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Have your say on fire service's future plans
Wednesday 5th January 2011
Wed 5th Jan 2011

Have your say on fire service's future plans

Residents are being invited to share their views on Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service's plans for the future. The Service is carrying out a public consultation…
Water mains work resumes in town centre
Tuesday 4th January 2011
Tue 4th Jan 2011
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Water mains work resumes in town centre

Engineers from United Utilities will this week recommence essential work to replace old, leak-prone metal water mains in Wilmslow with modern new plastic…
North's most expensive streets revealed
Tuesday 4th January 2011
Tue 4th Jan 2011

North's most expensive streets revealed

According to the latest research from Lloyds TSB the ten most expensive streets in the North West are all in areas south of Manchester. For the second…
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Cooker fire burns man's hand
Tuesday 4th January 2011
Tue 4th Jan 2011

Cooker fire burns man's hand

A Handforth man received slight burns to one hand when his cooker caught fire on New Year's Day. One fire crew from Wilmslow and a second from Cheadle…
Burglars strike at four homes in one night
Tuesday 4th January 2011
Tue 4th Jan 2011

Burglars strike at four homes in one night

Four properties in Wilmslow were targeted by burglars in one night over the festive period. About 7pm on Wednesday 29th December offenders smashed a small…
Incredible Edible launches in Wilmslow
Monday 3rd January 2011
Mon 3rd Jan 2011

Incredible Edible launches in Wilmslow

As we enter the New Year, a new wave of thinking is starting to grow. Vegetable plots are being planned in our minds with the promise of Spring on its…
Council consults on care charging
Monday 3rd January 2011
Mon 3rd Jan 2011

Council consults on care charging

Residents are to be consulted as part of a review of services for older people, people with disabilities and carers across Cheshire East. Over the last…
Nominations wanted for Cheshire Woman of the Year
Saturday 1st January 2011
Sat 1st Jan 2011

Nominations wanted for Cheshire Woman of the Year

The annual Cheshire Woman of the Year celebration, now in its 26th year, gives recognition to women from all walks of life who have given considerable…
GP out of hours congested by calls about cold symptoms
Friday 31st December 2010
Fri 31st Dec 2010

GP out of hours congested by calls about cold symptoms

Local people are being urged not to call their local GP out of hour's service if they have cold symptoms because the number of calls coming from people…
Families pay tribute to teenagers killed in Handforth collision
Thursday 30th December 2010
Thu 30th Dec 2010

Families pay tribute to teenagers killed in Handforth collision

The families of William John Paton,19, and William Anthony Shepherd,18, who were tragically killed in a fatal collision on Boxing Day have paid tribute…
CHYPS deliver last minute toys
Thursday 30th December 2010
Thu 30th Dec 2010

CHYPS deliver last minute toys

The cast of CHYPS (Cheshire Youth Pantomime Society) managed to make their delivery of toys to the Big Storage Toy Appeal just before Christmas. The cast…
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Residents invited to take control of their street
Thursday 30th December 2010
Thu 30th Dec 2010

Residents invited to take control of their street

At a recent Cabinet meeting councillors reviewed the Council's policy of removing existing highway rights from private streets and publicly maintained…
Tributes to teenagers killed in Boxing Day crash
Wednesday 29th December 2010
Wed 29th Dec 2010

Tributes to teenagers killed in Boxing Day crash

Tributes are pouring in to the two teenagers who were killed in a tragic car accident on Boxing Day. William John Paton, 19, from Bramhall and William…
Two teenagers killed in Boxing day crash
Monday 27th December 2010
Mon 27th Dec 2010

Two teenagers killed in Boxing day crash

Two teenagers were killed in a tragic accident when their car left the carriageway and landed in a field just prior to 11.50pm on Boxing Day. No other…
Two day strike disrupts rail service
Monday 27th December 2010
Mon 27th Dec 2010

Two day strike disrupts rail service

As a result of strikes, Northern Rail will not be operating any trains between Wilmslow and Manchester or Manchester Airport today, Monday 27th December,…
Police appeal following assault on taxi driver
Friday 24th December 2010
Fri 24th Dec 2010

Police appeal following assault on taxi driver

A taxi driver was viciously assaulted at the weekend by two male passengers who made off without paying their fare. The driver was left with facial injuries…
Police warn don't drink and drive at Christmas
Friday 24th December 2010
Fri 24th Dec 2010

Police warn don't drink and drive at Christmas

Cheshire Constabulary's campaign warning people not to drink and drive during the festive season has already resulted in dozens of motorists being arrested…
Manchester Airport beats the big freeze
Thursday 23rd December 2010
Thu 23rd Dec 2010

Manchester Airport beats the big freeze

With the wintry weather causing chaos for air travellers across Europe during the busiest week of the Christmas period, Manchester Airport has managed…
A fun afternoon of Christmas drama
Thursday 23rd December 2010
Thu 23rd Dec 2010

A fun afternoon of Christmas drama

Last weekend 30 children braved the snow and ice to be a part of St. John's church Nativity From Scratch. When they arrived the children had no idea which…
Panto fun for winning family
Wednesday 22nd December 2010
Wed 22nd Dec 2010

Panto fun for winning family

A Wilmslow family are to enjoy a magical performance of Aladdin as a thank-you for giving their views on improving childcare. Kimberley Foster, her partner…