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Success in national trampoline championships
Friday 21st March 2025
Fri 21st Mar 2025

Success in national trampoline championships

Promotional Feature The King's School's Trampoline Squad has hit the heights with a record-breaking six teams winning gold at the British Schools' Championships.…
Positive drug test results at Styal now highest in women's prisons
Tuesday 18th March 2025
Tue 18th Mar 2025

Positive drug test results at Styal now highest in women's prisons

Inspectors visiting HMP Styal found a deterioration in safety, with positive drug test results now the highest in the women's estate. During their visit…
Arrests made and vehicles seized following illegal car meet in Alderley Edge
Tuesday 18th March 2025
Tue 18th Mar 2025

Arrests made and vehicles seized following illegal car meet in Alderley Edge

Officers from multiple departments across the Constabulary worked together over the weekend dismantling an illegal car meeting in Alderley Edge, that…
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Have your say on Cheshire and Warrington devolution plans
Tuesday 18th March 2025
Tue 18th Mar 2025
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Have your say on Cheshire and Warrington devolution plans

Cheshire and Warrington have been confirmed as part of the Government's devolution priority programme. This means that the region's outline plans to set…
Dispersal order issued following reports of planned car meet in Alderley Edge
Friday 14th March 2025
Fri 14th Mar 2025

Dispersal order issued following reports of planned car meet in Alderley Edge

Officers from Cheshire police have issued a dispersal order following intelligence in relation to a possible car meet in Alderley Edge. Over recent weeks…
Dean Row Village Hall receive Community Grant
Friday 14th March 2025
Fri 14th Mar 2025

Dean Row Village Hall receive Community Grant

Wilmslow Town Council has awarded a community grant of £2,000 to Dean Row Village Hall. Dating back 100 years, Dean Row Village Hall is located…
Local businesses urged to 'set up shop' at railway stations
Thursday 13th March 2025
Thu 13th Mar 2025

Local businesses urged to 'set up shop' at railway stations

Northern says local business owners across the North of England should consider 'setting up shop' on the rail network. There are currently 29 vacant units…
Police clampdown on illegal car meets
Wednesday 12th March 2025
Wed 12th Mar 2025

Police clampdown on illegal car meets

Officers at Macclesfield Local Policing Unit have launched a new operation as part of ongoing efforts crackdown on illegal car meets in the area. Over…
Next steps agreed for Handforth Garden Village scheme
Wednesday 12th March 2025
Wed 12th Mar 2025
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Next steps agreed for Handforth Garden Village scheme

Members of Cheshire East Council's economy and growth committee have agreed to explore the potential of forming a joint venture with MADE Partnership,…
Illegal firearm handed over to Wilmslow police during amnesty campaign
Tuesday 11th March 2025
Tue 11th Mar 2025

Illegal firearm handed over to Wilmslow police during amnesty campaign

Cheshire Constabulary has supported a month-long amnesty operation to prevent black-firing firearms that can be easily converted to lethal weapons from…
Overnight road closures on A34 bypass
Tuesday 11th March 2025
Tue 11th Mar 2025
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Overnight road closures on A34 bypass

The A34 Wilmslow and Handforth bypass will closed for nightworks next week. The closures will be in place to complete gully cleaning and are scheuled…
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Free self-defence classes
Tuesday 11th March 2025
Tue 11th Mar 2025

Free self-defence classes

Cheshire Police have teamed up with Motherwell and My CWA to provide FREE 1 hour self-defence sessions aimed to improve confidence and awareness to residents…
Wilmslow Albion awarded Community Grant
Monday 10th March 2025
Mon 10th Mar 2025

Wilmslow Albion awarded Community Grant

Wilmslow Albion Football Club has been awarded a Wilmslow Town Council Community Grant of £1,850. Based on Styal Road, Wilmslow Albion is one of…
Countdown to the 2025 Wilmslow Half Marathon
Monday 10th March 2025
Mon 10th Mar 2025

Countdown to the 2025 Wilmslow Half Marathon

With under two weeks to go, the Waters Wilmslow Running Festival is looking to be in great shape ahead of race date and is going to be a sell out. The…
Cheshire East Council refutes claims it has most potholes waiting to be repaired
Thursday 6th March 2025
Thu 6th Mar 2025
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Cheshire East Council refutes claims it has most potholes waiting to be repaired

Cheshire East Council has hit back following reports in a national newspaper that Cheshire East Council is the worst in the UK for potholes. New analysis…
Handforth Town Council provides £2,000 grant to St Benedict's Primary School
Thursday 6th March 2025
Thu 6th Mar 2025

Handforth Town Council provides £2,000 grant to St Benedict's Primary School

At a recent meeting of Handforth Town Council it was unanimously agreed to provide St Benedict's Catholic Primary School with a grant of £2,000…
Appeal to help trace wanted man from Handforth
Wednesday 5th March 2025
Wed 5th Mar 2025

Appeal to help trace wanted man from Handforth

Police are appealing for help from the public in locating a wanted man from Handforth. Cole Johnson is wanted on recall to prison. The 32-year-old is…
Town Council funds free talk to inspire Wilmslow residents with their gardening
Tuesday 4th March 2025
Tue 4th Mar 2025

Town Council funds free talk to inspire Wilmslow residents with their gardening

A Community Grant of £400 has been awarded to Wilmslow In Bloom for a free-to-attend community talk hosted by renowned horticultural expert, landscape…
Nominate your Wilmslow champion
Monday 3rd March 2025
Mon 3rd Mar 2025

Nominate your Wilmslow champion

Wilmslow Town Council is excited to announce that nominations are open for this year's Community Awards programme. Running for a second year, the awards…
Job Opportunity – Luxury Resort Expert
Monday 3rd March 2025
Mon 3rd Mar 2025

Job Opportunity – Luxury Resort Expert

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