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Have your say on final amendments to Local Plan
Tuesday 31st January 2017
Tue 31st Jan 2017
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Have your say on final amendments to Local Plan

Cheshire East Council's Local Plan takes another step towards adoption as consultation begins on the final amendments to the blueprint for the borough's…
Osborne takes on second paid role in America
Tuesday 31st January 2017
Tue 31st Jan 2017
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Osborne takes on second paid role in America

The Rt. Hon. George Osborne has taken on his second paid job in America, in addition to his role as MP for Tatton. The former Chancellor of the Exchequer…
Barlow's Beef: What will be the diet fad of 2017?
Tuesday 31st January 2017
Tue 31st Jan 2017
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Barlow's Beef: What will be the diet fad of 2017?

I bumped into the 20 year-old daughter of an ex neighbour today. We stopped and chatted about families and who was doing what. She's always been a pretty…
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From Rags to Bitches: : Uncle Bill and Dago
Tuesday 31st January 2017
Tue 31st Jan 2017

From Rags to Bitches: : Uncle Bill and Dago

Each week we are serialising Vic Barlow's new book From Rags to Bitches on wilmslow.co.uk . Here is the third chapter. If you missed previous chapters…
Passengers assured parking is now even safer at Wilmslow Station
Monday 30th January 2017
Mon 30th Jan 2017
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Passengers assured parking is now even safer at Wilmslow Station

The car park at Wilmslow Station has been recognised as one of the safest places to leave your car due to the low level of crime and measures that are…
Hockey: James' screamer drives Wilmslow’s title charge
Monday 30th January 2017
Mon 30th Jan 2017

Hockey: James' screamer drives Wilmslow’s title charge

Wilmslow Hockey Club men's 1st team welcomed Lytham to Oakwood Farm in the latest instalment of their thrilling promotion push. As expected, Lytham began…
20mph zone introduced around primary school
Monday 30th January 2017
Mon 30th Jan 2017
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20mph zone introduced around primary school

A 20mph zone is now in place around Lindow Primary School to improve safety for local children. The new reduced limit will be enforceable on a section…
Competition launched to celebrate restoration of church organ
Sunday 29th January 2017
Sun 29th Jan 2017

Competition launched to celebrate restoration of church organ

St Bartholomew's Church has announced a special Organ Composition Contest for composers of all ages and nationalities to celebrate the renewal and augmentation…
Signs indicate free parking initiative failed
Saturday 28th January 2017
Sat 28th Jan 2017
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Signs indicate free parking initiative failed

A new initiative designed to encourage more people into Wilmslow and boost trade seems to have failed to grab people's attention. Towards the end of last…
Three BMWs stolen overnight
Saturday 28th January 2017
Sat 28th Jan 2017
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Three BMWs stolen overnight

Two burglaries have taken place within the Wilmslow area overnight. Properties on Westbourne Drive and Gladewood Close were broken into between 10.45pm…
Community orchard to blossom as volunteers prune trees
Saturday 28th January 2017
Sat 28th Jan 2017

Community orchard to blossom as volunteers prune trees

Transition Wilmslow held an apple tree pruning class at their community orchard in Meriton Road Park in Handforth on Saturday 21st January. The class,…
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Alderley Edge 10K not one to bypass
Friday 27th January 2017
Fri 27th Jan 2017

Alderley Edge 10K not one to bypass

Promotional Feature After feedback from last year's field who said they enjoyed the race so much they wanted more of it, Run North West, organisers of…
10% of Council staff surveyed said bullying is an issue
Thursday 26th January 2017
Thu 26th Jan 2017
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10% of Council staff surveyed said bullying is an issue

A staff survey conducted by Cheshire East Council has revealed that 10% of respondents felt bullying was an issue within the organisation. The survey…
Oh yes, it is panto time again at St Anne's
Thursday 26th January 2017
Thu 26th Jan 2017

Oh yes, it is panto time again at St Anne's

It's Panto time again at St Anne's, Fulshaw, with a cast of all ages busy preparing to present their very own version of "Dick Whittington" on Sunday,…
Residents protest against plans to build homes on green belt
Thursday 26th January 2017
Thu 26th Jan 2017
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Residents protest against plans to build homes on green belt

Campaigners were out in force on Saturday, 21st January, to protest against plans to build 250 new homes on green belt land to the west of Handforth.…
Cheshire East sees drop in number claiming unemployment benefit
Thursday 26th January 2017
Thu 26th Jan 2017

Cheshire East sees drop in number claiming unemployment benefit

According to the latest figures issued by Nomis the number of people claiming unemployment benefit in the borough has fallen and there has been a rise…
'People would love to reshape the centre of Wilmslow'
Wednesday 25th January 2017
Wed 25th Jan 2017
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'People would love to reshape the centre of Wilmslow'

Wilmslow residents have made it clear that they would very much welcome a redesign of the town centre which has been criticised for lacking a heart. As…
Disappointment for community hub plans as Council agrees lease for one of town's oldest buildings
Wednesday 25th January 2017
Wed 25th Jan 2017
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Disappointment for community hub plans as Council agrees lease for one of town's oldest buildings

Plans to create a community venue in one of the town's oldest buildings have been unsuccesful as Cheshire East Council has agreed to lease the derelict…
Menswear shop set to become offices
Wednesday 25th January 2017
Wed 25th Jan 2017
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Menswear shop set to become offices

Planning permission has been granted to change the use of a large town centre retail unit into offices. S G Response, who offer accident claims management…
Handforth residents and businesses urged to 'Come and let rip!'
Wednesday 25th January 2017
Wed 25th Jan 2017
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Handforth residents and businesses urged to 'Come and let rip!'

Handforth residents are being invited to have their say on the future of the village by contributing to the Handforth Neighbourhood Plan which will influence…