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Trafford Road to close for surfacing works
Tuesday 6th June 2023
Tue 6th Jun 2023
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Trafford Road to close for surfacing works

The upper section of Trafford Road will be closed next week to allow Cheshire East Highways to carry out surfacing works. It is anticipated that the works…
Police warn people to be vigilant following distraction thefts
Friday 2nd June 2023
Fri 2nd Jun 2023

Police warn people to be vigilant following distraction thefts

Police are warning residents to remain vigilant following reports of distraction thefts across the county. Between May 17th and 31st officers have been…
Programme to help reduce domestic abuse reoffending is coming to Cheshire
Friday 2nd June 2023
Fri 2nd Jun 2023

Programme to help reduce domestic abuse reoffending is coming to Cheshire

Over £1.1 million of additional funding has been secured, from the Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Interventions Fund, to support the introduction of…
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Council could face £319,000 fee for report into 'bullying' behaviour of former leader
Thursday 1st June 2023
Thu 1st Jun 2023
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Council could face £319,000 fee for report into 'bullying' behaviour of former leader

Cheshire East Council has been notified of the external auditor's proposed fee for the public interest report, on the impact of the council's culture…
Jewellery and expensive accessories stolen during Knutsford Road burglary
Thursday 1st June 2023
Thu 1st Jun 2023

Jewellery and expensive accessories stolen during Knutsford Road burglary

Police were made aware of reports of a burglary at an address on Knutsford Road in Alderley Edge at 8.20pm on Monday, 29th May. Unknown offenders have…
Congleton Road to close for gully clearing
Tuesday 30th May 2023
Tue 30th May 2023
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Congleton Road to close for gully clearing

Congleton Road will be closed next week to allow Cheshire East Highways to carry out jetting works. It is anticipated that the jetting of the highways…
Decision due on latest plans for retirement apartments in Wilmslow
Tuesday 30th May 2023
Tue 30th May 2023
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Decision due on latest plans for retirement apartments in Wilmslow

Plans to demolish two houses on Holly Road South and replace them with 34 retirement  apartments, along with a lodge managers office and reception,…
Woman dies after being struck by train near Wilmslow station
Tuesday 30th May 2023
Tue 30th May 2023

Woman dies after being struck by train near Wilmslow station

A woman died after being hit by a train near Wilmslow Station on Monday, 29th May. Emergency services attended the incident at 11.17am and the woman was…
Reader's Letter: Imbecilic anti-social boy racers back again!
Sunday 28th May 2023
Sun 28th May 2023
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Reader's Letter: Imbecilic anti-social boy racers back again!

Whilst welcoming the return of summer and its light mornings, lighter evenings and warmer, sunnier weather that allows us to sit in and enjoy our gardens,…
Discover a refreshed smile at Croft Dental in Wilmslow!
Friday 26th May 2023
Fri 26th May 2023

Discover a refreshed smile at Croft Dental in Wilmslow!

Promotional Feature Are you searching for a dental practice that not only offers exceptional care but also provides a revitalising experience? Look no…
Jones Homes to host coffee and cake event at Sanctuary
Thursday 25th May 2023
Thu 25th May 2023

Jones Homes to host coffee and cake event at Sanctuary

Promotional Feature Jones Homes is inviting house-hunters for coffee and cake at Sanctuary Wilmslow to showcase the selection of new homes which have…
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Travellers have left Alderley Edge Park
Wednesday 24th May 2023
Wed 24th May 2023

Travellers have left Alderley Edge Park

The travellers who set up an unauthorised encampment in Alderley Edge Park have moved on. A group of about 12 caravans gained access to Alderley Edge…
Travellers set up unauthorised encampment in Alderley Edge Park
Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Tue 23rd May 2023

Travellers set up unauthorised encampment in Alderley Edge Park

A traveller encampment gained access to Alderley Edge Park as the last of the fairground people were preparing to leave at around 8.30pm on Monday, 22nd…
Sun shines on 2023 May Fair
Sunday 21st May 2023
Sun 21st May 2023

Sun shines on 2023 May Fair

The ever popular Alderley Edge May Fair benefited from glorious sunshine on Saturday, May 20th. Celebrations kicked off with the May Fair parade through…
Plans for new police station approved
Friday 19th May 2023
Fri 19th May 2023

Plans for new police station approved

Cheshire Constabulary have been granted planning permission to build a new police station at their site in Wilmslow. The replacement two storey police…
Urgent powers used for Wilmslow planning application to 'avoid unnecessary legal costs'
Friday 19th May 2023
Fri 19th May 2023

Urgent powers used for Wilmslow planning application to 'avoid unnecessary legal costs'

The Chief Executive of Cheshire East Council has removed two of the reasons given by the Northern Planning Committee for refusing a Wilmslow Planning…
Man charged following investigation into sexual offences in Wilmslow
Friday 19th May 2023
Fri 19th May 2023

Man charged following investigation into sexual offences in Wilmslow

Officers investigating sexual offences in Wilmslow have charged a man. A police spokesperson said "Onke Mvelasa, 26, from Manchester was arrested and…
Romany's Vardo could return to Wilmslow
Thursday 18th May 2023
Thu 18th May 2023

Romany's Vardo could return to Wilmslow

Many Wilmslow residents will remember Romany's caravan which used to be located in the Romany Memorial Garden near the library. Reverend Bramwell Evens,…
Arrests made following Alderley Edge robbery
Thursday 18th May 2023
Thu 18th May 2023

Arrests made following Alderley Edge robbery

Police are have arrested three men after a car was stolen in a robbery in Alderley Edge. At 11pm on Monday, 15th May, a 17-year-old and 18-year-old were…
Teenagers left shaken after being robbed by six males on Macclesfield Road
Wednesday 17th May 2023
Wed 17th May 2023

Teenagers left shaken after being robbed by six males on Macclesfield Road

Police are appealing for information after a car was stolen in a robbery in Alderley Edge. At 11pm on Monday, Monday, 15th May, a 17-year-old and 18-year-old…