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Barlow's Beef: Surely it's time we gave independents an opportunity?
Tuesday 7th March 2017
Tue 7th Mar 2017
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Barlow's Beef: Surely it's time we gave independents an opportunity?

Do you remember the withdrawal of community bobbies following the 'police officers on the street don't catch criminals' mantra of the early 80s? You will…
The Dogfather: Do I go home today?
Tuesday 7th March 2017
Tue 7th Mar 2017

The Dogfather: Do I go home today?

My family brought me home today cradled in their arms,They cuddled me and smiled and kept me safe and warmThey played with me for hours and showered me…
Volunteers turn out to tackle trash
Monday 6th March 2017
Mon 6th Mar 2017
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Volunteers turn out to tackle trash

Volunteers grabbed their litter picks to take part in the Great British Spring Clean this weekend, removing 29 bags of rubbish from the village. Starting…
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Local playwright makes theatre debut
Sunday 5th March 2017
Sun 5th Mar 2017

Local playwright makes theatre debut

An actor and writer from Alderley Edge has penned his first play, honouring heroes of the First World War and is teaming up with local actress and director,…
Lottery money available for First World War Centenary projects
Saturday 4th March 2017
Sat 4th Mar 2017

Lottery money available for First World War Centenary projects

MP George Osborne is urging local community projects exploring the First World War during the Centenary to apply for funding. Following the success of…
Posts installed to prevent further damage
Saturday 4th March 2017
Sat 4th Mar 2017

Posts installed to prevent further damage

The roundabout at Beech Road has now been repaired after being damaged by a vehicle driving over it. Protective posts have also been installed to hopefully…
Residents of local care home get flying visit from birds of prey
Friday 3rd March 2017
Fri 3rd Mar 2017

Residents of local care home get flying visit from birds of prey

Promotional Feature Residents of Brookview care home in Alderley Edge spent the afternoon with Dickens the owl, along with her fellow birds of prey from…
Missing Alderley Edge woman found safe and well
Friday 3rd March 2017
Fri 3rd Mar 2017

Missing Alderley Edge woman found safe and well

A missing woman from Alderley Edge has been found safe and well.The 57-year-old woman, who went missing on Thursday, 2nd March, was found safe and well…
Council awaits Supreme Court ruling in landmark planning issue
Friday 3rd March 2017
Fri 3rd Mar 2017

Council awaits Supreme Court ruling in landmark planning issue

Cheshire East Council is awaiting the ruling of five Supreme Court judges in its joint appeal over the interpretation of the National Planning Policy…
Cheshire Constabulary rated good at keeping people safe and reducing crime
Thursday 2nd March 2017
Thu 2nd Mar 2017

Cheshire Constabulary rated good at keeping people safe and reducing crime

Cheshire Constabulary has been rated 'good' in respect of the effectiveness with which it keeps people safe and reduces crime. The latest Her Majesty's…
Properties affected by two power cuts due to faulty cable
Thursday 2nd March 2017
Thu 2nd Mar 2017

Properties affected by two power cuts due to faulty cable

A number of properties in the village were without power for several hours on Wednesday 1st March and Tuesday 28th February as a result of a cable fault.…
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Join the village spring clean this weekend
Thursday 2nd March 2017
Thu 2nd Mar 2017
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Join the village spring clean this weekend

Volunteers will be out and about in the village this weekend taking part in the Great British Spring Clean. The clean-up will start on Friday, 3rd March,…
Penalties for drivers caught using mobile phones double
Wednesday 1st March 2017
Wed 1st Mar 2017
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Penalties for drivers caught using mobile phones double

From today, Wednesday 1st March, the penalties issued to motorists caught driving whilst using a mobile phone will double. Anyone who is caught driving…
Fire in airport tunnel causes delays
Tuesday 28th February 2017
Tue 28th Feb 2017
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Fire in airport tunnel causes delays

A fire in a tunnel which runs underneath a runway at Manchester Airport has caused disruptions to many flights this evening. A vehicle burst into flames…
Council confirms £10m allocated for highways improvements
Tuesday 28th February 2017
Tue 28th Feb 2017

Council confirms £10m allocated for highways improvements

Cheshire East Council is to invest a further £10m in highway improvements over the coming year. This highway investment programme is included in…
Vandals wreck another planter
Tuesday 28th February 2017
Tue 28th Feb 2017
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Vandals wreck another planter

Given all the effort put in by volunteers to make our village look more attractive, they were especially disappointed to see that another of the planters…
Allotment holders could face rent increase to help cover maintenance
Tuesday 28th February 2017
Tue 28th Feb 2017
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Allotment holders could face rent increase to help cover maintenance

Allotment holders in Alderley Edge could face additional charges in order to cover the maintenance of the plots. At this month's meeting Alderley Edge…
Almost half a million secured to help domestic abuse sufferers
Tuesday 28th February 2017
Tue 28th Feb 2017

Almost half a million secured to help domestic abuse sufferers

Cheshire Police along with Cheshire East Council, Cheshire West and Chester Council, Halton Borough Council and Warrington Borough Council successfully…
Barlow's Beef: Handforth residents are not easily duped
Tuesday 28th February 2017
Tue 28th Feb 2017
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Barlow's Beef: Handforth residents are not easily duped

If you knew you were going to upset the company on whom you relied for your employment, you would probably think very carefully about it. You'd want to…
The Dogfather: From devil dog to darling dog in minutes
Tuesday 28th February 2017
Tue 28th Feb 2017

The Dogfather: From devil dog to darling dog in minutes

Trixy is one of my favourite pupils. She loves to retrieve a ball and whenever I have a spare minute I play with her. Sometimes I hide a number of tennis…