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Countdown to the Cheshire Show
Friday 4th June 2010
Fri 4th Jun 2010

Countdown to the Cheshire Show

Preparations are in the final stages for the 2010 Cheshire County Show where over 80,000 visitors are set to enjoy the two-day extravaganza. With its…
Olympics honour for Cheshire East Council
Friday 4th June 2010
Fri 4th Jun 2010

Olympics honour for Cheshire East Council

A drive to encourage young people in Cheshire East to take sporting inspiration from the 2012 Games has won national recognition. Four Council-run programmes…
'Chuggers' on Grove Street are public nuisance
Thursday 3rd June 2010
Thu 3rd Jun 2010
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'Chuggers' on Grove Street are public nuisance

Why do we put up with “chuggers” (charity muggers) hassling us in Grove Street and with illegal street collectors bending the rules? Genuine…
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Thursday 3rd June 2010
Thu 3rd Jun 2010

Volunteer with the fire service and make a difference

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is encouraging people from Cheshire to make a difference to the safety of the community by becoming a volunteer.…
Council make pledge to children in care
Thursday 3rd June 2010
Thu 3rd Jun 2010

Council make pledge to children in care

Cheshire East Council has signed up to a pledge written entirely by children in their care.  Ten cared-for children, who have formed Cheshire East’s…
Cheshire Police Dog Unit on the hunt for new talent
Tuesday 1st June 2010
Tue 1st Jun 2010

Cheshire Police Dog Unit on the hunt for new talent

Cheshire Constabulary's Dog Training unit are looking for talented Springer Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels, Collies, Labradors and Labrador/Springer…
Wilmslow Wells prepares for annual fundraiser
Monday 31st May 2010
Mon 31st May 2010

Wilmslow Wells prepares for annual fundraiser

Wilmslow Wells for Africa is a direct action charity which aims to improve life in drought-stricken areas of Africa by providing wells, pumps, dams and…
Council marks time on enhancing Wilmslow town centre
Friday 28th May 2010
Fri 28th May 2010
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Council marks time on enhancing Wilmslow town centre

Plans to enhance Wilmslow town centre have been sidelined by the council, according to the Wilmslow Trust. Two years ago we presented a comprehensive…
Appeal following road collision
Friday 28th May 2010
Fri 28th May 2010

Appeal following road collision

Wilmslow Roads Police officers are appealing for information following a pedestrian being hurt in a collision. At about 12.40 pm on 26th May a 38 year…
Dedicated teams to police Wilmslow area
Friday 28th May 2010
Fri 28th May 2010

Dedicated teams to police Wilmslow area

I caught up with Inspector Matt Welsted over a cup of coffee this week to learn about the recent changes within our local police force, which came in…
Nimrod retires to Manchester Airport
Wednesday 26th May 2010
Wed 26th May 2010

Nimrod retires to Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport’s Visitor Park last night welcomed its newest exhibit, a RAF Nimrod aircraft, which took 25 people around 5 hours to wheel into…
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Fire in peat bog prompts safety warning
Wednesday 26th May 2010
Wed 26th May 2010

Fire in peat bog prompts safety warning

Firefighters are urging people to take extra care when out and about in the countryside after a blaze at Lindow Moss. Just after 6pm on Thursday, May…
Half term family fun
Wednesday 26th May 2010
Wed 26th May 2010

Half term family fun

If you're looking for ways to entertain your children this May half term holiday then you'll be pleased to know it promises to be more fun-packed than…
CEO leaves hospice in stronger position
Wednesday 26th May 2010
Wed 26th May 2010

CEO leaves hospice in stronger position

East Cheshire Hospice has announced that Chief Executive Jayne Bessant has accepted the recently advertised position of Chief Executive at St Ann’s…
Cheshire Police urge victims of domestic abuse to come forward
Tuesday 25th May 2010
Tue 25th May 2010

Cheshire Police urge victims of domestic abuse to come forward

Cheshire Police is using this year’s World Cup tournament to highlight the support available to domestic abuse survivors with the message "Time’s…
Manchester Airport launches free iPhone app
Monday 24th May 2010
Mon 24th May 2010

Manchester Airport launches free iPhone app

Manchester Airport has launched a free iPhone app aimed at helping passengers using its facilities. Among the features include real time flight information…
Xtra support for young drivers
Monday 24th May 2010
Mon 24th May 2010

Xtra support for young drivers

Thanks to a partnership involving Cheshire Safer Roads Partnership (CSRP) and Cheshire East Council, CSRP are part-funding 'Pass Plus Xtra'; a theory…
All change for Wilmslow Show competitions
Friday 21st May 2010
Fri 21st May 2010

All change for Wilmslow Show competitions

All the old favourites will be there at this year's Wilmslow Show on Sunday July 11th, including: classic cars, the fun dog show, falconry, mini zoo,…
Awards highlight variety of policing tasks
Friday 21st May 2010
Fri 21st May 2010

Awards highlight variety of policing tasks

Amongst the officers recognised at a recent Cheshire Police Eastern Area commendations evening were Constable Neil Pettie, who played a major role in…
Closure of last remaining single-handed GP surgery
Wednesday 19th May 2010
Wed 19th May 2010

Closure of last remaining single-handed GP surgery

Over 1200 patients have been informed they need to register with a new GP when Hawthorn Lane Surgery closes at the end of June. The surgery operates as…