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Vigilant resident leads to police arrest
Wednesday 10th November 2010
Wed 10th Nov 2010

Vigilant resident leads to police arrest

Police in Wilmslow recovered a stolen vehicle on Saturday night, thanks to the help of a local resident. At 9.45pm on Saturday, 6th November, a male forced…
A souper day for Wilmslow Wells
Wednesday 10th November 2010
Wed 10th Nov 2010

A souper day for Wilmslow Wells

Wilmslow Wells for Africa were delighted with the success of their recent Souperday which raised just over £1450. Helen Battilana, Chairman of Wilmslow…
Photographer debuts with imaginative exhibition
Tuesday 9th November 2010
Tue 9th Nov 2010

Photographer debuts with imaginative exhibition

Photographer Simon Matthews is hosting his first exhibition, entitled IMAGinE, at Wilmslow library until 20th November. Approximately 42 images are on…
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Squire required urgently for Christmas panto
Tuesday 9th November 2010
Tue 9th Nov 2010
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Squire required urgently for Christmas panto

Wilmslow Guild Players (WGP) are getting ready to kick off Christmas with their much-loved annual pantomime. This year the pantomime is The Dragon of…
Highest recycling rate in North West
Tuesday 9th November 2010
Tue 9th Nov 2010

Highest recycling rate in North West

Cheshire East Council has exceeded the national waste strategy target to recycle 40 per cent of household waste by 2010. Figures published by Department…
Wilmslow firefighters car wash success
Tuesday 9th November 2010
Tue 9th Nov 2010

Wilmslow firefighters car wash success

Firefighters, Fire Cadets and helpers would like to thank the people of Wilmslow for their generosity following recent successful charity car wash events.…
Make a Difference Day cheers up tenants in Wilmslow
Saturday 6th November 2010
Sat 6th Nov 2010

Make a Difference Day cheers up tenants in Wilmslow

A Make a Difference Day (MADD) put a smile on the faces of people with learning disabilities in the Wilmslow area this week. On Thursday, November 4th,…
Council launches Quality of Life survey
Saturday 6th November 2010
Sat 6th Nov 2010

Council launches Quality of Life survey

What is it like to live in Cheshire East? That's one of the questions posed in the Council's 2010 Quality of Life survey, which is landing on thousands…
Wilmslow Remembrance Day
Friday 5th November 2010
Fri 5th Nov 2010

Wilmslow Remembrance Day

The Wilmslow Remembrance Day parade and service will take place on Sunday November 14th. Organised by the British Legion the parade will depart from the…
Wilmslow’s sports stars heralded
Friday 5th November 2010
Fri 5th Nov 2010

Wilmslow’s sports stars heralded

Unsung sporting heroes from Wilmslow were amongst those from across Cheshire East to be recognised for their efforts at a recent awards ceremony. Matthew…
Charity bags stolen
Thursday 4th November 2010
Thu 4th Nov 2010

Charity bags stolen

Following an incident in Wilmslow this morning, Cheshire Police are advising residents wishing to make charitable donations to take them to a local charity…
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Wilmslow resident seeks PM's support
Thursday 4th November 2010
Thu 4th Nov 2010
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Wilmslow resident seeks PM's support

Wilmslow resident Khumi Burton is campaigning to have the flag of St George, the Patron Saint of England, flown on every government and council building…
Councils seek solution to waste disposal problem
Wednesday 3rd November 2010
Wed 3rd Nov 2010

Councils seek solution to waste disposal problem

Two Cheshire Councils are attempting to find a solution to the problem of future household waste disposal in the county following the decision by the…
Unnecessary visits to A&E cost £4.5 million a year
Wednesday 3rd November 2010
Wed 3rd Nov 2010

Unnecessary visits to A&E cost £4.5 million a year

42% of people who go to A&E don't need to be there, they cost hospitals £4.5 million a year and that cost is rising. As a result, NHS staff…
Do you remember the Lindow Man Campaign?
Tuesday 2nd November 2010
Tue 2nd Nov 2010
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Do you remember the Lindow Man Campaign?

As most local residents will know, back in 1984, the 2,000 year old body of Lindow Man was found in a bog near Wilmslow. It was the most complete find…
Firefighters wash cars for charity
Tuesday 2nd November 2010
Tue 2nd Nov 2010

Firefighters wash cars for charity

Residents in Wilmslow are being urged to take their cars to their local Fire Station on Saturday, 6th November, as Firefighters and Fire Cadets will be…
More needed to boost recycling in Lacey Green
Tuesday 2nd November 2010
Tue 2nd Nov 2010

More needed to boost recycling in Lacey Green

Recent research conducted in the Wilmslow area looked at how much residual waste, following collection rounds, arrived at depots. The results revealed…
Christmas Tree Festival will celebrate the arts
Monday 1st November 2010
Mon 1st Nov 2010

Christmas Tree Festival will celebrate the arts

This year the Wilmslow Christmas Tree Festival is being organised by Wilmslow Methodist Church and they are doing things slightly differently. It will…
Drug seizures increase
Monday 1st November 2010
Mon 1st Nov 2010

Drug seizures increase

Home Office data published on Thursday, October 28th, shows that Cheshire Police increased the number of drug seizures by 3% in the year to March 2010.…
Entries open for the 2011 Wilmslow Half Marathon
Friday 29th October 2010
Fri 29th Oct 2010

Entries open for the 2011 Wilmslow Half Marathon

Entries are now open for the 27th ASICS Wilmslow Half Marathon which will take place on Sunday 27th of March 2011. Although the closing date isn't…