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Manchester Airport to introduce drop-off charges
Saturday 24th March 2018
Sat 24th Mar 2018
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Manchester Airport to introduce drop-off charges

Manchester Airport is introducing charges for drivers dropping passengers off at all three terminals. The new arrangements will go live in early June…
Wilmslow policeman found guilty of wife's murder
Friday 23rd March 2018
Fri 23rd Mar 2018

Wilmslow policeman found guilty of wife's murder

A police inspector from Wilmslow has been found guilty of murdering his own wife. Today, Friday 23rd March, Darren McKie was convicted of the murder of…
Disabled spaces should be in place within few weeks
Friday 23rd March 2018
Fri 23rd Mar 2018
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Disabled spaces should be in place within few weeks

The disabled parking bays announced a few months ago for Church Lane have now cleared the final hurdle. Following a recent consultation by Cheshire East…
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See what lies beneath the Edge
Thursday 22nd March 2018
Thu 22nd Mar 2018

See what lies beneath the Edge

Families have another opportunity to see what lies beneath the Edge next month. Derbyshire Caving Club are holding an Open Weekend at the Alderley Edge…
Decision due on Royal London's plans for 180 new homes
Wednesday 21st March 2018
Wed 21st Mar 2018
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Decision due on Royal London's plans for 180 new homes

Plans to build around 180 new homes on former Green Belt land in Wilmslow are scheduled to be determined next week. Royal London are seeking outline planning…
Life-long resident of Alderley Edge leaves a wealth of local information
Tuesday 20th March 2018
Tue 20th Mar 2018
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Life-long resident of Alderley Edge leaves a wealth of local information

A life-long resident of Alderley Edge who passed away earlier this year has left behind a wealth of local information which is now on display in the Heritage…
Tuesday 20th March 2018
Tue 20th Mar 2018

"Nobody currently receiving free school meals will lose their entitlement"

Tatton MP Esther McVey has refuted claims, she said were made by a national charity, that thousands of children will be denied free school meals across…
Call for local residents to support fight against terrorism
Tuesday 20th March 2018
Tue 20th Mar 2018
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Call for local residents to support fight against terrorism

Local residents 'are being urged to report suspicious activity and behaviour to help Cheshire police tackle terrorism. The second phase of the 'ACT –…
Two talented musicians to perform lunchtime concert
Monday 19th March 2018
Mon 19th Mar 2018
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Two talented musicians to perform lunchtime concert

The March Lunchtime Concert takes place on Wednesday, 21st when Alderley Edge Methodist Church will be welcoming two talented musicians from the Royal…
Updated: 2018 Waters Wilmslow Half Marathon on course for June
Sunday 18th March 2018
Sun 18th Mar 2018

Updated: 2018 Waters Wilmslow Half Marathon on course for June

Having taken the decision to cancel the 2018 Waters Wilmslow Half Marathon organisers have been working hard to reschedule the event for June. The race,…
Speeding vehicles clocked on Wilmslow Road
Friday 16th March 2018
Fri 16th Mar 2018
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Speeding vehicles clocked on Wilmslow Road

Local Speedwatch volunteers were joined by Councillor Craig Browne on Wilmslow Road on Thursday, 15th March. They were located near the Harden Park junction…
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Transport strategy under review to relieve pressures of the daily commute
Wednesday 14th March 2018
Wed 14th Mar 2018
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Transport strategy under review to relieve pressures of the daily commute

The Council is working on a new strategy to tackle congestion and improve journey time reliability in the northern part of the borough. Cheshire East…
200 mile charity cycling challenge is launching - 100 riders wanted
Wednesday 14th March 2018
Wed 14th Mar 2018

200 mile charity cycling challenge is launching - 100 riders wanted

Please get on your bike for Duchenne A call for 100 cyclists to ride 200 miles through Cheshire, over the course of two days, is being launched by Transforming…
New one-way system agreed
Tuesday 13th March 2018
Tue 13th Mar 2018
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New one-way system agreed

A new one way system is going to be introduced in the village centre. The Wilmslow Area Highways Partnership, which allocates about £22,000 a year…
Traffic lights proposed for Chorley Hall Lane
Tuesday 13th March 2018
Tue 13th Mar 2018
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Traffic lights proposed for Chorley Hall Lane

Following confirmation that a new one way system on West Street will be funded by the Wilmslow Area Highways Partnership (which allocates about £22,000…
CCTV coverage comes under the spotlight
Tuesday 13th March 2018
Tue 13th Mar 2018
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CCTV coverage comes under the spotlight

The Parish Council will be keeping a close eye on the effectiveness of the CCTV cameras in Alderley Edge following their failure to capture recent incidents…
Council plans to scrap free wheelie bins
Tuesday 13th March 2018
Tue 13th Mar 2018
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Council plans to scrap free wheelie bins

Cheshire East Council is consulting on proposals to introduce charges for new and replacement waste bins. The Council currently spends £300,000…
Police and Crime Commissioner's £50,000 a year deputy to leave
Tuesday 13th March 2018
Tue 13th Mar 2018
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Police and Crime Commissioner's £50,000 a year deputy to leave

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire has announced that he will not be renewing the role of his deputy at the end of her 12 month contract.…
Have your say on proposed new library opening times
Monday 12th March 2018
Mon 12th Mar 2018
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Have your say on proposed new library opening times

Cheshire East Council has recently announced their proposed new opening times for Alderley Edge Library. In November the Council published it Pre Budget…
Motorists could face up to £500 fine in seatbelt crackdown
Sunday 11th March 2018
Sun 11th Mar 2018

Motorists could face up to £500 fine in seatbelt crackdown

Cheshire police officers are taking part in an international campaign to remind people to wear a seatbelt when they are in a vehicle. The week long enforcement…