News and Opinion

Wilmslow residents welcome parking scheme
Sunday 2nd May 2010
Sun 2nd May 2010

Wilmslow residents welcome parking scheme

New parking restrictions have been introduced in areas of Wilmslow in a move that was prompted by local residents who live close to the town centre. They…
Airport honours 100th anniversary of pioneering London to Manchester flight
Friday 30th April 2010
Fri 30th Apr 2010

Airport honours 100th anniversary of pioneering London to Manchester flight

Manchester Airport has renamed a road in honour of the first man to fly from London to Manchester – 100 years to the day after his landing in the…
The Tatton candidates explained
Friday 30th April 2010
Fri 30th Apr 2010

The Tatton candidates explained

In less than a week the 2010 General Election will take place and we will have the opportunity to vote for our Tatton MP. To help make you aware of your…
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Love Local Life celebrates its 1st Birthday
Friday 30th April 2010
Fri 30th Apr 2010

Love Local Life celebrates its 1st Birthday

Love Local Life, the loyalty card that encourages people to shop local and think local has just reach a major milestone with its first birthday this month.…
Caffe Amma brings new concept to Wilmslow
Thursday 29th April 2010
Thu 29th Apr 2010

Caffe Amma brings new concept to Wilmslow

Caffe Amma, a brand new Indian Tea House concept opened in Wilmslow town centre today. As well as competing with the well-known coffee shops, Caffe Amma…
Activists for democracy target town centre
Thursday 29th April 2010
Thu 29th Apr 2010

Activists for democracy target town centre

Local residents were bombarded with pink balloons as democracy campaigners targeted Wilmslow town centre. Voters in what is considered to be the safe…
Free tots and tods fun
Wednesday 28th April 2010
Wed 28th Apr 2010

Free tots and tods fun

Starting next week something new is happening in Wilmslow, the local toy shop, Little Nut Tree Toys, is running its first ever event for Tots & Toddlers,…
Crackdown on littering and dog fouling
Tuesday 27th April 2010
Tue 27th Apr 2010

Crackdown on littering and dog fouling

Cheshire East Council has given powers to the 67 Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) in the Borough to issue Fixed Penalty Notices for Littering…
Robin Hood takes on Wilmslow Banks
Tuesday 27th April 2010
Tue 27th Apr 2010

Robin Hood takes on Wilmslow Banks

Wilmslow volunteers supported Oxfam to launch a day of street theatre and campaigning on Grove Street to promote the Robin Hood Tax. On Saturday,…
Don't get caught out by taxi rank changes
Monday 26th April 2010
Mon 26th Apr 2010

Don't get caught out by taxi rank changes

As the result of an order made by Cheshire East Council a number of changes have been made to the taxi ranks in Wilmslow town centre, which have come…
Drivers warned
Monday 26th April 2010
Mon 26th Apr 2010

Drivers warned "Take it with you"

Police have posted signs on a road in Handforth warning drivers not to leave property in their cars.The action follows a spate of thefts from vehicles…
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District helps growth in County Scout figures
Thursday 22nd April 2010
Thu 22nd Apr 2010

District helps growth in County Scout figures

The number of people involved in Scouting in Cheshire is at its highest level for a decade. Figures just released from the County Census show that…
“Specials” target drugs and drink
Thursday 22nd April 2010
Thu 22nd Apr 2010

“Specials” target drugs and drink

Special Constables targeted anti social behaviour caused by drugs and alcohol in a big police operation in Alderley Edge, Wilmslow and Handforth at the…
Flight from Manchester aborted as pilot smells volcanic ash
Thursday 22nd April 2010
Thu 22nd Apr 2010

Flight from Manchester aborted as pilot smells volcanic ash

One of the first planes to leave Manchester Airport yesterday, after the ban on air traffic was lifted, was aborted after the pilot smelt ash and reported…
Grant makes hospice dreams a reality
Wednesday 21st April 2010
Wed 21st Apr 2010

Grant makes hospice dreams a reality

Everyone at East Cheshire Hospice is celebrating the news that it is to receive a £550,000 Department of Health grant which, along with the recent…
Manchester Airport reopens
Wednesday 21st April 2010
Wed 21st Apr 2010

Manchester Airport reopens

Following the The Civil Aviation Authority's confirmation that UK airspace was available from 10pm last night, Manchester airport is open for business.…
Easy-To-Follow Guide to Postal Voting
Wednesday 21st April 2010
Wed 21st Apr 2010

Easy-To-Follow Guide to Postal Voting

Cheshire East Council has made an easy-to-follow video guide showing how to fill in a postal vote for the General Election on May 6th. The video was made…
Tuesday 20th April 2010
Tue 20th Apr 2010

Tatton General Election candidates confirmed

Nominations for the Tatton seat at the General Election closed at 4pm today. Shadow Chancellor George Osborne will defend the seat which he won in…
Vandals strike at St. Teresa’s Church
Tuesday 20th April 2010
Tue 20th Apr 2010

Vandals strike at St. Teresa’s Church

Police investigating damage on the car park of a town centre church in Wilmslow have asked anyone with information to contact them. The barrier arm…
Robin Hood and his band of Oxfam merry men take to the streets
Tuesday 20th April 2010
Tue 20th Apr 2010

Robin Hood and his band of Oxfam merry men take to the streets

Wilmslow volunteers are launching street theatre on Grove Street this Saturday, April 24th, to campaign with Oxfam and promote the need for the Robin…