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Pals takes on Three Peaks Challenge
Sunday 15th May 2011
Sun 15th May 2011

Pals takes on Three Peaks Challenge

A group of ten friends who all grew up in the area will be completing the Three Peaks Challenge this summer to raise money for a local charity. The group…
Latest round of community grants announced
Friday 13th May 2011
Fri 13th May 2011

Latest round of community grants announced

Alderley Edge May Fair, Wilmslow Symphony Orchestra and Friends of The Carrs are just some of the events and organisations set to benefit from grant funding.…
Kitchen fires cause concern
Thursday 12th May 2011
Thu 12th May 2011

Kitchen fires cause concern

Firefighters in Cheshire East have issued a warning to residents following a number of kitchen fires in the area. Crews were called to four fires involving…
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Records set at Wilmslow Triathlon
Wednesday 11th May 2011
Wed 11th May 2011

Records set at Wilmslow Triathlon

With 550 entries, a record number of people took part in the 2011 Wilmslow Triathlon held on Sunday, May 8th. In the 'Elite Wave' of the event there was…
Wesley Fitzgerald is re-elected as leader of Conservation Group
Wednesday 11th May 2011
Wed 11th May 2011

Wesley Fitzgerald is re-elected as leader of Conservation Group

Councillor Wesley Fitzgerald has been re-elected as leader of the Conservative Group on Cheshire East Council at a meeting on Monday, 9th May. Councillor…
Wilmslow High judged overwhelmingly outstanding
Tuesday 10th May 2011
Tue 10th May 2011

Wilmslow High judged overwhelmingly outstanding

Following a visit from Ofsted inspectors in April, Wilmslow High School is proud to be judged outstanding and exceptional. The school was recognised as…
Alert following York stone thefts
Tuesday 10th May 2011
Tue 10th May 2011

Alert following York stone thefts

Police are appealing for residents to be extra vigilant following recent thefts of York Stone. There have been three local incidents in recent weeks.…
Too many dogs spoil the park
Tuesday 10th May 2011
Tue 10th May 2011
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Too many dogs spoil the park

Regular readers may remember my rant about the new playground in The Carrs and the alarmingly high cost, about £25,000, charged to The Carrs Section…
Toy shop reveals new garden theme
Tuesday 10th May 2011
Tue 10th May 2011

Toy shop reveals new garden theme

A womble and the Knutsford Town Crier will be at Little Nut Tree Toys on Saturday, May 4th, to reveal the store's new look. The independent toy shop on…
New festival to celebrate food
Tuesday 10th May 2011
Tue 10th May 2011

New festival to celebrate food

Tatton Park will be hosting a new food and drink festival from May 20th to May 22nd. The three-day Foodies Festival will celebrate the finest food, drink…
Fire service issue warning following peat bog blaze
Monday 9th May 2011
Mon 9th May 2011

Fire service issue warning following peat bog blaze

Following a firmly established blaze at Lindow Common last week, Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service has issued a warning advising visitors to take extra…
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Charity evening of fun, fizz and chocolate
Monday 9th May 2011
Mon 9th May 2011

Charity evening of fun, fizz and chocolate

Simon Dunn Chocolatier are hosting an exclusive evening in the company of Russell Watson and Miss Kirsty Howard on Monday, May 23rd. They will be joined…
Handforth flying the flag
Monday 9th May 2011
Mon 9th May 2011
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Handforth flying the flag

The Friends of Handforth Station have teamed up with Wilmslow Grange School to create a new flag to represent the village. The Friends group approached…
Tories control new Parish Council
Saturday 7th May 2011
Sat 7th May 2011
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Tories control new Parish Council

The Tories are celebrating after taking every seat in Wilmslow's new Parish Council. Wilmslow has fifteen councillors representing the four wards and…
Clean sweep for Tories
Friday 6th May 2011
Fri 6th May 2011

Clean sweep for Tories

Conservative candidates Wesley Fitzgerald and Gary Barton have made it a clean sweep for the Conservatives in the Wilmslow local elections. Both Tories…
Paul Whiteley wins Wilmslow Dean Row election
Friday 6th May 2011
Fri 6th May 2011

Paul Whiteley wins Wilmslow Dean Row election

Conservative candidate Paul Whiteley has won the Wilmslow Dean Row ward election with 68.5% of the vote. Councillor Whiteley received 1072 votes, compared…
Don Stockton wins Wilmslow Lacey Green ward election
Friday 6th May 2011
Fri 6th May 2011

Don Stockton wins Wilmslow Lacey Green ward election

Conservative candidate Don Stockton has won the Wilmslow Lacey Green ward election with 50.5% of the vote. Councillor Stockton received 770 votes compared…
Colourful 3D mural unveiled
Friday 6th May 2011
Fri 6th May 2011

Colourful 3D mural unveiled

Arty youngsters have unveiled a piece of their handiwork in Wilmslow. Manchester-based LIME Art has been working with 17 young people on the town's Colshaw…
Sisters are doing it for themselves
Friday 6th May 2011
Fri 6th May 2011

Sisters are doing it for themselves

Sisters Alice, Phoebe and Libby Hutton, pupils at Lindow Primary School, are the proud owners of three Blue Peter badges each. Alice, 10, started the…
Samia Smith opens new Sunflower Centre
Friday 6th May 2011
Fri 6th May 2011

Samia Smith opens new Sunflower Centre

Coronation Street actress and East Cheshire Hospice patron, Samia Smith cut a special cake and snipped a yellow ribbon to officially open the Hospice's…