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Big Weekend hailed a big success
Tuesday 30th September 2014
Tue 30th Sep 2014
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Big Weekend hailed a big success

The first ever Wilmslow and Alderley Food and Drink Festival attracted thousands of visitors at the weekend - completely exceeding the organiser's expectations.…
New restaurant aims to change prisoner's lives
Tuesday 30th September 2014
Tue 30th Sep 2014
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New restaurant aims to change prisoner's lives

Plans are underway to open a new restaurant in Styal which will be a joint venture between Her Majesty's Prison Service and The Clink Restaurant charity.…
Hollywood is coming to Wilmslow
Tuesday 30th September 2014
Tue 30th Sep 2014

Hollywood is coming to Wilmslow

Royles Jaguar are hosting a fabulous fashion show next month in aid of The Kirsty Club. The Hollywood Walk of Fame event on Thursday 9th October will…
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Raising a cup for World’s Biggest Coffee Morning
Tuesday 30th September 2014
Tue 30th Sep 2014

Raising a cup for World’s Biggest Coffee Morning

Coffee and cakes were in high supply at the Wilmslow office of James Maguire & Co to support a very worthwhile cause on Friday, 26th September. The…
New powers to help reduce disruption from roadworks
Monday 29th September 2014
Mon 29th Sep 2014
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New powers to help reduce disruption from roadworks

Cheshire East Council has been given new powers to help reduce the disruption caused by roadworks. Following formal consultation and approval from the…
Fire Cadets needed in Wilmslow
Monday 29th September 2014
Mon 29th Sep 2014

Fire Cadets needed in Wilmslow

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is looking for young people from Cheshire East to become Fire Cadets. The Service is keen to recruit young people between…
Charity abseil in memory of baby girls
Sunday 28th September 2014
Sun 28th Sep 2014

Charity abseil in memory of baby girls

A Handforth mother abseiled down the Bell Tower at the Trafford Centre last weekend in memory of her baby girl Chloe who she sadly lost nearly two years…
Have your say on police priorities at community meeting
Friday 26th September 2014
Fri 26th Sep 2014
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Have your say on police priorities at community meeting

The next Wilmslow and Alderley Edge Police Community Meeting will be held on on Thursday 2nd October. The meeting will take place from 6.30pm until 7.30pm…
Developers call for local plan examination to be suspended
Thursday 25th September 2014
Thu 25th Sep 2014
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Developers call for local plan examination to be suspended

A number of developers are calling for the examination of the Cheshire East Local Plan to be suspended. A document submitted on behalf of Jones Homes,…
Churches join together to collect for Workaid at harvest time
Thursday 25th September 2014
Thu 25th Sep 2014

Churches join together to collect for Workaid at harvest time

For a number of years Wilmslow Churches have been jointly supporting a charity at their Harvest Festival services. This year's chosen charity is Workaid…
Complaints against Council up nearly 60%
Thursday 25th September 2014
Thu 25th Sep 2014
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Complaints against Council up nearly 60%

The number of complaints received by Cheshire East Council has risen by 58% in the past 12 months. In 2013/4 the Council received 2231 complaints compared…
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Continental Circus Berlin 2for1 offer!
Wednesday 24th September 2014
Wed 24th Sep 2014

Continental Circus Berlin 2for1 offer!

Promotional Feature To buy 2 full price adult tickets for the price of 1 call the on site box office on 07763 937668 and quote the promotional code JUGGLER!…
Electrical equipment stolen in Handforth burglary
Wednesday 24th September 2014
Wed 24th Sep 2014

Electrical equipment stolen in Handforth burglary

A burglary occurred on Toft Way in Handforth between the hours of 4pm and 7.15pm on Tuesday, 23rd September. Entrance to an apartment was gained via a…
Man who threatened to drive into bank charged
Wednesday 24th September 2014
Wed 24th Sep 2014
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Man who threatened to drive into bank charged

A man who threatened to drive his van into the front of a bank in Wilmslow town centre has been arrested and charged with the threats. PCSO Chris Hopkins…
Proposed U-turn for Artisan Market
Tuesday 23rd September 2014
Tue 23rd Sep 2014
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Proposed U-turn for Artisan Market

Exclusive: Almost a year after moving the Wilmslow Artisan Market to a Sunday plans are underway to return the monthly event to a Saturday. Cheshire East…
Wilmslow scarecrow could hit the big time
Tuesday 23rd September 2014
Tue 23rd Sep 2014

Wilmslow scarecrow could hit the big time

Wilmslow scarecrows are on their way to London to audition for the chance to star on the small screen. Six straw creations from the Wilmslow Scarecrow…
Alderley Road set to close for three Sundays
Tuesday 23rd September 2014
Tue 23rd Sep 2014
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Alderley Road set to close for three Sundays

Drivers are warned to expect delays as one of the main roads into Wilmslow will be closed for three consecutive Sundays. Alderley Road will be closed…
Charity shop closes after 16 years
Tuesday 23rd September 2014
Tue 23rd Sep 2014
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Charity shop closes after 16 years

A charity shop has closed after 16 years of trading on Grove Street. Scope, which exists to make this country a place where disabled people have the same…
New PCSO for Lacey Green and Styal
Tuesday 23rd September 2014
Tue 23rd Sep 2014

New PCSO for Lacey Green and Styal

A new PCSO has taken over the Lacey Green and Styal beat this month. PCSO Jim Newns has taken over responsibility for these areas having spent the past…
World's Biggest Coffee Morning to be celebrated across Wilmslow
Tuesday 23rd September 2014
Tue 23rd Sep 2014

World's Biggest Coffee Morning to be celebrated across Wilmslow

A number of local organisations and businesses will be making time for what matters in life and hosting a coffee morning on Friday 26th September to help…