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New owners unveil vision for Alderley Park
Friday 9th May 2014
Fri 9th May 2014
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New owners unveil vision for Alderley Park

The new owners of Alderley Park have today shared their vision for the future of AstraZeneca's former R&D site, which they say will see the site support…
Appeal to help bring brother home
Friday 9th May 2014
Fri 9th May 2014

Appeal to help bring brother home

A Wilmslow hairdresser is appealing for help to bring her brother home from Thailand. Angie Bean's brother Chris Moulds had an horrific motorbike accident…
Friday 9th May 2014
Fri 9th May 2014
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"Common damaged by lack of respect"

Earlier this week councillors and volunteers were at Lindow Common working to improve the facilities. The group treated all 24 benches at the Site of…
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Scout membership continues to grow
Thursday 8th May 2014
Thu 8th May 2014

Scout membership continues to grow

Scouting membership in Alderley district continues to grow, with 43 new members added in the past year. According to the annual census, Alderley District,…
Launch of fashion designers latest collection is glamorous affair
Thursday 8th May 2014
Thu 8th May 2014

Launch of fashion designers latest collection is glamorous affair

Promotional Feature The centre of Wilmslow was all of a buzz on May 1st, as Suzanne Neville launched her A/W '14 ready to wear collection along side a…
Wilmslow man charged with drug offences
Wednesday 7th May 2014
Wed 7th May 2014

Wilmslow man charged with drug offences

A man from Wilmslow is one of four to be arrested for involvement in the large scale supply of Class A drugs. Tariq Kaliq (43) of Wilmslow, along with…
Nip along to Triumph’s Stand Up For Fit Event at John Lewis
Wednesday 7th May 2014
Wed 7th May 2014

Nip along to Triumph’s Stand Up For Fit Event at John Lewis

Promotional Feature Chance to win £200 worth of Triumph lingerie! Do you know your bra size? You might think so, but a recent study of 10,000 women…
Cricket: Lindow 1s still looking for first win
Wednesday 7th May 2014
Wed 7th May 2014

Cricket: Lindow 1s still looking for first win

Looking for their first victory of the season after two close games in previous weeks Lindow welcomed Chester County Officers to Upcast Lane. Skipper…
Kids swing into action at new play area
Tuesday 6th May 2014
Tue 6th May 2014
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Kids swing into action at new play area

The children's play area at Meriton Road Park, Handforth has reopened following an extensive revamp. The work, which was carried out by Cheshire East…
Road repairs in Wilmslow
Tuesday 6th May 2014
Tue 6th May 2014
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Road repairs in Wilmslow

Last year we published an article confirming which roads Cheshire East Council (CEC) were planning to resurface in Wilmslow, following questions from…
Revised plans for Adlington Road development on Town Council agenda
Tuesday 6th May 2014
Tue 6th May 2014

Revised plans for Adlington Road development on Town Council agenda

The Planning Committee of Wilmslow Town Council will discuss the revised plans for a controversial residential development off Adlington Road next week.…
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Fashion Shows raise over £50,000 for The Christie
Tuesday 6th May 2014
Tue 6th May 2014

Fashion Shows raise over £50,000 for The Christie

The Fourth Lollipop Fashion Show in aid of Christies Cancer Research, has been another huge success. The event which took place at the Belfry Hallmark…
Annual charity ball for Time Out Group
Monday 5th May 2014
Mon 5th May 2014

Annual charity ball for Time Out Group

The annual Time Out Group charity ball will see sees friends and families teaming up to raise money to help members get involved with social and leisure…
Grant for Friends of Lacey Green Park
Sunday 4th May 2014
Sun 4th May 2014
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Grant for Friends of Lacey Green Park

Wilmslow Town Council has awarded a grant to enable a recently formed 'Friends' group to purchase litter picking equipment. Friends of Lacey Green Park,…
Council Leader issues an apology
Saturday 3rd May 2014
Sat 3rd May 2014
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Council Leader issues an apology

Council leader Michael Jones has issued an apology regarding the Easter message he released through Cheshire East Council on April 17th. Cllr Michael…
Seedy Saturday success
Friday 2nd May 2014
Fri 2nd May 2014
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Seedy Saturday success

Transition Wilmslow welcomed local residents and volunteers to their annual Seedy Saturday seed and seedling swap at the Temp community garden on Gravel…
Warnings for nuisance off-road bikers
Friday 2nd May 2014
Fri 2nd May 2014
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Warnings for nuisance off-road bikers

As daylight hours get longer and the weather improves the police receive a significant amount of calls from local people relating to the nuisance and…
Call for grocery store to be given facelift
Thursday 1st May 2014
Thu 1st May 2014
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Call for grocery store to be given facelift

Representatives from Cheshire East Council, Wilmslow Town Council, Wilmslow Trust and a local residents group have met with Tesco employees to request…
Community grant to help repair Handforth British Legion
Wednesday 30th April 2014
Wed 30th Apr 2014

Community grant to help repair Handforth British Legion

Cheshire East Council has confirmed that latest round of Community Grants to be awarded to voluntary and community organisations. The aim of the grants…
Shock as Town Council refuses grant for annual show
Tuesday 29th April 2014
Tue 29th Apr 2014
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Shock as Town Council refuses grant for annual show

Wilmslow Town Council has declined a grant application to support one of the town's largest and most established annual events, much to the shock and…