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Lest we forget: November 1915 One of our local survivors

Lest we forget: November 1915 One of our local survivors

Our community had lost 29 young men by November 1915, but mercifully that month proved to be a "thankful" one – no fatalities were reported. Wet,…
More successes for local charity as Harvest Appeal raises £11,000

More successes for local charity as Harvest Appeal raises £11,000

Wilmslow Wells is delighted by the response they received to the recent Harvest Appeal which will enable them to bring clean water to more isolated rural…
£1m scheme to install advisory 20mph zones near all schools

£1m scheme to install advisory 20mph zones near all schools

A £1m programme to install advisory 20mph zones near all schools in Cheshire East has been approved by Cheshire East Council's Cabinet. The three-year…
Council launches paid-for fast track planning service

Council launches paid-for fast track planning service

Cheshire East Council has created a new service which will enable developers to pay for major schemes to be fast tracked through the planning system.…
Stockport Council withdraws statement criticising Local Plan

Stockport Council withdraws statement criticising Local Plan

Having criticised the Cheshire East Local Plan at a hearing before the Inspector, Stephen Pratt, Stockport Borough Council has subsequently withdrawn…
Plaque unveiled at site of Wilmslow Drill Hall

Plaque unveiled at site of Wilmslow Drill Hall

The site of the former Wilmslow Drill Hall has been commemorated with the erection of a plaque at Waitrose which was unveiled on Remembrance Sunday. Following…
Cheshire East to bid for Tour of Britain cycle race

Cheshire East to bid for Tour of Britain cycle race

Cheshire East Council is to bid for the country's number one cycling event to be staged in the Borough. Each year, local authorities are given the opportunity…
Soldier's Index provides insight into the lives of local war heroes

Soldier's Index provides insight into the lives of local war heroes

As a contribution to the centenary commemorations of the First World War, Wilmslow Community Archaeology have compiled an index of every soldier mentioned…
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Ju Jitsu star strikes gold, and silver

Ju Jitsu star strikes gold, and silver

A Year 10 student from Wilmslow High School has won a gold and silver medal in the northern ju jitsu competition. After attending a skills course taught…
Town centre pub up for sale

Town centre pub up for sale

JD Wetherspoon has put the Bollin Fee on the corner of Swan Street and Alderley Road on the market. The pub operator has appointed CBRE to handle the…
Police issue warning following spate of burglaries

Police issue warning following spate of burglaries

Police are advising residents to leave lights on when you are going out and leave your homes secure following a number of recent burglaries in the Wilmslow…
Council to establish JVC in bid to tap into geothermal energy

Council to establish JVC in bid to tap into geothermal energy

Cheshire East Council is looking to explore district heating and opportunities for geothermal and renewable energy. The Council is seeking to appoint…
Barlow's Beef: Thinking is for wimps

Barlow's Beef: Thinking is for wimps

About this time of year animal charities festoon the country with posters telling people 'Dogs are for life not just for Christmas.' Bumper stickers appear…
The Dogfather: Barbara and Cassie

The Dogfather: Barbara and Cassie

This week Barbara (the lady in the above photo) became the first handler to be awarded Lifetime Honorary membership of Team Dogfather. Barbara, age 86,…
Watercolour donated to Friends of Handforth Station

Watercolour donated to Friends of Handforth Station

The Friends of Handforth Station received an early birthday present on Tuesday, 3rd November, when the retired organiser of Cheshire Best Kept Station…
Public picks highest-grossing movie musical for Cinema on the Carrs

Public picks highest-grossing movie musical for Cinema on the Carrs

Members of the public have been voting to select which film will be shown at next year's Cinema on the Carrs. In order to ensure that next year's event…
Pupils make 100 poppies for Handforth's Remembrance Commemorations

Pupils make 100 poppies for Handforth's Remembrance Commemorations

Remembrance Sunday was marked in Handforth yesterday with a parade and church service to honour those who lost their lives whilst fighting for their country.…