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Lights shine bright on Wilmslow's heroes
Friday 6th November 2020
Fri 6th Nov 2020
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Lights shine bright on Wilmslow's heroes

The lighting of the War Memorial opposite St Bartholomew's Church was completed this week ahead Remembrance Sunday at the weekend. The unusual circumstances…
Plans for 60 bed care home refused
Friday 6th November 2020
Fri 6th Nov 2020
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Plans for 60 bed care home refused

Planning permission to build a 60 bedroom care home on Manchester Road has been refused. Members of the Northern Planning Committee voted against the…
Council hosts virtual Remembrance Sunday commemoration
Friday 6th November 2020
Fri 6th Nov 2020
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Council hosts virtual Remembrance Sunday commemoration

With traditional Remembrance Sunday events being severely limited this year, the Cheshire East Council has prepared a short virtual service honouring…
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Revised plans for development of five houses on Adlington Road
Thursday 5th November 2020
Thu 5th Nov 2020

Revised plans for development of five houses on Adlington Road

Revised plans have been submitted to replace an existing dwelling on the northern side of Adlington Road with a development of five houses. Swailes Homes…
New asian food option looks set to open in Wilmslow
Thursday 5th November 2020
Thu 5th Nov 2020
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New asian food option looks set to open in Wilmslow

A company serving up Pan Asian food looks set to open a new branch on Water Lane in Wilmslow. Unagi, which serves street food and sushi in Didsbury, Manchester…
Police warn they will 'collectively target' those who flout Covid restrictions
Wednesday 4th November 2020
Wed 4th Nov 2020
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Police warn they will 'collectively target' those who flout Covid restrictions

With the new national restrictions being introduced in England on Thursday, police are warning those who break the rules will face warn of 'greater levels…
Crews called to fire in Lacey Court flat
Tuesday 3rd November 2020
Tue 3rd Nov 2020

Crews called to fire in Lacey Court flat

Fire crews were called to smoke issuing from a flat in Lacey Court just after 9.30am today (Wednesday, 3rd November). One fire engine attended from Wilmslow…
Council extends Covid-19 community response and recovery fund
Tuesday 3rd November 2020
Tue 3rd Nov 2020

Council extends Covid-19 community response and recovery fund

The council has extended the community response and recovery fund so that it can continue to support local organisations through this pandemic with a…
Cheshire leaders plan for local test and trace system
Tuesday 3rd November 2020
Tue 3rd Nov 2020
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Cheshire leaders plan for local test and trace system

Leaders from Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester, Warrington and Halton Council, the Police and Crime Commissioner, the Chair of the Local Enterprise…
Plans to convert offices into 10 apartments
Monday 2nd November 2020
Mon 2nd Nov 2020
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Plans to convert offices into 10 apartments

Plans have been submitted to convert empty offices in Wilmslow town centre into ten apartments. Wilmslow Estate Co. Ltd are seeking to change the use…
Teenage girl sexually assaulted in Alderley Edge
Sunday 1st November 2020
Sun 1st Nov 2020

Teenage girl sexually assaulted in Alderley Edge

Detectives investigating a serious sexual assault in Alderley Edge are appealing for witnesses to come forward. At 10pm on Saturday, 31st October, an…
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Figures reveal local areas worst affected by Covid-19
Sunday 1st November 2020
Sun 1st Nov 2020
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Figures reveal local areas worst affected by Covid-19

As the prime minister announced a 27-day national lockdown, which will come into effect just after midnight on Thursday, 5th November, the latest figures…
UPDATED - Charity Christmas card shop pops up in new location
Saturday 31st October 2020
Sat 31st Oct 2020
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UPDATED - Charity Christmas card shop pops up in new location

Update - As a result of the imminent second national lockdown, the Combined Charities Christmas Card pop-up shop will not be able to open this year. Please…
Reader's Photo: An amethyst deceiver
Saturday 31st October 2020
Sat 31st Oct 2020

Reader's Photo: An amethyst deceiver

David Burdell kindly sent us this photo taken of an amethyst deceiver taken at Lindow common If you would like your photos of Wilmslow and the surrounding…
'Car thieves are becoming even more bold!'
Friday 30th October 2020
Fri 30th Oct 2020
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'Car thieves are becoming even more bold!'

A Wilmslow resident is warning owners of keyless cars about the risk of theft. Berkeley Thirsk had his Range Rover stolen off his driveway on Chesham…
Dispute over access heading to High Court
Thursday 29th October 2020
Thu 29th Oct 2020
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Dispute over access heading to High Court

Over 120 objections have been made to plans for an access road and emergency access road to serve a residential development of 175 homes in Handforth.…
5 point plan to tackle 'anti-social' supercars
Thursday 29th October 2020
Thu 29th Oct 2020
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5 point plan to tackle 'anti-social' supercars

Following an increasing number of complaints from local residents regarding the driving of high performance vehicles through the village, the council…
£12m expansion of Wilmslow High School edges forward
Wednesday 28th October 2020
Wed 28th Oct 2020
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£12m expansion of Wilmslow High School edges forward

The expansion of Wilmslow High School at a cost of £12m to meet the need for additional secondary school places in the town will be discussed by…
Decision due on controversial plans for 60 bed care home
Tuesday 27th October 2020
Tue 27th Oct 2020
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Decision due on controversial plans for 60 bed care home

Plans to build a 60 bedroom care home at a site on Manchester Road, which is currently occupied by a two detached properties, will be considered by the…
A beacon of light for employment
Tuesday 27th October 2020
Tue 27th Oct 2020

A beacon of light for employment

Promotional Feature The Alderley Park Lighthouse Lab in Cheshire plays a key role in supporting the government's drive to increase UK testing capacity.…