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Sergeant's cycle charity challenge down under
Tuesday 19th April 2011
Tue 19th Apr 2011

Sergeant's cycle charity challenge down under

Cycling the length of New Zealand was one of those ideas generated after one pint too many down the local pub. You know how it is when you're with a bunch…
Wilmslow couple win dream wedding
Tuesday 19th April 2011
Tue 19th Apr 2011

Wilmslow couple win dream wedding

A local couple have won their dream wedding by entering a competition on Key 103 which involved the bride wearing a wedding dress for six days. Lisa Nolan,…
A cracking Easter at Quarry Bank Mill
Tuesday 19th April 2011
Tue 19th Apr 2011

A cracking Easter at Quarry Bank Mill

Families visiting Quarry Bank Mill can be sure of a cracking time this Easter with drop-in craft sessions, arty workshops, and a chance to win a Cadbury…
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Police appeal following Beaumont Court burglary
Monday 18th April 2011
Mon 18th Apr 2011

Police appeal following Beaumont Court burglary

Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at a flat in Beaumont Court, Handforth. Some time between 10.30 pm on Saturday, 16th April, and…
Walking With The Wounded are on top of the world
Sunday 17th April 2011
Sun 17th Apr 2011

Walking With The Wounded are on top of the world

Late at night on Saturday April 16th, the Walking with the Wounded North Pole Expedition Team skied into the record books, as they became the first team…
Virgin launches new airbus and Vegas flights from Manchester
Saturday 16th April 2011
Sat 16th Apr 2011

Virgin launches new airbus and Vegas flights from Manchester

Virgin Atlantic has launched direct flights from Manchester to Las Vegas. The twice-weekly service will operate on Thursdays and Sundays, using a Boeing…
Hospice Will Week returns
Thursday 14th April 2011
Thu 14th Apr 2011

Hospice Will Week returns

Following its popularity and success last year, Cheshire East Hospice are holding another Will Week. During this special week, from 9th-13th May, local…
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…
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…
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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…
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…