News and Opinion

Election 2010 Result: George Osborne wins Tatton seat
Friday 7th May 2010
Fri 7th May 2010

Election 2010 Result: George Osborne wins Tatton seat

George Osborne has successfully defended the Tatton seat which he first won in 2001, and retained in 2005, with 54.6% of the votes and an overall majority…
Man grabs girl in Macclesfield
Thursday 6th May 2010
Thu 6th May 2010

Man grabs girl in Macclesfield

Cheshire police are asking parents and youngsters to be vigilant after an incident today in Macclesfield. At about 3.30 pm today, 6th May, a 15 year old…
Don't forget to vote
Wednesday 5th May 2010
Wed 5th May 2010

Don't forget to vote

Tomorrow is election day and residents of Wilmslow will be voting for who they wish to represent the Tatton constituency. There will be 13 polling stations…
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Morris named best builder
Tuesday 4th May 2010
Tue 4th May 2010

Morris named best builder

Wilmslow-based Morris has been named the North West's best builder in a government-backed scheme to track housebuyer satisfaction nationwide. Morris…
The Cheshire Peaks Challenge Walk
Monday 3rd May 2010
Mon 3rd May 2010

The Cheshire Peaks Challenge Walk

I designed this as a sponsored walk to raise money in 1995 for the David Lewis Centre for Epilepsy. You might like to get a group together and do something…
Council launches Apprentice Scheme
Monday 3rd May 2010
Mon 3rd May 2010

Council launches Apprentice Scheme

Young people who are waving goodbye to school or college this summertime could be suffering sleepless nights, not just about grades, but about whether…
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…
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…
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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…
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…