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Cheeky fundraiser to leave its mark
Wednesday 7th November 2012
Wed 7th Nov 2012

Cheeky fundraiser to leave its mark

A mum of four is fundraising for Children in Need by having Pudsey Bear, the charity's logo, tattooed on her bottom. April Kenworthy, 34, who works at…
Cheshire A Capella organise flantastic Pudding Fest
Wednesday 7th November 2012
Wed 7th Nov 2012

Cheshire A Capella organise flantastic Pudding Fest

The multi-talented ladies of Cheshire A Cappella would like to extend an invitation for you to come along to their Pudding Fest on Sunday November 11th.…
Cheshire East announces Cabinet reshuffle
Wednesday 7th November 2012
Wed 7th Nov 2012

Cheshire East announces Cabinet reshuffle

Following the resignation of a stalwart councillor, Cheshire East Council's leadership has taken the opportunity to reshuffle the Cabinet. Hilda Gaddum…
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Plans confirmed for Remembrance Sunday
Tuesday 6th November 2012
Tue 6th Nov 2012

Plans confirmed for Remembrance Sunday

The Wilmslow Remembrance Day parade and service will take place on Sunday, 11th November. Organised by the British Legion, the Remembrance Parade will…
George Osborne pays annual visit to charity card shop
Tuesday 6th November 2012
Tue 6th Nov 2012

George Osborne pays annual visit to charity card shop

The Chancellor visited the Combined Charities Christmas Shop at Wilmslow library on Friday, 2nd November. For the 11th consecutive year George Osborne…
Bonfire and fireworks event goes off with a bang
Monday 5th November 2012
Mon 5th Nov 2012

Bonfire and fireworks event goes off with a bang

The members of Wilmslow Round Table are today reflecting on another very successful Charity Bonfire and Firework Display. This year saw a record attendance…
Opinion: Accident waiting to happen?
Monday 5th November 2012
Mon 5th Nov 2012
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Opinion: Accident waiting to happen?

The recent addition of a zebra crossing outside Waitrose does not seem to have deterred the illegal parking on Church Street. The attached photo is not…
Gold post box to honour Olympic champions
Saturday 3rd November 2012
Sat 3rd Nov 2012
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Gold post box to honour Olympic champions

Royal Mail painted one of their red post boxes gold on Friday, 2nd November, in honour of Wilmslow's Olympic heroes. The post box outside of Tesco Express…
Jewellery stolen in four burglaries
Friday 2nd November 2012
Fri 2nd Nov 2012

Jewellery stolen in four burglaries

Jewellery and designer handbags have been stolen from homes in Wilmslow during a series of burglaries. On Saturday, 27th October, a burglary occurred…
Firework warning after illegal bangers found
Thursday 1st November 2012
Thu 1st Nov 2012

Firework warning after illegal bangers found

Residents are being warned to be wary of counterfeit fireworks in the lead up to Bonfire Night after illegal bangers were found in Crewe. Bangers have…
Council considers banning smoking in play areas
Thursday 1st November 2012
Thu 1st Nov 2012
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Council considers banning smoking in play areas

Cheshire East Council is considering introducing voluntary smoke free areas in the boroughs parks. The Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Care Services…
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Worst road for speeding in Wilmslow revealed
Wednesday 31st October 2012
Wed 31st Oct 2012
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Worst road for speeding in Wilmslow revealed

Data received from a Speed Indicator Device (SID) has shown that 83% of motorists were breaking the speed limit on Morley Green Road, whilst more than…
Victoria Pendleton unable to join Craig Maclean for Olympic homecoming
Tuesday 30th October 2012
Tue 30th Oct 2012

Victoria Pendleton unable to join Craig Maclean for Olympic homecoming

Arrangements for the Olympic homecoming parade in Wilmslow on Wednesday, 31st October, have been changed, as Victoria Pendleton is now unable to attend…
Stay safe, attend official displays this Bonfire Night
Tuesday 30th October 2012
Tue 30th Oct 2012

Stay safe, attend official displays this Bonfire Night

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to attend official bonfire and fireworks events this year. Most injuries on or around November 5th occur…
Have your say on airport relief road scheme
Tuesday 30th October 2012
Tue 30th Oct 2012

Have your say on airport relief road scheme

Now is your chance to have a say in shaping a major relief road scheme in Cheshire East. A public consultation is under way on the A6-to-Manchester Airport…
Distraction thieves strike again in Wilmslow salon
Tuesday 30th October 2012
Tue 30th Oct 2012

Distraction thieves strike again in Wilmslow salon

Local residents and businesses are urged to be vigilant as distraction thieves continue to operate in Wilmslow. In recent months men and woman, who have…
Kirsty Howard becomes a calendar girl
Tuesday 30th October 2012
Tue 30th Oct 2012

Kirsty Howard becomes a calendar girl

Friends and supporters joined Kirsty Howard from The Kirsty Club for the launch of the first ever Kirsty Club Calendar in Wilmslow last week. The Uptown…
Five candidates in running for police commissioner role
Monday 29th October 2012
Mon 29th Oct 2012

Five candidates in running for police commissioner role

The first ever Police & Crime Commissioner Elections will take place on Thursday 15th November. On this date you will have the opportunity to vote…
Family suffer minor injuries in Styal Road accident
Monday 29th October 2012
Mon 29th Oct 2012
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Family suffer minor injuries in Styal Road accident

Police attended a road traffic accident on Styal Road last night involving one saloon car carrying a family of six. Firefighters were also called to the…
Car overturned at Kings Arms roundabout
Monday 29th October 2012
Mon 29th Oct 2012
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Car overturned at Kings Arms roundabout

A car has overturned at the Kings Arms roundabout. Police are in attendance and the vehicle is about to be recovered. Occupants managed to get out. Photo…