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Residents fight against Wilmslow Vision
Tuesday 24th April 2012
Tue 24th Apr 2012
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Residents fight against Wilmslow Vision

Wilmslow residents are being urged to stand united and say 'no, no, no' to any development on Green Belt land. Following the publication of the Draft…
Out in force to oppose plans for Moor Lane gypsy site
Tuesday 24th April 2012
Tue 24th Apr 2012
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Out in force to oppose plans for Moor Lane gypsy site

Well over a hundred residents attended a meeting of the Wilmslow Town Council Planning Committee last night to voice their strong concerns regarding plans…
Proposals for ban on dogs off leads in park
Tuesday 24th April 2012
Tue 24th Apr 2012
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Proposals for ban on dogs off leads in park

Following a number of complaints regarding out of control dogs in the town park, owners may be forced to keep their dogs on leads in specified areas of* The…
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Family attacked and tied up in terrifying burglary ordeal
Tuesday 24th April 2012
Tue 24th Apr 2012

Family attacked and tied up in terrifying burglary ordeal

A man and two women suffered an horrific ordeal whilst jewellery and cash were stolen from a Wilmslow home. Four to five masked offenders dressed in dark…
Consultation on Wilmslow Vision extended
Monday 23rd April 2012
Mon 23rd Apr 2012
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Consultation on Wilmslow Vision extended

The public consultation for the Draft Wilmslow Vision has been extended for another month to enable as many local residents as possible have their say…
Good turnout for CycleWilmslow annual meeting
Saturday 21st April 2012
Sat 21st Apr 2012

Good turnout for CycleWilmslow annual meeting

CycleWilmslow brought local bike users together for their annual open meeting on Thursday, April 19th. The campaign group was joined by Peter Green, Greater…
Plans for gypsy caravan site
Friday 20th April 2012
Fri 20th Apr 2012
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Plans for gypsy caravan site

A planning application has been submitted to Cheshire East Council (CEC) to build a gypsy site off Moor Lane. The applicant is seeking to build a caravan…
Thousands expected to welcome Boeing's Dreamliner
Friday 20th April 2012
Fri 20th Apr 2012

Thousands expected to welcome Boeing's Dreamliner

Thousands of people are expected to descend on Manchester Airport's Runway Visitor Park next week to witness an historic flight. A Boeing 787 Dreamliner…
Organisations set out stalls to promote their work
Thursday 19th April 2012
Thu 19th Apr 2012
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Organisations set out stalls to promote their work

The Animal Sanctuary will be having a stall at the Artisan Market on Saturday to help raise awareness and funds for their urgent appeal to save the charity.…
Volunteers needed for station clean up
Thursday 19th April 2012
Thu 19th Apr 2012

Volunteers needed for station clean up

Fresh from winning the 'Big Society Award' at the 2011 Cheshire Best Kept Station awards night, The Friends of Handforth Station are preparing for a busy…
Corrie star welcomed with Open Arms
Wednesday 18th April 2012
Wed 18th Apr 2012

Corrie star welcomed with Open Arms

Soap star Samia Ghadie, added a few more strings to her bow at a community open day in Colshaw Farm. The actress, who plays Maria Connor in Coronation…
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Call for withdrawal of 'ambiguous' Draft Wilmslow Vision
Tuesday 17th April 2012
Tue 17th Apr 2012
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Call for withdrawal of 'ambiguous' Draft Wilmslow Vision

A group of residents living in Wilmslow East have registered an objection with Wilmslow Town Council over the consultation process around the Draft Wilmslow…
Town benches to be given a makeover
Tuesday 17th April 2012
Tue 17th Apr 2012
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Town benches to be given a makeover

Wilmslow Town Council will embark on a programme of refurbishing the town centre benches whilst seeking sponsorship from local businesses. Councillors…
New face on Wilmslow Town Council
Tuesday 17th April 2012
Tue 17th Apr 2012

New face on Wilmslow Town Council

Wilmslow Town Council remains true blue following last week's election for a new councillor to represent the Wilmslow East Ward. The Conservative candidate…
Date set for first police focus group meeting
Tuesday 17th April 2012
Tue 17th Apr 2012

Date set for first police focus group meeting

Wilmslow Police have set the date for the first meeting of the Focus Group they are setting up to enable local residents to have their say about issues…
Royal Photographic Society success for local photographers
Monday 16th April 2012
Mon 16th Apr 2012

Royal Photographic Society success for local photographers

Exam season may not be everyone’s favourite time of year - but members of the Lindow Photographic Group recently embraced the opportunity to have…
Plans for new crossing on Church Street
Sunday 15th April 2012
Sun 15th Apr 2012
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Plans for new crossing on Church Street

Cheshire East Council are proposing to install a new crossing on Church Street. The zebra crossing will be located about 65 metres north of the junction…
Wilmslow to salute Her Majesty with special Jubilee service
Friday 13th April 2012
Fri 13th Apr 2012

Wilmslow to salute Her Majesty with special Jubilee service

A special service will be held at St. Bartholomew's Church to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. The service is being organised by Wilmslow resident…
Green Belt could be released for country park
Thursday 12th April 2012
Thu 12th Apr 2012
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Green Belt could be released for country park

Plans to create a new country park on Green Belt land between Wilmslow and Alderley Edge are being considered by Cheshire East Council (CEC). Val Sims…
Eye hospital launches Wilmslow clinic
Thursday 12th April 2012
Thu 12th Apr 2012

Eye hospital launches Wilmslow clinic

Optegra, a leading eye care expert, has opened its first ever outreach clinic, bringing its expertise and advice to Wilmslow. The new clinic has opened…