council aims to freeze Council Tax again
Friday 26th December 2014
Fri 26th Dec 2014
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Cheshire East Council aims to freeze Council Tax again

Cheshire East Council says it intends to freeze Council Tax again next year, despite their grant being cut by nearly 20%. Council Leader, Councillor Michael…
Making every tree count
Thursday 25th December 2014
Thu 25th Dec 2014

Making every tree count

The 15th annual Christmas Tree Collection will take place on Saturday 10th January and Sunday 11th January, once again raising funds for East Cheshire…
Outline plans for residential development off Rotherwood Road
Wednesday 24th December 2014
Wed 24th Dec 2014
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Outline plans for residential development off Rotherwood Road

The Emerson Group, on behalf of Jones Homes, has submitted an outline planning application for a residential development of 26 properties on land off…
Council gets new funding for road repairs
Wednesday 24th December 2014
Wed 24th Dec 2014

Council gets new funding for road repairs

Cheshire East Council will receive a £54.5m government funding package for highway improvements and repairing potholes over the next six years.…
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Wilmslow man forced to hand over car
Tuesday 23rd December 2014
Tue 23rd Dec 2014

Wilmslow man forced to hand over car

A Wilmslow man convicted of money laundering offences in July has now faced the financial consequence of his crime. Liam Cox, 23, from Woodcott Grove,…
AstraZeneca's withdrawal ahead of schedule bringing development plans forward
Tuesday 23rd December 2014
Tue 23rd Dec 2014

AstraZeneca's withdrawal ahead of schedule bringing development plans forward

AstraZeneca's phased withdrawal of the majority of their R&D activities from Alderley Park, ahead of their move to new headquarters in Cambridge in…
Boxes filled with toys to bring Christmas cheer
Tuesday 23rd December 2014
Tue 23rd Dec 2014

Boxes filled with toys to bring Christmas cheer

Members of the Wilmslow Dean Rotary Club have once again risen to the challenge of distributing toys to local charities in good time for Christmas. The…
Cheshire East tops quality of life survey for North West
Tuesday 23rd December 2014
Tue 23rd Dec 2014

Cheshire East tops quality of life survey for North West

Cheshire East borough once again heads the list of the best places to live in the North West in the Halifax Quality of Life survey. The survey, now in…
Local man charged with stealing £1000 worth of beauty products
Monday 22nd December 2014
Mon 22nd Dec 2014

Local man charged with stealing £1000 worth of beauty products

A 35-year-old male from Wilmslow was arrested following a burglary at Hoopers, which occurred overnight on Saturday, 20th December. Perfume and beauty…
Council Leader sends Christmas message
Monday 22nd December 2014
Mon 22nd Dec 2014
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Council Leader sends Christmas message

Christmas Message from Councillor Michael Jones, Leader Cheshire East Council As I reflect on the past year, as always there are highs and lows. Thankfully…
Cheshire East plans new depot
Monday 22nd December 2014
Mon 22nd Dec 2014
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Cheshire East plans new depot

Cheshire East Council is proposing to build a multi-purpose depot on the site of a disused factory in Middlewich. The derelict plot has been earmarked…
Council claws back more than £1m from benefit cheats
Sunday 21st December 2014
Sun 21st Dec 2014
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Council claws back more than £1m from benefit cheats

Cheshire East Council's crackdown on benefit cheats has led to more than £1m being clawed back and more than 50 people being convicted by courts…
Wilmslow songwriter donates proceeds to children's hospice
Saturday 20th December 2014
Sat 20th Dec 2014
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Wilmslow songwriter donates proceeds to children's hospice

A single by local artist and songwriter Liam McClair from Wilmslow, is the new music track to accompany a charity video by Didsbury based Francis House…