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Wilmslow pays tribute to the fallen
Tuesday 12th November 2013
Tue 12th Nov 2013

Wilmslow pays tribute to the fallen

The Wilmslow Remembrance Day Parade and Service honoured those who fought and sacrificed their lives while serving their country on Sunday, 10th November.…
Wilmslow man found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving
Monday 11th November 2013
Mon 11th Nov 2013

Wilmslow man found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving

A 38-year-old man from Wilmslow has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of death by dangerous driving. David Larsen, from…
George Osborne visits charity Christmas card shop
Monday 11th November 2013
Mon 11th Nov 2013
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George Osborne visits charity Christmas card shop

George Osborne MP paid his annual visit to the charity Christmas card shop on Saturday, 10th November, to give support to the charities and the volunteers…
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Walking group reaches 100 year milestone
Sunday 10th November 2013
Sun 10th Nov 2013

Walking group reaches 100 year milestone

A local walking group celebrated their centenary with a special dinner this week. To mark the occasion, Wilmslow & District Footpath Preservation…
Don’t lose your right to vote – sign up to Electoral Register
Saturday 9th November 2013
Sat 9th Nov 2013

Don’t lose your right to vote – sign up to Electoral Register

Cheshire East Council is urging people not to miss out on the chance to vote as the annual renewal of the Electoral Register gets under way. Households…
Opinion: Protecting Wilmslow's green spaces beyond 2030
Friday 8th November 2013
Fri 8th Nov 2013
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Opinion: Protecting Wilmslow's green spaces beyond 2030

Cheshire East Borough is required to find land for 27,000 new homes for the 2010-2030 Local Plan. Campaigning by Wilmslow Conservative Councillors has…
Town councillor invites public to monthly surgeries
Friday 8th November 2013
Fri 8th Nov 2013
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Town councillor invites public to monthly surgeries

Wilmslow's newest and only non-conservative town councillor is to hold monthly public surgeries. Councillor Philip Enstone, who represents the Residents…
Outline plans for 175 homes off Coppice Way approved
Thursday 7th November 2013
Thu 7th Nov 2013
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Outline plans for 175 homes off Coppice Way approved

Jones Homes have been granted outline planning permissions to build a housing development on land to the south of Coppice Way in Handforth. The outline…
TV presenter Ruth Langsford has her eye on Cheshire!
Wednesday 6th November 2013
Wed 6th Nov 2013

TV presenter Ruth Langsford has her eye on Cheshire!

Promotional Feature Television presenter, Ruth Langsford, has had her sight restored and no longer needs to use glasses or contact lenses thanks to revolutionary…
Last chance to influence Local Plan
Tuesday 5th November 2013
Tue 5th Nov 2013
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Last chance to influence Local Plan

Cheshire East Council has launched an additional six week consultation on its Core Strategy today, to allow more time for the public to have their say…
Part night street lighting planned for winter
Tuesday 5th November 2013
Tue 5th Nov 2013
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Part night street lighting planned for winter

The next phase of works to cut carbon emissions and costs, by switching off some street lights is scheduled to begin shortly. Cheshire East Council plans…
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Remembrance Day arrangements confirmed
Tuesday 5th November 2013
Tue 5th Nov 2013

Remembrance Day arrangements confirmed

The Wilmslow Remembrance Day parade and service will take place on Sunday, 10th November. Those participating in the Remembrance Day Parade will assemble…
Wilmslow People: Erik Garner
Tuesday 5th November 2013
Tue 5th Nov 2013

Wilmslow People: Erik Garner

Here is the second interview in our new series entitled 'Wilmslow People'. On a weekly basis I will be putting a set of similar questions to somebody…
Local band headline at knockout gig
Tuesday 5th November 2013
Tue 5th Nov 2013

Local band headline at knockout gig

The profile of local band The Lost 37 took a big step forward last weekend when they headlined at an event for boxing champion Chris Eubank. The band…
Discover all the secrets about Spanish living
Saturday 2nd November 2013
Sat 2nd Nov 2013

Discover all the secrets about Spanish living

Promotional Feature Crystal Shore Properties invites you to join us in our Property Event on the 10th of November in Alderley Edge Golf Club, between…
Government experts could help with Local Plan
Friday 1st November 2013
Fri 1st Nov 2013
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Government experts could help with Local Plan

The Government has offered to send experts to assist Cheshire East Council with their Local Plan. Planning Minister, Nick Boles announced during a parliamentary…
£290m airport relief road takes a major step forward
Friday 1st November 2013
Fri 1st Nov 2013
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£290m airport relief road takes a major step forward

Manchester Airport Relief Road moved a step closer today with the submission of the planning application for the scheme. Partners Cheshire East, Stockport…
Spooktacular Halloween celebrations
Friday 1st November 2013
Fri 1st Nov 2013

Spooktacular Halloween celebrations

Above is a selection of photos capturing some of the Halloween celebrations that took place in the area this week. If you have any good Halloween photos…
Perfect weather for ‘Singin in the Rain’
Thursday 31st October 2013
Thu 31st Oct 2013

Perfect weather for ‘Singin in the Rain’

After 3 days of heavy rain why not embrace the weather by joining the Alderley and Wilmslow Musical Theatre Company (AWMTC) for 'Singin' in the Rain'…
Plans to form Allotment Federation
Thursday 31st October 2013
Thu 31st Oct 2013

Plans to form Allotment Federation

Members of Dean Row Allotment Society are looking to link up with other local allotment groups to help promote and preserve allotments for future generations.…