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Flag up Wilmslow's 'grot spots'
Wednesday 20th March 2013
Wed 20th Mar 2013
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Flag up Wilmslow's 'grot spots'

Wilmslow Town Council is organising another spring clean next month and would like our readers help in identifying the worst areas in the town. The clean…
Permanent 30mph limit on Altrincham Road looks likely
Tuesday 19th March 2013
Tue 19th Mar 2013
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Permanent 30mph limit on Altrincham Road looks likely

Wilmslow Town Council has received confirmation that the temporary 30mph speed limit on Altrincham Road could become permanent. The speed limit on a stretch…
PCSOs tackle illegal parking
Tuesday 19th March 2013
Tue 19th Mar 2013
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PCSOs tackle illegal parking

PCSOs have been to helping to tackle illegal parking in areas of Wilmslow. Two days of PCSO time per month has been allocated to the three month trial…
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Wilmslow goes crazy for Red Nose Day
Tuesday 19th March 2013
Tue 19th Mar 2013

Wilmslow goes crazy for Red Nose Day

Adults and children marked the 25th anniversary of Red Nose Day in Wilmslow by doing something funny for money. Hoopers went Red Nose crazy with staff…
Fundraising campaign returns to the starting line
Monday 18th March 2013
Mon 18th Mar 2013

Fundraising campaign returns to the starting line

A group of friends who have raised £56,000 for The Christie in the past year will be continuing their efforts at this year's Wilmslow Half Marathon.…
Friends of The Carrs extend Jubilee Wood
Sunday 17th March 2013
Sun 17th Mar 2013

Friends of The Carrs extend Jubilee Wood

The Friends of The Carrs planted approximately three dozen trees on Saturday, 16th March, to extend the Jubilee Wood at The Carrs. The planting of the…
Quarry Bank sets the scene for Channel 4 costume drama
Saturday 16th March 2013
Sat 16th Mar 2013

Quarry Bank sets the scene for Channel 4 costume drama

A local historic landmarks has provided the stories and setting for a new Channel 4 costume drama. The Mill (working title) has been filmed at Quarry…
Job club helps Bernie find new role
Friday 15th March 2013
Fri 15th Mar 2013
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Job club helps Bernie find new role

Wilmslow resident Bernice Purves is the latest job seeker to have found a new position after visiting Wilmslow Job Club. Bernice had been signing on for…
Shopping stolen from car as driver unloads
Friday 15th March 2013
Fri 15th Mar 2013

Shopping stolen from car as driver unloads

Bags of shopping have been stolen whilst the driver was unloading her boot in Handforth.  The lady had left the boot open whilst carrying her shopping…
Wilmslow to host first ever music festival
Wednesday 13th March 2013
Wed 13th Mar 2013
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Wilmslow to host first ever music festival

The first ever Wilmslow Music Festival will take place this summer. Following on from the success of the Wilmslow Motor Show and Artisan Market, this…
Radiator stolen from Sefton Drive
Wednesday 13th March 2013
Wed 13th Mar 2013
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Radiator stolen from Sefton Drive

A radiator was stolen off the driveway of a house in Sefton Drive last week. Two males were captured on CCTV stealing the radiator, which had been left…
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Brownfield sites declared not sufficient to save green belt
Tuesday 12th March 2013
Tue 12th Mar 2013
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Brownfield sites declared not sufficient to save green belt

Cheshire East Council has issued a blow to campaigners by confirming that the future development needs of Wilmslow cannot be met by brownfield sites alone.…
Sign-up and save on energy bills at the library
Tuesday 12th March 2013
Tue 12th Mar 2013
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Sign-up and save on energy bills at the library

People are being urged to visit the library and sign up to the Collective Energy Switching Campaign, as part of a movement to drive down winter bills.…
Wilmslow success at trampolining finals
Monday 11th March 2013
Mon 11th Mar 2013
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Wilmslow success at trampolining finals

Following successes in the North Western and Northern rounds of the British Schools Trampolining Competition, an unprecedented 7 teams qualified for the…
Firefighters to wash cars for charity
Sunday 10th March 2013
Sun 10th Mar 2013
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Firefighters to wash cars for charity

Wilmslow residents are being urged to take their cars to their local fire station rather than the car wash on Saturday, 16th March, as firefighters with…
Animal Sanctuary announces Will Week
Friday 8th March 2013
Fri 8th Mar 2013

Animal Sanctuary announces Will Week

The Animal Sanctuary is holding a Will Week next month to help raise vital funds. Seven solicitors from the South Manchester area have volunteered their…
Incredible plans for more community gardens
Thursday 7th March 2013
Thu 7th Mar 2013
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Incredible plans for more community gardens

Incredible Edible have started planting at new sites across the town, beginning at Wilmslow Health Centre this week. On Tuesday, 5th March, two fruit…
Mobberley Road closed this weekend for gas works
Thursday 7th March 2013
Thu 7th Mar 2013
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Mobberley Road closed this weekend for gas works

Mobberley Road will be closed this weekend to enable gas main works to be carried out across the junction of the A538 Altrincham Road. It will be closed…
Non-emergency text number launched for rail passengers
Wednesday 6th March 2013
Wed 6th Mar 2013

Non-emergency text number launched for rail passengers

For the first time, rail passengers across the North West can report incidents to police via text, following the launch of a new non-emergency text number…
Auditions scheduled for youth pantomime
Tuesday 5th March 2013
Tue 5th Mar 2013

Auditions scheduled for youth pantomime

Cheshire Youth Pantomime Society (CHYPS) will be auditioning for new members over the next few weeks. The award winning society is looking for a few highly…