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Budding filmmakers to style their own superhero
Tuesday 29th March 2011
Tue 29th Mar 2011

Budding filmmakers to style their own superhero

This Easter holiday, young moviemakers can find out all the secrets behind their favourite superhero movies and create a new one of their very own. Studio…
The census is here
Sunday 27th March 2011
Sun 27th Mar 2011

The census is here

Today, Sunday 27th March, is Census day and for the first time everyone in Cheshire East can fill it in online. The census takes place every 10 years…
Tidy Up uncovers old stations gardens
Saturday 26th March 2011
Sat 26th Mar 2011

Tidy Up uncovers old stations gardens

Styal Station hosted a "Big Tidy Up" following the successful event held at Handforth Station a few days earlier. On Tuesday 15th March, thirty people…
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Three fire crews battle with chimney fire
Friday 25th March 2011
Fri 25th Mar 2011
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Three fire crews battle with chimney fire

Three fire crews were called to a chimney fire on Mobberley Road in Wilmslow on the evening of Thursday 24th March. One fire engine from Wilmslow attended…
Wilmslow Half Marathon road closures
Friday 25th March 2011
Fri 25th Mar 2011

Wilmslow Half Marathon road closures

Traffic restrictions will be in place on Sunday, March 27th, whilst the 27th ASICS Wilmslow Half Marathon is being run. The race will start from Wilmslow…
Wounded soldier departs for North Pole expedition
Friday 25th March 2011
Fri 25th Mar 2011

Wounded soldier departs for North Pole expedition

In January, we reported that a wounded soldier from Wilmslow will set off on an unaided expedition to the Geographical North Pole as part of a group of…
Beech Lane explosion case referred to Crown Court
Thursday 24th March 2011
Thu 24th Mar 2011

Beech Lane explosion case referred to Crown Court

A man from Wilmslow who has been charged with making an explosive for an unlawful purpose remains in custody. Andrew James Speakman, 44, of Beech Lane…
Get to grips with Israeli self defence system
Thursday 24th March 2011
Thu 24th Mar 2011

Get to grips with Israeli self defence system

New weekly classes are coming to Wilmslow offering local residents the opportunity to learn a system of self-defence which is used by Special Forces around…
Handforth home damaged by electrical fire
Wednesday 23rd March 2011
Wed 23rd Mar 2011

Handforth home damaged by electrical fire

A home on Ullswater Road in Handforth has been left damaged by an electrical fire. Five firefighters wearing breathing apparatus tackled a fire in the…
Lifestyle Centre plans raise questions
Tuesday 22nd March 2011
Tue 22nd Mar 2011
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Lifestyle Centre plans raise questions

Last month we reported that Wilmslow is to get a new Lifestyle Centre providing leisure, library and some social care facilities under one roof. Cheshire…
Fancy becoming a Parish Councillor?
Tuesday 22nd March 2011
Tue 22nd Mar 2011

Fancy becoming a Parish Councillor?

The local elections are taking place on Thursday 5th May for every seat in the Cheshire East Council and also for the new Wilmslow, Handforth and Styal…
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Firefighters raise over £2000 at charity car wash
Tuesday 22nd March 2011
Tue 22nd Mar 2011

Firefighters raise over £2000 at charity car wash

Drivers turned out in force to support The Fire Fighters Charity by taking their cars to Wilmslow fire station for a wash on Saturday, 19th March. Firefighters,…
Local charities unite for inspirational singing day
Tuesday 22nd March 2011
Tue 22nd Mar 2011

Local charities unite for inspirational singing day

On Saturday 19th March, the Barnby Choir held a very successful singing day at Wilmslow Methodist Church. The musical director, Frances Cooke, led the…
Pramblers hit Wilmslow
Tuesday 22nd March 2011
Tue 22nd Mar 2011

Pramblers hit Wilmslow

The people of Wilmslow were out in force as they joined the first leg of the epic walk to campaign against mothers' deaths around the world. Armed with…
New look Wilmslow Library reopens
Monday 21st March 2011
Mon 21st Mar 2011
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New look Wilmslow Library reopens

Wilmslow Library reopened today, Monday, March 21st after being closed for four weeks for refurbishment. The work included an upgrade of the library's…
Thieves target supermarket shoppers
Monday 21st March 2011
Mon 21st Mar 2011

Thieves target supermarket shoppers

Police are urging Wilmslow shoppers to think before they punch their pin number into a chip and pin device. Over the past few months there have been four…
Temporary restrictions on Wilmslow bypass
Saturday 19th March 2011
Sat 19th Mar 2011

Temporary restrictions on Wilmslow bypass

A temporary 40mph limit and lane restrictions will be in place on the A34 Wilmslow Bypass this week to allow for street cleansing, litter collection and…
Rotary to host Scarecrow Hoedown
Friday 18th March 2011
Fri 18th Mar 2011

Rotary to host Scarecrow Hoedown

To mark the centenary of the Wilmslow Show and the end of this year's Scarecrow Festival, Wilmslow Dean Rotary's will be hosting a charity "Scarecrow"…
Early bird catches the walk
Friday 18th March 2011
Fri 18th Mar 2011

Early bird catches the walk

The East Cheshire Hospice Midnight Walk is once again proving a huge hit with hospice supporters. The walk, now in its fourth year, has so far raised…
Green Room's presents Shakespeare's Macbeth
Thursday 17th March 2011
Thu 17th Mar 2011

Green Room's presents Shakespeare's Macbeth

One of Shakespeare’s best known tragedies, ‘Macbeth’ has its first ever outing at the hands of the Wilmslow Green Room players, unusual…