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Rugby: Thirty minute Wolves
Monday 23rd March 2015
Mon 23rd Mar 2015

Rugby: Thirty minute Wolves

21st. March 2015 North 1 West Wilmslow 47 – 19 Wigton Wilmslow had always been expected to win this one against a Wigton team marooned at the foot…
Royal London plans expansion to create 450 new jobs
Monday 23rd March 2015
Mon 23rd Mar 2015
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Royal London plans expansion to create 450 new jobs

Wilmslow's largest employer Royal London has announced plans to create an additional 450 new jobs at its campus on Alderley Road. The intention is to…
New ladies course record set in Waters Wilmslow Half Marathon
Sunday 22nd March 2015
Sun 22nd Mar 2015

New ladies course record set in Waters Wilmslow Half Marathon

Following three years of inclement weather, runners were greeted this year with clear skies, no wind and some early spring sunshine. This ever popular…
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Young cake makers rise to the challenge
Saturday 21st March 2015
Sat 21st Mar 2015

Young cake makers rise to the challenge

As part of the inaugural Wilmslow Food & Drink Week, Wilmslow High School held a cake-off competition today, Saturday 21st March. The students put…
Wilmslow High through to national final of speaking contest
Saturday 21st March 2015
Sat 21st Mar 2015

Wilmslow High through to national final of speaking contest

Wilmslow High School has secured a place in the national final of a prestigious public speaking competition. Over 400 teams entered the ESU Churchill…
Police find stash of laughing gas canisters
Friday 20th March 2015
Fri 20th Mar 2015

Police find stash of laughing gas canisters

Wilmslow Police found further evidence at the weekend that youths are gathering in the town centre to take part in the potentially dangerous craze of…
Today's partial solar eclipse above Wilmslow
Friday 20th March 2015
Fri 20th Mar 2015
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Today's partial solar eclipse above Wilmslow

Above are photos of this morning's partial solar eclipse, the first four are still frames from a video taken by Richard Bullock. The slightly purple hue…
Wilmslow firefighters collect bucketloads for charity
Friday 20th March 2015
Fri 20th Mar 2015

Wilmslow firefighters collect bucketloads for charity

Drivers turned out in force on Saturday, 14th March, to support the Wilmslow firefighters 11th annual car wash, helping to raise nearly £800 for…
Improvements to Lacey Green Park given the go ahead
Thursday 19th March 2015
Thu 19th Mar 2015

Improvements to Lacey Green Park given the go ahead

Major improvements for Lacey Green Park have been approved, which will include a new play area for babies, toddlers and juniors as well as a a Multi Use…
Successful souperday takes Wilmslow Wells close to £1m target
Thursday 19th March 2015
Thu 19th Mar 2015

Successful souperday takes Wilmslow Wells close to £1m target

Wilmslow Wells for Africa held another very successful souperday at Wilmslow Methodist Church on Saturday, 14th March, which raised £1500. More…
Cheshire East chosen for business rate pilot in Budget 2015
Wednesday 18th March 2015
Wed 18th Mar 2015
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Cheshire East chosen for business rate pilot in Budget 2015

Subject to agreement, Cheshire East Council and Greater Manchester Combined Authority will enter into a pilot for full retention of business rates growth…
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Plans for new restaurant at Parsonage Green
Wednesday 18th March 2015
Wed 18th Mar 2015
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Plans for new restaurant at Parsonage Green

Another new restaurant is preparing to open in Wilmslow town centre. The people behind The Laundrette, which opened in Chorlton in August 2014, are opening…
Get set for the 2015 Waters Wilmslow Half Marathon
Wednesday 18th March 2015
Wed 18th Mar 2015

Get set for the 2015 Waters Wilmslow Half Marathon

The Wilmslow Half Marathon is fast approaching, bringing thousands of athletes and supporters into the town to enjoy this popular event and soak up the…
Work gets underway on airport relief road
Wednesday 18th March 2015
Wed 18th Mar 2015
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Work gets underway on airport relief road

Local Council leaders, local politicians and MPs have come together to mark the start of environmental works to prepare the site for the £290 million…
Wilmslow police crackdown on shoplifters
Wednesday 18th March 2015
Wed 18th Mar 2015

Wilmslow police crackdown on shoplifters

Thieves in Wilmslow and Handforth are warned to be on their guard as the Neighbourhood Policing Unit cracks down on one of the most common offences –…
Wilmslow U3A launches science group
Wednesday 18th March 2015
Wed 18th Mar 2015

Wilmslow U3A launches science group

The University of The Third Age (U3A) with its motto "the teachers learn and the learners teach" is a self-help organisation for people no longer in full-time…
Money Management workshop for Wilmslow High School students
Tuesday 17th March 2015
Tue 17th Mar 2015

Money Management workshop for Wilmslow High School students

Promotional Feature Wilmslow accountancy firm, Castletons Accountants delivered a 'Money Management' workshop for students aged 17-18 at Wilmslow High…
Barlow's Beef: Affordable Housing.... I think not
Tuesday 17th March 2015
Tue 17th Mar 2015
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Barlow's Beef: Affordable Housing.... I think not

Remember when politicians trumpeted high-rise tower blocks as the solution to Britain's housing problem? You may have been part of one of those communities…
The Dogfather: Stressed out dogs are no laughing matter
Tuesday 17th March 2015
Tue 17th Mar 2015

The Dogfather: Stressed out dogs are no laughing matter

I watched a passer-by laugh with amusement today as a Border Collie tracked her along the opposite side of a garden fence snapping and barking. When the…
Improved Sunday and airport service announced for rail passengers
Tuesday 17th March 2015
Tue 17th Mar 2015

Improved Sunday and airport service announced for rail passengers

Rail passengers can expect better quality trains and more regular services after some successful lobbying by residents and the Council as part of the…