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Theatre company back in the spot light
Sunday 6th May 2012
Sun 6th May 2012
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Theatre company back in the spot light

After a year of intensive fundraising a local theatre company are delighted to announce they are back and ready to put on a new show. Alderley and Wilmslow…
Police crackdown on cannabis cultivation
Sunday 6th May 2012
Sun 6th May 2012

Police crackdown on cannabis cultivation

Cheshire Police are appealing for help as growing cannabis on a small and industrial level is becoming an increasing issue. In March Cheshire Police joined…
Wilmslow Artisan Market scoops two top awards
Friday 4th May 2012
Fri 4th May 2012
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Wilmslow Artisan Market scoops two top awards

Wilmslow Artisan Market has beaten competition from towns across the West of England to win two prestigious awards. The monthly market, which was set…
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Petition calls for no new houses in Dean Row
Friday 4th May 2012
Fri 4th May 2012

Petition calls for no new houses in Dean Row

Following publication of the Draft Wilmslow Vision, a group of Wilmslow residents have set up an ePetition calling on the council to reject proposals…
Handforth moves to Merseyside?
Friday 4th May 2012
Fri 4th May 2012

Handforth moves to Merseyside?

Rail travellers at Handforth station may do a double take when they notice a new station nameboard on display in the colours of "Merseyrail". However…
Another consultation on future housing launched
Thursday 3rd May 2012
Thu 3rd May 2012
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Another consultation on future housing launched

Residents are being asked to comment on another document which will influence where potential new houses can be built. The people of Wilmslow are currently…
Gold stolen as Handforth jeweller attacked
Wednesday 2nd May 2012
Wed 2nd May 2012

Gold stolen as Handforth jeweller attacked

A Handforth jeweller was attacked as he carried gold bullion a short distance from his shop in Wilmslow Road to the post office at the Spar. The robbery…
Green Room presents Lonesome West
Wednesday 2nd May 2012
Wed 2nd May 2012

Green Room presents Lonesome West

The Wilmslow Green Room's May production is a contemporary black comedy penned by Academy Award-winning, Irish playwright Martin McDonagh. Lonesome West…
Plans for 200 scarecrows to invade Wilmslow
Tuesday 1st May 2012
Tue 1st May 2012
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Plans for 200 scarecrows to invade Wilmslow

Following on from the success of the previous two years, plans are underway for the 2012 Wilmslow Scarecrow Festival. It is time for businesses to start…
Help needed to spring clean Wilmslow
Tuesday 1st May 2012
Tue 1st May 2012
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Help needed to spring clean Wilmslow

Volunteers are required to take part in Wilmslow's first Spring Clean this month. Businesses and households are encouraged to work independently or in…
It will be a quacker!
Tuesday 1st May 2012
Tue 1st May 2012
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It will be a quacker!

As part of the Wilmslow Jubilee celebrations hundreds of ducks will race along the River Bollin raising money for local charities. The Charity Duck Derby…
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‘Biggest ever’ computer conference to honour Alan Turing
Tuesday 1st May 2012
Tue 1st May 2012

‘Biggest ever’ computer conference to honour Alan Turing

The University of Manchester will this year host the biggest event in the history of Computer Science to celebrate the centenary of Alan Turing, the father…
Do you have what it takes to save a life?
Monday 30th April 2012
Mon 30th Apr 2012

Do you have what it takes to save a life?

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust (NWAS) is looking for volunteers to join Wilmslow Community First Responder Team to assist in providing life-saving…
Put on your wellies for incredible walk
Monday 30th April 2012
Mon 30th Apr 2012

Put on your wellies for incredible walk

Families are invited to join Incredible Edible Wilmslow for an hour long welly walk this week. The walkers will take a circular route and there will be…
Volunteers work to repair river banks
Saturday 28th April 2012
Sat 28th Apr 2012

Volunteers work to repair river banks

On a wet, cold and windy day with the river running fast and high members of the Friends of The Carrs joined forces with Cheshire East Rangers and National…
Fight against plans for gypsy site gathers pace
Friday 27th April 2012
Fri 27th Apr 2012
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Fight against plans for gypsy site gathers pace

Residents took their fight to prevent a gypsy site being built off Moor Lane to Mobberley yesterday. About fifty local residents attended a planning committee…
Hundreds stand united to protect green belt
Friday 27th April 2012
Fri 27th Apr 2012
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Hundreds stand united to protect green belt

Hundreds of local residents got together yesterday evening to protest against proposals in the Draft Wilmslow Vision document, which includes the suggestion…
Bus services could be axed
Friday 27th April 2012
Fri 27th Apr 2012

Bus services could be axed

Some bus services are in danger of being axed as Cheshire East Council looks to reduce spending on public transport. The Council, which currently subsidises…
Dads go kart racing
Thursday 26th April 2012
Thu 26th Apr 2012

Dads go kart racing

A new dads group has been set up at St John's Church, Lindow which will hold a half termly get together with their children. 'Who Let The Dads Out?' will…
£80,000 set aside to cover chief executive's sick leave
Wednesday 25th April 2012
Wed 25th Apr 2012
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£80,000 set aside to cover chief executive's sick leave

Erika Wenzel, chief executive of Cheshire East Council (CEC), is currently on sick leave and the Council has set £80,000 aside should they need…