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Family business marks centenary with cycling charity bash
Tuesday 2nd July 2019
Tue 2nd Jul 2019
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Family business marks centenary with cycling charity bash

Aldeli hosted a cycling charity event in aid of "cyclists fighting cancer." on Sunday, 30th June, to mark 100 years of trading on their site on Wilmslow…
Plans to replace run-down villa with houses
Tuesday 2nd July 2019
Tue 2nd Jul 2019
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Plans to replace run-down villa with houses

Plans have been submitted for the demolition a traditional brick villa and erection of three dwellings. Permission is being sought to demolish Beechfield…
Countdown to the 107th Wilmslow Show
Tuesday 2nd July 2019
Tue 2nd Jul 2019

Countdown to the 107th Wilmslow Show

The 107th Wilmslow Community Show is taking place from 11am to 5pm on Sunday, 7th July, at the Carnival Field. The main ring offers a full programme of…
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Council to bring services delivered by two of its companies back in-house
Tuesday 2nd July 2019
Tue 2nd Jul 2019
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Council to bring services delivered by two of its companies back in-house

Cheshire East Council has announced it will redesign the council's strategic services for growth, regeneration and economic development. This includes…
X-POD GARDEN ROOMS exhibiting at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park
Monday 1st July 2019
Mon 1st Jul 2019

X-POD GARDEN ROOMS exhibiting at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park

Promotional Feature X-POD will be exhibiting their modern, contemporary garden room at this year's RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park (17-21 July) on Stand…
Charity gardens day raises record amount
Monday 1st July 2019
Mon 1st Jul 2019

Charity gardens day raises record amount

The crowds certainly came out for a lovely wander around in the beautiful sunshine and be inspired by the beautiful gardens which opened their gates for…
Work on master plan for village park gets underway
Friday 28th June 2019
Fri 28th Jun 2019
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Work on master plan for village park gets underway

The flower bed by the bandstand inthe park has been recreated recently, as part of the work which is being carried out to improve the appearance of the…
10-year-old approached by suspicious man after school
Thursday 27th June 2019
Thu 27th Jun 2019

10-year-old approached by suspicious man after school

Parents are being urged to highlight the importance of safety to their children when travelling to and from school following a suspicious incident in…
Reader’s Letter: Let’s plant some trees!
Wednesday 26th June 2019
Wed 26th Jun 2019
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Reader’s Letter: Let’s plant some trees!

There has been much written and spoken recently about the need to plant trees to avoid a climate disaster; Michael Gove has re-stated the aim to plant…
£400,000 to help tackle violent crime amongst youths in Cheshire
Wednesday 26th June 2019
Wed 26th Jun 2019

£400,000 to help tackle violent crime amongst youths in Cheshire

Today (Wednesday 26th June) the Home Secretary announced that Cheshire has been given more than £400,000 to spend on a major project to help tackle…
Village fete returns to Alderley Edge Cricket Club
Tuesday 25th June 2019
Tue 25th Jun 2019
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Village fete returns to Alderley Edge Cricket Club

With the sun set to shine, Alderley Edge Cricket Club is looking forward to hosting the annual Village Fete at the weekend. The fun family day starts…
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Twenty beautiful gardens to open their gates for major fundraiser
Monday 24th June 2019
Mon 24th Jun 2019

Twenty beautiful gardens to open their gates for major fundraiser

With only a few days to go the lawns have been cut, shrubs trimmed, weeds weeded and pots watered ready for the 27th annual Wilmslow Wells Garden's Day.…
Additional security measures for village park
Friday 21st June 2019
Fri 21st Jun 2019

Additional security measures for village park

Following the recent traveller encampment in Alderley Edge Park, the Parish Council resolved at its meeting earlier this month to have an emergency operating…
Get set for the ‘Space Chase’ Summer Reading Challenge
Thursday 20th June 2019
Thu 20th Jun 2019

Get set for the ‘Space Chase’ Summer Reading Challenge

Local libraries are looking forward to celebrating the 20th annual Summer Reading Challenge which begins on Saturday 6th July. The theme this year is…
The Aliens have landed
Wednesday 19th June 2019
Wed 19th Jun 2019

The Aliens have landed

The 2019 Wilmslow Scarecrow Festival event has kicked off so look out for the fabulous straw creations which are starting to appear around the town. Organised…
Joint plan for health and care across Cheshire
Tuesday 18th June 2019
Tue 18th Jun 2019
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Joint plan for health and care across Cheshire

For the first time the four NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) across Cheshire have developed a joint plan to bring together the planning, buying…
Appeal for information about motorists suspected of drink/drug driving
Tuesday 18th June 2019
Tue 18th Jun 2019
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Appeal for information about motorists suspected of drink/drug driving

Police are appealing for information about anyone suspected of drink or drug driving in Cheshire. Officers across the county are continuing to crack down…
Have you say on policing in Cheshire
Monday 17th June 2019
Mon 17th Jun 2019
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Have you say on policing in Cheshire

The police and crime commissioner (PCC) for Cheshire is calling on residents to give their views on the current state of policing in the county. PCC David…
Police warn residents to be vigilant following catalytic converter thefts
Sunday 16th June 2019
Sun 16th Jun 2019

Police warn residents to be vigilant following catalytic converter thefts

Detectives are urging residents to remain vigilant following an increase in catalytic converter thefts across the county. Over recent weeks officers have…
Splash Out for East Cheshire Hospice this summer
Saturday 15th June 2019
Sat 15th Jun 2019

Splash Out for East Cheshire Hospice this summer

A brand summer's new family fun event is coming to Alderley Park next month. Splash Out! is a fun 5K water based obstacle course for all the family, raising…