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Jones Homes given green light for 204 homes off Adlington Road
Friday 30th May 2014
Fri 30th May 2014
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Jones Homes given green light for 204 homes off Adlington Road

Jones Homes have been granted planning permission for a residential development of 204 homes on land off Adlington Road. The controversial plans also…
Prolific burglar caught thanks to vigilant residents
Friday 30th May 2014
Fri 30th May 2014

Prolific burglar caught thanks to vigilant residents

Thanks to the help of local residents a prolific burglar was caught in the area on Wednesday, 27th May. A member of the public alerted the police to a…
Festival of plays returns to Wilmslow Guild
Friday 30th May 2014
Fri 30th May 2014

Festival of plays returns to Wilmslow Guild

Wilmslow Guild Players will be running their annual competitive festival of One Act Plays from 10th to 14th June at Wilmslow Guild on Bourne Street. The…
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Special treat for model fundraisers
Thursday 29th May 2014
Thu 29th May 2014

Special treat for model fundraisers

Young models enjoyed a trip to view a high end sports car as a special treat for their fundraising efforts. Four pupils were taken to the Royles Jaguar…
Friends pedal to Anglesey for hospice
Thursday 29th May 2014
Thu 29th May 2014

Friends pedal to Anglesey for hospice

A group of five dads whose children all attend Styal Primary School cycled from Styal to Anglesey this month to raise funds for St Ann's Hospice. Sam…
Helping offenders break the cycle
Thursday 29th May 2014
Thu 29th May 2014
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Helping offenders break the cycle

Cheshire's Police & Crime Commissioner has given Coaching Inside and Out (CIAO) £5,000 from his Crime Prevention Fund to help them work intensively…
Let the Lions Youth Brass Band entertain you
Wednesday 28th May 2014
Wed 28th May 2014

Let the Lions Youth Brass Band entertain you

The Lions Youth Brass Bands will be performing at the Alderley Edge Festival Hall on Friday 6th June along with the N-Choir Ladies Harmony. The Wilmslow…
Wilmslow builder jailed for tax fraud
Wednesday 28th May 2014
Wed 28th May 2014

Wilmslow builder jailed for tax fraud

A 49 year-old Wilmslow man who pocketed nearly £115,000 tax which he had deducted from sub-contractors' instead of paying it to HM Revenue and Customs…
Help Wilmslow go for gold
Tuesday 27th May 2014
Tue 27th May 2014
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Help Wilmslow go for gold

Judges will be in town on Thursday, 10th July, to assess Wilmslow's entry in the 2014 Britain in Bloom competition and local residents and businesses…
Gum removal will cost thousands
Tuesday 27th May 2014
Tue 27th May 2014
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Gum removal will cost thousands

Wilmslow Town Council has investigated the costs of having chewing gun removed from Grove Street and along the pavement outside the shop frontages from…
Toddler bitten by out of control dog in town park
Tuesday 27th May 2014
Tue 27th May 2014
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Toddler bitten by out of control dog in town park

A mother is urging parents to be vigilant after her 4-year-old daughter was attacked by a dog whilst playing in the park. Chloe Hourigan was paddling…
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Chance to raise local issues at Police Focus Group meeting
Tuesday 27th May 2014
Tue 27th May 2014
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Chance to raise local issues at Police Focus Group meeting

Residents are invited to the next Wilmslow Neighbourhood Police Focus Group Meeting which is scheduled for Wednesday 4th June. The purpose of these public…
European elections results: UKIP gains two North West seats
Monday 26th May 2014
Mon 26th May 2014
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European elections results: UKIP gains two North West seats

Whilst the Conservative Party gained the biggest percentage of votes in last week's European Parliamentary Elections in Cheshire East they were not so…
Silent protest at Adlington Road
Monday 26th May 2014
Mon 26th May 2014
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Silent protest at Adlington Road

Over 50 supporters of 'Residents of Wilmslow' and 'Friends of Dean Row' gathered at Adlington Road on Friday, 21st May, as members of the Cheshire East…
Police warn over fake notes
Monday 26th May 2014
Mon 26th May 2014

Police warn over fake notes

Police are urging shoppers and businesses to be alert following an increase in reports of fake notes being used in the area. Over the last few weeks there…
Police say worrying trend is no laughing matter
Sunday 25th May 2014
Sun 25th May 2014
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Police say worrying trend is no laughing matter

Wilmslow Neighbourhood Policing Team have been receiving an increase in the number of reports whereby small colourful canisters have been found in locations…
Benefits cheat ordered to repay more than £7,000
Friday 23rd May 2014
Fri 23rd May 2014

Benefits cheat ordered to repay more than £7,000

A man who fraudulently claimed more than £7,000 in benefits after claiming his wife was only his landlady has been ordered by a court to repay the…
Pooches shine in fun dog show
Thursday 22nd May 2014
Thu 22nd May 2014

Pooches shine in fun dog show

Around 60 dogs and their owners joined in a fun dog show organised by Friends of the Carrs and The National Trust at Styal Estate on Sunday, 18th May.…
Guides clean up around Lindow Common
Thursday 22nd May 2014
Thu 22nd May 2014

Guides clean up around Lindow Common

As part of the 100th birthday celebrations some Wilmslow Guides chose to help clear up an area of the town on Monday, 19th May. 1st Wilmslow Guides are…
Rebecca Adlington helps TV star prepare to take the plunge
Wednesday 21st May 2014
Wed 21st May 2014

Rebecca Adlington helps TV star prepare to take the plunge

Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington put Waterloo Road star Jason Done through his paces in Royles' Endless Training Pool, in preparation for this year's…