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Alderley Edge prepares to commemorate Remembrance Day
Friday 3rd November 2023
Fri 3rd Nov 2023
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Alderley Edge prepares to commemorate Remembrance Day

The Alderley Edge Remembrance service will be held on Sunday, 12th November, in the grounds behind the Cenotaph at St Philips and St James Church. The…
London Road pavements to get a spring clean
Thursday 2nd November 2023
Thu 2nd Nov 2023
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London Road pavements to get a spring clean

Alderley Edge Parish Council has agreed to fund a clean of the pavements alongside London Road next year. The clean will be done by a company who have…
Charity Christmas Card Shop founder presented with prestigious High Sheriff Award
Wednesday 1st November 2023
Wed 1st Nov 2023

Charity Christmas Card Shop founder presented with prestigious High Sheriff Award

The High Sheriff of Cheshire, Dennis Dunn MBE JP DL, officially opened the 52nd annual Combined Charities Christmas Card Shop in Wilmslow on Tuesday,…
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Volunteer Police officers in Cheshire to be given the opportunity to be equipped with Taser
Wednesday 1st November 2023
Wed 1st Nov 2023

Volunteer Police officers in Cheshire to be given the opportunity to be equipped with Taser

The Constabulary is set to become the first home office police force in the North West to equip its volunteer officers with Taser. Experienced Special…
Plan to close ticket offices scrapped
Tuesday 31st October 2023
Tue 31st Oct 2023
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Plan to close ticket offices scrapped

Controversial plans to axe up to 1,000 ticket offices across the UK, including Alderley Edge, Handforth and Wilmslow have been scrapped. The plans were…
The future looks rosy for allotments sites
Tuesday 31st October 2023
Tue 31st Oct 2023

The future looks rosy for allotments sites

It has been a busy year at all three of the village allotment sites with many new plot holders joining the long established members. The three year plan…
50% of concessionary bus passes issued go unused
Monday 30th October 2023
Mon 30th Oct 2023

50% of concessionary bus passes issued go unused

Cheshire East Council is asking all holders of a concessionary bus pass whether they need to renew their pass this year or whether it is no longer needed.…
Have your say on Council's proposals to update charging arrangements in adult social care
Monday 30th October 2023
Mon 30th Oct 2023
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Have your say on Council's proposals to update charging arrangements in adult social care

Cheshire East Council is seeking views on several proposed changes to its adult social care charging policy. The Council says the aim is to review the…
New social club launches
Monday 30th October 2023
Mon 30th Oct 2023
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New social club launches

Local residents are being invited to a new social club which will be offering a cuppa and cake at the Festival Hall every Monday from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.…
Youth Pantomime Society brings an outlaw adventure to town
Saturday 28th October 2023
Sat 28th Oct 2023

Youth Pantomime Society brings an outlaw adventure to town

Following on from the huge success of Cheshire Youth Pantomime's sell-out event last year, tickets are now available for their production of Robin Hood.…
Cheshire East Council reports potential shortfall of £18.7m
Thursday 26th October 2023
Thu 26th Oct 2023
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Cheshire East Council reports potential shortfall of £18.7m

Cheshire East Council has published an updated financial forecast which shows a potential shortfall of £18.7m against anticipated expenditure in…
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Full time Concierge Services Administrator @ £20k pa plus benefits
Tuesday 24th October 2023
Tue 24th Oct 2023

Full time Concierge Services Administrator @ £20k pa plus benefits

Promotional Feature Just Resort Villas Limited are seeking to employ a local person for this office based full-time position, based in Prestbury, Macclesfield.…
Doors removed to release man trapped following bypass crash
Tuesday 24th October 2023
Tue 24th Oct 2023

Doors removed to release man trapped following bypass crash

Firefighters were called following a collision on the Alderley Edge bypass on Monday, 23rd October. Two fire engines, one from Wilmslow and one from Macclesfield,…
Two organised firework events to light up Alderley Edge
Monday 23rd October 2023
Mon 23rd Oct 2023
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Two organised firework events to light up Alderley Edge

Alderley Edge Community Primary School PTA are delighted to be hosting a fireworks display on Friday 3rd November for the whole of the Alderley Edge community.…
Serves Up! Pure Padel to open brand new padel facility at Alderley Park
Monday 23rd October 2023
Mon 23rd Oct 2023

Serves Up! Pure Padel to open brand new padel facility at Alderley Park

Promotional Feature ● Pure Padel to open its first UK site at Bruntwood SciTech's Alderley Park in partnership with Everybody Health & Leisure●…
4th Gold for In Bloom team
Friday 20th October 2023
Fri 20th Oct 2023

4th Gold for In Bloom team

Alderley Edge in Bloom volunteers received a fantastic 4th 'Gold' award in a row in the 2023 RHS North West in Bloom Competition. The awards ceremony…
Plans confirmed for 2023 Wilmslow bonfire and fireworks celebration
Thursday 19th October 2023
Thu 19th Oct 2023

Plans confirmed for 2023 Wilmslow bonfire and fireworks celebration

The Wilmslow Bonfire is returning to Carnival Fields again this year on Saturday 4th November. Organised by Wilmslow Round Table with all profits going…
Gas works could be closed down due to safety issues
Thursday 19th October 2023
Thu 19th Oct 2023
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Gas works could be closed down due to safety issues

Cheshire East Council is considering shutting down some gas works currently taking place in the village due to concerns over safety. Councillor Craig…
Possession of weapons offences almost doubles as force steps up approach to stop and search
Thursday 19th October 2023
Thu 19th Oct 2023

Possession of weapons offences almost doubles as force steps up approach to stop and search

Newly released figures have revealed that Cheshire has seen yet another reduction in crime across the 12 months to June. Figures from the Office for National…
Autumn festivities & open house events at Jones Homes Cheshire developments
Wednesday 18th October 2023
Wed 18th Oct 2023

Autumn festivities & open house events at Jones Homes Cheshire developments

Promotional Feature Experience the Magic of Autumn and join us for our Autumn events across our Cheshire developments!  Date: Saturday 28th &…