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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…
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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…
Severe Weather Alert issued for North West’s roads
Monday 8th December 2014
Mon 8th Dec 2014
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Severe Weather Alert issued for North West’s roads

Drivers are advised to take extra care on the North West's road network from Wednesday morning, with wind speeds expected to reach 70mph. The Highways…
Film crews pump £2m into Cheshire East’s economy
Monday 8th December 2014
Mon 8th Dec 2014
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Film crews pump £2m into Cheshire East’s economy

The Council says a dramatic increase in the number of television productions being filmed in Cheshire East has produced a £2m bonus for the local…
Youth pantomime group prepares to stage Robin Hood
Saturday 6th December 2014
Sat 6th Dec 2014

Youth pantomime group prepares to stage Robin Hood

Rehearsals are well underway for Cheshire Youth Pantomime Society's (CHYPS) pantomime Robin Hood. Performances will take place at the Woodford Centre…
Wilmslow man sentenced for conspiracy to supply Class A drugs
Friday 5th December 2014
Fri 5th Dec 2014

Wilmslow man sentenced for conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

A man from Wilmslow and two from Warrington have today been sentenced to a total of 32 years for conspiracy to supply nearly one million pounds worth…
Health centre submits extension plans
Wednesday 3rd December 2014
Wed 3rd Dec 2014
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Health centre submits extension plans

Wilmslow Health Centre has applied for planning permission to build a ground floor extension. The proposal also includes a part glazed linked corridor…
Theatre group hopes it's third time lucky for extension plans
Wednesday 3rd December 2014
Wed 3rd Dec 2014

Theatre group hopes it's third time lucky for extension plans

An amateur dramatic group has submitted a third planning application to build a first floor extension for use as a rehearsal studio. Wilmslow Green Room…
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Drunk driver arrested after Adlington Road crash
Tuesday 2nd December 2014
Tue 2nd Dec 2014

Drunk driver arrested after Adlington Road crash

A 34-year-old man from Bramhall has been arrested and charged with driving a motor vehicle when above the alcohol limit following a collision in Wilmslow…
Worldwide Escapes voted Best Travel Agent
Tuesday 2nd December 2014
Tue 2nd Dec 2014

Worldwide Escapes voted Best Travel Agent

Promotional Feature Once again, readers of The Guardian and Observer have voted luxury travel specialists Worldwide Escapes, based in Alderley Edge, as…
Volunteers spruce up Alderley Road
Tuesday 2nd December 2014
Tue 2nd Dec 2014
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Volunteers spruce up Alderley Road

Volunteers were out in Wilmslow on Friday, 28th November, tidying grass verges and cleaning underneath railings. Eight pupils from Wilmslow High School…
Ray Winstone films new ITV drama in Wilmslow
Monday 1st December 2014
Mon 1st Dec 2014
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Ray Winstone films new ITV drama in Wilmslow

Film and television actor Ray Winstone was back in Wilmslow today, Monday 1st December, filming more scenes on Water Lane for a new ITV drama. The Trials…
Get set for Christmas at our Colour event and get 20% off
Monday 1st December 2014
Mon 1st Dec 2014

Get set for Christmas at our Colour event and get 20% off

Promotional Feature Christmas is that time of the year when you have a great excuse to treat yourself. This December, we at Albert Road are doing just…
St Barts spruced up for Christmas Tree Festival
Sunday 30th November 2014
Sun 30th Nov 2014
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St Barts spruced up for Christmas Tree Festival

Over 800 people visited St Bartholomew's Church for the Wilmslow Christmas Tree Festival which was held over three days at the weekend. The church looked…
Thousands flock to Wilmslow Christmas lights switch on
Saturday 29th November 2014
Sat 29th Nov 2014
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Thousands flock to Wilmslow Christmas lights switch on

Thousands of people, young and old, gathered in Bank Square this evening to see the Wilmslow Christmas lights switched on by actor Ted Robbins (Den Perry…
In Pictures: Wilmslow Santa Dash
Saturday 29th November 2014
Sat 29th Nov 2014
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In Pictures: Wilmslow Santa Dash

More than one hundred people took part in the inaugural Wilmslow Santa Dash this afternoon. One hundred and twenty people completed the 3.4km course through…
Schools celebrate Roast Dinner Day
Saturday 29th November 2014
Sat 29th Nov 2014

Schools celebrate Roast Dinner Day

Gorsey Bank Primary School and Lacey Green Primary Academy took part in the fifth annual Food for Life Partnership Roast Dinner Day. The event is held…