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Cheshire wins Fire Service Of The Year award
Thursday 14th April 2011
Thu 14th Apr 2011

Cheshire wins Fire Service Of The Year award

Cheshire has been recognised as the leading fire and rescue service in the country at a major national awards ceremony. The organisation won "Fire Service…
Weekend road closures for platform extension
Tuesday 12th April 2011
Tue 12th Apr 2011

Weekend road closures for platform extension

As a result of works to extend the platform at Wilmslow Station there will be overnight closures to Station Road. The works are planned to commence on…
Thyme to grow
Tuesday 12th April 2011
Tue 12th Apr 2011

Thyme to grow

Waitrose store have embraced local action and opened up their outdoor planter for Incredible Edible to garden.  The circular planter outside the…
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Undercover patrols target dog fouling
Tuesday 12th April 2011
Tue 12th Apr 2011
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Undercover patrols target dog fouling

Irresponsible dog owners could soon find themselves out of pocket, thanks to a new campaign by Cheshire East Council. The authority's Community Wardens…
Corrie stars cut the ribbon for Christie's ride
Monday 11th April 2011
Mon 11th Apr 2011

Corrie stars cut the ribbon for Christie's ride

Despite a last minute change of plan, there was a great turnout for the sponsored horse ride at the Boddington and Dragon pub on Saturday, April 9th.…
Jodrell Bank to open new Discovery Centre
Saturday 9th April 2011
Sat 9th Apr 2011
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Jodrell Bank to open new Discovery Centre

The world-famous Jodrell Bank Observatory will open its live science Discovery Centre next week. The £3m project includes a new entrance building,…
Wilmslow plans Royal Wedding street party
Friday 8th April 2011
Fri 8th Apr 2011

Wilmslow plans Royal Wedding street party

Plans are well underway to celebrate the Royal Wedding with a street party on Grove Street. Wilmslow resident Khumi Burton is organising a traditional…
Local charity provides lifeline to Kibera slum
Friday 8th April 2011
Fri 8th Apr 2011
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Local charity provides lifeline to Kibera slum

A Wilmslow based charity has been inundated with enquiries following the Comic Relief programme which featured Lenny Henry and other celebrities staying…
National Trust support Incredible Edible scheme
Thursday 7th April 2011
Thu 7th Apr 2011

National Trust support Incredible Edible scheme

The wonderful National Trust staff and volunteers at the Apprentice House, Quarry Bank Mill have donated some herbs to Incredible Edible Wilmslow to get…
Candidates announced for local elections
Wednesday 6th April 2011
Wed 6th Apr 2011
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Candidates announced for local elections

Elections will be held on the same day, May 5th, for Cheshire East Council, the new parish councils and the national referendum on the alternative vote…
Police appeal following car fire
Wednesday 6th April 2011
Wed 6th Apr 2011

Police appeal following car fire

Fire crews attended a car fire on the Colshaw Estate in the early hours of Sunday, 3rd April. A Vauxhall Corsa was discovered to be well alight on the…
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Woman trapped in overturned car
Wednesday 6th April 2011
Wed 6th Apr 2011

Woman trapped in overturned car

A woman had to be cut from her car after it collided with a roundabout on the A34 last night, Tuesday 5th April. The collision occurred at approximately…
Tuesday 5th April 2011
Tue 5th Apr 2011

Scarecrow Festival open for entry

Entries are now open for Wilmslow's second Scarecrow Festival which is set to be a bigger and bolder event this summer. Due to demand, the Scarecrow Festival…
Friends required for station group
Tuesday 5th April 2011
Tue 5th Apr 2011

Friends required for station group

Wilmslow station is seeking volunteers to form a 'Friends' group to play a key role in promoting and caring for this gateway to the town. Inspired by…
Hundreds to saddle up for charity horse ride
Tuesday 5th April 2011
Tue 5th Apr 2011

Hundreds to saddle up for charity horse ride

Hundreds of people will be taking part in a sponsored horse ride this weekend to raise money for Christies. On Saturday, 9th April, a few hundred riders…
New club launched for young walkers
Sunday 3rd April 2011
Sun 3rd Apr 2011
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New club launched for young walkers

A local walking group is launching a new club aimed exclusively at 18 to 40 year olds. TRAX, is designed for adventurous people who want to enjoy the…
Kenneth Woods to conduct Symphony Orchestra
Friday 1st April 2011
Fri 1st Apr 2011

Kenneth Woods to conduct Symphony Orchestra

Wilmslow Symphony Orchestra will be performing the fourth concert of its 64th season with popular conductor and cellist Kenneth Woods. Hailed by the Washington…
Round Table boost Macmillan appeal
Thursday 31st March 2011
Thu 31st Mar 2011

Round Table boost Macmillan appeal

Macmillan Cancer Support are aiming to raise £35,000 during their centenary year and their appeal has been given a huge boost. On Saturday, 26th…
Handforth nurse nominated for Cheshire Woman of the Year
Tuesday 29th March 2011
Tue 29th Mar 2011

Handforth nurse nominated for Cheshire Woman of the Year

A nurse from Handforth has been nominated for the title of 'Cheshire Woman of the Year'. Penny Millington, a community nurse for Cheshire and Wirral Partnership…
Cheshire East roads given £2m cash boost
Tuesday 29th March 2011
Tue 29th Mar 2011
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Cheshire East roads given £2m cash boost

Work on damaged roads in Cheshire East is being bolstered by more than £2m of grant funding from central Government. The Department for Transport…