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Passengers encouraged to get off the train and take a walk around Alderley Edge
Friday 2nd June 2017
Fri 2nd Jun 2017

Passengers encouraged to get off the train and take a walk around Alderley Edge

Alderley Edge is being promoted as an inspiring place to walk in a new collection of 'We Are Northern Train Trails'. Northern has linked up with TV series…
Cheshire Police respond to reduced UK terror threat level
Thursday 1st June 2017
Thu 1st Jun 2017

Cheshire Police respond to reduced UK terror threat level

On Saturday, 27th May, the Government announced a reduction in the UK terror threat level from Critical to Severe following developments in the investigation…
All ages urged to start planning your entries for the village show
Wednesday 31st May 2017
Wed 31st May 2017

All ages urged to start planning your entries for the village show

The program for this year's Alderley Edge Village Show is now available, giving people plenty of time to grow or create their entries. The Alderley Edge…
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Record breaking fundraiser shooting for 500 wizards
Tuesday 30th May 2017
Tue 30th May 2017

Record breaking fundraiser shooting for 500 wizards

Maxipotential's Wizard Walk is returning to Alderley Edge for its second year on Fathers Day, June 18th. The inaugural event in 2016 was a huge success…
Make music with the Alderley Edge Orchestra
Monday 29th May 2017
Mon 29th May 2017

Make music with the Alderley Edge Orchestra

International Make Music Day on 21st June Just learning but fancy a chance to play with an orchestra? A bit rusty but would like to play again? Think…
General Election: All 5 Tatton candidates to take part in hustings this Sunday
Saturday 27th May 2017
Sat 27th May 2017

General Election: All 5 Tatton candidates to take part in hustings this Sunday

Electors will have the chance to hear from and put their questions to all five Tatton candidates who are standing in next month's General Election. Wilmslow…
Hough Lane to close for resurfacing
Saturday 27th May 2017
Sat 27th May 2017
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Hough Lane to close for resurfacing

Hough Lane will be closed for three days next week to enable surface dressing to take place. Councillor Craig Browne said "I am pleased to confirm that…
Increased police presence in Cheshire this weekend
Friday 26th May 2017
Fri 26th May 2017

Increased police presence in Cheshire this weekend

Following the activation of Operation Temperer by Prime Minister Theresa May in response to the UK terror threat level being increased to critical, Cheshire…
Development of rural barn conversions set to launch near Knutsford
Friday 26th May 2017
Fri 26th May 2017

Development of rural barn conversions set to launch near Knutsford

Promotional Feature Pear Tree Barns – an exclusive development of stunning rural barn conversions in Marthall, near Knutsford in Cheshire - is set…
Village prepares to bloom ahead of judges visit
Friday 26th May 2017
Fri 26th May 2017
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Village prepares to bloom ahead of judges visit

The date has been set for the North West In Bloom judges' visit to check the village out for this year's entry into Britain in Bloom competition, which…
54% of vehicles clocked speeding on Congleton Road
Thursday 25th May 2017
Thu 25th May 2017
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54% of vehicles clocked speeding on Congleton Road

Over 50% of vehicles travelling on Congleton Road during the month of April were exceeding the 30mph speed limit and seven vehicles were travelling over…
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Planning committee sink water park plans at fourth vote
Thursday 25th May 2017
Thu 25th May 2017
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Planning committee sink water park plans at fourth vote

Plans to create a watersports and outdoor activity centre at a former quarry in Chelford were Planning considered by the Strategic Planning Board for…
Parents call for traffic calming measures
Wednesday 24th May 2017
Wed 24th May 2017
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Parents call for traffic calming measures

A group of 14 local parents are campaigning for action to be taken to make Heyes Lane safer for children. In the short term they are calling for traffic…
Handforth shopping park set to get a lot bigger
Wednesday 24th May 2017
Wed 24th May 2017
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Handforth shopping park set to get a lot bigger

Handforth Retail Park is set to get a lot bigger following the Strategic Planning Board's approval of three applications this morning. Two of the three…
General Election 2017: Election debate cancelled
Wednesday 24th May 2017
Wed 24th May 2017

General Election 2017: Election debate cancelled

An election debate scheduled to take place this evening has been cancelled as campaigning is on hold for a second day in the wake of Monday's terror attack…
Survey indicates support for affordable housing development
Tuesday 23rd May 2017
Tue 23rd May 2017
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Survey indicates support for affordable housing development

Cheshire East Council is looking to build some affordable housing on a Council-owned site in the village, so in March they sent a housing needs survey…
Tennis Club takes first set in row over court plans
Tuesday 23rd May 2017
Tue 23rd May 2017

Tennis Club takes first set in row over court plans

Controversial plans to improve the facilities at Alderley Edge Cricket Club, so they be used more, have been partly decided. The Moss Lane club submitted…
Plans for new access off bypass
Tuesday 23rd May 2017
Tue 23rd May 2017

Plans for new access off bypass

Plans have been submitted to create a new access road off the A34 Wilmslow Bypass at Pendleton Way. The access, for vehicles only, is being proposed in…
Council leaders come together to show solidarity with Manchester
Tuesday 23rd May 2017
Tue 23rd May 2017

Council leaders come together to show solidarity with Manchester

The leaders of all political parties of Cheshire East Council have come together to show solidarity and condemn the terror attack at Manchester Arena…
Cricket: Top of the table clash ends in draw
Tuesday 23rd May 2017
Tue 23rd May 2017

Cricket: Top of the table clash ends in draw

The table-topping clash in the Cheshire County Premier League between Alderley Edge 1st XI and Timperley at Moss Lane on Saturday ended in a draw with…