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Station Road restricted to one way
Friday 8th October 2010
Fri 8th Oct 2010

Station Road restricted to one way

Station Road, Wilmslow will be restricted to one-way flow in the easterly direction, from the town centre, past the railway station to the bridge over…
Have your say on the borough’s footpaths and bridleways
Thursday 7th October 2010
Thu 7th Oct 2010

Have your say on the borough’s footpaths and bridleways

Residents and visitors to Cheshire East are being invited to have their say on the borough's footpaths and bridleways. A public consultation is being…
Handforth cannabis factory uncovered
Wednesday 6th October 2010
Wed 6th Oct 2010

Handforth cannabis factory uncovered

In response to information received, police attended an address in Handforth on Monday afternoon where they discovered a cannabis factory. Sergeant Simon…
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The Big Draw at Wilmslow Leisure Centre
Tuesday 5th October 2010
Tue 5th Oct 2010

The Big Draw at Wilmslow Leisure Centre

Leisure centre users across Cheshire East are being encouraged to express their love of sport through art this weekend on The Big Draw Day 2010. On Saturday,…
Wilmslow Town’s weekend cut short
Tuesday 5th October 2010
Tue 5th Oct 2010

Wilmslow Town’s weekend cut short

The fixtures for Wilmslow Town on Sunday fell prey to the same weather that delayed Europe’s retention of the Ryder Cup. The one match that did…
Two Halloween parties become one
Sunday 3rd October 2010
Sun 3rd Oct 2010

Two Halloween parties become one

As some of you will have noticed from our events calendar two separate Halloween parties had been planned at the Alderley Edge Festival Hall on consecutive…
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…
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…
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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…
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,…