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Little Ted makes a big impression
Sunday 28th June 2015
Sun 28th Jun 2015

Little Ted makes a big impression

The Teddy Bear Record Challenge organised by Rotary Wilmslow Dean at Party in the Park last weekend attracted 251 assorted furry animals, that came along…
Vulcan bomber takes to the skies for farewell tour
Saturday 27th June 2015
Sat 27th Jun 2015
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Vulcan bomber takes to the skies for farewell tour

Thousands of people were delighted to see the last flying Vulcan bomber take to the skies over Cheshire and Greater Manchester today as part of its "Salute…
Pipe band leads the Scarecrow Parade
Saturday 27th June 2015
Sat 27th Jun 2015
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Pipe band leads the Scarecrow Parade

A colourful, noisy and traffic stopping Scarecrow Parade took place in the town centre this morning to celebrate the 2015 Wilmslow Scarecrow Festival.…
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Women who love to sing
Saturday 27th June 2015
Sat 27th Jun 2015

Women who love to sing

With yet another medal around the pretty necks of the Cheshire A Cappella ladies for their third place at the 2015 UK SAI Convention, held this year at…
Michael Vaughan presents sports awards
Friday 26th June 2015
Fri 26th Jun 2015

Michael Vaughan presents sports awards

Hundreds of people gathered at Wilmslow High School on Wednesday, 24th June, to celebrate the sporting achievements and attitudes of local primary school…
M6 closed northbound after five lorries crash
Friday 26th June 2015
Fri 26th Jun 2015

M6 closed northbound after five lorries crash

The M6 is currently closed northbound between junctions 16 and 17 following a serious collision just north of Sandbach Services. Fire and rescue crews…
Reader's photo: A380 takes to the skies
Friday 26th June 2015
Fri 26th Jun 2015

Reader's photo: A380 takes to the skies

Lee Calver kindly send us this photo of an A380 taking off from Manchester Airport. The photo was taken from his back garden in Mobberley. If you would…
Free walk to run group calls for new members
Friday 26th June 2015
Fri 26th Jun 2015

Free walk to run group calls for new members

A busy Wilmslow mum is looking to generate more interest in a local walk to run group which has helped her to not only get fitter but make new friends…
Call for obstructions to be removed from verges
Thursday 25th June 2015
Thu 25th Jun 2015
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Call for obstructions to be removed from verges

A group tasked with encouraging access to the Cheshire East countryside is calling on house owners in rural areas to stop obstructing the verges outside…
Grants awarded for three youth projects
Thursday 25th June 2015
Thu 25th Jun 2015
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Grants awarded for three youth projects

Wilmslow Town Council has approved three grants applications for youth related projects which were all supported by the SK9 Group which was set up in…
Residents warned to be vigilant as ATM fraudsters target Cheshire
Thursday 25th June 2015
Thu 25th Jun 2015

Residents warned to be vigilant as ATM fraudsters target Cheshire

Cheshire Police are alerting the public to a series of cash point scams that are occurring across the county. Fraudsters are targeting cash machines positioned…
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2015 Wilmslow Scarecrow Festival gets underway
Wednesday 24th June 2015
Wed 24th Jun 2015
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2015 Wilmslow Scarecrow Festival gets underway

The 5th Wilmslow Rotary Scarecrow Festival is well underway bringing lots of colour and fun to the town centre. Look out for the fabulous straw creations…
Upcycling gathers momentum as Wilmslow goes for gold again
Wednesday 24th June 2015
Wed 24th Jun 2015
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Upcycling gathers momentum as Wilmslow goes for gold again

The date has been set for the North West In Bloom judges' visit to Wilmslow. On Thursday 23rd July the Wilmslow In Bloom team will meet two new judges,…
Campaign to raise awareness and brighten up Chapel Lane
Wednesday 24th June 2015
Wed 24th Jun 2015
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Campaign to raise awareness and brighten up Chapel Lane

Shops and businesses in Chapel Lane are working together to raise awareness of the area, to increase footfall, and to make it a more attractive part of…
Women's clothes shop closes as company goes into administration
Wednesday 24th June 2015
Wed 24th Jun 2015
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Women's clothes shop closes as company goes into administration

A women's clothing shop on Water Lane has closed this week because the company has gone into administration. East Limited, which had just over 100 shops…
Drive to raise awareness of reduced parking fees
Wednesday 24th June 2015
Wed 24th Jun 2015
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Drive to raise awareness of reduced parking fees

Whilst there is a high demand for all-day parking in Wilmslow town centre, a car park off Water Lane regularly has between 120 and 150 empty spaces. In…
Plans for hotel on site of airport parking business refused
Wednesday 24th June 2015
Wed 24th Jun 2015
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Plans for hotel on site of airport parking business refused

Planning permission to demolish a dwelling and associated outbuildings in the Styal Conservation Area and replace them with a hotel has been refused.…
Retiring vulcan bomber to take to the skies above Woodford
Tuesday 23rd June 2015
Tue 23rd Jun 2015
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Retiring vulcan bomber to take to the skies above Woodford

Local residents will have the opportunity to see the last flying Vulcan bomber before it retires from flying later this year. The former RAF bomber, registered…
Young entrepreneurs through to national final
Tuesday 23rd June 2015
Tue 23rd Jun 2015
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Young entrepreneurs through to national final

A group of six formers from Wilmslow High School have won the regional final of the national Young Enterprise competition. Their company 'What A Mug',…
Revised development plan for Alderley Park
Tuesday 23rd June 2015
Tue 23rd Jun 2015

Revised development plan for Alderley Park

Following a recent public consultation Cheshire East Council's Cabinet is being asked to approve a revised Alderley Park Development Framework for the…