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Council receives more than £250,000 to help tackle homelessness
Tuesday 25th September 2018
Tue 25th Sep 2018

Council receives more than £250,000 to help tackle homelessness

Cheshire East Council has appointed a rough sleeping co-ordinator as part of its policy to tackle homelessness in the borough. Additionally beds have…
The exquisitely appointed new PH Show Home is now open at Cedar Square – Alderley Park
Monday 24th September 2018
Mon 24th Sep 2018

The exquisitely appointed new PH Show Home is now open at Cedar Square – Alderley Park

Promotional Feature Expertly crafted by the PH team of Interior Designers, this magnificent Show Home at Cedar Square, part of their stunning Alderley…
Reader's Photo: Grape Harvest
Monday 24th September 2018
Mon 24th Sep 2018
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Reader's Photo: Grape Harvest

Pete Taylor kindly sent us these photos he took of his grape harvest. He said "The Fulshaw Park vintage looks like being the best ever; is anyone else…
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Arighi Bianchi show home opening in Lymm this Saturday
Thursday 20th September 2018
Thu 20th Sep 2018

Arighi Bianchi show home opening in Lymm this Saturday

Promotional Feature Arbor Living is launching their latest show home, The Arighi, at their Willowpool development, in Lymm, on Saturday 22nd September,…
Council to charge up to £30 for replacement wheelie bins
Thursday 20th September 2018
Thu 20th Sep 2018

Council to charge up to £30 for replacement wheelie bins

Cheshire East Council has announced it is to introduce a charge for the supply of new and replacement waste and recycling bins. The proposal was accepted,…
What it takes to transform your body at U.P. Cheshire
Wednesday 19th September 2018
Wed 19th Sep 2018

What it takes to transform your body at U.P. Cheshire

Promotional Feature Looking and feeling in the best shape of your life could be just a few short weeks away at Ultimate Performance Cheshire. If you've…
Comedy at The Edge
Wednesday 19th September 2018
Wed 19th Sep 2018

Comedy at The Edge

Promotional Feature This October ... Saturday night comedy at the Festival Hall in Alderley Edge. Manford's Comedy Club will be bringing another show…
Cheadle edge past Alderley in season finale
Wednesday 19th September 2018
Wed 19th Sep 2018

Cheadle edge past Alderley in season finale

Alderley Edge first XI finished their Cheshire County Premier League season with a narrow 2 wicket defeat to neighbours Cheadle at Moss Lane on Saturday…
Young bookworms complete 'Mischief Makers' challenge
Tuesday 18th September 2018
Tue 18th Sep 2018
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Young bookworms complete 'Mischief Makers' challenge

Alderley Edge Library hosted an awards ceremony on Saturday, 15th September for the youngsters who completed this year's Summer Reading Challenge. Organised…
Crackdown on knife crime
Tuesday 18th September 2018
Tue 18th Sep 2018
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Crackdown on knife crime

Cheshire Constabulary is taking part in a national campaign tackling knife crime, working with partners to prevent young people from carrying knives.…
Consultation begins on proposed sites for new houses in Alderley Edge
Monday 17th September 2018
Mon 17th Sep 2018
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Consultation begins on proposed sites for new houses in Alderley Edge

A public consultation has begun on the next phase of Cheshire East Council's development plan, which once finalised document will provide the framework…
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Clampdown on drivers using a mobile phone at the wheel
Monday 17th September 2018
Mon 17th Sep 2018
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Clampdown on drivers using a mobile phone at the wheel

Drivers in Cheshire who use a mobile phone at the wheel will be the focus of a week-long national campaign by officers. The week of action, from today…
Parish Council recommends refusal of plan for houses on land left to RSPCA
Sunday 16th September 2018
Sun 16th Sep 2018
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Parish Council recommends refusal of plan for houses on land left to RSPCA

Over 40 members of the public attended the Alderley Edge Parish Council meeting on Monday, 10th September, to express their concerns over plans to build…
Flower bed set for makeover
Saturday 15th September 2018
Sat 15th Sep 2018
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Flower bed set for makeover

Councillor Craig Browne presented plans to create a new centre-piece flower bed in the park at the Parish Council meeting on Monday,10th September. The…
Pub fined £38,000 for 'serious breach of fire safety'
Friday 14th September 2018
Fri 14th Sep 2018

Pub fined £38,000 for 'serious breach of fire safety'

The company which operates The Wizard pub in Nether Alderley has been prosecuted for failing to put in place adequate fire safety measures. The case against…
More help needed as organisers start planning for the 2019 May Fair
Friday 14th September 2018
Fri 14th Sep 2018

More help needed as organisers start planning for the 2019 May Fair

With the summer holidays now over organisers of the Alderley Edge May Fair have already turned their attention to next year's event and are keen for new…
Volunteers assist police with road safety operation
Friday 14th September 2018
Fri 14th Sep 2018
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Volunteers assist police with road safety operation

Local Community Speedwatch volunteers supported officers from Cheshire Police this week in an effort to improve road safety. Operation Clearway targeted…
Heyes Lane re-opens ahead of schedule
Thursday 13th September 2018
Thu 13th Sep 2018
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Heyes Lane re-opens ahead of schedule

Heyes Lane has now re-opened to traffic, following the completion of resurfacing work. Councillor Craig Browne said" The resurfacing of a large section…
Bus service to Manchester axed
Thursday 13th September 2018
Thu 13th Sep 2018
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Bus service to Manchester axed

From next month local residents and commuters will no longer have the option of catching the 130 bus to Manchester. The Arriva service which currently…
Public invited to consultation session on plans for Handforth Garden village
Wednesday 12th September 2018
Wed 12th Sep 2018
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Public invited to consultation session on plans for Handforth Garden village

Cheshire East Council is holding a drop in consultation session next week about their plans for the new Garden Village at Handforth, which will contain…