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Plans to close helpdesk at Wilmslow Police Station approved
Tuesday 9th November 2021
Tue 9th Nov 2021
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Plans to close helpdesk at Wilmslow Police Station approved

Following a public consultation plans to close the helpdesk at Wilmslow Police Station as part of a state-of-the-art redevelopment scheme have been approved.…
Tool to help protect homes from burglaries to be rolled out in Cheshire
Tuesday 9th November 2021
Tue 9th Nov 2021

Tool to help protect homes from burglaries to be rolled out in Cheshire

A crime-fighting tool that helps protect homes from burglaries is being rolled out in Cheshire. The SelectaDNA forensic coding solution is placed inside…
BMW stolen overnight following burglary on Cedarway
Tuesday 9th November 2021
Tue 9th Nov 2021

BMW stolen overnight following burglary on Cedarway

Police were called to reports of a burglary at an address on Cedarway, Wilmslow at 7am on Monday 8th November. A policespokesperson said "The caller reported…
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Teenager injured in hit and run in Wilmslow town centre
Monday 8th November 2021
Mon 8th Nov 2021

Teenager injured in hit and run in Wilmslow town centre

A 17-year-old male was left injured after being hit by car which failed to stop in Wilmslow town centre. The teenager was crossing the road when he was…
Arrangements will differ for this year's Remembrance Sunday in Wilmslow
Monday 8th November 2021
Mon 8th Nov 2021

Arrangements will differ for this year's Remembrance Sunday in Wilmslow

Remembrance Sunday arrangements in Wilmslow this year will see the service in the Memorial Garden starting at around 10.50am on Sunday 14th November.…
Plans to demolish garden centre and replace with houses
Monday 8th November 2021
Mon 8th Nov 2021
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Plans to demolish garden centre and replace with houses

Plans have been submitted for the demolition of existing buildings and construction of four detached dwellings at Morley Nurseries on Altrincham Road.…
Plans to replace Handforth pub with 8 houses
Monday 8th November 2021
Mon 8th Nov 2021

Plans to replace Handforth pub with 8 houses

Plans have been submitted to demolish a vacant public house on Delamere Road in Handforth and replace it with eight homes. Red Oak Taverns are seeking…
Forest School success at Pownall Hall School
Friday 5th November 2021
Fri 5th Nov 2021

Forest School success at Pownall Hall School

Promotional Feature On Sunday 31st October, Pownall Hall School hosted its first Halloween Forest School themed event in association with Forever Wild…
Wilmslow Town Council welcomes new community grant scheme applications
Thursday 4th November 2021
Thu 4th Nov 2021

Wilmslow Town Council welcomes new community grant scheme applications

Wilmslow Town Council is inviting new applications for their Community Grant Scheme. Awards are available, to encourage and support the work being done…
25-year-old charged following Handforth burglary
Thursday 4th November 2021
Thu 4th Nov 2021

25-year-old charged following Handforth burglary

Detectives investigating a car and key burglary in Handforth have charged a man in connection with the incident. Oliver Mankey, of the Cottages, Newcastle-under-Lyme,…
Knutsford Road to close for carriageway repairs
Thursday 4th November 2021
Thu 4th Nov 2021

Knutsford Road to close for carriageway repairs

Carriageway improvement works will be carried out along Knutsford Road this month. Alderley Edge and will take approximately five days to complete, commencing…
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Jackie Weaver 'has the authority'
Wednesday 3rd November 2021
Wed 3rd Nov 2021
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Jackie Weaver 'has the authority'

Handforth Town Council, who changed their name in August 2021, has invited Jackie Weaver to switch on this year's Christmas lights. Jackie Weaver, who…
Cyclists raise need for safer roads and crossings
Wednesday 3rd November 2021
Wed 3rd Nov 2021

Cyclists raise need for safer roads and crossings

Cyclists joined Transition Wilmslow and Cycle Wilmslow for two bike rides on Sunday, 31st October. Riders also had the opportunity to chat with MP Esther…
Local water charity hits fantastic milestone in their fundraising efforts
Wednesday 3rd November 2021
Wed 3rd Nov 2021

Local water charity hits fantastic milestone in their fundraising efforts

When the highly regarded charity Wilmslow Wells for Africa met, by Zoom, for its AGM this week, their treasurer Roger Goddard announced that they had…
Actor opens charity Christmas card shop for half century celebration
Tuesday 2nd November 2021
Tue 2nd Nov 2021

Actor opens charity Christmas card shop for half century celebration

Taking time out of her busy schedule, actor Sue Johnston OBE opened the Combined Charities Christmas Card shop on Saturday 30th October. The shop, back…
Handforth Scouts build planters at Handforth Station
Tuesday 2nd November 2021
Tue 2nd Nov 2021
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Handforth Scouts build planters at Handforth Station

The 1st Handforth Scouts have built and installed two new planters at Handforth Station. All four of the planters can be seen behind the fence on the…
Trio of In Bloom awards for community gardens
Monday 1st November 2021
Mon 1st Nov 2021

Trio of In Bloom awards for community gardens

Wilmslow Community Market Garden entered two of their food growing gardens into the Britain in Bloom competition as part of Wilmslow's entry. They did…
Wilmslow resident selected for Royal British Legion's centenary celebrations
Monday 1st November 2021
Mon 1st Nov 2021
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Wilmslow resident selected for Royal British Legion's centenary celebrations

A Wilmslow resident has been selected to take part in the Royal British Legion's celebrations to mark their 100th Year which resulted in her being one…
Commissioner launches Police and Crime Plan
Monday 1st November 2021
Mon 1st Nov 2021
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Commissioner launches Police and Crime Plan

Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, John Dwyer, has launched his Police and Crime Plan for 2021-24, setting out his priorities for policing, crime…
Handforth is looking spooktacular
Sunday 31st October 2021
Sun 31st Oct 2021

Handforth is looking spooktacular

Residents and businesses have come together to make Handforth more spooktacular this Halloween. They have been busy decorating their homes and properties…