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Stuart Hall delighted to become an OBE
Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Tue 3rd Jan 2012

Stuart Hall delighted to become an OBE

Veteran broadcaster Stuart Hall has been named in the New Year Honours list. The Wilmslow-based TV presenter and commentator has been appointed OBE for…
Wilmslow woman dies after being hit by train
Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Tue 3rd Jan 2012

Wilmslow woman dies after being hit by train

A woman from Wilmslow was struck by a train on New Year's Day. British Transport Police (BTP) were called to the scene close to Alderley Edge station…
Wesley Fitzgerald issues New Year Statement
Sunday 1st January 2012
Sun 1st Jan 2012

Wesley Fitzgerald issues New Year Statement

Children and vulnerable adults will remain at the forefront of Cheshire East Council's work in 2012 said Leader, Councillor Wesley Fitzgerald, in a New…
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Curtains to rise for CHYPS panto
Saturday 31st December 2011
Sat 31st Dec 2011

Curtains to rise for CHYPS panto

CHYPS presents “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” starting on Wednesday 4th January and there are a few tickets still left. With a cast and…
Council defends allegations about care charges
Saturday 31st December 2011
Sat 31st Dec 2011

Council defends allegations about care charges

Cheshire East Council has defended allegations that it charges the highest hourly rate for adult social care in the country. A new survey of care published…
Plea for protection of Rectory Fields and library
Friday 30th December 2011
Fri 30th Dec 2011
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Plea for protection of Rectory Fields and library

A Wilmslow resident has pleaded with the Town Council to defend the interests of the residents of Wilmslow and not just follow the wishes of Cheshire…
Torkington Road third priciest street in the North
Friday 30th December 2011
Fri 30th Dec 2011

Torkington Road third priciest street in the North

According to the latest research from Lloyds TSB the ten most expensive streets in the North West are all in areas south of Manchester. Withinlee Road…
A year in review: Wilmslow 2011
Wednesday 28th December 2011
Wed 28th Dec 2011

A year in review: Wilmslow 2011

As 2011 draws to a close I thought I would take a look back at the biggest news stories of the past 12 months in Wilmslow. During 2011 we have managed…
Police appeal following indecent assault
Wednesday 28th December 2011
Wed 28th Dec 2011

Police appeal following indecent assault

British Transport Police officers are trying to trace a woman who may be a key witness following an indecent assault at Wilmslow rail station. At around…
Shed damaged in Boxing Day fire
Tuesday 27th December 2011
Tue 27th Dec 2011

Shed damaged in Boxing Day fire

Fire crews were called to deal with a fire outside a Wilmslow property in the early hours of Boxing Day. Firefighters from both Wilmslow and Cheadle were…
Recycle your Christmas tree for charity
Monday 26th December 2011
Mon 26th Dec 2011

Recycle your Christmas tree for charity

The 12th annual Christmas Tree Collection will take place over the weekend of Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th January raising much needed funds for East Cheshire…
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2011 Christmas Message from George Osborne MP
Friday 23rd December 2011
Fri 23rd Dec 2011

2011 Christmas Message from George Osborne MP

My family and I are looking forward to the excitement leading up to Christmas Day, but as we do so, we remember those who are less fortunate than ourselves…
Rotary Christmas collection raises over £3000
Friday 23rd December 2011
Fri 23rd Dec 2011

Rotary Christmas collection raises over £3000

The Rotary Club of Wilmslow Dean spread their seasonal message of goodwill as they toured Handforth and Heald Green with Santa aboard the club float.…
Leisure centre and library opening hours over Christmas
Thursday 22nd December 2011
Thu 22nd Dec 2011

Leisure centre and library opening hours over Christmas

Wilmslow Leisure Centre will operate limited opening hours over Christmas due to reduced demand. The leisure centre will be closed from December 24th…
New blue badge to combat fraud
Thursday 22nd December 2011
Thu 22nd Dec 2011

New blue badge to combat fraud

A new blue badge for people with disabilities is being launched as part of the Government's programme to crackdown on the widespread abuse of the scheme.…
Avro Heritage complete Woodford purchase
Wednesday 21st December 2011
Wed 21st Dec 2011

Avro Heritage complete Woodford purchase

BAE Systems announced the sale of its Woodford site on Tuesday, December 20th, to developer Avro Heritage Limited who has vowed to continue Woodford's…
£59,700 requested to brand Wilmslow
Tuesday 20th December 2011
Tue 20th Dec 2011
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£59,700 requested to brand Wilmslow

Wilmslow Town Council are being asked to provide £59,700, which represents a quarter of their total annual budget, to support an initiative…
SID is coming to Wilmslow
Tuesday 20th December 2011
Tue 20th Dec 2011
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SID is coming to Wilmslow

Wilmslow Town Council has agreed to purchase a Speed Indicator Device (SID) which can be installed around the town to detect and record the speed of approaching…
Outcry over proposed phone mast
Tuesday 20th December 2011
Tue 20th Dec 2011

Outcry over proposed phone mast

Residents are up in arms about plans to install a telephone mast at Davenport Green. Neighbours held a residents meeting at Lindow Cricket Club on Sunday…
Town centre manager role may be cut
Tuesday 20th December 2011
Tue 20th Dec 2011
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Town centre manager role may be cut

Wilmslow could lose its town centre manager next year as Cheshire East Council (CEC) proposes to cut this resource. The role of town centre manager for…