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Fulshaw Park South closure for resurfacing
Sunday 19th October 2014
Sun 19th Oct 2014
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Fulshaw Park South closure for resurfacing

Fulshaw Park South will be closed from its junction with Alderley Road to the junction with Stockton Road for four days. The closure is necessary to enable…
Rod Menlove chosen as Conservative candidate
Friday 17th October 2014
Fri 17th Oct 2014
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Rod Menlove chosen as Conservative candidate

Councillor Rod Menlove has been selected to stand as the Conservative candidate for the forthcoming Wilmslow Town Council election. Rod will stand against…
Carrier Travel presents an exclusive cruise evening
Friday 17th October 2014
Fri 17th Oct 2014

Carrier Travel presents an exclusive cruise evening

Promotional Feature Award-winning holiday specialist, Carrier Travel, is pleased to announce an exclusive evening on Thursday 13th November focusing on…
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Teenager marks birthday with charity skydive
Friday 17th October 2014
Fri 17th Oct 2014
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Teenager marks birthday with charity skydive

Having recently turned eighteen, a sixth form pupil at Wilmslow High School jumped out of a plane at 11,000ft to raise money for Dementia UK. Holly Clarke…
Lincoln Road allotments under new management
Thursday 16th October 2014
Thu 16th Oct 2014

Lincoln Road allotments under new management

A group of community-minded volunteers have come up with a solution to protect the allotment site on Lincoln Road, which is on land owned by Riverside…
Artisan Market returns to Saturday with new voucher scheme
Wednesday 15th October 2014
Wed 15th Oct 2014
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Artisan Market returns to Saturday with new voucher scheme

Promotional Feature After 11 months and much debate the Wilmslow Artisan Market delivered by The Market Co finally returns to Saturday this weekend. Alderley…
Residents to be offered low-cost energy scheme
Wednesday 15th October 2014
Wed 15th Oct 2014
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Residents to be offered low-cost energy scheme

Cheshire East’s 170,000 households could soon benefit from an energy deal aimed at tackling fuel poverty, by buying their supply through their local…
Poppy Appeal needs you
Tuesday 14th October 2014
Tue 14th Oct 2014

Poppy Appeal needs you

The Wilmslow branch of The Royal British Legion is seeking extra volunteers to help collect for their annual Poppy Appeal which will take place in Wilmslow…
Black White Denim launches designer handbag pop up studio
Tuesday 14th October 2014
Tue 14th Oct 2014

Black White Denim launches designer handbag pop up studio

Promotional Feature Award-winning independent ladieswear boutique Black White Denim is helping other fashion businesses raise their profile across the…
Station Road to close for resurfacing
Tuesday 14th October 2014
Tue 14th Oct 2014
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Station Road to close for resurfacing

A section of Station Road will be closed this weekend to enable Cheshire East Highways to carry out resurfacing works. It will be closed from its junction…
Police operation targets criminals and promotes road safety
Monday 13th October 2014
Mon 13th Oct 2014
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Police operation targets criminals and promotes road safety

Wilmslow Neighbourhood Police Unit ran a roads policing and crime operation in Wilmslow and Handforth on Friday, 10th October. As a result one vehicle…
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'Dementia friendly’ campaign inspires volunteers
Sunday 12th October 2014
Sun 12th Oct 2014

'Dementia friendly’ campaign inspires volunteers

More than 1,600 people across Cheshire East have rallied to the call to become 'Dementia Friends' since the national campaign was launched in the borough…
Parkway to close for resurfacing
Sunday 12th October 2014
Sun 12th Oct 2014

Parkway to close for resurfacing

Parkway will be closed from the junction of Holly Road North to the junction with Alderley Road for four days. The closure is necessary to enable Cheshire…
Crimestoppers to launch initiative on Colshaw Farm
Saturday 11th October 2014
Sat 11th Oct 2014

Crimestoppers to launch initiative on Colshaw Farm

Wilmslow Police will be launching an initiative with Crimestoppers UK next week which will focus on the Colshaw Farm area of town. There will be a small…
Wilmslow scarecrow has plenty to crow about
Friday 10th October 2014
Fri 10th Oct 2014

Wilmslow scarecrow has plenty to crow about

A star-crow from Wilmslow has been awarded the fifth place trophy at the first ever McCain scarecrow auditions. Sarah Jane Sunflower from Morley Tea Rooms…
Staff injured during armed robbery at airport parking facility
Friday 10th October 2014
Fri 10th Oct 2014

Staff injured during armed robbery at airport parking facility

Staff at an airport parking facility on Styal Road, Styal were threatened and assaulted during an armed robbery in the early hours of this morning, Friday…
Hollywood themed fashion show brings a touch of glamour
Friday 10th October 2014
Fri 10th Oct 2014

Hollywood themed fashion show brings a touch of glamour

Royles Jaguar hosted a fabulous fashion show on Thursday, 9th October, which proved a very glamorous affair. Guests were greeted with a red carpet welcome,…
Free health MOTs for older people
Thursday 9th October 2014
Thu 9th Oct 2014
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Free health MOTs for older people

Older people are invited to attend a free event on Colshaw Farm aimed at keeping them health and well over the winter months. The Health MOTs organised…
British Legion's urgent appeal for new standard bearer
Wednesday 8th October 2014
Wed 8th Oct 2014

British Legion's urgent appeal for new standard bearer

The Wilmslow branch of the Royal British Legion is making an urgently appeal for a volunteer to take on an important role at this year's remembrance parade.…
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