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Outbuilding fire on Woodford Road
Friday 30th November 2012
Fri 30th Nov 2012

Outbuilding fire on Woodford Road

Firefighters were called to Woodford Road last night, where there was a fire involving an outbuilding. Fire crews from Poynton and Macclesfield attended…
Crowds turn out for Christmas lights switch on
Thursday 29th November 2012
Thu 29th Nov 2012
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Crowds turn out for Christmas lights switch on

A thousand people are estimated to have turned out to see the Wilmslow Christmas lights be switched on this evening to mark the start of the festive season.…
West End success for youth theatre group
Thursday 29th November 2012
Thu 29th Nov 2012
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West End success for youth theatre group

Finn Youth, the Wilmslow group based at Pownall Hall Theatre, have achieved another big success this week after learning that a play written by one of…
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Wilmslow Christmas Lights Switch On 2012
Wednesday 28th November 2012
Wed 28th Nov 2012

Wilmslow Christmas Lights Switch On 2012

The Wilmslow Christmas lights will be switched on tomorrow evening, Thursday 29th November. This year's celebrations will kick off with Santa and his…
United Reformed Church to host festival of trees
Wednesday 28th November 2012
Wed 28th Nov 2012

United Reformed Church to host festival of trees

United Reformed Church on Alderley Road will be hosting this year's Christmas Tree Festival for Wilmslow. Following the introduction of the Wilmslow Christmas…
Volunteers expand Meriton Park orchard
Wednesday 28th November 2012
Wed 28th Nov 2012

Volunteers expand Meriton Park orchard

Volunteers from Transition Wilmslow and The Friends of Meriton Park teamed up on Monday, 26th November, to plant more fruit trees in the orchard area…
Residents out in force against plans for Moor Lane gypsy site
Tuesday 27th November 2012
Tue 27th Nov 2012
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Residents out in force against plans for Moor Lane gypsy site

It was standing room only at last night's meeting of Wilmslow Town Council's Planning Committee. Local residents filled the hall and corridor at Wilmslow…
Licensing application for Parsonage Green
Tuesday 27th November 2012
Tue 27th Nov 2012
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Licensing application for Parsonage Green

An application has been submitted for a licence to sell alcohol in the town centre. The application is in respect of the premises known as Jamin Hot Food…
2011 Census data released
Tuesday 27th November 2012
Tue 27th Nov 2012

2011 Census data released

The second release from the 2011 Census provides population and household estimates for wards. This is the first release of small area statistics from…
Panto returns to Wilmslow Guild
Tuesday 27th November 2012
Tue 27th Nov 2012

Panto returns to Wilmslow Guild

Wilmslow Guild Players' much-loved Christmas pantomime returns this year, with an unusual twist on the classic panto theme. The panto is called 'The Christmas…
Mexican conductor to lead Wilmslow orchestra
Monday 26th November 2012
Mon 26th Nov 2012

Mexican conductor to lead Wilmslow orchestra

Building on the success of last months opening concert, the Wilmslow Symphony Orchestra's second concert in this its' 66th season takes place on Saturday,…
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Brussels' green-light boost for faster broadband for all
Sunday 25th November 2012
Sun 25th Nov 2012
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Brussels' green-light boost for faster broadband for all

Moves to roll-out superfast broadband to homes and businesses across Cheshire have been given another major boost following a green light this week from…
77-year-old cyclist dies in Wilmslow Road crash
Saturday 24th November 2012
Sat 24th Nov 2012
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77-year-old cyclist dies in Wilmslow Road crash

A cylist died today following a collision on Wilmslow Road. Police and other emergency services were called to a serious road traffic collision on Wilmslow…
Health and Wellbeing Board launched
Saturday 24th November 2012
Sat 24th Nov 2012

Health and Wellbeing Board launched

A new board in Cheshire East, which will focus on people's health and wellbeing needs, has been officially launched. The launch of the Health and Wellbeing…
Street lights will be switched off or dimmed
Friday 23rd November 2012
Fri 23rd Nov 2012
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Street lights will be switched off or dimmed

As part of efforts to slash carbon emissions, cut down on light pollution and save money, the Council is moving forward with changes to street lighting.…
Station Road closed overnight for bridge repairs
Friday 23rd November 2012
Fri 23rd Nov 2012

Station Road closed overnight for bridge repairs

Station Road will be closed this weekend to enable essential maintenance works to be carried out on the Railway Bridge. It will be shut from its junction…
Romany’s caravan goes to Bradford
Thursday 22nd November 2012
Thu 22nd Nov 2012
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Romany’s caravan goes to Bradford

Cheshire East Council has confirmed that Romany's caravan has been relocated to Bradford Industrial Museum in order to secure its future. Having been…
Park plants for the next generation
Thursday 22nd November 2012
Thu 22nd Nov 2012

Park plants for the next generation

Over 100 trees will be planted in Meriton Park, Handforth this month with the help of local volunteering groups.  The Friends of Meriton Road Park…
Local panto group win two major awards
Thursday 22nd November 2012
Thu 22nd Nov 2012
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Local panto group win two major awards

Wilmslow based Cheshire Youth Pantomime Society (CHYPS) has received two prestigious awards for their performances of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.…
Police and crime commissioner prepares for work
Thursday 22nd November 2012
Thu 22nd Nov 2012

Police and crime commissioner prepares for work

John Dwyer, newly elected as the first Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire said, "I am delighted and honoured to have been elected by the people…