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Reader's Letter: Such a nice gesture in these troubled times
Sunday 22nd March 2020
Sun 22nd Mar 2020

Reader's Letter: Such a nice gesture in these troubled times

I was out walking in Wilmslow this morning, when returning from the Carrs via St Bartholomew's churchyard I came across these plants on the path outside…
It's taken some time but the yellow lines are finally here
Sunday 22nd March 2020
Sun 22nd Mar 2020
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It's taken some time but the yellow lines are finally here

Many local residents will be delighted to see that workers from Cheshire East Highways are busy painting yellow lines this morning (Sunday, 22nd March)…
Call for food bank donations as church adapts to coronavirus
Saturday 21st March 2020
Sat 21st Mar 2020
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Call for food bank donations as church adapts to coronavirus

Like all of us, St. Philip & St. James Church has made a number of changes to adapt to the difficult and unprecedented situation we are facing as…
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Manchester Airport to operate from a single terminal
Friday 20th March 2020
Fri 20th Mar 2020
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Manchester Airport to operate from a single terminal

Manchester Airport will operating from a single terminal from next week, as the number of flights in and out of the airport has plummeted since the coronavirus…
Council closes leisure centres and other services due to coronavirus
Friday 20th March 2020
Fri 20th Mar 2020

Council closes leisure centres and other services due to coronavirus

Updated Sundat 22nd March Cheshire East Council has taken the decision to close Tatton Park today (Sunday 22 March) to protect visitors and staff from…
Bin lorry left stranded as someone steals keys
Friday 20th March 2020
Fri 20th Mar 2020

Bin lorry left stranded as someone steals keys

Local drivers found that Clifton Street was blocked early this morning by a bin wagon as someone had stolen the keys. A police spokesperson confirmed…
Cheshire East launches Covid-19 support hub
Friday 20th March 2020
Fri 20th Mar 2020

Cheshire East launches Covid-19 support hub

Cheshire East Council has launched a new Covid-19 information hub – which includes essential information and updates on changes to council services…
Aldeli launches new delivery and drive through service
Thursday 19th March 2020
Thu 19th Mar 2020

Aldeli launches new delivery and drive through service

Promotional Feature In light of recent activities and government recommendations, we have made the difficult decision to close our doors for eating in…
King’s new £60 million campus is creating a sporting wonderland
Wednesday 18th March 2020
Wed 18th Mar 2020

King’s new £60 million campus is creating a sporting wonderland

Promotional Feature The King's School's new £60 million campus is creating a sporting wonderland not only for its pupils, but for the wider community.…
Further restrictions on visiting at Macclesfield Hospital
Wednesday 18th March 2020
Wed 18th Mar 2020

Further restrictions on visiting at Macclesfield Hospital

In line with national guidance related to COVID-19 (coronavirus), further restricted visiting hours and visitor numbers have been introduced at Macclesfield…
Second coronavirus death confirmed in Cheshire East
Tuesday 17th March 2020
Tue 17th Mar 2020
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Second coronavirus death confirmed in Cheshire East

A woman in her 60s who had underlying health conditions has been confirmed as the second person to die from the coronavirus in Cheshire East. Dr Matt…
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Manchester Airport to reduce working hours, introduce temporary pay cuts and lay-offs
Monday 16th March 2020
Mon 16th Mar 2020

Manchester Airport to reduce working hours, introduce temporary pay cuts and lay-offs

Manchester Airport has announced that it will introduce a number of measures to cut costs as a result of the reduction in demand for air travel following…
Alderley Edge May Fair cancelled
Monday 16th March 2020
Mon 16th Mar 2020

Alderley Edge May Fair cancelled

Following the recent Government advice, organisers of the Alderley Edge May Fair have announced today that they have taken the decision to cancel this…
First coronavirus death in Cheshire East confirmed
Monday 16th March 2020
Mon 16th Mar 2020
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First coronavirus death in Cheshire East confirmed

A man in his 60s from theMacclesfield area who had underlying health conditions has been confirmed as the first person to die from the coronavirus in…
Updated - CANCELLED : In Bloom team join the Great British Spring Clean
Monday 16th March 2020
Mon 16th Mar 2020
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Updated - CANCELLED : In Bloom team join the Great British Spring Clean

Updated: 7pm on 16th March - organisers have now taken the decision to cancel these events, please see Kelvin Brigg's comment below. Alderley Edge in…
Updated CANCELLED - The race is on!
Sunday 15th March 2020
Sun 15th Mar 2020
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Updated CANCELLED - The race is on!

Updated Sunday 15th - The event has been cancelled this morning. The Wilmslow Running Festival will NOT take place today 15/3/20 due to coronavirus but…
Updated: CANCELLED - Kell Wind Trio to perform lunchtime concert
Saturday 14th March 2020
Sat 14th Mar 2020
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Updated: CANCELLED - Kell Wind Trio to perform lunchtime concert

Updated Sunday 15th Jean Walker said "After careful consideration, we have decided today that the Lunchtime Concert, scheduled for next Wednesday 18th…
First confirmed Covid-19 case in Cheshire East - in Macclesfield area
Friday 13th March 2020
Fri 13th Mar 2020

First confirmed Covid-19 case in Cheshire East - in Macclesfield area

The first case of coronavirus has been confirmed in Cheshire East and the individual is located in the Macclesfield area Dr Matt Tyrer, acting director…
Reader's Photos: Film set on the Edge
Friday 13th March 2020
Fri 13th Mar 2020

Reader's Photos: Film set on the Edge

David Fairbotham kindly sent us these photos of the Intergalactic filming set at the Edge. As recently reported on alderleyedge.com, the sci-fi series…
Parish Council to fund more gully emptying
Thursday 12th March 2020
Thu 12th Mar 2020
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Parish Council to fund more gully emptying

Alderley Edge Parish Council has agreed to fund supplementary gully emptying across the village. At their meeting on Monday, 9th March, members approved…