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Reader's Photos: The fog before dark
Sunday 19th January 2020
Sun 19th Jan 2020

Reader's Photos: The fog before dark

Zena Keily kindly sent us these photos taken in The Carrs today (Sunday, 19th January) at around 4.15pm. If you would like your photos of Alderley Edge…
Council considers feedback on sites for development in Alderley Edge
Friday 17th January 2020
Fri 17th Jan 2020

Council considers feedback on sites for development in Alderley Edge

Cheshire East Council has confirmed it will consider which sites in Alderley Edge will be allocated for future housing development in the summer. Cheshire…
Vandals strike again - three car windows smashed on Ryleys Lane
Friday 17th January 2020
Fri 17th Jan 2020
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Vandals strike again - three car windows smashed on Ryleys Lane

Motorists and local residents are urged to be vigilant as cars parked on Ryleys Lane are once again having their rear windows smashed. In 2017 there were…
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No ifs, no butts!
Thursday 16th January 2020
Thu 16th Jan 2020
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No ifs, no butts!

Volunteers from The litter pickers in the Alderley Edge in Bloom who regularly litter pick in the village are concerned that the number of cigarette ends…
Have your say on proposed increase for fire service precept
Tuesday 14th January 2020
Tue 14th Jan 2020
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Have your say on proposed increase for fire service precept

Cheshire Fire Authority is seeking views on its proposal to increase its share of council tax by 1.99% for 2020-21. The increase would see the precept…
Cheshire Constabulary appoints new Assistant Chief Constable
Monday 13th January 2020
Mon 13th Jan 2020
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Cheshire Constabulary appoints new Assistant Chief Constable

Cheshire Constabulary has a new Assistant Chief Constable after Jenny Sims joined the force on Monday 6th January. She will oversee the Operations Portfolio…
Masterplan plan unveiled to create 'a park that is fit for our community'
Monday 13th January 2020
Mon 13th Jan 2020
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Masterplan plan unveiled to create 'a park that is fit for our community'

Councillor Craig Browne has been in discussions with officers from ANSA at Cheshire East Council since the summer of 2019 to discuss ideas and aspirations…
Don't miss chance to share your views on governance of town and parish councils
Sunday 12th January 2020
Sun 12th Jan 2020

Don't miss chance to share your views on governance of town and parish councils

Local residents are being urged not to miss out on sharing your views on the governance arrangements for all Cheshire East's town and parish councils.…
Council steps in to save Saturday bus service
Saturday 11th January 2020
Sat 11th Jan 2020
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Council steps in to save Saturday bus service

Cheshire East Council has announced that it will be supplementing a new commercial bus service which launches towards the end of the month. Following…
Elderly Alderley Edge resident conned out of £40,000 in cash and goods
Friday 10th January 2020
Fri 10th Jan 2020
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Elderly Alderley Edge resident conned out of £40,000 in cash and goods

Cheshire police has issued an urgent warning to the public after three elderly victims were conned out of more than £60,000 by fraudsters posing…
Investigation into cause of fire complete as restaurant prepares to reopen
Thursday 9th January 2020
Thu 9th Jan 2020

Investigation into cause of fire complete as restaurant prepares to reopen

An investigation into the cause of the fire at an Alderley Edge restaurant last week has now been completed. Customers were evacuated from Piccolino on…
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Council’s children’s services ‘requires improvement to be good’
Thursday 9th January 2020
Thu 9th Jan 2020

Council’s children’s services ‘requires improvement to be good’

Following a recent inspection, Cheshire East Council's children's services have been rated as 'requires improvement to be good'. Ofsted undertook an inspection…
Council confirms action to be taken to improve safety of Alderley Edge Bypass
Thursday 9th January 2020
Thu 9th Jan 2020
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Council confirms action to be taken to improve safety of Alderley Edge Bypass

Following a coroner's call for action to be taken by the local authority to prevent further deaths on the Alderley Edge Bypass, Cheshire East Council…
Coroner calls for action as Alderley Edge Bypass 'presents a danger to life'
Wednesday 8th January 2020
Wed 8th Jan 2020

Coroner calls for action as Alderley Edge Bypass 'presents a danger to life'

A coroner has called for action to be taken by Cheshire East Council to prevent further deaths on the Alderley Edge Bypass. Mrs Jean Harkin, Assistant…
Lodge on the Edge: Luxury Serviced Accommodation Award Winners
Wednesday 8th January 2020
Wed 8th Jan 2020

Lodge on the Edge: Luxury Serviced Accommodation Award Winners

Promotional Feature We are delighted to have been awarded most luxurious serviced apartment in East Cheshire for 2019. The Lodge on the Edge is situated…
Have your say on plans to change staff cover at Wilmslow Fire Station
Wednesday 8th January 2020
Wed 8th Jan 2020
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Have your say on plans to change staff cover at Wilmslow Fire Station

Cheshire residents are being invited to share their views on Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service's plans for the future which include changing the crewing…
Cutting Edge move for Alderley Edge hairdresser and barber
Tuesday 7th January 2020
Tue 7th Jan 2020

Cutting Edge move for Alderley Edge hairdresser and barber

Promotional Feature Local hairdresser and barber Norman Dooley is delighted to announce that he has recently joined Heidi at The Cutting Edge in Cobbler's…
Month-long operation sees Cheshire Police arrest 230 people
Tuesday 7th January 2020
Tue 7th Jan 2020
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Month-long operation sees Cheshire Police arrest 230 people

Cheshire Police has arrested 230 people for drink/drug driving as part of a month-long crackdown during the Christmas period, which is more than seven…
Have your say on proposed increase for policing precept
Tuesday 7th January 2020
Tue 7th Jan 2020
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Have your say on proposed increase for policing precept

Cheshire's police and crime commissioner is asking residents and businesses for their views on how much council tax they pay towards local policing. PCC…
Talented young pianist to perform first lunchtime concert of 2020
Tuesday 7th January 2020
Tue 7th Jan 2020
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Talented young pianist to perform first lunchtime concert of 2020

The first lunchtime concert of 2020 will take place on Wednesday 15th January at Alderley Edge Methodist Church. The concert will be a piano recital by…