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Wilmslow independent in plagiarism row
Wednesday 20th March 2013
Wed 20th Mar 2013
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Wilmslow independent in plagiarism row

Independent fashion retailer Black White Denim is fighting a 'David and Goliath' battle to stop its identity being stolen by a large South African distributor.…
2150 jobs to go from Alderley Park
Tuesday 19th March 2013
Tue 19th Mar 2013
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2150 jobs to go from Alderley Park

Following yesterday's announcement that the R&D facility at Alderley Park will close, AstraZeneca has confirmed that there will be approximately 550…
Permanent 30mph limit on Altrincham Road looks likely
Tuesday 19th March 2013
Tue 19th Mar 2013
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Permanent 30mph limit on Altrincham Road looks likely

Wilmslow Town Council has received confirmation that the temporary 30mph speed limit on Altrincham Road could become permanent. The speed limit on a stretch…
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School receives visit from FA Cup and football legend
Tuesday 19th March 2013
Tue 19th Mar 2013
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School receives visit from FA Cup and football legend

Children at St Anne's Fulshaw had a brilliant morning when the FA Cup and Bryan Robson came to visit the school after they won a national goal celebration…
PCSOs tackle illegal parking
Tuesday 19th March 2013
Tue 19th Mar 2013
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PCSOs tackle illegal parking

PCSOs have been to helping to tackle illegal parking in areas of Wilmslow. Two days of PCSO time per month has been allocated to the three month trial…
Wilmslow goes crazy for Red Nose Day
Tuesday 19th March 2013
Tue 19th Mar 2013

Wilmslow goes crazy for Red Nose Day

Adults and children marked the 25th anniversary of Red Nose Day in Wilmslow by doing something funny for money. Hoopers went Red Nose crazy with staff…
Road closures for 2013 Wilmslow Half Marathon
Tuesday 19th March 2013
Tue 19th Mar 2013

Road closures for 2013 Wilmslow Half Marathon

Traffic restrictions will be in place on Sunday, March 24th, whilst the 29th Wilmslow Half Marathon is being run. The race will start from Wilmslow Rugby…
AstraZeneca to close R&D facility at Alderley Park
Monday 18th March 2013
Mon 18th Mar 2013
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AstraZeneca to close R&D facility at Alderley Park

AstraZeneca announced today that research and development will no longer be carried out at the Alderley Park site, which today houses around 2,900 employees.…
Fundraising campaign returns to the starting line
Monday 18th March 2013
Mon 18th Mar 2013

Fundraising campaign returns to the starting line

A group of friends who have raised £56,000 for The Christie in the past year will be continuing their efforts at this year's Wilmslow Half Marathon.…
Friends of The Carrs extend Jubilee Wood
Sunday 17th March 2013
Sun 17th Mar 2013

Friends of The Carrs extend Jubilee Wood

The Friends of The Carrs planted approximately three dozen trees on Saturday, 16th March, to extend the Jubilee Wood at The Carrs. The planting of the…
Quarry Bank sets the scene for Channel 4 costume drama
Saturday 16th March 2013
Sat 16th Mar 2013

Quarry Bank sets the scene for Channel 4 costume drama

A local historic landmarks has provided the stories and setting for a new Channel 4 costume drama. The Mill (working title) has been filmed at Quarry…
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Boys welcomed back to Wilmslow Prep after 52 years
Friday 15th March 2013
Fri 15th Mar 2013
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Boys welcomed back to Wilmslow Prep after 52 years

Wilmslow Prep School, which will this year celebrate its 104th birthday, has announced that it will be introducing boys to the school from September this…
Job club helps Bernie find new role
Friday 15th March 2013
Fri 15th Mar 2013
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Job club helps Bernie find new role

Wilmslow resident Bernice Purves is the latest job seeker to have found a new position after visiting Wilmslow Job Club. Bernice had been signing on for…
Shopping stolen from car as driver unloads
Friday 15th March 2013
Fri 15th Mar 2013

Shopping stolen from car as driver unloads

Bags of shopping have been stolen whilst the driver was unloading her boot in Handforth.  The lady had left the boot open whilst carrying her shopping…
Ashdene lift Interschools Shield
Thursday 14th March 2013
Thu 14th Mar 2013

Ashdene lift Interschools Shield

Year 6 pupils from Ashdene Primary School have triumphed in the Interschools Shield after beating Gorsey Bank Primary School in a thrilling final. The…
Wilmslow to host first ever music festival
Wednesday 13th March 2013
Wed 13th Mar 2013
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Wilmslow to host first ever music festival

The first ever Wilmslow Music Festival will take place this summer. Following on from the success of the Wilmslow Motor Show and Artisan Market, this…
Radiator stolen from Sefton Drive
Wednesday 13th March 2013
Wed 13th Mar 2013
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Radiator stolen from Sefton Drive

A radiator was stolen off the driveway of a house in Sefton Drive last week. Two males were captured on CCTV stealing the radiator, which had been left…
Brownfield sites declared not sufficient to save green belt
Tuesday 12th March 2013
Tue 12th Mar 2013
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Brownfield sites declared not sufficient to save green belt

Cheshire East Council has issued a blow to campaigners by confirming that the future development needs of Wilmslow cannot be met by brownfield sites alone.…
Sign-up and save on energy bills at the library
Tuesday 12th March 2013
Tue 12th Mar 2013
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Sign-up and save on energy bills at the library

People are being urged to visit the library and sign up to the Collective Energy Switching Campaign, as part of a movement to drive down winter bills.…
Wilmslow success at trampolining finals
Monday 11th March 2013
Mon 11th Mar 2013
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Wilmslow success at trampolining finals

Following successes in the North Western and Northern rounds of the British Schools Trampolining Competition, an unprecedented 7 teams qualified for the…