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Independents join forces
Wednesday 31st March 2010
Wed 31st Mar 2010

Independents join forces

This week I was invited along to a meeting organised by a group of independents in Wilmslow whose businesses are all kid-related. They met to plan events…
A380 superjumbo to fly from Manchester airport
Tuesday 30th March 2010
Tue 30th Mar 2010

A380 superjumbo to fly from Manchester airport

Emirates Airline have announced today that Manchester Airport will be the first regional base in the world to host A380 services as the world’s…
Mark Shields stands for action
Monday 29th March 2010
Mon 29th Mar 2010

Mark Shields stands for action

The last few weeks have been a roller coaster for Handforth resident Mark Shields since appearing in the BBC documentary Famous, Rich and Jobless, which…
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Monday 29th March 2010
Mon 29th Mar 2010

'Free' home security may not be secure

Cheshire East Trading Standards are warning local residents to be on their guard following a series of reports to Trading Standards about home security…
Results of the 2010 Wilmslow Half Marathon
Sunday 28th March 2010
Sun 28th Mar 2010

Results of the 2010 Wilmslow Half Marathon

The winner of the 26th ASICS Wilmslow Half Marathon, which took place this morning, was Andi Jones from Salford Harriers who completed the 13.1 mile course…
Brief the Chief
Sunday 28th March 2010
Sun 28th Mar 2010

Brief the Chief

Residents in Cheshire are being given the chance to "Brief the Chief" by taking part in local mobile roadshows. Local people will be encouraged to record…
Cafe reopens for summer
Friday 26th March 2010
Fri 26th Mar 2010

Cafe reopens for summer

The Fruit Magic cafe on Hawthorn Lane will be reopening for the summer on Monday 29th March. Once again they will be selling fruity delights such as smoothies,…
Road closures during Wilmslow Half Marathon
Friday 26th March 2010
Fri 26th Mar 2010

Road closures during Wilmslow Half Marathon

Traffic restrictions will be in place this Sunday whilst the Wilmslow Half Marathon is being run. Traffic will be prohibited on the following roads Morley…
Shoppers treated to culinary display by celebrity chef
Wednesday 24th March 2010
Wed 24th Mar 2010

Shoppers treated to culinary display by celebrity chef

Hundreds gathered outside Sainsbury’s in Wilmslow on Saturday March 20th for the Love Food Hate Waste Roadshow. Organised by Cheshire East Council,…
Drugs and dangerous dogs seized in police raids
Tuesday 23rd March 2010
Tue 23rd Mar 2010

Drugs and dangerous dogs seized in police raids

Police Officers raided four homes in the Colshaw area last Thursday, 18th March, in response to concerns expressed by people living on the estate. At…
Police request patience for Wilmslow Half Marathon
Sunday 21st March 2010
Sun 21st Mar 2010

Police request patience for Wilmslow Half Marathon

Police Officers are asking drivers to be patient about delays on the roads while runners compete in the Wilmslow Half Marathon. The race is on Sunday…
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A Bollington Walk
Friday 19th March 2010
Fri 19th Mar 2010

A Bollington Walk

So far in this series, the walks have been on the level with just a few gentle inclines. To prepare you for a 20-mile mini-marathon I have in mind, here’s…
'Crafty' Cubs win County competition
Wednesday 17th March 2010
Wed 17th Mar 2010

'Crafty' Cubs win County competition

Alderley District’s 1st Handforth pack have proved themselves to be the county’s `craftiest’ Cubs. Their team of six boys and girls…
Pioneering social network
Wednesday 17th March 2010
Wed 17th Mar 2010

Pioneering social network

A pioneering social network supporting people affected by dementia is to be launched in Cheshire East as a national pilot project. A partnership led by…
Mokee Joe comes to town
Tuesday 16th March 2010
Tue 16th Mar 2010

Mokee Joe comes to town

Always keen to encourage a love of books, Wilmslow Preparatory School works closely with authors to ensure that reading remains an exciting and fun activity…
Love food hate waste
Monday 15th March 2010
Mon 15th Mar 2010

Love food hate waste

Cheshire East Council is taking its "Love Food Hate Waste" campaign on a spring roadshow later this month, and will be visiting Sainsbury's in Wilmslow…
Fewer victims of crime
Monday 15th March 2010
Mon 15th Mar 2010

Fewer victims of crime

Nearly four hundred fewer people in Wilmslow and Alderley Edge have been victims of crime in the past 12 months than in the previous year. This represents…
Frustrated, determined, jobless
Sunday 14th March 2010
Sun 14th Mar 2010

Frustrated, determined, jobless

It has taken me a few days to come to terms with what has happened following Famous, Rich & Jobless being televised last week. I am an everyday family…
Join Sainsbury's in supporting Sport Relief
Sunday 14th March 2010
Sun 14th Mar 2010

Join Sainsbury's in supporting Sport Relief

Steve Morris store manager at Sainsbury's on Alderley Road has informed us that a number of activities have been organised for the coming week, all in…
Police put their foot in the door of distraction burglars
Sunday 14th March 2010
Sun 14th Mar 2010

Police put their foot in the door of distraction burglars

Not Sure?…Don’t Open The Door’ is the message at the heart of a national campaign to raise awareness about distraction burglars who…