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Tens of thousands of pounds seized following police stop check at petrol forecourt
Wednesday 26th January 2022
Wed 26th Jan 2022

Tens of thousands of pounds seized following police stop check at petrol forecourt

Officers from Cheshire Roads and Crime Unit have arrested three men and seized a significant quantity of cash following a vehicle stop check in Wilmslow.…
Action taken to help solve speeding and anti-social behaviour on A34
Monday 24th January 2022
Mon 24th Jan 2022
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Action taken to help solve speeding and anti-social behaviour on A34

Following a public meeting held in September 2021 by the Police and Crime Commissioner, to discuss speeding and anti-social behaviour (ASB) issues on…
Fabulous forever home for Callum and Daisy at Heatherley Wood
Monday 24th January 2022
Mon 24th Jan 2022

Fabulous forever home for Callum and Daisy at Heatherley Wood

Promotional Feature To live in the heart of Cheshire's golden triangle in a fabulous family home surrounded by nature really is a dream come true for…
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PMA launches 360 recruitment service for primary care sector
Monday 24th January 2022
Mon 24th Jan 2022

PMA launches 360 recruitment service for primary care sector

Promotional Feature The Alderley Edge-based primary care training and education provider PMA has now launched a recruitment service, managing the full…
Crime Commissioner awards deputy 33% pay rise
Friday 21st January 2022
Fri 21st Jan 2022
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Crime Commissioner awards deputy 33% pay rise

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire has faced criticism after awarding his deputy a 33% pay rise five months after his started his role.…
Cheshire East announces pledge to become a net zero borough by 2045
Friday 21st January 2022
Fri 21st Jan 2022
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Cheshire East announces pledge to become a net zero borough by 2045

Cheshire East Council has pledged to become a carbon neutral borough by 2045. The council has already committed to both becoming carbon neutral in its…
Revised plans unveiled for new cycling route and reduced speed limit
Wednesday 19th January 2022
Wed 19th Jan 2022
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Revised plans unveiled for new cycling route and reduced speed limit

Cheshire East Council is urging people to share their views on the latest proposals to boost cycling and walking in the town. The council wants to hear…
Have a virtual 'conversation with' the leader and deputy leader of the council
Tuesday 18th January 2022
Tue 18th Jan 2022
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Have a virtual 'conversation with' the leader and deputy leader of the council

Cheshire East Council is inviting residents to take part in a virtual 'conversation with' the leader and deputy leader. Members of the public can submit…
Reader's Photos: Beautiful sunrise
Tuesday 18th January 2022
Tue 18th Jan 2022

Reader's Photos: Beautiful sunrise

Mandy Winckworth kindly sent us this photo taken from the Carrs at about 8am on Saturday, 15th January. She said "I'm one of the Parkrun core team and…
Olivier Award winning play brings comedy chaos to Wilmslow
Monday 17th January 2022
Mon 17th Jan 2022

Olivier Award winning play brings comedy chaos to Wilmslow

'God of Carnage', winner of the Tony Award for Best Play and Olivier Award for Best New Comedy the play runs at The Green Room Theatre from Monday 12th…
Reduced timetable sees Wilmslow to London trains cut
Saturday 15th January 2022
Sat 15th Jan 2022

Reduced timetable sees Wilmslow to London trains cut

Rail operators are cutting services from next week and will running a reduced timetable on weekdays in order "to manage staff shortages and ensure a reliable…
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Benefits of weekly boarding at Ruthin School
Friday 14th January 2022
Fri 14th Jan 2022

Benefits of weekly boarding at Ruthin School

Promotional Feature With a proud heritage dating back to 1284, Ruthin School offers the best opportunities for students both academically and in life.…
Youth pantomime delights audience in new venue
Wednesday 12th January 2022
Wed 12th Jan 2022

Youth pantomime delights audience in new venue

Cheshire Youth Pantomime Society (CHYPS) performed their annual pantomime Peter Pan last week at the Evans Theatre in Wilmslow Leisure Centre. CHYPS is…
Masterplan unveiled for redevelopment of Little Lindow
Tuesday 11th January 2022
Tue 11th Jan 2022
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Masterplan unveiled for redevelopment of Little Lindow

Plans have been unveiled to redevelop Little Lindow which is seen as an important gateway to Wilmslow as it sits on one of the main roads into the town…
Three new Community Grants awarded
Monday 10th January 2022
Mon 10th Jan 2022
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Three new Community Grants awarded

At the Wilmslow Town Council meeting in December, Councillors agreed to award three new Community Grants to TEMPO, The Guild for Lifelong Learning, and…
Vacancy for councillor in Wilmslow Lacey Green Ward
Monday 10th January 2022
Mon 10th Jan 2022
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Vacancy for councillor in Wilmslow Lacey Green Ward

A vacancy has arisen for a councillor in the Wilmslow Lacey Green Ward following the resignation of Simon Bullock citing family reasons. Simon resigned…
Entries flooding in for the 2022 Wilmslow Running Festival
Monday 10th January 2022
Mon 10th Jan 2022

Entries flooding in for the 2022 Wilmslow Running Festival

Plans are well underway for this year's Wilmslow Running Festival which will take place on Sunday March 20th. The festival will kick off with the ever…
Businesses invited to apply for latest support grant
Monday 10th January 2022
Mon 10th Jan 2022

Businesses invited to apply for latest support grant

Cheshire East Council is inviting businesses to apply for funding of up to £6,000 through the government's Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant…
Offenders burn door lock to gain entry
Friday 7th January 2022
Fri 7th Jan 2022

Offenders burn door lock to gain entry

Officers were called following reports of a burglary at an address on Bourne Street sometime between 1am and 4am on Thursday 6th January. It is believed…
Station Road reopens after tree roots damage drainage system
Friday 7th January 2022
Fri 7th Jan 2022
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Station Road reopens after tree roots damage drainage system

Station Road in Wilmslow has now reopened having been closed due to flooding once again. Many local residents have contacted wilmslow.co.uk to express…