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Wheelie bin fire damages two cars
Monday 28th November 2011
Mon 28th Nov 2011

Wheelie bin fire damages two cars

A fire involving seven wheelie bins has damaged two cars in Handforth. Fire crews were called to the incident at 4.45am this morning at Beaumont Court…
Police re-launch The Good, Bad, Ugly alcohol campaign
Monday 28th November 2011
Mon 28th Nov 2011

Police re-launch The Good, Bad, Ugly alcohol campaign

The Good, Bad and Ugly campaign makes a return this Christmas following feedback about the impact it had over the summer. Cheshire Police are re-launching…
Diva Fever light up Wilmslow
Friday 25th November 2011
Fri 25th Nov 2011

Diva Fever light up Wilmslow

Crowds gathered on Grove Street this evening to see Diva Fever switch on Wilmslow's new Christmas lights, with the help of Father Christmas. Lacey Green…
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Wilmslow Christmas lights switch on 2011
Thursday 24th November 2011
Thu 24th Nov 2011

Wilmslow Christmas lights switch on 2011

The final preparations are being made for the Wilmslow Christmas lights switch on, which will take place at Grove Street tomorrow, Friday 25th November.…
Movie highlights threat to Lindow Moss
Thursday 24th November 2011
Thu 24th Nov 2011
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Movie highlights threat to Lindow Moss

Lindow Moss, also known as Saltersley Common, is now the star of a new film chronicling its rich history and highlighting the acute threats to its survival.…
Man City legend Dennis Tueart in Wilmslow to sign autobiography
Thursday 24th November 2011
Thu 24th Nov 2011

Man City legend Dennis Tueart in Wilmslow to sign autobiography

Dennis Tueart, one of football's most forthright and eloquent characters, will be signing copies of his long-awaited autobiography in Wilmslow this weekend.…
Calendar of local scenes
Wednesday 23rd November 2011
Wed 23rd Nov 2011

Calendar of local scenes

The Wilmslow Guild Photographic Society (WGPS) in collaboration with the Guild has put together a 2012 calendar containing 12 local images. WGPS members…
Strike action could disrupt public services
Wednesday 23rd November 2011
Wed 23rd Nov 2011
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Strike action could disrupt public services

National strikes predicted to take place on Wednesday November 30th could affect a range of public sector services in Wilmslow, as the trade unions…
Cheshire Police launch 101 the new non-emergency number
Wednesday 23rd November 2011
Wed 23rd Nov 2011

Cheshire Police launch 101 the new non-emergency number

Cheshire Police, together with Merseyside Police and Greater Manchester Police, have switched over to using the new national non-emergency telephone number…
External consultants to help transform Wilmslow
Tuesday 22nd November 2011
Tue 22nd Nov 2011

External consultants to help transform Wilmslow

Following our announcement last week that Cheshire East Council has joined forces with Wilmslow Town Council to develop ambitious plans for the town centre,…
Countdown to Christmas Festival
Tuesday 22nd November 2011
Tue 22nd Nov 2011

Countdown to Christmas Festival

The Wilmslow Christmas Festival kicks off this week with ten days of entertainment, festivity and fun in the town centre. Starting on Friday, November…
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Fashion store mobbed on opening day
Tuesday 22nd November 2011
Tue 22nd Nov 2011
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Fashion store mobbed on opening day

A new fashion store which opened in the town centre on Saturday has been completely overwhelmed by the response from local residents. Fizz, which sells…
New cafe to enjoy at your leisure
Saturday 19th November 2011
Sat 19th Nov 2011

New cafe to enjoy at your leisure

A revamped cafe has recently opened up selling light refreshments to users of Wilmslow Leisure Centre. Catering company The Pickle Jar, which has already…
Fundraising banquet for Thai flood appeal
Friday 18th November 2011
Fri 18th Nov 2011

Fundraising banquet for Thai flood appeal

Following a recent trip to Thailand, the couple behind Chilli Banana are hosting a charity dinner to raise funds for the Thai Flood Relief. May and Steve…
New police inspector takes over Wilmslow area
Friday 18th November 2011
Fri 18th Nov 2011
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New police inspector takes over Wilmslow area

Inspector Sue Mills has been appointed as the new Neighbourhood Policing Unit Inspector for the Wilmslow area. She takes over from Inspector Matt Welsted,…
Health centre introduces more specialist services
Friday 18th November 2011
Fri 18th Nov 2011

Health centre introduces more specialist services

A new Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) clinic has launched at Wilmslow Health Centre enabling patients to seek a specialist opinion and treatment from a Manchester…
Short film highlights soldiers' anxiety
Thursday 17th November 2011
Thu 17th Nov 2011

Short film highlights soldiers' anxiety

A new film to raise awareness of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder was shot in Wilmslow and Alderley Edge this week. The cameras were rolling on Tuesday…
Crime rates fall 10% across Cheshire
Thursday 17th November 2011
Thu 17th Nov 2011
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Crime rates fall 10% across Cheshire

Crime falls 10% despite cutsThe performance of Cheshire Police is continuing to improve, despite budget cuts. The number of recorded crimes between April…
Ambitious plans to transform Wilmslow town centre
Thursday 17th November 2011
Thu 17th Nov 2011
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Ambitious plans to transform Wilmslow town centre

Cheshire East Council has joined forces with Wilmslow Town Council to develop ambitious plans for the town centre. The two councils have teamed up to…
Hunt is on for Santa at Wilmslow High
Tuesday 15th November 2011
Tue 15th Nov 2011

Hunt is on for Santa at Wilmslow High

David Lewis have teamed up with Wilmslow High School to put on a brand new festive event for the town. The Christmas Treasure Hunt will take place in…