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Fire services urges residents to scrap garden fires during coronavirus lockdown
Tuesday 31st March 2020
Tue 31st Mar 2020

Fire services urges residents to scrap garden fires during coronavirus lockdown

Fire officers are warning residents not to light fires in their gardens during the coronavirus lock down.In seven days, since March 23rd, firefighters…
Waitrose asks people to shop alone where possible
Monday 30th March 2020
Mon 30th Mar 2020
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Waitrose asks people to shop alone where possible

Since the UK went into lockdown a week ago, on Monday 23rd March, shoppers have seen a number of changes introduced at local supermarkets in a bid to…
Police plea to those breaking the exercise rules during lockdown
Monday 30th March 2020
Mon 30th Mar 2020
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Police plea to those breaking the exercise rules during lockdown

Cheshire Police are pleading with the public to obey the exercise rules during the coronavirus lockdown as many local residents are continuing to travel.…
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Alderley Edge Post Office staying open with reduced hours
Sunday 29th March 2020
Sun 29th Mar 2020

Alderley Edge Post Office staying open with reduced hours

Alderley Edge Post Office is remaing open during the current coronavirus pandemic but from Monday, 30th March, it will be operating on reduced hours.…
Prime Minister to write to every household with coronavirus guidance
Saturday 28th March 2020
Sat 28th Mar 2020

Prime Minister to write to every household with coronavirus guidance

The Prime Minister will write to every UK household to urge them to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives. A letter from the Prime Minister will…
Plans to convert former betting shop into beauticians
Saturday 28th March 2020
Sat 28th Mar 2020
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Plans to convert former betting shop into beauticians

Plans have been submitted to change the use of of a unit in the village centre. The proposal is to change the use of 53 London Road, where the former…
Cheshire East Council asks residents to think before they call
Friday 27th March 2020
Fri 27th Mar 2020

Cheshire East Council asks residents to think before they call

Cheshire East Council is currently experiencing a high volume of calls and is struggling with demand from non urgent enquires. A spokesperson for Cheshire…
Lorry overturns on Wilmslow bypass
Friday 27th March 2020
Fri 27th Mar 2020

Lorry overturns on Wilmslow bypass

A lorry has overturned on the A34 Wilmslow bypass this afternoon, Friday, 27th March. As a result the bypass was initially closed southbound to allow…
Cheshire East launches business helping business scheme
Friday 27th March 2020
Fri 27th Mar 2020

Cheshire East launches business helping business scheme

Cheshire East Council has launched a scheme seeking to help businesses across the borough to support each other during the Covid-19 outbreak. The scheme,…
Council urges businesses to come direct for Covid-19 grant funding
Friday 27th March 2020
Fri 27th Mar 2020

Council urges businesses to come direct for Covid-19 grant funding

Cheshire East Council is urging businesses to come directly to them and submit their business bank details online – via an official form –…
Temporary suspension of car parking charges
Thursday 26th March 2020
Thu 26th Mar 2020
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Temporary suspension of car parking charges

Parking charges in Cheshire East run car parks have been suspended as part of a number of service changes made in response to Covid-19. While following…
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Visiting at Macclesfield Hospital suspended with immediate effect
Thursday 26th March 2020
Thu 26th Mar 2020

Visiting at Macclesfield Hospital suspended with immediate effect

In line with further national guidance related to COVID-19 (coronavirus), all visiting has been suspended at Macclesfield Hospital and Congleton Hospital's…
Annual Village Show latest local event to be cancelled because of the spread of coronavirus
Thursday 26th March 2020
Thu 26th Mar 2020

Annual Village Show latest local event to be cancelled because of the spread of coronavirus

With great regret the Directors of The Alderley Edge Allotments and Gardens Society Ltd have taken the decision to cancel this year's village show dueto…
Reader's Photo: All so quiet at Alderley Edge Station
Thursday 26th March 2020
Thu 26th Mar 2020

Reader's Photo: All so quiet at Alderley Edge Station

Kelvin Briggs kindly sent us this photo today (Thursday, 26th March) saying "The rare site of an empty car park in Alderley Edge as folks stay at home."…
MP is holding remote daily surgeries for constituents needing help during the lockdown
Wednesday 25th March 2020
Wed 25th Mar 2020

MP is holding remote daily surgeries for constituents needing help during the lockdown

Tatton MP Esther McVey is holding daily surgeries remotely and urging constituents needing help to get in touch with her so she can help direct them to…
Reader's Photo: Sun sets over Windmill Wood
Wednesday 25th March 2020
Wed 25th Mar 2020

Reader's Photo: Sun sets over Windmill Wood

Carole Harding kindly sent us this photo of the lovely view from Windmill Wood yesterday evening (Tuesday, 24th March). If you would like your photos…
Sinclair Law expands their will writing team
Tuesday 24th March 2020
Tue 24th Mar 2020

Sinclair Law expands their will writing team

Promotional Feature Sinclair Law Solicitors strengthen their private client team with the appointment of Fakhruddin Maimoon joining their modern, forward…
Are you vulnerable or isolated? Do you need help with supplies or just a friendly phone call?
Tuesday 24th March 2020
Tue 24th Mar 2020

Are you vulnerable or isolated? Do you need help with supplies or just a friendly phone call?

The coronavirus pandemic is a challenging time for everyone but for some is it more difficult than others. However, the kindness and support shown by…
In bloom team will do all they can to continue to care for our village
Monday 23rd March 2020
Mon 23rd Mar 2020
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In bloom team will do all they can to continue to care for our village

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, this year's RHS Britain in Bloom UK finals competition will not be going ahead. However, the Alderley Edge Bloom team are…
Wilmslow Show cancelled due to coronavirus
Monday 23rd March 2020
Mon 23rd Mar 2020

Wilmslow Show cancelled due to coronavirus

Organisers of this summer's Wilmslow Show have taken the difficult but understandable decision to cancel the event. Chair of the Show Committee Angela…