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Airport’s control tower breaks new ground
Thursday 1st December 2011
Thu 1st Dec 2011

Airport’s control tower breaks new ground

The first section of ground has been broken in preparation for Manchester Airport's new Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower. Work has now started at the site…
Italian doctor samples Cheshire healthcare
Thursday 1st December 2011
Thu 1st Dec 2011

Italian doctor samples Cheshire healthcare

Wilmslow Health Centre has been hosting a trainee GP from Italy this week as part of an exchange organised in partnership with the Royal College of General…
Chorus warms up for Christmas show
Wednesday 30th November 2011
Wed 30th Nov 2011

Chorus warms up for Christmas show

With a wide range of contemporary 'upbeat' numbers and a few beautiful ballads now under their belts, the ladies of Cheshire A Cappella are preparing…
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Public sector strikes: impact on schools and services
Wednesday 30th November 2011
Wed 30th Nov 2011

Public sector strikes: impact on schools and services

Hundreds of local children have the day off school as their teachers take part in today's public sector strike. More than half the countries schools are…
Get your skates on for ice rink and Christmas market
Monday 28th November 2011
Mon 28th Nov 2011
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Get your skates on for ice rink and Christmas market

Despite the chilly temperatures, the opening weekend of Wilmslow Christmas Festival has pulled in the crowds. Families have been getting into the seasonal…
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…
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.…
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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…
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,…