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GPs set to stop prescribing painkillers to save £500,000 a year
Wednesday 13th July 2016
Wed 13th Jul 2016
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GPs set to stop prescribing painkillers to save £500,000 a year

NHS Eastern Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has revealed plans to stop paying for the prescribing of over-the-counter medicines for common…
Shoplifter admits stealing over £2000 of goods from local businesses
Wednesday 13th July 2016
Wed 13th Jul 2016

Shoplifter admits stealing over £2000 of goods from local businesses

Several shops in Wilmslow and Alderley Edge were targeted by a shoplifter in May this year. One of those shops, Norton Barrie, provided some still CCTV…
Council backs revised Local Plan Strategy
Wednesday 13th July 2016
Wed 13th Jul 2016
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Council backs revised Local Plan Strategy

Cheshire East Council has backed its revised Local Plan Strategy following comments and submissions during six weeks of public consultation. The blueprint,…
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New project supports young people in Wilmslow
Wednesday 13th July 2016
Wed 13th Jul 2016

New project supports young people in Wilmslow

A new youth organisation has been set up in Wilmslow to help 11 to 18 year olds live life to the full. The Wilmslow Youth Project is run by Life Church…
Plans for Station Road development approved
Tuesday 12th July 2016
Tue 12th Jul 2016
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Plans for Station Road development approved

Plans to build townhouses on the site of a former social club in Handforth have been approved with seven members of the Northern Planning Committee voting…
Ambulance staff teach lifesaving skills to local schoolchildren
Tuesday 12th July 2016
Tue 12th Jul 2016

Ambulance staff teach lifesaving skills to local schoolchildren

Local school children gathered at Wilmslow High School on Friday, 8th July, to be taught life-saving skills by North West Ambulance Service. Pupils from…
Wizard 5 mile hailed another big success
Tuesday 12th July 2016
Tue 12th Jul 2016

Wizard 5 mile hailed another big success

The annual Wizard 5 running race, organised by Wilmslow Running Club, proved another great success last week. The weather had been wet, and the rain only…
Local hospice to open new charity shop
Tuesday 12th July 2016
Tue 12th Jul 2016

Local hospice to open new charity shop

East Cheshire Hospice are preparing to open their third charity shop in Handforth later this month. Less than two years after the opening of a shop in…
Barlow's Beef: We are all in this together ...
Tuesday 12th July 2016
Tue 12th Jul 2016
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Barlow's Beef: We are all in this together ...

Remember the financial collapse of 2009 when David Cameron declared: "We are all in this together which is why we'll freeze public sector pay for all…
The Dogfather: Are you a screamer?
Tuesday 12th July 2016
Tue 12th Jul 2016
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The Dogfather: Are you a screamer?

I went to a job recently where a family were distraught at their dog's over excited unruly behaviour. Whilst I was listening to what dad had to say mum…
New musical venture launches at St Barts
Monday 11th July 2016
Mon 11th Jul 2016

New musical venture launches at St Barts

Distinguished musicians Martyn Shaw and Brenda Blewett will launch their new partnership on Sunday, 17th July, with an afternoon recital of colourful…
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Young performers support local charity
Sunday 10th July 2016
Sun 10th Jul 2016

Young performers support local charity

A group of children performed a concert at St. Benedict's Church hall in Handforth on Saturday, 25th June to raise money for a local charity. The performers,…
New intake leads the way
Saturday 9th July 2016
Sat 9th Jul 2016

New intake leads the way

Thirty-nine new recruits walked through the doors at Cheshire Police HQ this week, beginning their training as regular police officers – and creating…
Wilmslow Show cancelled due to dreadful conditions on the field
Saturday 9th July 2016
Sat 9th Jul 2016
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Wilmslow Show cancelled due to dreadful conditions on the field

Unfortunately the committee has just decided that the Wilmslow Show cannot go ahead tomorrow due to the appalling conditions on the field as a result…
Luxury tour operator nominated for eight prestigious awards
Friday 8th July 2016
Fri 8th Jul 2016

Luxury tour operator nominated for eight prestigious awards

Promotional Feature Luxury tour operator Destinology has been nominated for eight awards in the prestigious 2016 British Travel Awards (BTAs). The winners…
Cricket: Squirrels secure semi-final place
Friday 8th July 2016
Fri 8th Jul 2016

Cricket: Squirrels secure semi-final place

Wilmslow CC 153(114) beat Hale Barns CC 92ao The Squirrels progressed to the semi-finals of the UK FAST Cheshire League 20:20 Cup, with this comfortable…
Sporting stars to represent England
Friday 8th July 2016
Fri 8th Jul 2016

Sporting stars to represent England

Two students from Wilmslow High School have been selected to represent England in their chosen sport. Saskia Swatland, currently in Year 13, was selected…
Sneak peak inside Wilmslow's newest pub
Thursday 7th July 2016
Thu 7th Jul 2016
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Sneak peak inside Wilmslow's newest pub

An independent pub group which is passionate about promoting artisan craft beer over the more major, mainstream brands has opened a brewery in Wilmslow…
No more Yesterdays as planning application gets approval
Thursday 7th July 2016
Thu 7th Jul 2016
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No more Yesterdays as planning application gets approval

The days are numbered for a former nightclub building which has been vacant for the past 12 years and become an eyesore, having suffered from vandalism…
Luxury foot and hand care brand Margaret Dabbs London unveils its Alderley Edge clinic
Thursday 7th July 2016
Thu 7th Jul 2016

Luxury foot and hand care brand Margaret Dabbs London unveils its Alderley Edge clinic

Promotional Feature Renowned for her line of innovative, results-driven and luxurious foot and hand care treatments and products, leading foot expert…