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Reader's Photos: Sky looks beautiful from the Edge
Sunday 11th December 2016
Sun 11th Dec 2016

Reader's Photos: Sky looks beautiful from the Edge

Kristina Hulme kindly sent us this photo taken from the top of Woodbrook Road tonight, saying "I just thought this was so beautiful." Carole Harding also…
Time to play as new area is officially opened
Sunday 11th December 2016
Sun 11th Dec 2016
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Time to play as new area is officially opened

The new children's play area in Alderley Edge Park was officially opened yesterday along with two new table tennis tables which are located in the pavillion.…
The streets are paved with cones
Saturday 10th December 2016
Sat 10th Dec 2016
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The streets are paved with cones

I've heard people refer to the streets of Alderley Edge as being paved with gold, a saying which implies it's a place where they believe it is easy to…
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40 drivers arrested during first weekend of Christmas clampdown
Saturday 10th December 2016
Sat 10th Dec 2016

40 drivers arrested during first weekend of Christmas clampdown

Throughout the Christmas period, and into the New Year Cheshire police will be running an operation targeting motorists who feel it's acceptable to drive…
Brookview residents set for merry month
Friday 9th December 2016
Fri 9th Dec 2016

Brookview residents set for merry month

Promotional Feature Kicking off a month of celebrations, residents at Brookview care home in Alderley Edge will enjoy an afternoon of carol singing on…
Local Poppy Appeal raises nearly £8500
Friday 9th December 2016
Fri 9th Dec 2016

Local Poppy Appeal raises nearly £8500

Volunteers are delighted to announce that the Alderley Edge Poppy Appeal has raised an increased amount this year. A total of £8,421 has been collected…
Cheshire Constabulary ‘good’ at keeping people safe and reducing crime
Thursday 8th December 2016
Thu 8th Dec 2016

Cheshire Constabulary ‘good’ at keeping people safe and reducing crime

Cheshire Constabulary has been rated good in respect of the legitimacy with which it keeps people safe and reduces crime, according to the latest Her…
Drive to create more parking spaces before Christmas
Thursday 8th December 2016
Thu 8th Dec 2016
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Drive to create more parking spaces before Christmas

There will be some road closures in the village centre this weekend to enable additional parking spaces to be created. On Sunday, 11th December, Chapel…
Fault leaves bypass in the dark
Wednesday 7th December 2016
Wed 7th Dec 2016

Fault leaves bypass in the dark

As many motorists will have noticed some of the lights on the Wilmslow and Handforth bypass have been out of action for a while. Readers have contacted…
Where in Alderley Edge?
Tuesday 6th December 2016
Tue 6th Dec 2016

Where in Alderley Edge?

Promotional Feature Local graphic design business, The Great Brunel Railway Company, has created a new poster featuring 16 different views of Alderley…
Soccer hero makes it an evening to remember for young authors
Tuesday 6th December 2016
Tue 6th Dec 2016
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Soccer hero makes it an evening to remember for young authors

Young bookworms at Wilmslow Library were left open-mouthed when the climax to a story writing competition turned into a tale of the very unexpected. As…
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Barlow's Beef: Who reads the small print on our behalf?
Tuesday 6th December 2016
Tue 6th Dec 2016

Barlow's Beef: Who reads the small print on our behalf?

This year has been a strange one don't you think? Both globally and locally nothing has gone as predicted. I'm guessing pollsters are going to find their…
The Dogfather: Help for you and your dog
Tuesday 6th December 2016
Tue 6th Dec 2016

The Dogfather: Help for you and your dog

The last five weeks has been a very strange period for me. Since my knee operation I've been pretty much confined to the house when normally I'd be doing…
S-500 beautifully engineered front doors
Monday 5th December 2016
Mon 5th Dec 2016

S-500 beautifully engineered front doors

Promotional Feature Spitfire Doors was established in response to the increasing demand for exclusive, secure, beautifully engineered doors and currently…
Help create more time for GP appointments
Sunday 4th December 2016
Sun 4th Dec 2016
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Help create more time for GP appointments

NHS Eastern Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) estimates that GPs could have an extra hour a day for appointments if more people gave 'self-care'…
Drink driving tragedy captured through mannequin challenge
Saturday 3rd December 2016
Sat 3rd Dec 2016

Drink driving tragedy captured through mannequin challenge

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service recently joined forces with Cheshire Constabulary, North West Ambulance Service and the RSPCA to undertake popular social…
Church sparkles for this weekend's Christmas Tree Festival
Friday 2nd December 2016
Fri 2nd Dec 2016
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Church sparkles for this weekend's Christmas Tree Festival

The Methodist Church is full of colour and festive cheer as they host the 8th Alderley Edge Christmas Tree Festival this weekend. The church is filled…
Cheshire's Chief Constable under investigation
Friday 2nd December 2016
Fri 2nd Dec 2016

Cheshire's Chief Constable under investigation

Simon Byrne, the Chief Constable of Cheshire Constabulary is being investigated after an allegation was made about his conduct. Cheshire Police and Crime…
Popular charity carol night returns for 36th year
Friday 2nd December 2016
Fri 2nd Dec 2016

Popular charity carol night returns for 36th year

Plans have been confirmed for a popular festive fundraiser which has taken place in the village for over 35 years. Alderley Edge's 36th annual Charity…
Bank announces closure of Alderley Edge branch
Thursday 1st December 2016
Thu 1st Dec 2016
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Bank announces closure of Alderley Edge branch

NatWest have announced that they will be closing their Alderley Edge branch on July 3rd 2017 due to a decline in customers using the branch. Russell Finch,…