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Bypass renamed after local Olympic and Paralympic heroes
Sunday 29th March 2015
Sun 29th Mar 2015
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Bypass renamed after local Olympic and Paralympic heroes

Cheshire East Council has named sections of the A34 Wilmslow and Handforth Bypass after local Olympians and Paralympians medal winners. The Council proposed…
Cheerleaders given a lift with sponsorship deal
Sunday 29th March 2015
Sun 29th Mar 2015

Cheerleaders given a lift with sponsorship deal

Local family law firm James Maguire & Co have sponsored the cheerleading squad at Wilmslow High School. The squad, coached by Sarah Hatt, received…
Chancellor hosts Senior US Congress at Waters
Saturday 28th March 2015
Sat 28th Mar 2015
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Chancellor hosts Senior US Congress at Waters

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne showcased his plans to build a Northern Powerhouse, as he visited the Wilmslow-based UK headquarters of…
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Rugby Club granted permission for floodlights
Saturday 28th March 2015
Sat 28th Mar 2015

Rugby Club granted permission for floodlights

Wilmslow Rugby Club has been granted permission to install purpose built floodlighting to their training and match level pitches at Kings Road. The approved…
Plans to refurbish town centre pub
Friday 27th March 2015
Fri 27th Mar 2015
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Plans to refurbish town centre pub

Plans have been submitted for the refurbishment of a town centre pub which closed in September. The Spirit Pub Company has submitted an application for…
Old to become new for Wilmslow in Bloom
Friday 27th March 2015
Fri 27th Mar 2015
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Old to become new for Wilmslow in Bloom

Having won an incredible three awards in the RHS North West in Bloom competition last year, the volunteers behind Wilmslow's entry are certainly not resting…
Spirit Medium returns to Wilmslow
Friday 27th March 2015
Fri 27th Mar 2015

Spirit Medium returns to Wilmslow

Promotional Feature David Traynor, Spirit Medium, is coming back to the Wilmslow Royal British Legion Club on Grove Avenue, on Wednesday 22 April. An…
Cheshire Personal Travel Agent takes to the high seas to review Britain’s largest cruise ship
Thursday 26th March 2015
Thu 26th Mar 2015

Cheshire Personal Travel Agent takes to the high seas to review Britain’s largest cruise ship

Promotional Feature Are you tempted to set sail on a cruise but don't know if it's right for you? Then fear not as local Midcounties Co-operative Personal…
Foodie fest goes down a treat
Thursday 26th March 2015
Thu 26th Mar 2015
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Foodie fest goes down a treat

The first ever Wilmslow Food & Drink Week has been hailed a great success with many of the events selling out. Restaurants, cafes, pubs, retailers…
WI supports local food bank
Thursday 26th March 2015
Thu 26th Mar 2015
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WI supports local food bank

Fulshaw Women's Institute made a large donation to the local food bank on Thursday, 19th March. They collections approximately 20 shopping bag full of…
Have your say on plans for retirement accommodation
Wednesday 25th March 2015
Wed 25th Mar 2015
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Have your say on plans for retirement accommodation

A retirement housebuilder is inviting residents to view their plans for new accommodation on Holly Road North. McCarthy & Stone is planning to build…
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Volunteers spring clean Wilmslow
Wednesday 25th March 2015
Wed 25th Mar 2015

Volunteers spring clean Wilmslow

For the first time, Wilmslow Clean Team organised a series of litter picks for National Spring Clean Week, which ran from Monday 16th March until Sunday…
Annual swimathon raises over £2500 for charities
Wednesday 25th March 2015
Wed 25th Mar 2015

Annual swimathon raises over £2500 for charities

Eleven teams took part in the 25th Wilmslow Swimathon raising well over £2,500 for many local and national charities. Organised by the Rotary Club…
Runaway horses join the race in the Wilmslow Half Marathon
Wednesday 25th March 2015
Wed 25th Mar 2015

Runaway horses join the race in the Wilmslow Half Marathon

Sunday 22 March saw 5,000 plus athletes gather under the blue skies and sunshine on Kings Road, Wilmslow, to participate in the Waters Wilmslow Half Marathon.…
Knutsford Road closed due to a collapse in the sewer system
Wednesday 25th March 2015
Wed 25th Mar 2015
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Knutsford Road closed due to a collapse in the sewer system

United Utilities started emergency works on Friday, 20th March, to repair a collapsed drain on Knutsford Road. They have now had to close Knutsford Road…
New PCSO for Colshaw Farm
Tuesday 24th March 2015
Tue 24th Mar 2015

New PCSO for Colshaw Farm

Wilmslow Neighbourhood Police Unit has a new PCSO in the form of Matt O'Brien. Matt served as a Special Constable with Merseyside Police for two years…
Nice School Pupils Create Chocbars!
Tuesday 24th March 2015
Tue 24th Mar 2015

Nice School Pupils Create Chocbars!

Promotional Feature The local branch of fundraisers for The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) recently called upon the…
Barlow's Beef: Election fever - I don't think so
Tuesday 24th March 2015
Tue 24th Mar 2015
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Barlow's Beef: Election fever - I don't think so

Brought up in a staunch Labour household by a father dedicated to the union he served for 32 years I should be excited by the forthcoming election. My…
The Dogfather: Excuses do not maketh the dog
Tuesday 24th March 2015
Tue 24th Mar 2015
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The Dogfather: Excuses do not maketh the dog

I was unloading my Labs at a well known beauty spot this week when a passing dog, overcome by excitement, ran towards us. I asked my team to sit quietly…
Driver left shaken after Summerfields crash
Monday 23rd March 2015
Mon 23rd Mar 2015
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Driver left shaken after Summerfields crash

An elderly man was left shaken but thankfully unhurt after accidentally hitting the accelerator whilst parking at the Summerfields shopping centre this…