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Opinion: Maladministration and the destruction of Lindow Moss
Friday 8th February 2013
Fri 8th Feb 2013

Opinion: Maladministration and the destruction of Lindow Moss

The Local Government Ombudsman has found Cheshire County Council (and its successor, Cheshire East Council) guilty of "maladministration" in its enforcement…
Pub plans for expansion
Thursday 7th February 2013
Thu 7th Feb 2013

Pub plans for expansion

Plans have been submitted to expand a pub on Alderley Road. Hydes Brewery, who own both The Coach & Four public house and the hotel situated on the…
Handforth will 'gain massively' from new settlement says Council Leader
Thursday 7th February 2013
Thu 7th Feb 2013
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Handforth will 'gain massively' from new settlement says Council Leader

Council Leader Michael Jones has told Handforth residents that if plans for a new settlement east of the A34 Handforth Bypass go ahead then no further…
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Handforth Station wins special Jubilee award
Thursday 7th February 2013
Thu 7th Feb 2013

Handforth Station wins special Jubilee award

Handforth Station scooped another award at the 10th Cheshire Best Kept Stations awards night held at The Weaver Hall Museum in Northwich. The station…
Warning after cash machine distraction theft in Grove Street
Wednesday 6th February 2013
Wed 6th Feb 2013

Warning after cash machine distraction theft in Grove Street

Police are warning residents to be vigilant when using cash machines following a distraction theft in Wilmslow today. Thieves operating in the town centre…
Council to cut 1000 jobs
Wednesday 6th February 2013
Wed 6th Feb 2013
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Council to cut 1000 jobs

Cheshire East Council plans to cut 1000 jobs over the next few years. As one of the largest employers in the area, the Council currently employs about…
Netball team qualifies for national finals
Wednesday 6th February 2013
Wed 6th Feb 2013

Netball team qualifies for national finals

Wilmslow High School’s under 16 and U19 netball teams represented Cheshire in the regional round of the National Schools Tournament playing against…
Plans for sports bar in town centre
Tuesday 5th February 2013
Tue 5th Feb 2013
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Plans for sports bar in town centre

A sports bar is planning to open in Wilmslow this spring. Bar Sport, a chain which initially started in the Midlands, has announced that they will be…
Sports groups take dim view of switch off
Tuesday 5th February 2013
Tue 5th Feb 2013
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Sports groups take dim view of switch off

Members from two local sports groups are asking the council to restore the street lights on one of the major routes into Wilmslow. Street lighting along…
Campaign against 'inappropriate' lap dancing club
Tuesday 5th February 2013
Tue 5th Feb 2013
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Campaign against 'inappropriate' lap dancing club

Campaigners against Wilmslow's lap dancing club are redoubling their efforts as the deadline approaches for objections to the club's annual licence renewal.…
Council Leader calls for renewal of Brownfield First Policy
Tuesday 5th February 2013
Tue 5th Feb 2013
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Council Leader calls for renewal of Brownfield First Policy

Cheshire East Council Leader Michael Jones has today called for a renewal of the 'Brownfield First Policy' to protect the borough's green fields and announced…
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Smoke alarm alerts mum to bedroom fire
Tuesday 5th February 2013
Tue 5th Feb 2013

Smoke alarm alerts mum to bedroom fire

A Wilmslow mother is realising the value of having a working smoke alarm in her home after one alerted her to a fire in her daughter's bedroom. The incident…
Artisan Market returns to Handforth
Tuesday 5th February 2013
Tue 5th Feb 2013

Artisan Market returns to Handforth

The Artisan Market returns to Handforth this weekend with over 50 stalls offering a selection of food, drink, art and crafts. There will also be music…
Firefighters help rescue child stuck in a car
Monday 4th February 2013
Mon 4th Feb 2013

Firefighters help rescue child stuck in a car

Firefighters were called to help release a child who had got stuck in a car on Water Lane in Wilmslow today. The incident occurred at 12.19 on Monday,…
Cyclist punched by irate driver
Monday 4th February 2013
Mon 4th Feb 2013
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Cyclist punched by irate driver

An 33-year-old cyclist was punched in the face by a motorist following a disagreement on Dean Row Road. An altercation between the cyclist and the driver…
Council unveils three-year financial plan
Monday 4th February 2013
Mon 4th Feb 2013
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Council unveils three-year financial plan

Cheshire East Council (CEC) has unveiled its three-year financial plan and confirmed that the Council Tax will be frozen for the third year running, as…
Junior hockey grows in confidence
Monday 4th February 2013
Mon 4th Feb 2013

Junior hockey grows in confidence

Wilmslow Hockey Juniors enjoyed the end to the hockey freeze by taking part in the U15 Greater Manchester Junior Hockey League held in Bellevue on Sunday…
Grove Street's newest catch
Sunday 3rd February 2013
Sun 3rd Feb 2013
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Grove Street's newest catch

A new fishmongers has opened on Grove Street in the premises previously occupied by Barnardos. Northwest Fishmongers of Wilmslow is a new venture for…
Police Commissioner makes first budget proposals
Saturday 2nd February 2013
Sat 2nd Feb 2013

Police Commissioner makes first budget proposals

John Dwyer, Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire has set out proposals for his first budget which, alongside the Police and Crime Plan, sets out…
The perfect hideaway for chocolate lovers
Saturday 2nd February 2013
Sat 2nd Feb 2013

The perfect hideaway for chocolate lovers

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE:  Simon Dunn Chocolatier has been in business for over 25 years and the Wilmslow shop is now the flagship store, which is why…