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Residents pay their respects to popular coach
Thursday 4th October 2012
Thu 4th Oct 2012

Residents pay their respects to popular coach

Wilmslow residents gathered at Lindow St Johns Church on Wednesday, 3rd October, to say farewell to Ken Sawyer, a well-known figure in local football…
Council forecasts £7.7m overspend
Thursday 4th October 2012
Thu 4th Oct 2012

Council forecasts £7.7m overspend

Cheshire East Council published their first quarter review last month which revealed that spending is forecast to exceed their annual budget by £7.7m.…
Fourth candidate joins race to become Cheshire's first police commissioner
Wednesday 3rd October 2012
Wed 3rd Oct 2012

Fourth candidate joins race to become Cheshire's first police commissioner

A fourth candidate has put themselves forward for the new role of Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC). Ainsley Arnold is standing as the Liberal…
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Firefighters to give free winter driving safety checks
Wednesday 3rd October 2012
Wed 3rd Oct 2012
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Firefighters to give free winter driving safety checks

Cheshire firefighters will be holding a winter driving safety event in Wilmslow this month, giving drivers the chance to have their cars checked before…
Victoria Pendleton delights the crowds
Tuesday 2nd October 2012
Tue 2nd Oct 2012

Victoria Pendleton delights the crowds

Victoria Pendleton was in town on Saturday, attracting a crowd of fans eager to meet the Olympic champion cyclist. The double Olympic gold medallist took…
Have last orders been called at TheBoardroom?
Tuesday 2nd October 2012
Tue 2nd Oct 2012
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Have last orders been called at TheBoardroom?

TheBoardroom appears to have closed its doors, nearly two years after opening on Bank Square. Vans were outside the bar and restaurant on Sunday morning…
Green Doors event proves success
Tuesday 2nd October 2012
Tue 2nd Oct 2012

Green Doors event proves success

On the day when thousands of people went to see fast cars at the Wilmslow Motor Show, others were busy looking at how to make their houses more energy…
Classes to combat accidental falls
Tuesday 2nd October 2012
Tue 2nd Oct 2012

Classes to combat accidental falls

An older person dies every five hours as a result of a fall according to the latest national figures released, and now a campaign to cut the number of…
New 'green' traffic lights to be installed across Borough
Monday 1st October 2012
Mon 1st Oct 2012

New 'green' traffic lights to be installed across Borough

Cheshire East Council is embarking on a scheme to replace all the traditional traffic lights with brighter LED signals. The new traffic lights will be…
Find out how changes to welfare reform could affect you
Monday 1st October 2012
Mon 1st Oct 2012
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Find out how changes to welfare reform could affect you

Cheshire East Council, working in partnership with local housing associations, is holding a series of drop-in sessions to let people know about the biggest…
Paperchase is coming to Wilmslow
Sunday 30th September 2012
Sun 30th Sep 2012
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Paperchase is coming to Wilmslow

Paperchase is opening up a new store on Water Lane, in the premises previously occupied by the Fenn Wright Manson clothes shop. The retailer has been…
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Fire service consults on plans to save £5m
Sunday 30th September 2012
Sun 30th Sep 2012

Fire service consults on plans to save £5m

Cheshire Fire Authority has published its draft plan designed to save around £5 million over the next four years. The authority says the proposals…
'Queen Vic' supports Wilmslow campaign for safer streets
Saturday 29th September 2012
Sat 29th Sep 2012

'Queen Vic' supports Wilmslow campaign for safer streets

Community groups campaigning for a 20mph speed limit zone to be introduced in Wilmslow were delighted to be joined by a double Olympic gold medallist…
Nominate your sporting heroes for Cheshire East award
Saturday 29th September 2012
Sat 29th Sep 2012

Nominate your sporting heroes for Cheshire East award

2012 has been a momentous year for sport - and now Cheshire East Council wants to hear about the Borough's unsung sporting heroes. The Council's leisure…
Boogie Nights rehearsals underway
Saturday 29th September 2012
Sat 29th Sep 2012

Boogie Nights rehearsals underway

Boogie Nights, the '70's Musical comes to Wilmslow this November. Following an extensive hunt for cast members, rehearsals are well under way at the Alderley…
Temporary new speed limit on Altrincham Road
Friday 28th September 2012
Fri 28th Sep 2012
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Temporary new speed limit on Altrincham Road

The speed limit on a stretch of the A538 Altrincham Road is being reduced from 40mph to 30mph for the next few months. The restriction is being put in…
Chance to meet Olympic gold medalist
Thursday 27th September 2012
Thu 27th Sep 2012
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Chance to meet Olympic gold medalist

Victoria Pendleton, the Olympic champion cyclist, will be in Wilmslow on Saturday, 29th September, for autographs and pictures. The double Olympic gold…
Firefighters pump out flood water from Beech Grove
Thursday 27th September 2012
Thu 27th Sep 2012

Firefighters pump out flood water from Beech Grove

Firefighters spent several hours pumping water from Beech Grove this week to try and prevent it from getting into the homes nearby. Unfortunately this…
Wilmslow plays host to first South Manchester Triathlon
Thursday 27th September 2012
Thu 27th Sep 2012

Wilmslow plays host to first South Manchester Triathlon

The first South Manchester Triathlon took place in Wilmslow on Sunday, 23rd September, attracting a field of just under 350 triathletes about half of…
Wednesday 26th September 2012
Wed 26th Sep 2012

Extra flu jab appointments available

Wilmslow Health Centre is laying on over 1000 extra weekend flu jab appointments for its patients. They will be running special clinics in October and…