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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…
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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…
National Trust donates to town project
Tuesday 15th November 2011
Tue 15th Nov 2011

National Trust donates to town project

Eleven white currant bushes that have been lovingly grown from cuttings at the National Trust property gardens for the last two years, have been donated…
Wilmslow Police Station is going green
Tuesday 15th November 2011
Tue 15th Nov 2011

Wilmslow Police Station is going green

Cheshire Police Authority has approved the installation of solar panels on seven of their buildings, including Wilmslow police station. The solar panels…
Cheshire East saves £100,000 in landfill costs
Monday 14th November 2011
Mon 14th Nov 2011
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Cheshire East saves £100,000 in landfill costs

Cheshire East Council is thanking residents after it was revealed the amount of waste being sent to landfill has reduced significantly. The authority…
Wilmslow honours the fallen
Sunday 13th November 2011
Sun 13th Nov 2011

Wilmslow honours the fallen

Remembrance Sunday was marked in Wilmslow today with a parade and church service in memory of those who have lost their lives while serving their country.…
Cheshire Police target unsafe HGV drivers
Friday 11th November 2011
Fri 11th Nov 2011

Cheshire Police target unsafe HGV drivers

Cheshire Police carried out an operation last week, in response to national concern about the number of heavy goods vehicle drivers not adhering to road…
Film to highlight threats to Lindow Moss
Thursday 10th November 2011
Thu 10th Nov 2011

Film to highlight threats to Lindow Moss

Lindow Moss is set to star in a film highlighting its history and the threats it faces. Saltersley Common Preservation Society (SCPS) is to produce a…
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Have your say on fire and rescue service plans
Thursday 10th November 2011
Thu 10th Nov 2011

Have your say on fire and rescue service plans

Wilmslow residents are being invited to a community roadshow to share their views on Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service's plans for the future. The Service…
Help needed to save Romany's caravan
Tuesday 8th November 2011
Tue 8th Nov 2011
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Help needed to save Romany's caravan

The Romany Society are appealing to the people of Wilmslow to help raise necessary funds in order to restore one of the town's main tourist attractions.…
Remembrance Day plans in Wilmslow
Tuesday 8th November 2011
Tue 8th Nov 2011

Remembrance Day plans in Wilmslow

The Wilmslow Remembrance Day parade and service will take place on Sunday, 13th November. Organised by the British Legion, the Remembrance Parade will…
Two children hurt by firework at Wilmslow display
Monday 7th November 2011
Mon 7th Nov 2011
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Two children hurt by firework at Wilmslow display

Two young children were injured when a firework shot into the crowd at a Wilmslow display. The incident occurred just after 8pm at the bonfire and fireworks…
Olympic Flame coming to Cheshire East
Monday 7th November 2011
Mon 7th Nov 2011

Olympic Flame coming to Cheshire East

The Olympic Torch will pass through Cheshire East on its 8000 mile journey around the country. Whilst it will not be carried through Wilmslow, the Council…
Pleyels bring classical chamber music to Wilmslow
Monday 7th November 2011
Mon 7th Nov 2011

Pleyels bring classical chamber music to Wilmslow

A group of the UK's leading musicians are in the process of setting up a new series of classical chamber music concerts in Wilmslow. The Pleyels, who…
Cheshire police target cross-border criminals
Monday 7th November 2011
Mon 7th Nov 2011

Cheshire police target cross-border criminals

Officers across Cheshire are taking part in an operation to target travelling criminals from outside the area who use the counties road networks to travel…
Independent living exhibition to help make life easier in the home
Sunday 6th November 2011
Sun 6th Nov 2011

Independent living exhibition to help make life easier in the home

An exhibition aimed at making life easier in the home for people with disabilities and older people has been organised by Cheshire East Council and its…
Styal celebrates additional rail services
Friday 4th November 2011
Fri 4th Nov 2011
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Styal celebrates additional rail services

Styal residents and the National Trust are celebrating following the announcement that extra rail services will be added, making it easier for people…