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Robin Hood campaigners take on Wilmslow banks
Tuesday 15th February 2011
Tue 15th Feb 2011

Robin Hood campaigners take on Wilmslow banks

Wilmslow campaigners will be joining Oxfam in a global day of action tomorrow, Wednesday 16th February. Public sector workers, pensioners, students, mums,…
Police appeal following Mainwaring Drive burglary
Monday 14th February 2011
Mon 14th Feb 2011

Police appeal following Mainwaring Drive burglary

Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at a house in Mainwaring Drive, Wilmslow. Sometime between 1st February and 4th February 2011…
Community pulls together to get Wilmslow growing
Saturday 12th February 2011
Sat 12th Feb 2011

Community pulls together to get Wilmslow growing

Incredible Edible Wilmslow is bursting with energy following all the positive responses from the people of our community. Cheshire East Council has offered…
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George Osborne opens new medical facilities
Thursday 10th February 2011
Thu 10th Feb 2011

George Osborne opens new medical facilities

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, formally opened the new operating theatre, education suite and extended Co-operative pharmacy at Wilmslow…
19-year-old sentenced for robbery and assaults
Thursday 10th February 2011
Thu 10th Feb 2011

19-year-old sentenced for robbery and assaults

A 19-year-old Wilmslow man has been given an indeterminate sentence after pleading guilty to robbery and two assaults which he carried out in Macclesfield…
Library staff seize eavesdropping devices
Tuesday 8th February 2011
Tue 8th Feb 2011
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Library staff seize eavesdropping devices

Cheshire East Council has called in the police after eavesdropping devices were found on public computers in Wilmslow Library and Handforth Library. …
Street level crime data revealed
Tuesday 8th February 2011
Tue 8th Feb 2011

Street level crime data revealed

A new website featuring street-level crime maps was launched by the Home Office last week. www.police.uk enables you to search by postcode, town, village…
Business group plans for bumper Christmas festival
Tuesday 8th February 2011
Tue 8th Feb 2011

Business group plans for bumper Christmas festival

Following the success of Wilmslow's first Christmas Festival, plans are already underway to ensure that this year's event is bigger and better. At Wilmslow…
The census is coming
Tuesday 8th February 2011
Tue 8th Feb 2011

The census is coming

The census is just weeks away and now, for the first time, everyone in Cheshire East can fill it in online. The census, which collects information about…
Questions answered on Wilmslow water scheme
Sunday 6th February 2011
Sun 6th Feb 2011

Questions answered on Wilmslow water scheme

United Utilities will be holding a public exhibition to highlight the water pipes replacement scheme in Wilmslow. The exhibition will take place on Thursday,…
Control tower set for takeoff
Friday 4th February 2011
Fri 4th Feb 2011

Control tower set for takeoff

Manchester Airport has confirmed the construction of a multi-million pound brand new Air Traffic Control tower, the second tallest in the UK. The new…
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CCTV appeal following shop theft
Thursday 3rd February 2011
Thu 3rd Feb 2011

CCTV appeal following shop theft

Cheshire Police have released the above CCTV image of males wanted for shoplifting from the Bang and Olufsen shop at Bank Square in Wilmslow. Police are…
Former Corrie star to teach budding actors
Thursday 3rd February 2011
Thu 3rd Feb 2011

Former Corrie star to teach budding actors

Former Coronation Street actor Mark Hallett will be running a 'Drama Day' in Wilmslow to teach budding young stars the ropes. Mark, who played Boris the…
Orchestra to present valentine concert
Thursday 3rd February 2011
Thu 3rd Feb 2011

Orchestra to present valentine concert

Wilmslow Symphony Orchestra will be performing the third concert of their 64th season with popular Spanish conductor Juan Ortuño. Ray Bulpitt, Publicity…
Singer will be swishing for charity
Thursday 3rd February 2011
Thu 3rd Feb 2011

Singer will be swishing for charity

A local singer is holding a 'Swishing' party to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society. Kate Lee, a bass singer with Cheshire A Cappella, is inviting…
Head gardener joins flower club lunch
Wednesday 2nd February 2011
Wed 2nd Feb 2011

Head gardener joins flower club lunch

On Thursday 20th January members of the Wilmslow Flower Guild enjoyed their New Year luncheon at the Arlington Lodge. After the lunch, members from the…
Scarecrow Festival helps local District Nurses
Wednesday 2nd February 2011
Wed 2nd Feb 2011

Scarecrow Festival helps local District Nurses

As a result of the overwhelming success of Wilmslow's first ever Scarecrow Festival, which took place in and around the town last July, the funds collected…
Wilmslow to get Lifestyle Centre
Tuesday 1st February 2011
Tue 1st Feb 2011
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Wilmslow to get Lifestyle Centre

Cheshire East are piloting a plan to set up four brand new lifestyle centres as they look to transform the way they provide health and wellbeing services.…
Council to introduce new 3 bin system
Tuesday 1st February 2011
Tue 1st Feb 2011
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Council to introduce new 3 bin system

Cheshire East is transforming its bin collection service in a bid to encourage residents to further boost Cheshire East's recycling rate and save money.…
Make a splash at Lions Swimathon
Tuesday 1st February 2011
Tue 1st Feb 2011
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Make a splash at Lions Swimathon

Wilmslow & District Lions are organising a Charity Swimathon for local children. All schools in Wilmslow, Handforth and Alderley Edge have been invited…