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Council issues statement to clarify number of potholes
Wednesday 26th March 2025
Wed 26th Mar 2025
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Council issues statement to clarify number of potholes

Cheshire East Council has released a statement to clarify the number of potholes on our roads across the borough. On March 6th the Council hit back following…
Wilmslow youth community project awarded funding
Wednesday 26th March 2025
Wed 26th Mar 2025

Wilmslow youth community project awarded funding

Wilmslow Youth Café will receive SWAP funding to help engage young people in the community. The SWAP Fund - Safety, Working Together, Action and…
Two men charged following burglary in Wilmslow
Tuesday 25th March 2025
Tue 25th Mar 2025

Two men charged following burglary in Wilmslow

Detectives investigating a burglary in Wilmslow have charged two men in relation to the incident. At around 11pm on Sunday 23 March police were called…
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Council’s response to consultation shows strong support for Cheshire and Warrington devolution
Tuesday 25th March 2025
Tue 25th Mar 2025
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Council’s response to consultation shows strong support for Cheshire and Warrington devolution

As reported earlier this month, Cheshire and Warrington have been confirmed as part of the Government's devolution priority programme. This means that…
Records smashed at Wilmslow Running Festival 2025
Tuesday 25th March 2025
Tue 25th Mar 2025

Records smashed at Wilmslow Running Festival 2025

The Waters Wilmslow Running Festival 2025 was one for the history books, as two female course records were shattered on Sunday, 23rd March. Elite athlete…
Future of Wilmslow Royal British Legion uncertain
Tuesday 25th March 2025
Tue 25th Mar 2025
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Future of Wilmslow Royal British Legion uncertain

The Wilmslow branch of the Royal British Legion could face closure as it has not been fully functioning for the past few years. The Branch, which was…
Enhanced 88 bus service starts next week
Tuesday 25th March 2025
Tue 25th Mar 2025

Enhanced 88 bus service starts next week

Due to new contracts being awarded by Cheshire East Council a new timetabled 88 bus services will come into effect on Monday 31 March. The 88 service…
19% miss out on first choice of Wilmslow High School
Monday 24th March 2025
Mon 24th Mar 2025

19% miss out on first choice of Wilmslow High School

Parents of Cheshire East school children received confirmation of the allocation of secondary school places for September 2025 earlier this month. Cheshire…
Watches and Mercedes stolen following Hawthorn Street burglary
Monday 24th March 2025
Mon 24th Mar 2025

Watches and Mercedes stolen following Hawthorn Street burglary

A house was broken into on Hawthorn Street between 4pm and 11pm, but possibly at around 7.45pm, on 21st March 25th. Offenders snapped a lock to a rear…
'Last week we filled 4,500 potholes to keep our roads safe'
Friday 21st March 2025
Fri 21st Mar 2025
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'Last week we filled 4,500 potholes to keep our roads safe'

Recent data shows that the backlog of carriageway repairs in England and Wales has reached new heights at almost £17 billion – the highest…
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.…
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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…
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…