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Green light for five new houses on Adlington Road
Friday 18th August 2023
Fri 18th Aug 2023

Green light for five new houses on Adlington Road

Swailes Homes Ltd have been granted planning permission for the demolition of the existing detached house and the construction of 5 dwellings at 35-37…
Tour of Britain returns to Cheshire East
Friday 18th August 2023
Fri 18th Aug 2023

Tour of Britain returns to Cheshire East

Once again, Cheshire East will witness Tour of Britain action as many of the world's top cyclists take to our roads. Starting at 11.45am on Sunday 3 September,…
Wilmslow man attacked with machetes whilst in bed
Thursday 17th August 2023
Thu 17th Aug 2023

Wilmslow man attacked with machetes whilst in bed

Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage following the assault of a man in Wilmslow. At around 2am on Friday 28 July, the victim, a 32-year-old…
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Travellers warned about rogue airport car parks after arrests in Styal
Thursday 17th August 2023
Thu 17th Aug 2023

Travellers warned about rogue airport car parks after arrests in Styal

Cheshire Constabulary is reminding travellers to do their research following a surge in the number of incidents relating to rogue, unofficial airport…
First look inside San Carlo Alderley Edge
Wednesday 16th August 2023
Wed 16th Aug 2023
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First look inside San Carlo Alderley Edge

The first pictures have been published ahead of the opening of San Carlo Alderley Edge tomorrow (Thursday 17th August), following a £3 million renovation…
Two men charged following sexual assault in Handforth
Wednesday 16th August 2023
Wed 16th Aug 2023

Two men charged following sexual assault in Handforth

Detectives investigating reports of a sexual assault in Handforth have charged two men in connection with the incident which is reported to have taken…
Town Council slams ticket office closure as 'discriminatory'
Sunday 13th August 2023
Sun 13th Aug 2023
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Town Council slams ticket office closure as 'discriminatory'

Wilmslow Town Council has objected to the planned closure of Wilmslow Station's ticket office. Plans to axe up to 1,000 ticket offices across the UK,…
No 312 Bus service rerouted
Wednesday 9th August 2023
Wed 9th Aug 2023
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No 312 Bus service rerouted

A council review has taken place of one of the borough's newest bus service. The No 312 between Wilmslow and Handforth Dean, operated by D and G Buses,…
Have your say proposed changes to Council's FlexiLink bus service
Wednesday 9th August 2023
Wed 9th Aug 2023

Have your say proposed changes to Council's FlexiLink bus service

Cheshire East Council is inviting comments on proposals for its FlexiLink service as it looks to improve and modernise its offer to passengers. FlexiLink…
Three men arrested after woman sexually assaulted in Handforth
Wednesday 9th August 2023
Wed 9th Aug 2023

Three men arrested after woman sexually assaulted in Handforth

Three men have been arrested in relation to a sexual assault in Handforth. On Saturday 5th August, police received reports that a woman had been sexually…
Have your say on extending laws to tighten the leash on dogs in town park
Monday 7th August 2023
Mon 7th Aug 2023
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Have your say on extending laws to tighten the leash on dogs in town park

Cheshire East Council is asking residents if they want to see some special orders, including the control of dogs and dog fouling in The Carrs extended…
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Plans for new Italian restaurant approved
Monday 7th August 2023
Mon 7th Aug 2023
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Plans for new Italian restaurant approved

Planning permission for the change of use of vacant premises in Wilmslow town centre have been approved. Individual Restaurants, owners of the Piccolino…
Vehicle fire believed to be arson
Monday 7th August 2023
Mon 7th Aug 2023

Vehicle fire believed to be arson

Police are investigating a vehicle fire which is thought to have been started deliberately. Firefighters were called to Clay Lane at 4.35am today (Monday,…
Kimble Roden are SBID Finalists!
Friday 4th August 2023
Fri 4th Aug 2023

Kimble Roden are SBID Finalists!

Promotional Feature Kimble Roden, local Alderley Edge based architect and interior design practice, are thrilled to share the exciting news that their…
Explore Wilmslow's history with free walking tours
Thursday 3rd August 2023
Thu 3rd Aug 2023

Explore Wilmslow's history with free walking tours

Wilmslow History Tours return this September as part of English Heritages Open Festival. Each September thousands of volunteers across the country invite…
Wilmslow gears up to welcome the Tour of Britain again
Thursday 3rd August 2023
Thu 3rd Aug 2023

Wilmslow gears up to welcome the Tour of Britain again

Britain's biggest professional cycle race will return to Greater Manchester next month with the world's top teams and riders will be racing along local…
Plans unveiled for Wilmslow Summer of Sport Fun Day
Thursday 3rd August 2023
Thu 3rd Aug 2023

Plans unveiled for Wilmslow Summer of Sport Fun Day

Promotional Feature Following the success of The Coronation Event in May, you asked and Wilmslow BID listened and will be bringing you another fun packed…
HS2 plans include changes to Altrincham Road/Mobberley Road junction
Wednesday 2nd August 2023
Wed 2nd Aug 2023
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HS2 plans include changes to Altrincham Road/Mobberley Road junction

Changes are being proposed to the A538 Altrincham Road/Mobberley Road junction due to the expected increase in congestion caused by the construction of…
Wilmslow gran realises ambition of being a station announcer
Tuesday 1st August 2023
Tue 1st Aug 2023
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Wilmslow gran realises ambition of being a station announcer

An 83-year-old grandmother from Wilmslow has achieved her lifelong ambition to become a station announcer. June Rosen took to the public address system…
Three men jailed after aggravated burglary in Wilmslow
Tuesday 1st August 2023
Tue 1st Aug 2023

Three men jailed after aggravated burglary in Wilmslow

Three men have been jailed for a total of more than 16 years after an aggravated burglary in Wilmslow. Jamie Keegan, Conrad Peter-Strachan, and Jason…