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Take a trip beneath The Edge
Sunday 1st September 2019
Sun 1st Sep 2019

Take a trip beneath The Edge

Families have an opportunity to see what lies beneath the Edge this month. Derbyshire Caving Club are holding an Open Weekend at the Alderley Edge Copper…
Wilmslow gears up to welcome the Tour of Britain
Saturday 31st August 2019
Sat 31st Aug 2019

Wilmslow gears up to welcome the Tour of Britain

Two years after passing through the centre of Alderley Edge, Britain's biggest professional cycle race will return to Greater Manchester for the first…
Winners of the 2019 Village Enhancement competition announced
Friday 30th August 2019
Fri 30th Aug 2019
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Winners of the 2019 Village Enhancement competition announced

The winners of this year's Village Enhancement Competition have been announced ahead of tomorrow's Village Show. Local residents and businesses were encouraged…
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Family pays tribute to Wilmslow man who died following motorbike crash
Friday 30th August 2019
Fri 30th Aug 2019

Family pays tribute to Wilmslow man who died following motorbike crash

The family of a 62-year-old man who died in a collision in Wilmslow have paid tribute to him. Sabah Sadiq Tayfour, who lived in the town, was riding his…
Cheshire East’s economic strategy out for consultation
Friday 30th August 2019
Fri 30th Aug 2019

Cheshire East’s economic strategy out for consultation

Cheshire East Council has launched its plans to grow the local economy and is asking people to comment on the proposals in its draft economic strategy…
Reader's Photo: River Bollin
Wednesday 28th August 2019
Wed 28th Aug 2019
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Reader's Photo: River Bollin

Updated: David Higton kindly sent us this photo taken of the River Bollin on Tuesday, 27th August. If you would like your photos of Alderley Edge and…
62-year-old Wilmslow man dies following motorbike crash on A34 bypass
Saturday 24th August 2019
Sat 24th Aug 2019

62-year-old Wilmslow man dies following motorbike crash on A34 bypass

Police were notified of a collision on the Pendleton Way section of the A34 in Wilmslow Shortly before 7.30pm on Friday, 23rd August. Officers attended…
Family pays tribute to 55-year-old mum killed in Handforth
Thursday 22nd August 2019
Thu 22nd Aug 2019

Family pays tribute to 55-year-old mum killed in Handforth

The family of a mum-of-four who was killed in Handforth at the weekend have paid tribute to her. Pamela Ann Mellor's body was found by officers at an…
Alderley girls celebrate as top GCSE grades continue to rise
Thursday 22nd August 2019
Thu 22nd Aug 2019

Alderley girls celebrate as top GCSE grades continue to rise

Alderley Edge School for Girls is enjoying continued success after the news of fantastic A Level results just last week with almost 30% of all GCSE grades…
Manchester Airport gears up for busiest day ever
Wednesday 21st August 2019
Wed 21st Aug 2019

Manchester Airport gears up for busiest day ever

Manchester Airport is gearing itself up for one of its busiest weekends ever and advising passengers to ensure they are prepared when arriving at the…
How would you like the village to be lit up this Christmas?
Tuesday 20th August 2019
Tue 20th Aug 2019
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How would you like the village to be lit up this Christmas?

Over recent months, a Parish Council working group led by Cllr Liz Marshall, Cllr Rachael Grantham and Cllr Craig Browne has been looking at ways of improving…
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Wilmslow man charged with murder following discovery of a body in Handforth
Monday 19th August 2019
Mon 19th Aug 2019

Wilmslow man charged with murder following discovery of a body in Handforth

A 43-year-old man has been charged with murder following the discovery of a body in Handforth. Matthew Bolland, of Budworth Walk, Wilmslow, was arrested…
Premiership football star visits the Prep
Monday 19th August 2019
Mon 19th Aug 2019

Premiership football star visits the Prep

Promotional Feature England and Manchester United football legend, Wes Brown, has been running a well-attended summer football camp at Wilmslow Prep School's…
Murder investigation launched following the death of a woman in Handforth
Sunday 18th August 2019
Sun 18th Aug 2019

Murder investigation launched following the death of a woman in Handforth

Cheshire Constabulary has launched a murder investigation following the death of a woman in Handforth. Shortly before 3am today (Sunday, 18th August)…
Royal London submits revised plans for new office development and over 1000 parking spaces
Friday 16th August 2019
Fri 16th Aug 2019

Royal London submits revised plans for new office development and over 1000 parking spaces

Royal London Group is on track to complete its move from Wilmslow to Alderley Park during 2020, when around 1,200 members of staff will relocate from…
Airport's need for 800 space car park in Styal Green Belt under question
Thursday 15th August 2019
Thu 15th Aug 2019
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Airport's need for 800 space car park in Styal Green Belt under question

Councillors have refused to grant Manchester Airport planning permission for a new 800 space car park within the Green Belt in Styal until more information…
Fake Scottish bank notes circulating
Wednesday 14th August 2019
Wed 14th Aug 2019

Fake Scottish bank notes circulating

Residents and businesses are being urged to be extra vigilant after a number of counterfeit Scottish £20 and £50 bank notes have started to…
Plans for three new properties within Conservation Area
Tuesday 13th August 2019
Tue 13th Aug 2019
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Plans for three new properties within Conservation Area

Plans have been submitted for the demolition of existing dwelling and cottage within the Alderley Edge Conservation Area and erection of three dwellings.…
Drop in session on draft proposals for car parking, housing development and green spaces
Tuesday 13th August 2019
Tue 13th Aug 2019
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Drop in session on draft proposals for car parking, housing development and green spaces

Local residents, businesses and employees are being invited to attend a drop in session today (Tuesday, 13th August) to learn more about the draft proposals…
Prestigious Alderley Park homes ready to view
Monday 12th August 2019
Mon 12th Aug 2019

Prestigious Alderley Park homes ready to view

Promotional Feature The flagship development at the heart of the distinguished Alderley Park in Cheshire will be open to view 17th and 18th August. The…