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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…
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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…
Handforth Station gets a Big Tidy Up
Thursday 17th March 2011
Thu 17th Mar 2011
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Handforth Station gets a Big Tidy Up

Volunteers turned out in force on Saturday, March 12th to support Handforth Station's litter pick. Hosted by The Friends of Handforth Station with the…
Residents views considered as Chief reports on roadshow
Thursday 17th March 2011
Thu 17th Mar 2011

Residents views considered as Chief reports on roadshow

Wilmslow residents recently got their chance to have a say on how Cheshire Constabulary can meet the challenges of making significant savings over the…
Wilmslow Players to stage The Farndale Macbeth
Wednesday 16th March 2011
Wed 16th Mar 2011

Wilmslow Players to stage The Farndale Macbeth

Wilmslow Guild Players' next production is a comedy with the expansive title "Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society's Production…
Wilmslow fire station seeks new cadets
Wednesday 16th March 2011
Wed 16th Mar 2011

Wilmslow fire station seeks new cadets

Wilmslow fire station is looking for young people to become Fire Cadets and is inviting anyone between the ages of 13 and 16 years of age to join. The…
Council asks suppliers for discount
Wednesday 16th March 2011
Wed 16th Mar 2011

Council asks suppliers for discount

In an effort to save £1 million Cheshire East Council is writing to a selection of their suppliers to request that they reduce their prices. Large…
Man refused bail in connection with Beech Lane explosion
Tuesday 15th March 2011
Tue 15th Mar 2011

Man refused bail in connection with Beech Lane explosion

A man from Wilmslow has been remanded in custody following his appearance at Knutsford Crown Court today, Tuesday 15th March. Andrew James Speakman, 44,…
Strictly raises £1000 for Genesis Appeal
Tuesday 15th March 2011
Tue 15th Mar 2011

Strictly raises £1000 for Genesis Appeal

Wilmslow's very own Strictly Come Dancing took place at the Dance Fever Studios on Saturday, 12th March. Following a month of rehearsals five couples…
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New bin system designed to save over a million
Tuesday 15th March 2011
Tue 15th Mar 2011
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New bin system designed to save over a million

Cheshire East Council are transforming their waste and recycling collection services to achieve savings of more than £1 million. These savings will…
Personal items stolen from car parked on drive
Tuesday 15th March 2011
Tue 15th Mar 2011

Personal items stolen from car parked on drive

Thieves stole various items of clothing, including a MaxMara black coat and a pair of black salopettes, from a car parked on a Wilmslow drive. A Pandora…
Quarry Bank Mill gets top award
Tuesday 15th March 2011
Tue 15th Mar 2011

Quarry Bank Mill gets top award

Quarry Bank Mill was honoured with a prestigious Heritage Award on Friday, 11th March, which was presented by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers…
Firefighters to get their buckets out for charity
Monday 14th March 2011
Mon 14th Mar 2011

Firefighters to get their buckets out for charity

Wilmslow residents are being urged to take their cars to the fire station rather than the car wash on Saturday, 19th March as Firefighters, Fire Cadets…
Wilmslow man charged following Beech Lane explosion
Sunday 13th March 2011
Sun 13th Mar 2011

Wilmslow man charged following Beech Lane explosion

A man from Wilmslow has been charged with making an explosive for an unlawful purpose. Andrew James Speakman, 44, of Beech Lane has been remanded in custody…
Work is well underway at South Oak play area
Sunday 13th March 2011
Sun 13th Mar 2011
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Work is well underway at South Oak play area

Work has begun to improve 12 children's play areas across Cheshire East including the South Oak play area in Wilmslow. The first stage of the project…
Two arrested following explosion on Beech Lane
Friday 11th March 2011
Fri 11th Mar 2011

Two arrested following explosion on Beech Lane

Thirty people were evacuated from their homes following an explosion on Beech Lane. Police were called to a house at 9.31pm on Thursday, 9th March, where…
Actress declares charity shop officially open
Thursday 10th March 2011
Thu 10th Mar 2011

Actress declares charity shop officially open

Actress Sue Jenkins officially opened the doors of a new charity shop in Wilmslow on Wednesday, March 9th. The Coronation Street and Brookside star cut…
Toddlers link the chicken to the egg
Wednesday 9th March 2011
Wed 9th Mar 2011

Toddlers link the chicken to the egg

The sun was shining, the chickens were laying and the children were ready to explore.  Incredible Edible Wilmslow and staff from The Artisan Meat…