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Temporary speed limit on Handforth bypass
Friday 24th June 2011
Fri 24th Jun 2011

Temporary speed limit on Handforth bypass

Temporary speed restrictions will be in place on the A34 Handforth bypass next week. A temporary 30mph limit and lane restrictions will be in operation…
80,000 flock to Cheshire County Show
Thursday 23rd June 2011
Thu 23rd Jun 2011

80,000 flock to Cheshire County Show

Organisers of the Cheshire County Show believe more than 80,000 visitors attended this year's agricultural event. The show was once again a bustling hive…
Green Room to stage Christie's bestseller
Wednesday 22nd June 2011
Wed 22nd Jun 2011

Green Room to stage Christie's bestseller

To open the season, the Wilmslow Green Room is staging an Agatha Christie classic at the end of this month. 'And then There Were None', which is to be…
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Weight Watchers raise £500 for hospice
Wednesday 22nd June 2011
Wed 22nd Jun 2011
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Weight Watchers raise £500 for hospice

Weight Watchers from Wilmslow and Handforth held a Charity Clothes Sale on Saturday, 18th June, at St Benedicts Catholic Church in Handforth. All the…
Emergency closures of Station Road
Tuesday 21st June 2011
Tue 21st Jun 2011

Emergency closures of Station Road

As a result of works to extend the platform at Wilmslow Station there will be emergency overnight closures to Station Road this week. Network Rail require…
Firefighters tackle mansion blaze overnight
Tuesday 21st June 2011
Tue 21st Jun 2011
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Firefighters tackle mansion blaze overnight

Fire crews have spent the night bringing a fire under control at a three-storey Victorian mansion on Stanneylands Road. Five fire engines, from Wilmslow,…
Wilmslow market plans unveiled
Tuesday 21st June 2011
Tue 21st Jun 2011
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Wilmslow market plans unveiled

What do violet garlic, monks beard, Sussex beef, stinking bishop, bergamot, and purple carrots have in common? They are all exotic, quality ingredients…
Grand plans confirmed for 100th Wilmslow Show
Tuesday 21st June 2011
Tue 21st Jun 2011

Grand plans confirmed for 100th Wilmslow Show

Following the success of last year's show, which saw just under 5000 people gathered to enjoy the fun packed day, plans are well underway for the 100th…
New Town Council starts to build structure
Tuesday 21st June 2011
Tue 21st Jun 2011
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New Town Council starts to build structure

Last night I attended the second meeting of Wilmslow Parish Council where a lot of housekeeping issues were addressed and the new Council took the decision…
New arrangements for Morley Green fete
Tuesday 21st June 2011
Tue 21st Jun 2011

New arrangements for Morley Green fete

Morley Green Club will be opening its doors to the public for its annual Fun Day on Saturday 25th June, only this time with a new set up. Nigel Woodall…
Bundles of fun planned for nursery opening
Tuesday 21st June 2011
Tue 21st Jun 2011

Bundles of fun planned for nursery opening

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery is ready to open for business in Wilmslow. To celebrate their opening and show off their new facilities they are holding a Family…
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Children go behind the scenes with Pinewood chef
Monday 20th June 2011
Mon 20th Jun 2011

Children go behind the scenes with Pinewood chef

Year 5 students from Wilmslow Grange Community Primary School visited the Pinewood on Wilmslow hotel recently to learn about the different jobs people…
Top dancers win roles with English Youth Ballet
Saturday 18th June 2011
Sat 18th Jun 2011

Top dancers win roles with English Youth Ballet

The dreams of five young dancers have come true as they have been selected to appear in a professional production of a well-loved classical ballet. Martha…
Tile company expands with new Wilmslow showroom
Friday 17th June 2011
Fri 17th Jun 2011

Tile company expands with new Wilmslow showroom

Two friends who set up a business together 5 years ago have relocated to a bigger showroom in Wilmslow. Julian Lloyd, from Macclesfield, and Brad Crosthwaite,…
Police crack down on drink and drug drivers
Thursday 16th June 2011
Thu 16th Jun 2011

Police crack down on drink and drug drivers

Seventy people have been arrested in Cheshire during the first two weeks of a summer campaign against driving while unfit due to drink or drugs. Officers…
Plans underway for spectacular Cheshire Show
Thursday 16th June 2011
Thu 16th Jun 2011

Plans underway for spectacular Cheshire Show

Preparations are in the final stages for the 2011 Cheshire County Show, with over 80,000 visitors set to enjoy the two-day extravaganza at the Tabley…
Nominate an Olympic torchbearer
Wednesday 15th June 2011
Wed 15th Jun 2011

Nominate an Olympic torchbearer

Cheshire East Council is urging residents to play an important part in next year's Olympic Games. Whilst the 2012 event will take place in London, people…
Town set for 2011 Wilmslow Scarecrow Festival
Tuesday 14th June 2011
Tue 14th Jun 2011

Town set for 2011 Wilmslow Scarecrow Festival

Wilmslow is buzzing with excitement as retailers, solicitors, public houses, restaurants, barbers, garden centres and even a church are working on their…
Council compiles Wilmslow Ward profiles
Tuesday 14th June 2011
Tue 14th Jun 2011

Council compiles Wilmslow Ward profiles

The Research and Consultation department at the Council has recently put together profiles for the 52 wards of Cheshire East. These profiles have primarily…
Local gardens open for charity
Tuesday 14th June 2011
Tue 14th Jun 2011

Local gardens open for charity

Twenty privately-owned local gardens are now being prepared in readiness for Wilmslow Wells Garden Day on Saturday, 25th June. Helen Battilana, Chairman…