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Alderley Park lab reaches testing milestone
Wednesday 11th November 2020
Wed 11th Nov 2020

Alderley Park lab reaches testing milestone

Promotional Feature The Alderley Park Lighthouse Lab, which plays a key role in the UK Government's national COVID testing, last week processed its 4…
Council says its ‘social value’ policy will help address inequalities and support local businesses
Tuesday 10th November 2020
Tue 10th Nov 2020
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Council says its ‘social value’ policy will help address inequalities and support local businesses

Cheshire East Council is to launch its new 'social value' policy, which will apply to the commissioning of goods and services. The policy means that all…
Handforth pays tribute to the fallen
Sunday 8th November 2020
Sun 8th Nov 2020
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Handforth pays tribute to the fallen

A scaled-back event took place at Handforth War Memorial this morning (Sunday, 8th November) to honour the fallen. Wreaths and flowers were laid on behalf…
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Police investigate 'deliberate' fires
Sunday 8th November 2020
Sun 8th Nov 2020
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Police investigate 'deliberate' fires

Firefighters were called to a park in Howty Close just after 9pm on Saturday, 7th November, following a report of a fire. On arrival the crew discovered…
£12m expansion of Wilmslow High School approved
Sunday 8th November 2020
Sun 8th Nov 2020
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£12m expansion of Wilmslow High School approved

The expansion of Wilmslow High School at a cost of £12m to meet the need for additional secondary school places in the town has taken another step…
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…
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…
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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…
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…