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'Patients are being short-changed by a failing system'
Thursday 5th January 2023
Thu 5th Jan 2023

'Patients are being short-changed by a failing system'

A Wilmslow GP says "unprecedented pressures" have been faced across the NHS over the past few weeks. Dr Fari Ahmad of Wilmslow Heath Centre told wilmslow.co.uk…
Crews rescue elderly woman trapped following crash on A34 bypass
Thursday 5th January 2023
Thu 5th Jan 2023

Crews rescue elderly woman trapped following crash on A34 bypass

Police officers were called to the A34 Maclean Way just before 5.30pm on Tuesday 3rd January following reports of a three-vehicle collision which resulted…
Police investigate spate of Wilmslow burglaries over festive period
Wednesday 4th January 2023
Wed 4th Jan 2023

Police investigate spate of Wilmslow burglaries over festive period

Police are investigating a series of burglaries which occurred in Wilmslow over the festive period. Between 5pm on 21st December and 2pm on 22nd December…
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Plans for new pizza takeaway approved
Tuesday 3rd January 2023
Tue 3rd Jan 2023
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Plans for new pizza takeaway approved

Plans have been approved to allow a pizza takeaway and delivery business to open a branch in Wilmslow despite objections from local residents. Papa Johns…
Man with terminal cancer runs 5k every day for charity
Tuesday 3rd January 2023
Tue 3rd Jan 2023
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Man with terminal cancer runs 5k every day for charity

A man who was told he may have just two years left to live after being diagnosed has completed a year-long challenge that has seen him run 5k every day…
First new homes nearly complete at Alderley Gardens
Tuesday 3rd January 2023
Tue 3rd Jan 2023

First new homes nearly complete at Alderley Gardens

Promotional Feature Construction is progressing well at a new homes development in Nether Alderley in Cheshire, where the first properties have been released…
Alderley Edge mum honoured for services to boxing
Tuesday 3rd January 2023
Tue 3rd Jan 2023

Alderley Edge mum honoured for services to boxing

A mum from Alderley Edge has been awarded an MBE in the New Years Honours list for her services to boxing.Charlotte Gilley founded the Maverick Stars…
Residents’ views sought as police propose to increase council tax
Tuesday 3rd January 2023
Tue 3rd Jan 2023
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Residents’ views sought as police propose to increase council tax

Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer is asking people across Cheshire about their policing priorities for the coming year and the police precept –…
Have your say as fire services propose council tax increase
Saturday 24th December 2022
Sat 24th Dec 2022
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Have your say as fire services propose council tax increase

Cheshire Fire Authority has launched a consultation on proposed increases to its precept (its share of council tax) for the forthcoming 2023/24 financial…
Chelford Road set to reopen as work is completed
Friday 23rd December 2022
Fri 23rd Dec 2022
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Chelford Road set to reopen as work is completed

Cheshire East Highways are preparing to re-open Chelford Road which has now been closed for two months. Following repeated delays the road should be open…
Wilmslow Library awarded Community Grant
Monday 19th December 2022
Mon 19th Dec 2022

Wilmslow Library awarded Community Grant

Wilmslow Town Council has awarded Wilmslow Library a Community Grant of £2,000. With the funding, Wilmslow Library will purchase a selection of…
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Further delays to reopening of Chelford Road
Monday 19th December 2022
Mon 19th Dec 2022

Further delays to reopening of Chelford Road

The reopening of Chelford Road, which has been closed for approaching two months, has been yet extended again. Cheshire East Council has announced today…
Handforth Dean Retail Park awarded highly commended status at National Shopping Centre award dinner
Monday 19th December 2022
Mon 19th Dec 2022

Handforth Dean Retail Park awarded highly commended status at National Shopping Centre award dinner

Promotional Feature On Wednesday 16th of November, Handforth Dean Retail Park, based in Cheshire, was awarded a highly commended status for Car Park of…
Four people charged in connection with burglaries across Cheshire
Saturday 17th December 2022
Sat 17th Dec 2022

Four people charged in connection with burglaries across Cheshire

Cheshire Constabulary's Serious and Organised Crime Unit have charged four people in connection with a number of burglaries across Cheshire and Greater…
Full Council backs second part of borough's local plan
Saturday 17th December 2022
Sat 17th Dec 2022

Full Council backs second part of borough's local plan

Cheshire East's plan, known as the site allocations and development policies document (SADPD), has been adopted by a meeting of full council. The document,…
Wilmslow GP warns of 'growing cancer emergency'
Thursday 15th December 2022
Thu 15th Dec 2022
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Wilmslow GP warns of 'growing cancer emergency'

A Wilmslow doctor is calling on the Government to take action to help tackle Britain's "growing cancer emergency" after figures suggest a 17% increase…
Six people charged following high value burglary series
Tuesday 13th December 2022
Tue 13th Dec 2022

Six people charged following high value burglary series

Detectives investigating a series of high-value burglaries in Cheshire have now charged six people in connection with the incidents. All six defendants…
New app to bring Legend of Alderley Edge to life
Tuesday 13th December 2022
Tue 13th Dec 2022

New app to bring Legend of Alderley Edge to life

A new app has been created to bring the Legend of Alderley Edge to life for visitors this Christmas season. Launched on 21st December, the Invisible Worlds…
Man sentenced for attempted murder of his parents in Nether Alderley
Monday 12th December 2022
Mon 12th Dec 2022

Man sentenced for attempted murder of his parents in Nether Alderley

A middle-aged man who attacked his parents after breaking into their home in Cheshire in the early hours of the morning has been sentenced. The Crown…
Architects in Alderley Edge reach 10 year milestone
Friday 9th December 2022
Fri 9th Dec 2022

Architects in Alderley Edge reach 10 year milestone

Promotional Feature Local architects and designers, Kimble Roden, are celebrating 10 Years of business in 2022. Monday 12th December marks the 10th anniversary…