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Don't lose your voice
Sunday 3rd October 2010
Sun 3rd Oct 2010

Don't lose your voice

Cheshire East Council is calling on people to act now so they don't lose their vote at the next elections, with the message is 'If you can't vote, you…
Orchestra returns for 64th season
Saturday 2nd October 2010
Sat 2nd Oct 2010

Orchestra returns for 64th season

Wilmslow Symphony Orchestra will be performing the first concert of its 64th season on Saturday 16th October 2010 at the Evans Theatre, Wilmslow Leisure…
Have your say on Rangers programme
Saturday 2nd October 2010
Sat 2nd Oct 2010

Have your say on Rangers programme

An online survey has been launched by the Cheshire East Ranger Service to gather ideas for next year's events directory. The Rangers are in the process…
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Matthew Lloyd wins Alderley Ward by-election
Friday 1st October 2010
Fri 1st Oct 2010

Matthew Lloyd wins Alderley Ward by-election

Conservative candidate Matthew Lloyd has won the Alderley Ward by-election with 67.9% of the vote. Matthew Lloyd received 1647 votes compared with 779…
New scheme to safeguard against child sex offenders
Thursday 30th September 2010
Thu 30th Sep 2010

New scheme to safeguard against child sex offenders

Tomorrow, Friday October 1st, sees Cheshire Constabulary and 10 other forces join the Child Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme. This will take the total number…
Celebrate harvest with charity treasure trail
Thursday 30th September 2010
Thu 30th Sep 2010

Celebrate harvest with charity treasure trail

This year at Harvest time Wilmslow Churches Together are collecting money for a charity based in Colombia which helps care for and campaign for children…
Parking fines in Wilmslow raise £132,000
Wednesday 29th September 2010
Wed 29th Sep 2010
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Parking fines in Wilmslow raise £132,000

I recently submitted a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to Cheshire East Council to find out how many parking tickets had been issued in Wilmslow…
Coronation Street star to support bypass run and walk
Wednesday 29th September 2010
Wed 29th Sep 2010

Coronation Street star to support bypass run and walk

Organisers of the Alderley Edge and Nether Alderley Bypass Run and Walk have been delighted with the fantastic response from local residents and today…
Lindow 10 exhibit their passion for photography
Wednesday 29th September 2010
Wed 29th Sep 2010

Lindow 10 exhibit their passion for photography

A group of local photographers have put together their first exhibition which will be on show at Wilmslow library from 4th October until 15th October.…
Demand runs high for bypass event
Tuesday 28th September 2010
Tue 28th Sep 2010

Demand runs high for bypass event

I am delighted to report that demand to run the bypass on October 24th has exceeded expectations and as a result the organisers have had to revisit the…
Autumn burglary warning
Sunday 26th September 2010
Sun 26th Sep 2010

Autumn burglary warning

Police are warning people in East Cheshire, "Don't let Autumn be the season of mists and burglary." Detective Inspector Nigel Groom, in charge of Cheshire…
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Police appeal following robbery in Wilmslow Park
Friday 24th September 2010
Fri 24th Sep 2010

Police appeal following robbery in Wilmslow Park

Detectives in Wilmslow are appealing for information following a Robbery in Wilmslow Park. At about 9pm on Sunday 19th September two brothers were walking…
Rotarians focus on a crocus
Friday 24th September 2010
Fri 24th Sep 2010

Rotarians focus on a crocus

The Rotary Club of Wilmslow Dean are planning to plant 2,500 purple crocus bulbs in and around Wilmslow to raise awareness about polio eradication in…
An interview with Oliver Romain
Wednesday 22nd September 2010
Wed 22nd Sep 2010

An interview with Oliver Romain

As reported two weeks ago, two candidates are competing for the role of Borough Councillor in the Alderley Ward by-election which will be held on Thursday,…
Ground breaking ceremony at Jodrell Bank
Tuesday 21st September 2010
Tue 21st Sep 2010

Ground breaking ceremony at Jodrell Bank

Scientists, builders and architects gathered at Jodrell Bank to celebrate the beginning of construction of a new 'Live Science' Discovery Centre at the…
Cheshire East receives 'Good Egg' award
Tuesday 21st September 2010
Tue 21st Sep 2010

Cheshire East receives 'Good Egg' award

Cheshire East Council's commitment to using only free-range eggs in school meals has won national recognition. The authority has joined top companies…
Dance the ghosts away at KIN Halloween Party
Monday 20th September 2010
Mon 20th Sep 2010
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Dance the ghosts away at KIN Halloween Party

Wilmslow based charity Kibera in Need (KIN) will be hosting a Halloween Party on Saturday October 30th to raise money for their projects in Kibera, Nairobi.…
Moments of sporting history to be auctioned for charity
Sunday 19th September 2010
Sun 19th Sep 2010

Moments of sporting history to be auctioned for charity

The achievements and spirit of Sir Alex Ferguson, Sir Bobby Charlton, Manchester United and Manchester City football clubs have been captured for posterity…
Police six complete ultimate endurance test
Saturday 18th September 2010
Sat 18th Sep 2010

Police six complete ultimate endurance test

Wilmslow based PC Lee Spencer was amongst six men from Cheshire Police Eastern Area who completed what has been described as 'The ultimate ten mile endurance…
Care home throws 105th birthday party for Gladys
Friday 17th September 2010
Fri 17th Sep 2010

Care home throws 105th birthday party for Gladys

CLS Care Home resident, Gladys Swain celebrated her 105th birthday today, Friday 17 September, with family and friends at The Hawthorns care home in Wilmslow.…