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Wilmslow gears up for 2013 Motor Show
Thursday 22nd August 2013
Thu 22nd Aug 2013

Wilmslow gears up for 2013 Motor Show

Following on from the huge success of last year's inaugural event, Wilmslow Business Group has announced details of this year's Motor Show which will…
Free guide to local cycle routes
Wednesday 21st August 2013
Wed 21st Aug 2013
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Free guide to local cycle routes

The new, and improved, edition of CycleWilmslow's Wilmslow Area Cycle Map and Guide is now available. The free publication shows suggested routes for…
Dead man found after car fire
Tuesday 20th August 2013
Tue 20th Aug 2013
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Dead man found after car fire

The body of a man has been found in a burning car this morning. Police were called to a car fire in a layby outside the Deanswater Hotel on Wilmslow Road…
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Late night venue eyes up former chocolate shop
Tuesday 20th August 2013
Tue 20th Aug 2013
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Late night venue eyes up former chocolate shop

Following the closure of Simon Dunn Chocolatier an application for a new licence has been submitted to enable the Alderley Road premises to remain open…
Plans for Next home and garden superstore approved
Tuesday 20th August 2013
Tue 20th Aug 2013
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Plans for Next home and garden superstore approved

Next Plc has been granted planning permission for a new home and garden store at Handforth Dean. The retail store with a conservatory, garden centre,…
Vandals strike again as more plants are destroyed
Tuesday 20th August 2013
Tue 20th Aug 2013
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Vandals strike again as more plants are destroyed

Having reported that the plant baskets on the barriers near Wilmslow Leisure Centre were vandalised a couple of weeks ago, unfortunately the same thing…
Council seeks repossession of Earl Road from travellers
Monday 19th August 2013
Mon 19th Aug 2013
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Council seeks repossession of Earl Road from travellers

A group of travellers have set up camp on Earl Road in Handforth where they are causing an obstruction on the public highway. The sixteen caravans arrived…
Cricket: Surprise win for the Squirrels
Monday 19th August 2013
Mon 19th Aug 2013

Cricket: Surprise win for the Squirrels

Wilmslow CC 1st XI 40 all out beat Old Parkonians CC 1st XI 37 all out. At 3pm on Saturday, Wilmslow CC had effectively finished their season, with four…
Mountain bike stolen from Handforth pub
Sunday 18th August 2013
Sun 18th Aug 2013

Mountain bike stolen from Handforth pub

Cheshire Police have released the above image of a man wanted in connection with the theft of a mountain bike from outside a pub earlier this month. A…
South Manchester Triathlon on track for sell out
Saturday 17th August 2013
Sat 17th Aug 2013

South Manchester Triathlon on track for sell out

The South Manchester Triathlon takes place in Wilmslow on Sunday 22nd September and with more than half of the 600 places snapped up organisers are forecasting…
Stowe Family Law brings lunchtime peace of mind
Friday 16th August 2013
Fri 16th Aug 2013

Stowe Family Law brings lunchtime peace of mind

Promotional Feature Stowe Family Law is running free legal advice clinics in Wilmslow, to offer "Lunchtime Peace of Mind" to those struggling with family…
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Police warning after spate of sneak-in burglaries
Thursday 15th August 2013
Thu 15th Aug 2013

Police warning after spate of sneak-in burglaries

Police in East Cheshire are appealing for residents to keep their homes secure during the warm weather following a number of sneak-in burglaries. DS Tony…
Wilmslow High celebrates A-level success
Thursday 15th August 2013
Thu 15th Aug 2013
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Wilmslow High celebrates A-level success

Six form students at Wilmslow High School are celebrating their A-level results today, with 6% of results being awarded A* and 56% of all A2 results at…
Twins achieve identical A-level results
Thursday 15th August 2013
Thu 15th Aug 2013

Twins achieve identical A-level results

Twins from Wilmslow High School have achieved exactly the same A level results. Jayne and Claire Wallace both attained A* in biology, A in maths and A…
Luxury tour operator nominated for 10 awards
Wednesday 14th August 2013
Wed 14th Aug 2013

Luxury tour operator nominated for 10 awards

2013 is proving to be a positive year for Destinology, the luxury tour operator which unveiled their retail concept store in Wilmslow in May. Last year…
Homewatch crime summary: July 2013
Wednesday 14th August 2013
Wed 14th Aug 2013

Homewatch crime summary: July 2013

During the month of July thirteen burglaries took place in the Wilmslow and Alderley Edge area. Of these seven occurred in Wilmslow. These were on Lacey…
Teenager punched and kicked during attempted robbery
Tuesday 13th August 2013
Tue 13th Aug 2013

Teenager punched and kicked during attempted robbery

Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was left shaken and bruised following an attempted robbery at the weekend. A 16-year-old boy was approached…
Plans to replace kennels with office development
Tuesday 13th August 2013
Tue 13th Aug 2013
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Plans to replace kennels with office development

Plans have been submitted to redevelop Brybour Lodge Kennels to provide office accommodation. The site off Altrincham Road is a made up of a house and…
Bypass resurfacing works rescheduled for next week
Tuesday 13th August 2013
Tue 13th Aug 2013
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Bypass resurfacing works rescheduled for next week

Work to resurface a section of the A34 Wilmslow bypass has been delayed. Cheshire East Highways were planning to carry out works on the A34, from its…
Primary school plans for new entrance
Tuesday 13th August 2013
Tue 13th Aug 2013
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Primary school plans for new entrance

A Wilmslow primary school has submitted plans for a new entrance and corridors to connect the school buildings. Ashdene Primary School, located off Thoresway…