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Chancellor's doodle raises £20,000 for hospice
Thursday 14th February 2013
Thu 14th Feb 2013

Chancellor's doodle raises £20,000 for hospice

A doodle by George Osborne was the top lot as a recent charity auction, raising £20,000 for East Cheshire Hospice. The Chancellor's doodle of the…
Opinion: Cheshire East riding roughshod over resident's views
Wednesday 13th February 2013
Wed 13th Feb 2013
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Opinion: Cheshire East riding roughshod over resident's views

We, Hands off Handforth Green Belt residents group, would like to raise several issues following the Public Meeting hosted by Handforth Parish Council…
Action Fraud launches in Cheshire
Wednesday 13th February 2013
Wed 13th Feb 2013

Action Fraud launches in Cheshire

Police forces across the North West region are joining a national scheme aimed at helping to tackle the growing problem of fraud. Action Fraud will introduce…
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BeWILDerwood report released following commissioner's order
Wednesday 13th February 2013
Wed 13th Feb 2013
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BeWILDerwood report released following commissioner's order

Cheshire East Council has released a report about plans to build an adventure playground at Tatton Park having been ordered to do so by the Information…
Residents of Wilmslow urge you to have your say
Tuesday 12th February 2013
Tue 12th Feb 2013
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Residents of Wilmslow urge you to have your say

A group of Wilmslow residents, who have been campaigning to protect the green belt around the town, believe it is vital for all local residents to respond…
Councillor resigns over 'appalling restrictions and influence'
Tuesday 12th February 2013
Tue 12th Feb 2013
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Councillor resigns over 'appalling restrictions and influence'

A parish councillor from Handforth has resigned because she felt she was not allowed to serve the residents of Handforth and function equally as a parish…
Paralympic medalist draws men to WI meeting
Tuesday 12th February 2013
Tue 12th Feb 2013

Paralympic medalist draws men to WI meeting

On a very cold and wintery night in south Wilmslow our very own Fulshaw WI were preparing for a number of firsts. The first meeting of the year on Monday…
Orchestra returns with an evening of Scandinavian music
Tuesday 12th February 2013
Tue 12th Feb 2013

Orchestra returns with an evening of Scandinavian music

The Wilmslow Symphony Orchestra makes a welcome return to the Evans Leisure Centre for their first concert of 2013 on Saturday 23rd February, with a programme…
£1.4 million appeal to help restore Quarry Bank
Tuesday 12th February 2013
Tue 12th Feb 2013

£1.4 million appeal to help restore Quarry Bank

A £1.4million fundraising appeal has been launched to complete the restoration of Quarry Bank Mill. The Mill, which is cared for by the National…
Wilmslow welcomes £500,000 station improvements
Monday 11th February 2013
Mon 11th Feb 2013
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Wilmslow welcomes £500,000 station improvements

George Osborne MP was greeted by the Wilmslow High School Band when he visited Wilmslow on Friday, 8th February, to celebrate extensive improvements at…
Decision expected on report into Lyme Green fiasco
Monday 11th February 2013
Mon 11th Feb 2013
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Decision expected on report into Lyme Green fiasco

Cheshire East Council will make a final decision this week as to whether to disclose the report into the Lyme Green fiasco. One of our readers requested…
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Candle blamed for fire at Yaya Toure's home
Sunday 10th February 2013
Sun 10th Feb 2013

Candle blamed for fire at Yaya Toure's home

Firefighters were called to a fire at Yaya Toure's house in Wilmslow on Thursday, 7th February. Crews from Wilmslow, Macclesfield and Greater Manchester…
Woman left distressed after handbag snatch
Friday 8th February 2013
Fri 8th Feb 2013

Woman left distressed after handbag snatch

A woman has been left shaken after having her handbag snatched as she walked from Wilmslow Station. A 57-year-old woman was walking from the railway station…
Opinion: Maladministration and the destruction of Lindow Moss
Friday 8th February 2013
Fri 8th Feb 2013

Opinion: Maladministration and the destruction of Lindow Moss

The Local Government Ombudsman has found Cheshire County Council (and its successor, Cheshire East Council) guilty of "maladministration" in its enforcement…
Handforth will 'gain massively' from new settlement says Council Leader
Thursday 7th February 2013
Thu 7th Feb 2013
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Handforth will 'gain massively' from new settlement says Council Leader

Council Leader Michael Jones has told Handforth residents that if plans for a new settlement east of the A34 Handforth Bypass go ahead then no further…
Handforth Station wins special Jubilee award
Thursday 7th February 2013
Thu 7th Feb 2013

Handforth Station wins special Jubilee award

Handforth Station scooped another award at the 10th Cheshire Best Kept Stations awards night held at The Weaver Hall Museum in Northwich. The station…
Warning after cash machine distraction theft in Grove Street
Wednesday 6th February 2013
Wed 6th Feb 2013

Warning after cash machine distraction theft in Grove Street

Police are warning residents to be vigilant when using cash machines following a distraction theft in Wilmslow today. Thieves operating in the town centre…
Council to cut 1000 jobs
Wednesday 6th February 2013
Wed 6th Feb 2013
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Council to cut 1000 jobs

Cheshire East Council plans to cut 1000 jobs over the next few years. As one of the largest employers in the area, the Council currently employs about…
Sports groups take dim view of switch off
Tuesday 5th February 2013
Tue 5th Feb 2013
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Sports groups take dim view of switch off

Members from two local sports groups are asking the council to restore the street lights on one of the major routes into Wilmslow. Street lighting along…
Council Leader calls for renewal of Brownfield First Policy
Tuesday 5th February 2013
Tue 5th Feb 2013
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Council Leader calls for renewal of Brownfield First Policy

Cheshire East Council Leader Michael Jones has today called for a renewal of the 'Brownfield First Policy' to protect the borough's green fields and announced…