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Fifth person charged in relation to high value burglary series
Monday 7th July 2025
Mon 7th Jul 2025

Fifth person charged in relation to high value burglary series

Detectives investigating a series of high value burglaries across the UK have now charged a five people. The four Albanian men and a British woman were…
Council launches four new community grants designed to empower local change
Saturday 5th July 2025
Sat 5th Jul 2025

Council launches four new community grants designed to empower local change

Cheshire East Council has announced the launch of four new community grant programmes for 2025–2026, designed to empower local organisations, strengthen…
Updated: Residents meeting called following concerns over plans for 136 new homes off Ryleys Lane
Friday 4th July 2025
Fri 4th Jul 2025
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Updated: Residents meeting called following concerns over plans for 136 new homes off Ryleys Lane

Following a high level of concern raised at Councillor Craig Browne's surgery last weekend, he has arranged a dedicated meeting for residents to discuss…
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Four people charged in relation to high value burglary series
Friday 4th July 2025
Fri 4th Jul 2025

Four people charged in relation to high value burglary series

Three Albanian men and a British woman who were arrested by Cheshire Police in relation to a high value burglary series across the UK have now been charged.…
Fifth person arrested in relation to million-pound burglary series
Thursday 3rd July 2025
Thu 3rd Jul 2025

Fifth person arrested in relation to million-pound burglary series

Following the arrest of four people in the Midlands yesterday (Wednesday 2nd July) in connection to a series of high value burglaries across the UK, detectives…
Popular gardens day raises over £20,000
Thursday 3rd July 2025
Thu 3rd Jul 2025

Popular gardens day raises over £20,000

This year's Wilmslow Wells for Africa (WWfA) Gardens Day on Saturday, 28th June proved another resounding success. Weather on the day was excellent…
Four arrested in relation to million-pound burglary series
Thursday 3rd July 2025
Thu 3rd Jul 2025

Four arrested in relation to million-pound burglary series

Detectives from Cheshire Police have arrested four people in the Midlands in connection to a series of high value burglaries series across the UK. On…
Film crews descend on The Edge
Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Wed 2nd Jul 2025

Film crews descend on The Edge

Filming for the second series of ITV Drama After the Flood has been taking place at The Edge this week. Crews were at the National Trust site for filming…
New chocolate shop and café coming to Wilmslow
Monday 30th June 2025
Mon 30th Jun 2025

New chocolate shop and café coming to Wilmslow

Chocolate fans are in for a treat as Hotel Chocolat has announced the opening of its latest store located in Wilmslow. Opening on 11 July, the new Wilmslow…
Scarecrow festival extended a week
Monday 30th June 2025
Mon 30th Jun 2025

Scarecrow festival extended a week

Scarecrows have begun to spring up around town for this year's Wilmslow Scarecrow Festival. So far there are 14 weird and wonderful creations which can…
Have your say on plans for up to 136 new homes off Ryleys Lane
Friday 27th June 2025
Fri 27th Jun 2025
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Have your say on plans for up to 136 new homes off Ryleys Lane

Local residents are being invited to have their say on proposals for up to 136 homes off Ryleys Lane. Story Homes' has launched a consultation on their…
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More than 20 fines issued at illegal car meet in Alderley Edge
Thursday 26th June 2025
Thu 26th Jun 2025
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More than 20 fines issued at illegal car meet in Alderley Edge

Officers from Macclesfield Local Policing Unit issued more than 20 traffic offence reports last weekend as part of ongoing efforts to tackle illegal car…
Police operations tackles criminality on Cheshire East roads
Wednesday 25th June 2025
Wed 25th Jun 2025
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Police operations tackles criminality on Cheshire East roads

Over 100 officers from the eastern area of the county conducted a day of action to disrupt criminals abusing the road networks as well as tackling immigration…
Alderley Edge fake millionaire pleads guilty to luxury handbag fraud
Tuesday 24th June 2025
Tue 24th Jun 2025

Alderley Edge fake millionaire pleads guilty to luxury handbag fraud

An Alderley Edge man who described himself as Cheshire's very own Kardashian has been pleaded guilty to fraud and theft. Jack Watkin, 26, formerly of…
Pavement parking ban still under consideration
Monday 23rd June 2025
Mon 23rd Jun 2025

Pavement parking ban still under consideration

Cheshire East Council has confirmed that a pavement parking ban is still being considered but it is awaiting guidance from the Government During the public…
Ever felt like your gym routine is just... going through the motions?
Monday 23rd June 2025
Mon 23rd Jun 2025

Ever felt like your gym routine is just... going through the motions?

Promotional Feature No spark, no energy, no real change, just the same machines, same workouts, same results. You're not alone. Most people feel uninspired…
Dispersal order issued following reports of a planned car meet in Alderley Edge
Saturday 21st June 2025
Sat 21st Jun 2025
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Dispersal order issued following reports of a planned car meet in Alderley Edge

Officers from Cheshire Police have issued a dispersal order following intelligence in relation to a possible car meet in Alderley Edge. Over recent days…
Cheshire East in the UK’s top ten for bus satisfaction
Friday 20th June 2025
Fri 20th Jun 2025

Cheshire East in the UK’s top ten for bus satisfaction

According to results of a recent survey, bus users have placed Cheshire East Council in the top ten of UK local authorities for how satisfied they are…
Warning issued ahead of proposed car meet in Alderley Edge this weekend
Thursday 19th June 2025
Thu 19th Jun 2025

Warning issued ahead of proposed car meet in Alderley Edge this weekend

Officers have issued a warning following reports of an unauthorised car meet in Alderley Edge. Over recent days police have been made aware of an unauthorised…
Decision due on sports club's new floodlighting
Wednesday 18th June 2025
Wed 18th Jun 2025

Decision due on sports club's new floodlighting

Heyes Lane Tennis Club has applied to install new court lighting on all its courts. The Alderley Edge sports club, which is located within the Green Belt…