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Reader's Letter: An accident waiting to happen

Reader's Letter: An accident waiting to happen

Recently, and not for the first time, I was almost knocked down by a car when I was in the middle of a particular Pelican crossing in Wilmslow. I use…
Do you remember The Stocking Shop?

Do you remember The Stocking Shop?

Works to renovate a former health food shop are now underway at 4 Hawthorn Lane. The premises have been empty since Honeysuckle Health Foods closed in…
Barlow's Beef: Trump That!

Barlow's Beef: Trump That!

I watched the inauguration of President Obama in 2009 mesmerised by his soaring oratory of hope and optimism. I knew then Barak Obama would be a very…
From Rags to Bitches: Rex hits the trail

From Rags to Bitches: Rex hits the trail

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…
Hockey: Wilmslow celebrates one of their most successful weekends

Hockey: Wilmslow celebrates one of their most successful weekends

Wilmslow Hockey Club had one of their most successful weekends in the club's history as every team was undefeated. This weekend saw Wilmslow Men's 1st…
Adult education centre marks 91st anniversary

Adult education centre marks 91st anniversary

Tatton MP George Osborne joined the Wilmslow Guild for classes to celebrate the 91st anniversary of their foundation. Mr Osborne was shown around by Guild…
Warning to residents after 12 fires involving tumble dryers

Warning to residents after 12 fires involving tumble dryers

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is issuing safety advice after firefighters have been called to 12 fires involving tumble dryers in the last three months.…
Osborne joins investment giant but says 'majority of my time will be devoted to being an MP'

Osborne joins investment giant but says 'majority of my time will be devoted to being an MP'

Tatton MP George Osborne has been appointed as an advisor to global investment giant Blackrock which is based in New York City. The former Chancellor…
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Penalty to double for drivers using mobile phones

Penalty to double for drivers using mobile phones

Motorists who drive while using handheld mobile devices will face double the penalty under new legislation to be introduced in March 2017. The new legislation…
Olympic hero opens extended clubhouse

Olympic hero opens extended clubhouse

Olympic gold medal-winning hockey player Sam Quek opened the extended and refurbished clubhouse of Wilmslow Phoenix Sports Club on Friday, 20th January,…
Plans for Waters' car park extension approved

Plans for Waters' car park extension approved

Waters Corporation has been granted planning permission to extend and modify its car park to meet both their current and future demands. Their headquarters…
Former Police Officer returns to Cheshire as new Assistant Chief Constable

Former Police Officer returns to Cheshire as new Assistant Chief Constable

Assistant Chief Constable (ACC) Darren Martland returned to Cheshire this week having served as Assistant Chief Constable with Cumbria Constabulary for…
Cheshire Police say lock it or lose it

Cheshire Police say lock it or lose it

Cheshire Police are urging residents to lock it or lose it following a number of burglaries across the county. The simple step of locking your door whether…
'Action needs to be taken' to stop dangerous parking

'Action needs to be taken' to stop dangerous parking

Wilmslow Town Council has agreed again to support local residents who are trying to prevent dangerous parking which has been an ongoing issue for several…
Revised plans to replace garages with three houses

Revised plans to replace garages with three houses

Revised plans have been submitted to demolish a garage block to the rear of Lindow Parade and replace it with three houses. The single-storey block of…
Town Council supports Friends of the Carrs, dementia cafe and theatre company

Town Council supports Friends of the Carrs, dementia cafe and theatre company

Wilmslow Town Council agreed to award three grants at their monthly meeting on Monday, 16th January, although one award was for much less than the amount…
Broken lights on A34 to be repaired

Broken lights on A34 to be repaired

As many motorists will have noticed some of the lights on the Wilmslow and Handforth bypass have been out of action for several months. Cheshire East…