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Gang who committed over 150 burglaries jailed
Wednesday 20th August 2014
Wed 20th Aug 2014

Gang who committed over 150 burglaries jailed

A gang that committed over 150 burglaries across Cheshire and Greater Manchester between 1st April to the 31st December 2013 have been jailed. Three people…
Hockey: Wilmslow Goalkeeper nominated for Great Britain U21s
Wednesday 20th August 2014
Wed 20th Aug 2014

Hockey: Wilmslow Goalkeeper nominated for Great Britain U21s

Elliot Bullman, Wilmslow's 1st team keeper, has won a place in the Great Britain U21 Training Squad and is now part of the England Hockey Development…
Dates confirmed for winter suspension of garden waste collection
Tuesday 19th August 2014
Tue 19th Aug 2014
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Dates confirmed for winter suspension of garden waste collection

Having recently undertaken a consultation on the proposed winter shut down for 2014/15, Cheshire East Council has confirmed the dates for this year's…
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Warning as men targeted by blackmailing scam
Tuesday 19th August 2014
Tue 19th Aug 2014

Warning as men targeted by blackmailing scam

Cheshire Police are warning internet users to be on their guard amid reports of an increasingly prevalent scam targeted at men. Scammers are approaching…
Free event to honour Cheshire Regiment’s First World War fallen
Monday 18th August 2014
Mon 18th Aug 2014
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Free event to honour Cheshire Regiment’s First World War fallen

Residents are invited take part in a free event this weekend to honour the Cheshire Regiment soldiers who gave their lives in their first major battle…
Police issue warning following locker and changing room thefts
Sunday 17th August 2014
Sun 17th Aug 2014

Police issue warning following locker and changing room thefts

Cheshire Police are asking people to be mindful of the security of their property following a spate of thefts from lockers and changing rooms at leisure…
CCTV released following thefts of alcohol from shops in Handforth
Saturday 16th August 2014
Sat 16th Aug 2014

CCTV released following thefts of alcohol from shops in Handforth

Police have released CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to in connection with thefts from shops in Handforth. On Tuesday 4th August a man…
Advocates sought to help community stay safe
Saturday 16th August 2014
Sat 16th Aug 2014
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Advocates sought to help community stay safe

Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, John Dwyer is asking people to step forward and give some of their time to help their community stay safe.…
New facilities for Lacey Green Pavilion
Friday 15th August 2014
Fri 15th Aug 2014

New facilities for Lacey Green Pavilion

A community hub on the Lacey Green estate is celebrating the completion of their newly refurbished kitchen area which will enable them to open the facility…
Expect delays as Altrincham Road set to close for three weekends
Thursday 14th August 2014
Thu 14th Aug 2014
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Expect delays as Altrincham Road set to close for three weekends

Drivers are warned to expect delays as one of the main roads into Wilmslow will be closed for three weekends. Part of the A538 Altrincham Road will be…
Housing development would set
Wednesday 13th August 2014
Wed 13th Aug 2014
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Housing development would set "catastrophic precedent"

Over 100 people turned out on Saturday, 9th August, to demonstrate against plans for a new housing development on green belt land separating Wilmslow…
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Site of former prisoner of war camp to be commemorated
Tuesday 12th August 2014
Tue 12th Aug 2014
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Site of former prisoner of war camp to be commemorated

As part of the celebrations to mark the centenary of World War 1, a lectern is going to be installed on the corner of Welland Road and Dean Row to remember…
Mountain rescue team in the right place at the right time
Tuesday 12th August 2014
Tue 12th Aug 2014
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Mountain rescue team in the right place at the right time

A mountain rescue team were fundraising at Handforth Dean when they were called upon to help with a serious road traffic accident. Whilst members of the…
Christmas lights switch on moves to Saturday
Tuesday 12th August 2014
Tue 12th Aug 2014
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Christmas lights switch on moves to Saturday

Wilmslow Town Council has decided to make a number of changes to the Christmas lights switch on this year, which marks the official launch of the festive…
Thousands enjoy fun-packed Chamboree
Monday 11th August 2014
Mon 11th Aug 2014
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Thousands enjoy fun-packed Chamboree

The challenge and excitement of Chamboree 2014 provided a week-long feast of fun and adventure for Wilmslow Scouts and Guides. Chamboree is held every…
Sagars Road to close for tree works
Sunday 10th August 2014
Sun 10th Aug 2014

Sagars Road to close for tree works

Sagars Road, Wilmslow will be closed from its junction with Hampson Crescent to The Link on Tuesday, 12th August. The temporary road closure is necessary…
Teddy bears move in at Wilmslow Fire Station
Saturday 9th August 2014
Sat 9th Aug 2014

Teddy bears move in at Wilmslow Fire Station

If you go down to Wilmslow Fire Station - you'll be sure of a big surprise! The station has become the temporary home to over 80 teddy bears, after a…
Crews tackle fire at Chinese takeaway
Friday 8th August 2014
Fri 8th Aug 2014
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Crews tackle fire at Chinese takeaway

Fire and rescue crews from Cheshire and Manchester dealt with a fire involving a takeaway food outlet on Twinnies Road at 11.14 this morning. Five fire…
Warning over fake £20 notes
Friday 8th August 2014
Fri 8th Aug 2014

Warning over fake £20 notes

Following the arrest of two males last week for passing fake £20 notes at various locations in Wilmslow, Cheshire Police are warning businesses…
Tennis club applies again to install floodlights
Thursday 7th August 2014
Thu 7th Aug 2014
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Tennis club applies again to install floodlights

Lindow Lawn Tennis Club has submitted another planning application to install floodlights at their Cumber Lane site. This proposal is for 8 floodlight…