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Millions of pounds worth of heroin seized at Manchester Airport
Tuesday 10th June 2014
Tue 10th Jun 2014
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Millions of pounds worth of heroin seized at Manchester Airport

Border Force officers at Manchester Airport have seized a large amount of heroin which was hidden inside a shipment of carpets. The seizure was made on…
£13,400 for improvements to 'community hub'
Tuesday 10th June 2014
Tue 10th Jun 2014

£13,400 for improvements to 'community hub'

Cheshire East Council is providing financial assistance to improve facilities at Lacey Green Pavilion. Cllr Peter Raynes, Finance Portfolio Holder, agreed…
Wilmslow back in the saddle for family bike ride
Tuesday 10th June 2014
Tue 10th Jun 2014

Wilmslow back in the saddle for family bike ride

CycleWilmslow have teamed up again with Transition Wilmslow to lead a family-friendly bike ride on Sunday, 15th June. The free ride will depart from the…
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21 gardens to open for Wilmslow Wells fundraiser
Monday 9th June 2014
Mon 9th Jun 2014
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21 gardens to open for Wilmslow Wells fundraiser

For the past 30 years, Wilmslow Wells for Africa has been working to provide sources of clean water in rural African communities. Every June, this volunteer-run…
Guides bash the balsam
Monday 9th June 2014
Mon 9th Jun 2014

Guides bash the balsam

7th Wilmslow Guides took part in balsam bashing at the Carrs on Tuesday, 3rd June, as part of their work to help out with community projects. Emma Rayers,…
Cub group in urgent need of leader
Sunday 8th June 2014
Sun 8th Jun 2014

Cub group in urgent need of leader

The popular 1st Wilmslow Cub group, based at the Carnival Fields Scout Hut, is in urgent need of new leaders. The current leader Tim Smith will be stepping…
Salesman seriously injured during robbery at car showroom
Friday 6th June 2014
Fri 6th Jun 2014
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Salesman seriously injured during robbery at car showroom

Cheshire Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery at a car showroom in Wilmslow that left a salesman with serious injuries. The robbery…
Police officers chase trains for charity
Friday 6th June 2014
Fri 6th Jun 2014

Police officers chase trains for charity

A group of amateur cyclists will be cycling from Manchester Piccadilly train station to London Euston train station this month to raise money for The…
Cheshire East submits local plan for independent examination
Friday 6th June 2014
Fri 6th Jun 2014
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Cheshire East submits local plan for independent examination

Cheshire East Borough Council has submitted the Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government for independent…
Robin Hoods needs Merry Men
Wednesday 4th June 2014
Wed 4th Jun 2014

Robin Hoods needs Merry Men

Since 2007 CHYPS (Cheshire Youth Pantomime Society) have performed their pantos each January at The Woodford Centre. Their sell-out shows have won several…
Plans to convert former chapel into apartments
Tuesday 3rd June 2014
Tue 3rd Jun 2014
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Plans to convert former chapel into apartments

Permission is being sought to repair, extend and rebuild part of a former chapel on Wilmslow Road, Handforth in order to create seven apartments. The…
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Community spirit comes to Lacey Green Park
Tuesday 3rd June 2014
Tue 3rd Jun 2014

Community spirit comes to Lacey Green Park

The Friends of Lacey Green Park Community Group held their first litter pick event on Sunday, 1st June, to help improve their local park and they are…
New sculpture unveiled in town centre
Tuesday 3rd June 2014
Tue 3rd Jun 2014
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New sculpture unveiled in town centre

A new sculpture has been unveiled in the town centre which was organised by local group Incredible Edible Wilmslow. Located on Alderley Road, near the…
Lauren is celebrating with a Wild party
Tuesday 3rd June 2014
Tue 3rd Jun 2014

Lauren is celebrating with a Wild party

The Go Wild team are throwing a huge party to celebrate the fact that brave Lauren Wild has completed her treatment for Lymphoma. Lauren, who lives with…
Family fun day to mark station's 50th anniversary
Tuesday 3rd June 2014
Tue 3rd Jun 2014

Family fun day to mark station's 50th anniversary

Firefighters in Wilmslow are looking forward to welcoming the public to an open day on Saturday 7th June to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Altrincham…
Domestic Violence Protection Orders go live in Cheshire
Monday 2nd June 2014
Mon 2nd Jun 2014

Domestic Violence Protection Orders go live in Cheshire

Domestic Violence Protection Notices (DVPN) and Domestic Violence Protection Orders (DVPO) launched in Cheshire today (Monday 2nd June). This follows…
Geothermal extraction takes a step closer
Monday 2nd June 2014
Mon 2nd Jun 2014

Geothermal extraction takes a step closer

Plans for geothermal energy will take a step closer next month when the Council holds an open day to attract potential energy partners. Geothermal is…
Local health forum appoints new leaders
Sunday 1st June 2014
Sun 1st Jun 2014

Local health forum appoints new leaders

The members of Eastern Cheshire Community HealthVoice last week elected new officers to lead the body in its next stage of development. Trevor Lerman,…
Have your say on punishment for offenders of low level crime
Saturday 31st May 2014
Sat 31st May 2014

Have your say on punishment for offenders of low level crime

John Dwyer, Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire is asking the public to decide on the appropriate options for the punishment, rehabilitation…
Police recover large quantity of watches and jewellery
Friday 30th May 2014
Fri 30th May 2014

Police recover large quantity of watches and jewellery

As a result of police enquiries in the Wilmslow area, Cheshire Police have recovered a number of watches and pieces of jewellery which are believed to…