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Round Tables raise cash for new David Lewis mini bus
Monday 16th December 2013
Mon 16th Dec 2013

Round Tables raise cash for new David Lewis mini bus

The David Lewis Centre are delighted to have received a new mini bus this week, provided by Wilmslow and Macclesfield Round Tables. The Round Tables raised…
Chancellor joins the hunt for gingerbread men
Friday 13th December 2013
Fri 13th Dec 2013
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Chancellor joins the hunt for gingerbread men

George Osborne MP visited Wilmslow this afternoon to hear more about the Winter Wander Round, the gingerbread hunt which has been organised by some of…
Handforth Parish Council calls for removal of new village from Local Plan
Friday 13th December 2013
Fri 13th Dec 2013
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Handforth Parish Council calls for removal of new village from Local Plan

Handforth Parish Council has lodged a letter of objection to Cheshire East's PreSubmission Core Strategy, which represents the latest version of the Local…
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Council announces £100,000 for Cheshire East’s war memorials
Thursday 12th December 2013
Thu 12th Dec 2013

Council announces £100,000 for Cheshire East’s war memorials

Cheshire East Council is to provide £100,000 to fund repairs and refurbishment of First World War memorials across the Borough. Next year sees the…
Michael Jones addresses Full Council to outline his future plans
Thursday 12th December 2013
Thu 12th Dec 2013
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Michael Jones addresses Full Council to outline his future plans

Council Leader Michael Jones spoke at a meeting of the Full Council today to announce the appointment of a new Head of Governance and Stewardship, his…
Time running out to have your say on Local Plan
Tuesday 10th December 2013
Tue 10th Dec 2013
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Time running out to have your say on Local Plan

Residents have just six days left to have their say on the Local Plan before it is presented to the Planning Inspector. The six week consultation on Cheshire…
Wilmslow People: Graham Beech
Tuesday 10th December 2013
Tue 10th Dec 2013
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Wilmslow People: Graham Beech

Here is the fifth interview in our 'Wilmslow People' series. On a weekly basis I will be putting a set of similar questions to somebody local about their…
Council set to take court action if travellers don't leave today
Monday 9th December 2013
Mon 9th Dec 2013
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Council set to take court action if travellers don't leave today

Cheshire East Council is set to go to court tomorrow to obtain a court summons so they can take repossession of land in Handforth. Council officers served…
Cheshire Police will target drink drivers this winter
Saturday 7th December 2013
Sat 7th Dec 2013

Cheshire Police will target drink drivers this winter

The Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) has launched its anti-drink and drug driving campaign, which will focus on the consequences of drink driving,…
Trees felled by high winds
Friday 6th December 2013
Fri 6th Dec 2013
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Trees felled by high winds

A tree was blown over on Manchester Road damaging cars parked at a nearby house as severe winds hit the region yesterday. Emergency services and Cheshire…
New recruitment drive for Cheshire Police
Friday 6th December 2013
Fri 6th Dec 2013
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New recruitment drive for Cheshire Police

Cheshire Constabulary is launching a force wide recruitment drive for more people to become Police Community Support Officers. At present, Cheshire Constabulary…
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Developers eye up Green Belt land in absence of Local Plan
Wednesday 4th December 2013
Wed 4th Dec 2013
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Developers eye up Green Belt land in absence of Local Plan

Local residents are concerned that Green Belt land in Wilmslow East is under threat from developers who will take advantage of the fact Cheshire East…
Police prioritise parking issues outside schools
Tuesday 3rd December 2013
Tue 3rd Dec 2013
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Police prioritise parking issues outside schools

As many of our readers know the problem of dangerous and illegal parking is of real concern to a lot of residents. The issue of parking at local schools…
Orange spray to highlight dog fouling
Tuesday 3rd December 2013
Tue 3rd Dec 2013
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Orange spray to highlight dog fouling

A new initiative to help keep the streets clean of dog mess is set to be launched in Wilmslow. The Town Council has agreed to purchase cans of aerosol…
So alive, it has a shut up and drive button
Tuesday 3rd December 2013
Tue 3rd Dec 2013

So alive, it has a shut up and drive button

Promotional Feature The Jaguar F-TYPE R Coupé, the most dynamically capable, performance-focused, production Jaguar ever, has made a dramatic debut…
Wilmslow People: Roger Jackson
Tuesday 3rd December 2013
Tue 3rd Dec 2013

Wilmslow People: Roger Jackson

Here is the fifth interview in our 'Wilmslow People' series. On a weekly basis I will be putting a set of similar questions to somebody local about their…
Women swim length of channel for cancer charity
Monday 2nd December 2013
Mon 2nd Dec 2013

Women swim length of channel for cancer charity

A group of 25 ladies are swimming the length of the channel in their local pools to help raise money for The Christie. Each one has their own personal…
Symphony Orchestra marks Benjamin Britten's centenary
Monday 2nd December 2013
Mon 2nd Dec 2013

Symphony Orchestra marks Benjamin Britten's centenary

In the Wilmslow Symphony Orchestra's second concert of the 2013-2014 season we're marking the Benjamin Britten centenary, with three of his most popular…
Spectacular sunset over Wilmslow
Sunday 1st December 2013
Sun 1st Dec 2013

Spectacular sunset over Wilmslow

There was a stunning sunset in the sky above Wilmslow yesterday evening. Several striking photographs were published on social media capturing the magnificent…
34 local scouts earn Gold Award
Saturday 30th November 2013
Sat 30th Nov 2013
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34 local scouts earn Gold Award

Thirty four local scouts have achieved the highest award that is available in the scout section. The recipients from Alderley District Scouts were invited…