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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…
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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…
Wilmslow wins two North West in Bloom awards
Monday 29th October 2012
Mon 29th Oct 2012
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Wilmslow wins two North West in Bloom awards

Wilmslow has picked up two awards at the RHS North West in Bloom awards presentation held in Southport on Thursday, 25th October. In their first year…
Council needs adoptive families
Sunday 28th October 2012
Sun 28th Oct 2012

Council needs adoptive families

Cheshire East Council has joined forces with other local authorities in the north west to try and encourage more people to consider adopting a child.…
Waste reduction volunteers needed
Saturday 27th October 2012
Sat 27th Oct 2012

Waste reduction volunteers needed

Cheshire East Council is hosting a training day to show people how to to shave pounds off their shopping bill – and become a Waste Reduction Volunteer…
New zebra crossing for Church Street
Friday 26th October 2012
Fri 26th Oct 2012
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New zebra crossing for Church Street

A zebra crossing is being installed on Church Street next week. The crossing will be located about 65 metres north of the junction with Swan Street, close…
Oak Lane residents to be consulted on removal of speed bumps
Thursday 25th October 2012
Thu 25th Oct 2012
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Oak Lane residents to be consulted on removal of speed bumps

Following the resurfacing of Oak Lane last week several local residents are annoyed that the speed bumps have been removed. Liz Parris of Oak Lane explained…
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Response to recent Local Plan consultations exceeds expectations
Wednesday 24th October 2012
Wed 24th Oct 2012
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Response to recent Local Plan consultations exceeds expectations

More than 6,500 people have responded to the recent Local Plan consultation, exceeding the 4,000 target set by the Council's campaign team. The consultation,…
Charity Christmas card shop opens this week
Wednesday 24th October 2012
Wed 24th Oct 2012
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Charity Christmas card shop opens this week

The annual pop-up charity Christmas card shop opens for business in Wilmslow library this week. The pop-up charity Christmas shop is a well established…
Homecoming for Wilmslow's Olympic and Paralympic stars
Tuesday 23rd October 2012
Tue 23rd Oct 2012

Homecoming for Wilmslow's Olympic and Paralympic stars

Cheshire East Council and Wilmslow Town Council are holding a homecoming event to celebrate the achievements of Olympian Victoria Pendleton and Paralympian…
Remember remember, the 3rd of November
Tuesday 23rd October 2012
Tue 23rd Oct 2012

Remember remember, the 3rd of November

Bonfire Night is always a fun night out for the whole family, and it's now only a few weeks away. Wilmslow Round Table are pleased to provide Wilmslow…
Wilmslow British Legion launches 2012 Poppy Appeal
Tuesday 23rd October 2012
Tue 23rd Oct 2012

Wilmslow British Legion launches 2012 Poppy Appeal

This year's Poppy Appeal has been launched by Wilmslow's British Legion. Members of the Wilmslow branch launched the charity's largest fundraiser on Monday,…
Final phase of station revamp underway
Tuesday 23rd October 2012
Tue 23rd Oct 2012
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Final phase of station revamp underway

Progress to improve the appearance and amenities at Wilmslow Station has been slow but a programme of improvements are nearing completion. The revamp…
Distraction thieves continue to target Wilmslow
Tuesday 23rd October 2012
Tue 23rd Oct 2012

Distraction thieves continue to target Wilmslow

Police are advising people to be vigilant as distraction thieves continue to operate in the area. There has been a spate of incidents in recent months…
Artisan Market scoops national award
Monday 22nd October 2012
Mon 22nd Oct 2012
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Artisan Market scoops national award

Having previously been named regional winner in the Action for Market Towns 2012 Awards, the Wilmslow Artisan Market has now picked up a national accolade.…
Resident groups unite to protect East Cheshire green belt
Monday 22nd October 2012
Mon 22nd Oct 2012
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Resident groups unite to protect East Cheshire green belt

Residents Of Wilmslow (RoW) have joined forces with other local action groups in an attempt to protect the green belt across East Cheshire. RoW was formed…