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George Osborne's Christmas message for wilmslow.co.uk readers
Friday 19th December 2014
Fri 19th Dec 2014
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George Osborne's Christmas message for wilmslow.co.uk readers

After a busy year the Christmas holiday gives us a brief space to reflect on 2014 and look on to the challenges ahead. It is also a time to appreciate…
Police warn about drink-driving the morning after
Thursday 18th December 2014
Thu 18th Dec 2014

Police warn about drink-driving the morning after

As we enter the final week in the run up to Christmas Cheshire Police is reminding motorists that they will be out targeting drink drivers. Since the…
Fight to prevent toilet project from going down the pan
Wednesday 17th December 2014
Wed 17th Dec 2014
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Fight to prevent toilet project from going down the pan

Plans to build a public toilet block and kiosk in The Carrs have not been shelved but they have been stalled whilst Wilmslow Town Council and local councillors…
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Plans submitted for retirement apartments
Wednesday 17th December 2014
Wed 17th Dec 2014
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Plans submitted for retirement apartments

A planning application has been submitted to demolish former council offices off Chapel Lane and replace them with retirement apartments. PegasusLife…
Community invited to join in Christmas Carols
Wednesday 17th December 2014
Wed 17th Dec 2014
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Community invited to join in Christmas Carols

This year's Community Carols, organised by Churches Together in Wilmslow, will take place on Saturday, 20th December. It will be held in the garden opposite…
Woman charged with handling stolen goods from M&S
Wednesday 17th December 2014
Wed 17th Dec 2014

Woman charged with handling stolen goods from M&S

A woman from Wilmslow is to appear in court having been charged with handling stolen goods. Following bulk thefts of clothing from Marks and Spencer in…
Volunteers cook up festive treat for the elderly
Tuesday 16th December 2014
Tue 16th Dec 2014

Volunteers cook up festive treat for the elderly

A group of volunteers laid on a Christmas lunch for nearly 50 elderly residents from Handforth last week. On Wednesday, 10th December, twelve volunteers…
Monday 15th December 2014
Mon 15th Dec 2014

GP’s festive plea on ordering of repeat prescriptions

Running out of prescribed medicines at Christmas could have serious consequences for patients relying on them to control symptoms and manage disease.…
Ex-JJB Sports boss jailed for fraud
Monday 15th December 2014
Mon 15th Dec 2014

Ex-JJB Sports boss jailed for fraud

The former chief executive of JJB Sports has been jailed for four years for pocketing £1 million in a "very greedy" fraud. Christopher Ronnie, 52,…
Have your say on Police & Crime Plan
Monday 15th December 2014
Mon 15th Dec 2014

Have your say on Police & Crime Plan

John Dwyer, Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, is refreshing his Police & Crime Plan, in which he sets out his priorities for policing…
New initiatives to tackle problem gambling
Sunday 14th December 2014
Sun 14th Dec 2014
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New initiatives to tackle problem gambling

Cheshire East Council is to launch new initiatives to tackle problem gambling, which has a hugely detrimental impact on individuals, families and communities.…
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Nearly 50 illegal weapons handed in during amnesty
Saturday 13th December 2014
Sat 13th Dec 2014

Nearly 50 illegal weapons handed in during amnesty

Cheshire Police is pleased with the results of their firearms amnesty after receiving almost 50 illegal weapons during the amnesty period. The amnesty…
Free parking on Saturdays
Friday 12th December 2014
Fri 12th Dec 2014
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Free parking on Saturdays

Motorists are urged to remember that Cheshire East Council has scrapped charges at some of its car parks on three of the busiest shopping days before…
Local charity providing hope for those in need
Friday 12th December 2014
Fri 12th Dec 2014
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Local charity providing hope for those in need

A local charity which provides emergency food hampers to people in need received a visit from the mayor this week. Councillor Wesley Fitzgerald met with…
New deal brings Fairerpower to residents
Friday 12th December 2014
Fri 12th Dec 2014
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New deal brings Fairerpower to residents

Cheshire East Council has entered into a contractual partnership with an energy supplier to offer competitive energy in the Borough and, potentially,…
Santa Claus is coming to town
Thursday 11th December 2014
Thu 11th Dec 2014

Santa Claus is coming to town

Santa and his sleigh will be touring Wilmslow this coming week spreading Christmas cheer. He will start his annual tour tomorrow evening (Friday 12th…
Cheshire East to tackle problem of 'chuggers'
Thursday 11th December 2014
Thu 11th Dec 2014
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Cheshire East to tackle problem of 'chuggers'

Cheshire East is taking steps to manage the behaviour of paid street fundraisers, often referred to as 'chuggers' who operate cross the Borough's towns,…
Wilmslow charity receives early Christmas present
Thursday 11th December 2014
Thu 11th Dec 2014
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Wilmslow charity receives early Christmas present

Wilmslow Animal Sanctuary has received a surprise donation of £10,000. Melanie Hay, a volunteer trustee, received the cheque on the charity's behalf…
Number attending good or outstanding schools increases
Wednesday 10th December 2014
Wed 10th Dec 2014
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Number attending good or outstanding schools increases

Ofsted has today launched its Annual Report for 2013/14 for schools and further education and skills. In their North West regional report, Ofsted says…
Speed limit reduced on section of Altrincham Road
Wednesday 10th December 2014
Wed 10th Dec 2014
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Speed limit reduced on section of Altrincham Road

The speed limit on one of the main routes into Wilmslow has been reduced in an effort to improve road safety. The speed limit on a stretch of Altrincham…