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Man convicted of raping a child in Wilmslow
Wednesday 16th July 2025
Wed 16th Jul 2025

Man convicted of raping a child in Wilmslow

A man has been found guilty of raping a child in Wilmslow. Daniel Carter has been convicted of a string of sexual offences following a 4 day trial at…
Police install new signage to help tackle illegal car meets
Monday 14th July 2025
Mon 14th Jul 2025
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Police install new signage to help tackle illegal car meets

New warnings signs have been installed near on the A34 near Whitehall Bridge Roundabout as part of the efforts of Cheshire Police and Cheshire East Council…
Deadline to have your say on plans for up to 136 new homes off Ryleys Lane extended
Friday 11th July 2025
Fri 11th Jul 2025

Deadline to have your say on plans for up to 136 new homes off Ryleys Lane extended

Local residents have two left to have their say on proposals for up to 136 homes off Ryleys Lane as the deadline has been extended Story Homes' launched…
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Ofsted recognise continued progress in children’s services
Friday 11th July 2025
Fri 11th Jul 2025

Ofsted recognise continued progress in children’s services

Ofsted has found that within children's services in Cheshire East "senior leaders have appropriate plans in place to further develop and embed improvements".…
Cricket Club plans to install padel courts
Tuesday 8th July 2025
Tue 8th Jul 2025

Cricket Club plans to install padel courts

Alderley Edge Cricket Club has submitted plans to install padel courts at their Moss Lane club. The new padel facilities are being installed to widen…
Free summer activities open for bookings as part of the holiday activities and food programme
Tuesday 8th July 2025
Tue 8th Jul 2025

Free summer activities open for bookings as part of the holiday activities and food programme

Thousands of free places for summer activities are now available to book online, for parents and carers of children eligible for income-related free school…
Fifth person charged in relation to high value burglary series
Monday 7th July 2025
Mon 7th Jul 2025

Fifth person charged in relation to high value burglary series

Detectives investigating a series of high value burglaries across the UK have now charged a five people. The four Albanian men and a British woman were…
Council launches four new community grants designed to empower local change
Saturday 5th July 2025
Sat 5th Jul 2025

Council launches four new community grants designed to empower local change

Cheshire East Council has announced the launch of four new community grant programmes for 2025–2026, designed to empower local organisations, strengthen…
Residents meeting called following concerns over plans for 136 new homes off Ryleys Lane
Friday 4th July 2025
Fri 4th Jul 2025
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Residents meeting called following concerns over plans for 136 new homes off Ryleys Lane

Following a high level of concern raised at Councillor Craig Browne's surgery last weekend, he has arranged a dedicated meeting for residents to discuss…
Four people charged in relation to high value burglary series
Friday 4th July 2025
Fri 4th Jul 2025

Four people charged in relation to high value burglary series

Three Albanian men and a British woman who were arrested by Cheshire Police in relation to a high value burglary series across the UK have now been charged.…
Fifth person arrested in relation to million-pound burglary series
Thursday 3rd July 2025
Thu 3rd Jul 2025

Fifth person arrested in relation to million-pound burglary series

Following the arrest of four people in the Midlands yesterday (Wednesday 2nd July) in connection to a series of high value burglaries across the UK, detectives…
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Popular gardens day raises over £20,000
Thursday 3rd July 2025
Thu 3rd Jul 2025

Popular gardens day raises over £20,000

This year's Wilmslow Wells for Africa (WWfA) Gardens Day on Saturday, 28th June proved another resounding success. Weather on the day was excellent…
Four arrested in relation to million-pound burglary series
Thursday 3rd July 2025
Thu 3rd Jul 2025

Four arrested in relation to million-pound burglary series

Detectives from Cheshire Police have arrested four people in the Midlands in connection to a series of high value burglaries series across the UK. On…
Film crews descend on The Edge
Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Wed 2nd Jul 2025

Film crews descend on The Edge

Filming for the second series of ITV Drama After the Flood has been taking place at The Edge this week. Crews were at the National Trust site for filming…
New chocolate shop and café coming to Wilmslow
Monday 30th June 2025
Mon 30th Jun 2025

New chocolate shop and café coming to Wilmslow

Chocolate fans are in for a treat as Hotel Chocolat has announced the opening of its latest store located in Wilmslow. Opening on 11 July, the new Wilmslow…
Scarecrow festival extended a week
Monday 30th June 2025
Mon 30th Jun 2025

Scarecrow festival extended a week

Scarecrows have begun to spring up around town for this year's Wilmslow Scarecrow Festival. So far there are 14 weird and wonderful creations which can…
Have your say on plans for up to 136 new homes off Ryleys Lane
Friday 27th June 2025
Fri 27th Jun 2025
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Have your say on plans for up to 136 new homes off Ryleys Lane

Local residents are being invited to have their say on proposals for up to 136 homes off Ryleys Lane. Story Homes' has launched a consultation on their…
More than 20 fines issued at illegal car meet in Alderley Edge
Thursday 26th June 2025
Thu 26th Jun 2025
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More than 20 fines issued at illegal car meet in Alderley Edge

Officers from Macclesfield Local Policing Unit issued more than 20 traffic offence reports last weekend as part of ongoing efforts to tackle illegal car…
Police operations tackles criminality on Cheshire East roads
Wednesday 25th June 2025
Wed 25th Jun 2025
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Police operations tackles criminality on Cheshire East roads

Over 100 officers from the eastern area of the county conducted a day of action to disrupt criminals abusing the road networks as well as tackling immigration…
Alderley Edge fake millionaire pleads guilty to luxury handbag fraud
Tuesday 24th June 2025
Tue 24th Jun 2025

Alderley Edge fake millionaire pleads guilty to luxury handbag fraud

An Alderley Edge man who described himself as Cheshire's very own Kardashian has been pleaded guilty to fraud and theft. Jack Watkin, 26, formerly of…