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Cricket: Second consecutive win for Lindow
Monday 28th July 2014
Mon 28th Jul 2014

Cricket: Second consecutive win for Lindow

Lindow 1st XI hosted to local rivals Prestbury on a glorious summers day at Upcast lane. Uncharacteristically, skipper Walker lost the toss and Prestbury…
Knutsford Road to close for resurfacing
Sunday 27th July 2014
Sun 27th Jul 2014
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Knutsford Road to close for resurfacing

A section of Knutsford Road will be closed this week to enable Cheshire East Highways to carry out carriageway resurfacing works. The B5086 will be closed…
Warning over door-to-door salespeople
Saturday 26th July 2014
Sat 26th Jul 2014
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Warning over door-to-door salespeople

Following reports of a number of door-to-door salesmen operating in the area, police are urging local residents to assist by reporting incidents to them.…
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Lorry gets stuck under railway bridge
Friday 25th July 2014
Fri 25th Jul 2014
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Lorry gets stuck under railway bridge

Station Road had to be closed this afternoon as a lorry has struck the railway bridge. The incident happened around 1pm when a lorry travelling north…
Universal Credit launches in Wilmslow
Friday 25th July 2014
Fri 25th Jul 2014

Universal Credit launches in Wilmslow

From Monday, July 28th, new jobseekers in Wilmslow will join the Government's new benefits system when they start to claim Universal Credit for the first…
Thumbs up for new play area
Thursday 24th July 2014
Thu 24th Jul 2014
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Thumbs up for new play area

The children's play area at The Carrs has reopened this week following a £75,000 revamp. The work, which was carried out by Cheshire East Council…
Grant to assist singing group's recruitment drive
Thursday 24th July 2014
Thu 24th Jul 2014
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Grant to assist singing group's recruitment drive

Wilmslow Town Council has approved a £500 grant to help a local singing group with their recruitment drive. Cheshire A Cappella has been going for…
Thousands flock to beer festival
Wednesday 23rd July 2014
Wed 23rd Jul 2014

Thousands flock to beer festival

From 12:30am to 11pm on both Friday and Saturday there was a constant queue outside of Styal Football Club, and with around 3,000 attendees over the course…
Walk to mark 30th anniversary of Lindow Man discovery
Wednesday 23rd July 2014
Wed 23rd Jul 2014
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Walk to mark 30th anniversary of Lindow Man discovery

A special event is being organised to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the discovery of Lindow Man, on Saturday 2nd August. Join Transition Wilmslow…
Future of Artisan Market still up for discussion
Tuesday 22nd July 2014
Tue 22nd Jul 2014
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Future of Artisan Market still up for discussion

Wilmslow Town Council has confirmed that discussions are still ongoing regarding the future of Wilmslow Artisan Market following a request from a Wilmslow…
Trailer for Alan Turing biopic released
Tuesday 22nd July 2014
Tue 22nd Jul 2014
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Trailer for Alan Turing biopic released

A trailer for an upcoming film based on the life of Alan Turing, the World War II code breaker who lived in Wilmslow, has been unveiled. The Imitation…
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Chancellor presents keys of Motability car
Tuesday 22nd July 2014
Tue 22nd Jul 2014
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Chancellor presents keys of Motability car

The Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne presented the keys of a new Motability car to his constituent Rory Moss on Friday, 18th July, at TrustFord.…
Have your say on Council's waste strategy
Sunday 20th July 2014
Sun 20th Jul 2014
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Have your say on Council's waste strategy

Cheshire East Council is holding a consultation on the authority's waste strategy objectives and is now urging members of the public to take part. At…
21 Cheshire men arrested following crackdown on online paedophiles
Saturday 19th July 2014
Sat 19th Jul 2014

21 Cheshire men arrested following crackdown on online paedophiles

Cheshire Police have arrested 21 men as part of a national operation to target online sex offenders. Cheshire Constabulary is one of 45 police forces…
Hunt for teenager thought to be carrying sword
Friday 18th July 2014
Fri 18th Jul 2014

Hunt for teenager thought to be carrying sword

The police helicopter and officers were out in force in Handforth yesterday afternoon looking for teenager who was thought to be carrying a sword. Shortly…
Shot believed to have been fired at house on Styal Road
Friday 18th July 2014
Fri 18th Jul 2014

Shot believed to have been fired at house on Styal Road

Police were called to Styal Road yesterday evening following a report suggesting a shot had been fired at the window of a house. The incident occurred…
Winners of the 2014 Scarecrow Festival announced
Thursday 17th July 2014
Thu 17th Jul 2014
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Winners of the 2014 Scarecrow Festival announced

Wilmslow Dean Rotary Club is pleased to announce the results of the 2014 Wilmslow Scarecrow Festival competition for local businesses. First prize in…
Handforth Brownies step back in time
Thursday 17th July 2014
Thu 17th Jul 2014

Handforth Brownies step back in time

2nd Handforth (St Mary's) Brownies celebrated the centenary of the Brownie movement with an open afternoon held at St Mary's Church Hall on 28th June.…
All the fun of the 102nd Wilmslow Show
Wednesday 16th July 2014
Wed 16th Jul 2014
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All the fun of the 102nd Wilmslow Show

On Sunday 13th July, people of all ages gathered at Wilmslow High School for the annual Wilmslow Show. This year was the 102nd Show and just like every…
Leader says North Cheshire Growth Village
Wednesday 16th July 2014
Wed 16th Jul 2014
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Leader says North Cheshire Growth Village "presents a great opportunity"

Cllr Michael Jones, Leader of Cheshire East Council, has issued the following letter today regarding the proposed development of the North Cheshire Growth…