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The Dogfather: Whatever the problem there is always an answer
Tuesday 28th March 2017
Tue 28th Mar 2017

The Dogfather: Whatever the problem there is always an answer

This cool dude on the Harley trike is Peter Jackson of Nasbey Road Congleton who had mobility problems and could not walk his dog Rocky. 
With a spirit…
Parking machines for new £1 coin coming over next couple of months
Monday 27th March 2017
Mon 27th Mar 2017

Parking machines for new £1 coin coming over next couple of months

Cheshire East Council is rolling out new ticket machines at its pay-and-display car parks across the borough which will accept the new £1 coin.…
Businesses invited to cyber crime fighting conference
Sunday 26th March 2017
Sun 26th Mar 2017

Businesses invited to cyber crime fighting conference

Keeping your business safe online is top of the agenda at a special conference next week. The event, hosted by Cheshire Constabulary, is designed to provide…
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Call for plant donations as work continues to make the village bloom
Friday 24th March 2017
Fri 24th Mar 2017

Call for plant donations as work continues to make the village bloom

Having succeeded in their goal of planting 20,000 flower bulbs in the village, ahead of this year's North West in Bloom competition and despite some dreadful…
Load of rubbish cleared from A34 bypass
Thursday 23rd March 2017
Thu 23rd Mar 2017
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Load of rubbish cleared from A34 bypass

Teams from the council's environmental services company have been working to clean up the A34 bypass ahead of next week's Wilmslow Spring Clean Week.…
Deputy Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire appointed
Thursday 23rd March 2017
Thu 23rd Mar 2017
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Deputy Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire appointed

Police & Crime Commissioner David Keane has announced the appointment of Ms Sareda Dirir as Deputy Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire. David…
Developer sent back to the drawing board
Wednesday 22nd March 2017
Wed 22nd Mar 2017
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Developer sent back to the drawing board

A developer is being requested to amend their designs for a residential scheme located south of Coppice Way in Handforth. Jones Homes were granted planning…
Seafood restaurant to bring late night dining to Alderley Edge
Tuesday 21st March 2017
Tue 21st Mar 2017
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Seafood restaurant to bring late night dining to Alderley Edge

As previously reported on alderleyedge.com, the culinary landscape of Alderley Edge is set to change changed with the arrival of an Italian seafood restaurant…
Residents urged to complete 'vital document'
Tuesday 21st March 2017
Tue 21st Mar 2017
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Residents urged to complete 'vital document'

Questionnaires have recently been delivered to every household in Alderley Edge as part of the Neighbourhood Plan process, however to date only around…
Updated: George Osborne too busy writing his book to meet with constituents
Tuesday 21st March 2017
Tue 21st Mar 2017
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Updated: George Osborne too busy writing his book to meet with constituents

MP George Osborne has refused to meet with a group of local constituents as he is too busy writing his book. Wilmslow resident Stuart Regard recently…
Firefighters to make a splash with charity car wash
Tuesday 21st March 2017
Tue 21st Mar 2017

Firefighters to make a splash with charity car wash

Firefighters in Wilmslow are rolling up their sleeves, hoping to swap buckets of water for buckets of cash. They are getting ready to raise money by holding…
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Osborne issues statement to constituents following his appointment as Evening Standard editor
Tuesday 21st March 2017
Tue 21st Mar 2017
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Osborne issues statement to constituents following his appointment as Evening Standard editor

After all that you have read over the recent days about my new role as editor of the Evening Standard, I want to talk directly to you, my constituents.…
Barlow's Beef: George Osborne and Jedi Master of the Universe
Tuesday 21st March 2017
Tue 21st Mar 2017

Barlow's Beef: George Osborne and Jedi Master of the Universe

Wow... what a relief. I've been tossing and turning in my sleep wondering who would edit the London Standard. Those Russians won't allow their £1…
The Dogfather: Lexi the total reject
Tuesday 21st March 2017
Tue 21st Mar 2017

The Dogfather: Lexi the total reject

Lexi came to us as the last resort having been ejected from FOUR previous classes for her anti social behaviour.
It didn't take long to establish the…
Over 60 motorists stopped for not wearing seatbelts in week-long campaign
Monday 20th March 2017
Mon 20th Mar 2017

Over 60 motorists stopped for not wearing seatbelts in week-long campaign

Following a week-long national campaign to target those who fail to wear seatbelts while driving in the county, Inspector Steve Griffiths, of Cheshire…
Further investment and jobs in Handforth
Monday 20th March 2017
Mon 20th Mar 2017

Further investment and jobs in Handforth

Promotional Feature T his briefing document has been prepared by Orbit to summarise the planning application proposals for the new retail development…
Free antiques valuation event at Brookview
Monday 20th March 2017
Mon 20th Mar 2017

Free antiques valuation event at Brookview

Promotional Feature Brookview Bupa Care Home on Brook Lane in Alderley Edge is inviting the community to join them for their free Antiques Roadshow…
Rain fails to dampen the spirits… and a world record is broken!
Sunday 19th March 2017
Sun 19th Mar 2017

Rain fails to dampen the spirits… and a world record is broken!

Thousands of runners braved the rain and wind to take part in the 2017 Waters® Wilmslow Half Marathon this morning (Sunday, 19th March). Close to…
Council unveils strategy to double number of cyclists
Sunday 19th March 2017
Sun 19th Mar 2017
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Council unveils strategy to double number of cyclists

Cheshire East Council has unveiled their strategy to double the number of people cycling in the borough. The authority's ambition is a 'step change' in…
£600,000 boost for special needs education
Saturday 18th March 2017
Sat 18th Mar 2017

£600,000 boost for special needs education

Cheshire East is set to get £593,690 over three years as its share of the government's £215m funding pot for special needs education. The…