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Reader's Letter: Bandstand in the park
Friday 4th August 2017
Fri 4th Aug 2017
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Reader's Letter: Bandstand in the park

For many years, the old bandstand in the park has been used for little more than a shelter from the rain. Several possible uses have been suggested e.g.…
Reader's Photo: Garden visitor
Friday 4th August 2017
Fri 4th Aug 2017
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Reader's Photo: Garden visitor

Pete Taylor kindly sent us this photo which he shot in his garden in Fulshaw Park, Wilmslow on Wednesday, 2nd August. Pete said "We seem to have a vegetarian…
Roadworks to complete £1.7m power network upgrade rescheduled
Thursday 3rd August 2017
Thu 3rd Aug 2017

Roadworks to complete £1.7m power network upgrade rescheduled

As reported on wilmslow.co.uk last month, more than 22,000 homes and business in Wilmslow, Handforth, Chelford and Alderley Edge are set to benefit from…
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Section of A535 Chelford Road closed for a month
Wednesday 2nd August 2017
Wed 2nd Aug 2017

Section of A535 Chelford Road closed for a month

A busy road connecting Wilmslow and Alderley Edge to the M6 will be closed for a month. Chelford Road will be closed in Goostrey from today (Wednesday…
Police investigation into Council's manipulation of air quality figures
Wednesday 2nd August 2017
Wed 2nd Aug 2017
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Police investigation into Council's manipulation of air quality figures

Cheshire Police have confirmed that they will be investigating whether any crimes have been committed in relation to the Council's false air pollution…
28 lives lost on Cheshire’s roads in past year
Tuesday 1st August 2017
Tue 1st Aug 2017

28 lives lost on Cheshire’s roads in past year

Cheshire Police is showing its support for those who have lost loved ones on Cheshire's roads as today, Tuesday 1st August, marks the start of National…
Bid to bring Britain's biggest cycling event back to Borough
Monday 31st July 2017
Mon 31st Jul 2017
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Bid to bring Britain's biggest cycling event back to Borough

Following the success of the Tour of Britain Stage 3 in 2016, which saw 120 top international cyclists race 111 miles from Congleton to Tatton Park, Cheshire…
Entries open for the 2018 Waters Wilmslow Half Marathon
Monday 31st July 2017
Mon 31st Jul 2017

Entries open for the 2018 Waters Wilmslow Half Marathon

Race organisers have confirmed that the entries are now open for the 2018 Waters Wilmslow Half Marathon which will have a new look and feel next year.…
Summer crackdown on anti-social behaviour
Sunday 30th July 2017
Sun 30th Jul 2017
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Summer crackdown on anti-social behaviour

With schools breaking up for the much anticipated summer holidays, Cheshire Police want to remind young people to stay safe this summer and to not do…
Investigation reveals Council's air pollution data was deliberately manipulated
Friday 28th July 2017
Fri 28th Jul 2017

Investigation reveals Council's air pollution data was deliberately manipulated

An external investigation into the Council's air quality monitoring procedures has found that serious errors were made as the result of deliberate and…
'How many weddings before a funeral?'
Friday 28th July 2017
Fri 28th Jul 2017
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'How many weddings before a funeral?'

Motorists, pedestrians and school children were left struggling to pass Ryleys Lane safely on Thursday, 27th July, after guests attending a wedding at…
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NHS watchdogs praise cancer services but other areas require improvement
Friday 28th July 2017
Fri 28th Jul 2017

NHS watchdogs praise cancer services but other areas require improvement

For the second year running, Eastern Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group were rated as requiring improvement in terms of better health, better care,…
Wilmslow and Handforth set for over 3000 new homes as Council adopts its Local Plan
Thursday 27th July 2017
Thu 27th Jul 2017
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Wilmslow and Handforth set for over 3000 new homes as Council adopts its Local Plan

Cheshire East Council has today sealed the formal adoption of its Local Plan which sets out the overall vision and planning strategy for development in…
Time Out Group to celebrate with 60s bash
Thursday 27th July 2017
Thu 27th Jul 2017

Time Out Group to celebrate with 60s bash

The annual Time Out Group Party will see friends and families coming together to celebrate the charity's work and raise money to continue helping members…
History of the village unveiled at new heritage centre
Wednesday 26th July 2017
Wed 26th Jul 2017
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History of the village unveiled at new heritage centre

Over 150 people gathered at St Philip & St James Church on Monday evening (July 24th) to celebrate the launch of the new Alderley Edge Heritage Centre…
Have your say on proposals to relocate clinics
Wednesday 26th July 2017
Wed 26th Jul 2017
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Have your say on proposals to relocate clinics

Local people are being urged to have their say on proposals to relocate some outpatient clinics from Handforth Clinic in a public consultation which started…
£10.8m grant to support adult social care
Tuesday 25th July 2017
Tue 25th Jul 2017

£10.8m grant to support adult social care

Cheshire East Council will receive a grant of £10.8m over the next three years, dedicated to the needs of the growing adult social care sector and…
Family release tribute following fatal collision in Wilmslow
Monday 24th July 2017
Mon 24th Jul 2017

Family release tribute following fatal collision in Wilmslow

The family of a teenage girl who died in a collision have paid tribute to her. Demi Paige Grewer, aged 18, from Manchester, died following the incident…
18-year-old woman dies after fatal collision on A34
Monday 24th July 2017
Mon 24th Jul 2017

18-year-old woman dies after fatal collision on A34

A teenager from Manchester has sadly died following a collision in Wilmslow. At approximately 3.30am on Sunday, 23rd July, police officers and firefighters…
Special service to salute the fallen of First World War’s Passchendaele
Monday 24th July 2017
Mon 24th Jul 2017

Special service to salute the fallen of First World War’s Passchendaele

Wilmslow has been chosen to hold ceremony of commemoration to mark the centenary of the start of the Third Battle of Ypres – more widely known as…