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Garden's Day raises record amount for Wilmslow charity

Garden's Day raises record amount for Wilmslow charity

An annual open garden's day was a huge success on Saturday, 24th June, raising a record amount for a Wilmslow based charity. The Trustees of Wilmslow…
Watch out the scarecrows are about!

Watch out the scarecrows are about!

As many of you will have noticed, scarecrows have sprung up across the town for the annual Wilmslow Rotary Scarecrow Festival. Look out for the weird…
Abattoir application approved

Abattoir application approved

Permission has been granted for agricultural buildings within the North Cheshire Green Belt on Moor Lane to be used as an abattoir. The owners of Yewtree…
Wilmslow fire station gears up for open day

Wilmslow fire station gears up for open day

Wilmslow Community Fire Station will be throwing open the station doors to the public for an event that promises something for everyone on Sunday, 2nd…
Landfill tax helps to restore scenic valley’s missing link

Landfill tax helps to restore scenic valley’s missing link

Walkers can now enjoy a new rural footpath stroll linking the National Trust's Styal estate with Manchester Airport's Runway2 trail in the Bollin Valley.…
Take on the Summer Reading Challenge - help Animal Agents crack the case

Take on the Summer Reading Challenge - help Animal Agents crack the case

The Summer Reading Challenge is returning to Wilmslow Library this week encouraging children to keep up their reading during the holidays. Organised by…
Engineering firm evacuated whilst crew deal with fire

Engineering firm evacuated whilst crew deal with fire

Staff at an engineering firm in Handforth were evacuated on Friday, 23rd June, whilst firefighters dealt with a blaze. Crews were called to a fire in…
Lidl confirm plans for 50% larger 'more modern store'

Lidl confirm plans for 50% larger 'more modern store'

As revealed on wilmslow.co.uk last week, a discount retailer is planning to demolish a local gym so they can replace it will a new larger store. Lidl…
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Handforth set to lose some outpatient services

Handforth set to lose some outpatient services

A number of outpatient clinics are being moved from Handforth Health Centre which would affect just over 1000 local residents. Whilst a number of services…
Wilmslow stages friendly festival

Wilmslow stages friendly festival

The Wilmslow Festival of One Act Plays took place last week and saw a wide variety of plays from all over Cheshire and Manchester being performed at Wilmslow…
Reader's Photo: A Common Darter Dragon Fly

Reader's Photo: A Common Darter Dragon Fly

Oliver Romain kindly sent us this photo which he shot in his back garden in Wilmslow town centre. Oliver said "It's a Common Darter Dragon Fly ( Sympetrum…
Sun shines on family fun day

Sun shines on family fun day

Wilmslow Animal Sanctuary hosted another successful fun day in glorious sunshine on Sunday, 18th June, which raised over £2000. Visitors enjoyed…
Council says none of their high-rise buildings have same cladding as Grenfell Tower

Council says none of their high-rise buildings have same cladding as Grenfell Tower

In the wake of the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower, Cheshire East Council has reviewed its own buildings stock and has contacted registered housing providers…
Legs crossed loos will be open for summer holidays

Legs crossed loos will be open for summer holidays

Following delays due to technical issues, Wilmslow Town Council had been hoping to have the new public toilets in The Carrs open this month. Work is currently…
Firefighters rescue woman trapped in flipped car

Firefighters rescue woman trapped in flipped car

Firefighters were called to rescue a driver who had been trapped in her car following a crash at the junction of Hough Lane on Thursday, 22nd June. One…
Cheshire Housewife's charity ball will go ahead

Cheshire Housewife's charity ball will go ahead

The annual Creme De La Creme Ball is going ahead this year, despite earlier issues with the licence. Reality TV star Dawn Ward was refused a temporary…
Gym will keep running whilst discount supermarket plans bigger store

Gym will keep running whilst discount supermarket plans bigger store

A Summerfields gym could be forced to close as a discount supermarket is in the process of purchasing the site. Lidl have entered into a transaction with…