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Summer drinking campaign launched
Thursday 28th July 2011
Thu 28th Jul 2011

Summer drinking campaign launched

Police in Cheshire are launching a "Good Bad and Ugly" campaign to curb drink-related crime and disorder during the Summer. The campaign, which was previously…
CCTV appeal following theft from Waitrose
Wednesday 27th July 2011
Wed 27th Jul 2011

CCTV appeal following theft from Waitrose

Cheshire Police have issued CCTV of two men who are wanted in connection with shoplifting from the Waitrose store in Wilmslow. The incident occurred on…
Firefighters tackle house blaze on Victoria Road
Wednesday 27th July 2011
Wed 27th Jul 2011

Firefighters tackle house blaze on Victoria Road

Fire crews have spent over four hours bringing a fire under control at a four-storey property on Victoria Road in Wilmslow. Three fire engines, from Wilmslow,…
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Urgent closure of Alma Lane
Wednesday 27th July 2011
Wed 27th Jul 2011

Urgent closure of Alma Lane

Alma Lane will be closed to through traffic tomorrow, Thursday 28th July, between its junctions with Simpson Street and Beech Lane. This emergency closure…
Wilmslow market is a sell out
Tuesday 26th July 2011
Tue 26th Jul 2011
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Wilmslow market is a sell out

Wilmslow's first artisan market on Saturday has been hailed an overwhelmingly success. Organised by Vicky Jackson and Denise Valente, the market totally…
Gasworks mean single lane closure of Alderley Road
Tuesday 26th July 2011
Tue 26th Jul 2011

Gasworks mean single lane closure of Alderley Road

Last week we reported that essential gas works will be commencing in Wilmslow town centre on Monday, 25th July. These works are being carried out by National…
Drama course brings Grease to Wilmslow
Tuesday 26th July 2011
Tue 26th Jul 2011

Drama course brings Grease to Wilmslow

A former Coronation Street actor will be bringing Grease to Wilmslow next month with his new drama class. Mark Hallett is calling all budding Pink Ladies…
Scarecrow winners awarded
Tuesday 26th July 2011
Tue 26th Jul 2011

Scarecrow winners awarded

The Rotary Club of Wilmslow Dean presented cups to this year's winner in the Wilmslow Scarecrow Festival on Tuesday, 19th July. First prize in the School…
June's Town Council minutes
Monday 25th July 2011
Mon 25th Jul 2011

June's Town Council minutes

On Monday 18th July, Wilmslow Town Council held their third monthly meeting. Unfortunately I was unable to attend this meeting and report as I had hoped…
Councillor Peter Hayes quits the Cabinet
Thursday 21st July 2011
Thu 21st Jul 2011
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Councillor Peter Hayes quits the Cabinet

Councillor Peter Hayes has resigned from Cabinet only two months after taking up the position of Portfolio Holder for Health and Wellbeing because he…
In pictures: The 2011 RHS Flower Show Tatton Park
Thursday 21st July 2011
Thu 21st Jul 2011

In pictures: The 2011 RHS Flower Show Tatton Park

The 2011 RHS Flower Show Tatton Park opened yesterday and is expected to attract 100,000 visitors over the next four days. This year's winners include…
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Local policeman on the run
Wednesday 20th July 2011
Wed 20th Jul 2011

Local policeman on the run

A local police officer has set himself the challenge of running to all 18 police stations in Cheshire to raise funds for limbless soldiers and their families.…
Wilmslow is set for first artisan market
Tuesday 19th July 2011
Tue 19th Jul 2011
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Wilmslow is set for first artisan market

Wilmslow will host its first artisan market this Saturday, 23rd July, with nearly 60 stalls on Grove Street - making it one of the largest of its kind…
Charity fun day braves the rain
Tuesday 19th July 2011
Tue 19th Jul 2011

Charity fun day braves the rain

Despite the rainy day, over 300 people enjoyed A Fabulous Funday this weekend organised by Sainsbury's. The free event took place at The Carrs on Saturday,…
Eight Wilmslow drivers arrested during month long campaign
Tuesday 19th July 2011
Tue 19th Jul 2011

Eight Wilmslow drivers arrested during month long campaign

Police in Cheshire say too many drivers are still ignoring the dangers of drink driving. During a month long campaign to combat drink and drug driving…
Town centre gas works start Monday
Tuesday 19th July 2011
Tue 19th Jul 2011

Town centre gas works start Monday

Essential gas works will commence in Wilmslow town centre next week. National Grid will be replacing an old metal gas mains from under the access road…
Quarry Bank to stage first outdoor production
Tuesday 19th July 2011
Tue 19th Jul 2011

Quarry Bank to stage first outdoor production

The elegant surroundings of the Quarry Bank Garden will be the setting for an outdoor theatre performance of Jane Austen's classic tale, 'Pride and Prejudice'.…
Join the melons' dig at Quarry Bank Mill
Monday 18th July 2011
Mon 18th Jul 2011

Join the melons' dig at Quarry Bank Mill

An archaeological dig at Quarry Bank Mill aims to reveal and record the remains of a building which has long since been demolished. The Upper Garden at…
Cheshire East announce active holidays programme
Monday 18th July 2011
Mon 18th Jul 2011

Cheshire East announce active holidays programme

If you're facing the challenge of keeping your children entertained during the long summer holiday, like I am, then you might be interested to know…
Countdown to the RHS Tatton Flower Show
Thursday 14th July 2011
Thu 14th Jul 2011

Countdown to the RHS Tatton Flower Show

The RHS Flower Show Tatton Park will open on Wednesday, 20th July, offering something for all the family. The 2011 Show will feature Visionary Gardens,…