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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…
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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…
Tuesday 18th May 2010
Tue 18th May 2010

Couple sentenced today for defrauding victims

Today saw the sentencing of Abdul and Shahista Mohammed, a husband and wife, who defrauded members of the local Asian community out of thousands of pounds.…
My first duty is to those who elected me
Tuesday 18th May 2010
Tue 18th May 2010

My first duty is to those who elected me

Dear wilmslow.co.uk reader, I want to express my gratitude to everyone in Tatton who supported me on 6th May. The turn out was up on 2005, with almost…
Protect your vehicle against crime
Tuesday 18th May 2010
Tue 18th May 2010

Protect your vehicle against crime

As this is national Car Crime Awareness Week, which is organised by the Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service of the Association of Chief Police Officers,…
Police seek witnesses as cyclist is injured
Tuesday 18th May 2010
Tue 18th May 2010

Police seek witnesses as cyclist is injured

Police are seeking witnesses to a collision which resulted in a cyclist receiving a fractured hand. The collision happened around 9 pm on Friday…
Storming Chorus!
Tuesday 18th May 2010
Tue 18th May 2010

Storming Chorus!

Wilmslow-based women’s harmony group, Cheshire A Cappella, has just returned from its first foray into full national competition. And what a triumph.…
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Volcanic ash affects Manchester Airport
Sunday 16th May 2010
Sun 16th May 2010
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Volcanic ash affects Manchester Airport

The Met Office and National Air Traffic Services (NATS) have today (Sunday 16th May) extended the restrictions on parts of UK airspace as a result of…
Saturday 15th May 2010
Sat 15th May 2010

"The Friendly Festival" returns to the stage

The Wilmslow Festival of One Act Plays, which has been running for over sixty years, will see many varied short plays, around 45 minutes, presented by…
Search is on for 40 new foster carers
Saturday 15th May 2010
Sat 15th May 2010

Search is on for 40 new foster carers

A major campaign is being launched to recruit 40 new foster carer households to help Cheshire East Council look after an increasing number of cared-for…
Customer Service Point relocates to library
Friday 14th May 2010
Fri 14th May 2010

Customer Service Point relocates to library

The Information Centre, next to Wilmslow Leisure Centre at Rectory Fields, has closed down and been relocated to Wilmslow Library on South Drive. …
Manchester Airport trials luggage tracking initiative
Friday 14th May 2010
Fri 14th May 2010

Manchester Airport trials luggage tracking initiative

Manchester Airport has completed a successful trial in conjunction with CallUma, the travel service specialists, to provide customers with durable luggage…
Council launches crackdown on graffiti
Wednesday 12th May 2010
Wed 12th May 2010

Council launches crackdown on graffiti

Cheshire East Council has joined forces with utility companies and housing associations to wipe out graffiti and fly-posting. The aim is to get these…
Election 2010: No regrets
Tuesday 11th May 2010
Tue 11th May 2010

Election 2010: No regrets

The outcome of the 2010 election in Tatton was never in doubt: for so long as all the major parties field a candidate, Tatton is one of the safest Conservative…
Con-man imprisoned
Monday 10th May 2010
Mon 10th May 2010

Con-man imprisoned

A Cheshire man was yesterday handed an 8 year prison sentence after pleading guilty to fraud offences amounting to almost £1.6 million pounds. Michael…
Should Wilmslow, Handforth and Styal have local council?
Monday 10th May 2010
Mon 10th May 2010

Should Wilmslow, Handforth and Styal have local council?

Cheshire East Council’s Review of Community Governance arrangements in Wilmslow, Handforth and Styal is now entering its first stage of consultation.…