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Council warns the pandemic isn’t over as cases rise again
Tuesday 22nd March 2022
Tue 22nd Mar 2022

Council warns the pandemic isn’t over as cases rise again

Cheshire East Council is warning residents the pandemic isn't over following a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases recently. Latest figures released on the official…
Revised plans to replace former care home with apartments
Monday 21st March 2022
Mon 21st Mar 2022

Revised plans to replace former care home with apartments

Revised plans to replace a former care home with a block of apartments have been submitted to Cheshire East Council. Sumo Developments, who own the 0.2…
Cheshire Police introduces live video streaming and location tracking software
Monday 21st March 2022
Mon 21st Mar 2022

Cheshire Police introduces live video streaming and location tracking software

Cheshire Police have help improve the way they manage and respond to emergency calls by becoming the first police force in the North West to utilise live…
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Sun shines on Wilmslow Running Festival
Monday 21st March 2022
Mon 21st Mar 2022

Sun shines on Wilmslow Running Festival

Following the Covid interruptions and recent years bad weather, the Waters Wilmslow Half Marathon returned to its customary date of March. The festival…
The Mill Ballads brings a unique history lesson on Quarry Bank Mill
Monday 21st March 2022
Mon 21st Mar 2022

The Mill Ballads brings a unique history lesson on Quarry Bank Mill

Musical trio Trebuchet and actor Stephen Howe will be performing The Mill Ballads at The Green Room Theatre on Thursday 14th April at 7:45pm Blurring…
There'll be plenty to crow about in Handforth this Easter
Friday 18th March 2022
Fri 18th Mar 2022
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There'll be plenty to crow about in Handforth this Easter

Following the success of last year's inaugural event, local residents, businesses and community groups across Handforth are being urged to unleash their…
A34 closed for 4 nights
Thursday 17th March 2022
Thu 17th Mar 2022
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A34 closed for 4 nights

The A34 bypass will be closed for overnight from 7pm until 6pm from tomorrow ( Friday, 18 March) for 4 nights to enable Cheshire East Highways to carrying…
Cheshire East increases subsidy to £200,000 to keep 130 bus service running
Thursday 17th March 2022
Thu 17th Mar 2022
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Cheshire East increases subsidy to £200,000 to keep 130 bus service running

Cheshire East Council has increased the subsidy it provides to keep the 130 bus service running. The current D&G contract for the service, which runs…
Wilmslow Guild Players to perform classic comedy
Thursday 17th March 2022
Thu 17th Mar 2022

Wilmslow Guild Players to perform classic comedy

Wilmslow Guild Players' next production is the classic comedy The Odd Couple (Female Version) by Neil Simon. The play, which set in a New York apartment,…
Have your say on police priorities for the local area
Wednesday 16th March 2022
Wed 16th Mar 2022

Have your say on police priorities for the local area

Cheshire Police has been trying to encourage local people to complete their 'Residents Voice' survey to give them a better idea of what people are most…
Extra £19m 'to help tackle the borough’s crumbling' road network
Wednesday 16th March 2022
Wed 16th Mar 2022
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Extra £19m 'to help tackle the borough’s crumbling' road network

Cheshire East Council has voted to increase its spending on roads maintenance by £19m over the next three years as part of its 'invest to save'…
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Town Council awards grant for youth drama sessions
Tuesday 15th March 2022
Tue 15th Mar 2022

Town Council awards grant for youth drama sessions

Wilmslow Town Council has awarded a Community Grant of £2,000 to Cheshire Youth Pantomime Society (CHYPS) for their new project. The Drama for Life…
Five Range Rovers stolen in one evening
Tuesday 15th March 2022
Tue 15th Mar 2022

Five Range Rovers stolen in one evening

Local police are warning Range Rover owners to be vigilant after another five Range Rovers with keyless ignition were stolen in a single evening The following…
Planning a party? Wow your guests with wine tasting!
Tuesday 15th March 2022
Tue 15th Mar 2022

Planning a party? Wow your guests with wine tasting!

Promotional Feature Everyone loves a soiree but nobody likes the stress of planning it or the aftermath. We at The Wine Wagon Ltd might just be the answer…
Young and old come together to get litter off the streets
Tuesday 15th March 2022
Tue 15th Mar 2022
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Young and old come together to get litter off the streets

Local residents of all ages turned out in force in Handforth on Saturday, 12th March, to help rid the village of litter. Over 60 people, ranging from…
Cheshire Police Band in concert at St Bart’s
Monday 14th March 2022
Mon 14th Mar 2022

Cheshire Police Band in concert at St Bart’s

St. Bartholomew's Church Wilmslow will welcome the Band and Drums of the Cheshire Constabulary who will be performing a concert at the church on Saturday…
Motorists advised not to use PayByPhone service at council car parks
Friday 11th March 2022
Fri 11th Mar 2022
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Motorists advised not to use PayByPhone service at council car parks

Cheshire East Council is advising customers using its car parks across the borough not to use the PayByPhone service at the present time. A spokesperson…
Wilmslow Town Council gives £10,000 grant to sponsor Wilmslow Show
Thursday 10th March 2022
Thu 10th Mar 2022

Wilmslow Town Council gives £10,000 grant to sponsor Wilmslow Show

Wilmslow Town Council has agreed to sponsor this year's 108th Wilmslow Community Show, with a grant of £10,000. Organised by volunteers, the show…
The Return of Souperday
Thursday 10th March 2022
Thu 10th Mar 2022

The Return of Souperday

Local charity Wilmslow Wells for Africa has been organising Souperdays as fundraisers twice a year for the past 30 years – so they are very pleased…
Town Council grants available for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations
Wednesday 9th March 2022
Wed 9th Mar 2022

Town Council grants available for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations

Wilmslow Town Council is offering grants of £50 to help groups of residents to organise local neighbourhood community events to celebrate the Queen's…