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Symphony Orchestra embarks on musical tour
Thursday 6th September 2012
Thu 6th Sep 2012

Symphony Orchestra embarks on musical tour

Music is a language which cuts across national boundaries, and the Wilmslow Symphony Orchestra's new season of five evocative concerts promises an exciting…
Scarborough Flyer steams through
Thursday 6th September 2012
Thu 6th Sep 2012

Scarborough Flyer steams through

One of our reader's kindly sent through this fantastic photo of the 'Scarborough Flyer' passing through Alderley Edge station last week. This special…
Green Belt is 'sacrosanct'
Wednesday 5th September 2012
Wed 5th Sep 2012
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Green Belt is 'sacrosanct'

Whilst the Leader of Cheshire East Council admits mistakes were made with the Wilmslow Vision consultation he is adament that the outcome will represent…
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Cricket: Wilmslow 15 points clear at the top
Wednesday 5th September 2012
Wed 5th Sep 2012

Cricket: Wilmslow 15 points clear at the top

Wilmslow CC 1st XI 58 for 3 beat Heaton Mersey Village 1st XI 56 all out. Opening bowler Toby Rowe gave Wilmslow Cricket Club just the kind of performance…
Town Council considers initial transfer of town's assets
Tuesday 4th September 2012
Tue 4th Sep 2012
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Town Council considers initial transfer of town's assets

Wilmslow Town Council is currently considering the transfer of several assets and services from Cheshire East Council to their control. Last September…
Opinion: Council propose to shunt Romany's caravan to Yorkshire
Tuesday 4th September 2012
Tue 4th Sep 2012
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Opinion: Council propose to shunt Romany's caravan to Yorkshire

Two CEC cabinet members, Wilmslow's Rod Menlove and leader Michael Jones, have stated publicly that Romany's caravan, recently subject to a £7,000…
What is that awful smell?
Tuesday 4th September 2012
Tue 4th Sep 2012
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What is that awful smell?

We have been contacted by residents from both Wilmslow and Alderley Edge this week complaining about the 'foul stench' which has been in the air for several…
North West has most empty shops
Tuesday 4th September 2012
Tue 4th Sep 2012
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North West has most empty shops

The North West is the worst performing region in terms of shop vacancy rate according to the latest report from The Local Data Company (LDC). According…
Young musicians invited to join new junior orchestra
Monday 3rd September 2012
Mon 3rd Sep 2012

Young musicians invited to join new junior orchestra

A new junior orchestra is coming to Wilmslow this month. Children who can play an instrument at Grade 1 level and above, between the ages of 7 and 12,…
Councillor warns over 'dodgy' door to door sales techniques
Saturday 1st September 2012
Sat 1st Sep 2012

Councillor warns over 'dodgy' door to door sales techniques

A Wilmslow town councillor is warning residents about 'dodgy sales methods' which have been reported in the Lacey Green area of town. Cllr Trevor Jones…
Councillors and residents to revise Wilmslow Vision
Friday 31st August 2012
Fri 31st Aug 2012
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Councillors and residents to revise Wilmslow Vision

Wilmslow town councillors have met with officers from Cheshire East Council to be briefed on the findings from the Wilmslow Vision consultation. Following…
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Wilmslow in Bloom up for award
Friday 31st August 2012
Fri 31st Aug 2012

Wilmslow in Bloom up for award

Wilmslow has been nominated for an award in the RHS North West in Bloom competition. RHS judges were impressed when they visited the town in July to assess…
Do not lose your right to vote in police commissioner election
Friday 31st August 2012
Fri 31st Aug 2012
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Do not lose your right to vote in police commissioner election

Cheshire East Council is reminding residents they have just two weeks left to fill in their 'register of electors' form which they should have received.…
Leisure Centre fitness suite to close for refurb
Thursday 30th August 2012
Thu 30th Aug 2012
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Leisure Centre fitness suite to close for refurb

Wilmslow Leisure Centre's fitness suite will be closed from tomorrow, Friday, August 31st, for refurbishment. A temporary facility with limited equipment…
Coffee shop staff to go without food for charity
Thursday 30th August 2012
Thu 30th Aug 2012

Coffee shop staff to go without food for charity

A coffee shop manager who has been known to walk, run, diet, shave his head, dress-up as Tinkerbell and be tattooed on his arm to raise money for his…
Local Plan consultation begins in Handforth
Thursday 30th August 2012
Thu 30th Aug 2012

Local Plan consultation begins in Handforth

The Local Plan consultation kicks off this Friday , 31st August, offering Handforth residents the opportunity to have their say on draft plans, some of…
New club is something to laugh about
Wednesday 29th August 2012
Wed 29th Aug 2012
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New club is something to laugh about

A new comedy club is launching which intends to bring the very best live stand up comedy from around the UK and abroad to Wilmslow. Giggle Street Comedy…
Wilmslow's officially an ArcAngel Protected Town
Tuesday 28th August 2012
Tue 28th Aug 2012

Wilmslow's officially an ArcAngel Protected Town

Wilmslow has been granted its status as an ArcAngel protected town, which seeks to encourage responsible drinking, target prolific and persistent offenders…
Plans to split Argos unit in two
Tuesday 28th August 2012
Tue 28th Aug 2012
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Plans to split Argos unit in two

Plans have been submitted to split the former Argos store to create two units which can then be let separately. Alderley Road Investments Ltd have applied…
Plans for new Learning Support Centre at Wilmslow High
Tuesday 28th August 2012
Tue 28th Aug 2012

Plans for new Learning Support Centre at Wilmslow High

Wilmslow High School is planning to build a new Learning Support Centre for students with additional needs, disabilities and special education needs (SEN)…