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Pallet structure to be replaced with something 'more in keeping with local area'
Friday 5th June 2015
Fri 5th Jun 2015
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Pallet structure to be replaced with something 'more in keeping with local area'

The owners of an Indian restaurant in the town centre intend to replace the pallet structure they erected without planning permission, and were instructed…
Smokehouse on the look out for new site
Friday 5th June 2015
Fri 5th Jun 2015
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Smokehouse on the look out for new site

The owner of an American restaurant chain remains keen to open a branch in Wilmslow and is currently looking for a new property. Hickory's Smokehouse…
Blackpool walk to raise funds for Handforth War Memorial
Friday 5th June 2015
Fri 5th Jun 2015

Blackpool walk to raise funds for Handforth War Memorial

It was more a Farewell to Handforth today (Friday 5th June 2015) as Handforth resident Wes Myers set off on his Handforth to Blackpool walk to raise money…
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Chris Boardman to help launch new Royles store
Friday 5th June 2015
Fri 5th Jun 2015

Chris Boardman to help launch new Royles store

Former racing cyclist Chris Boardman MBE will be in Wilmslow tomorrow to help Royles celebrate the launch of their new showroom at Total Fitness. Visitors…
Wilmslow is brimming with art
Thursday 4th June 2015
Thu 4th Jun 2015

Wilmslow is brimming with art

This year's Wilmslow Art Trail kicks off tomorrow and runs throughout the weekend with 40 local artists showcasing their work in 22 venues across the…
Tennis club gets the go-ahead for retractable floodlights
Thursday 4th June 2015
Thu 4th Jun 2015

Tennis club gets the go-ahead for retractable floodlights

A tennis club on Cumber Lane have had their second planning application to install floodlights approved. Lindow Lawn Tennis Club has been granted permission…
Call for HS2 to be fast tracked
Wednesday 3rd June 2015
Wed 3rd Jun 2015
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Call for HS2 to be fast tracked

Cheshire East Council has welcomed the announcement by Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin that the Government is aiming to bring forward the construction…
Tile specialist opens Wilmslow store
Wednesday 3rd June 2015
Wed 3rd Jun 2015

Tile specialist opens Wilmslow store

Tile specialist, Topps Tiles, has opened a new format store at St Anns Parade today, in the premises previously occupied by Nevada Bob's golf shop. The…
Bang & Olufsen prepare to open bigger store with new design
Wednesday 3rd June 2015
Wed 3rd Jun 2015
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Bang & Olufsen prepare to open bigger store with new design

Bang & Olufsen have closed their store on Bank Square, which opened 8 years ago, ahead of their relocation to Alderley Road. Their new showroom will…
War memorial plans approved
Wednesday 3rd June 2015
Wed 3rd Jun 2015
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War memorial plans approved

Planning permission has been granted for the erection of a war memorial on the grass verge off Wilmslow Road in Handforth to honour serving residents…
Teddy bear flashmob wanted for world record challenge
Wednesday 3rd June 2015
Wed 3rd Jun 2015
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Teddy bear flashmob wanted for world record challenge

Wilmslow Dean Rotary Club needs you and your many teddy friends to attempt a new Guinness World Record for the most bears in the park on one day. They…
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Summer crackdown on drink and drug driving
Wednesday 3rd June 2015
Wed 3rd Jun 2015
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Summer crackdown on drink and drug driving

As the summer season approaches Cheshire Constabulary's Roads Policing unit are reminding road users about the dangers of drink and drug driving. The…
Orchestra ends the season with an all-American programme
Wednesday 3rd June 2015
Wed 3rd Jun 2015

Orchestra ends the season with an all-American programme

Wilmslow Symphony Orchestra will end another successful season with a programme of popular American favourites. The audience will be invited to sit back,…
Cricket: Wayfarers wobble at Langley
Tuesday 2nd June 2015
Tue 2nd Jun 2015

Cricket: Wayfarers wobble at Langley

Wilmslow Wayfarers 1st Xi suffered only their second defeat of the season on Saturday, as they fell short of the 147 target set by the hosts. Overseas…
Manchester Airport unveils 10 year £1 billion transformation programme
Tuesday 2nd June 2015
Tue 2nd Jun 2015
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Manchester Airport unveils 10 year £1 billion transformation programme

Manchester Airports Group (M.A.G) has announced a 10-year investment programme for Manchester Airport that will transform the airport, double its capacity…
Barlow's Beef: Stupid things I've done
Tuesday 2nd June 2015
Tue 2nd Jun 2015
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Barlow's Beef: Stupid things I've done

Gazing over my shoulder at an article I was composing on my laptop Mrs B asked, "Why do you keep writing about stupid things other people do? Why not…
Cricket: Lindow suffer unexpected home defeat
Tuesday 2nd June 2015
Tue 2nd Jun 2015

Cricket: Lindow suffer unexpected home defeat

A game of two halves ended with misery for Lindow as they slumped to an unexpected home defeat. On a damp track with overcast skies, captain Ben Tyler…
The Dogfather: Do I go home today?
Tuesday 2nd June 2015
Tue 2nd Jun 2015
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The Dogfather: Do I go home today?

(I make no apology for reproducing this anonymous poem I discovered among my dog files. It sums up the plight of many of the dogs I meet in my work) My…
Indian restaurant takes
Monday 1st June 2015
Mon 1st Jun 2015
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Indian restaurant takes "eyesore" down

The owners of an Indian restaurant on Green Lane have demolished an outdoor seating area which was erected without planning permission last month. An…
Recycling of household waste saves nearly £400,000
Monday 1st June 2015
Mon 1st Jun 2015
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Recycling of household waste saves nearly £400,000

Local residents are being thanked for their recycling efforts as Cheshire East Council confirms it has saved nearly £400,000. The Council's nine…