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Volunteers clock 71 drivers speeding on Macclesfield Road
Tuesday 1st November 2016
Tue 1st Nov 2016
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Volunteers clock 71 drivers speeding on Macclesfield Road

Volunteers spent just over an hour measuring the speed of passing vehicles on Macclesfield Road on Thursday, 27th October. Two local community speed watch…
Tea dance kicks off 2016 Poppy Appeal
Tuesday 1st November 2016
Tue 1st Nov 2016
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Tea dance kicks off 2016 Poppy Appeal

A tea dance organised by the Alderley Edge Branch of the Royal British Legion has been hailed a big success. The annual event attracted people of all…
The Dogfather: Guy Fawkes is no threat to your dog
Tuesday 1st November 2016
Tue 1st Nov 2016
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The Dogfather: Guy Fawkes is no threat to your dog

Here we go again. There was a time fireworks went bang and fizz but not now. Today they are more like incendiary devices and high-explosives. It's very…
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George Osborne appeals for support over proposals to abolish Tatton constituency
Monday 31st October 2016
Mon 31st Oct 2016
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George Osborne appeals for support over proposals to abolish Tatton constituency

Dear local residents I wanted to write to you personally to ask for your support for an important local cause I'm campaigning for. As you may know, the…
Alderley Edge Orchestra promises to make a big impression
Monday 31st October 2016
Mon 31st Oct 2016

Alderley Edge Orchestra promises to make a big impression

The Alderley Edge Orchestra will perform a programme of classical music at Alderley Edge Methodist Church on Saturday, 19th November including "Fierrabras"…
An evening of wild western style frolics
Sunday 30th October 2016
Sun 30th Oct 2016

An evening of wild western style frolics

An evening of fun, food and wild western style frolics is being held at Alderley Edge Festival Hall to raise funds for Max Bailey. The fundraiser is being…
Remember ... Be polite this Halloween
Saturday 29th October 2016
Sat 29th Oct 2016
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Remember ... Be polite this Halloween

With Halloween fast approaching, police officers have been handing out 'no trick or treaters' posters to the local community and shops have also been…
Alderley Edge scoops Silver Gilt award for first In Bloom entry
Friday 28th October 2016
Fri 28th Oct 2016

Alderley Edge scoops Silver Gilt award for first In Bloom entry

Volunteers are celebrating today after picking up an award in the village's inaugural North West In Bloom entry. Christine Munro and Steve Taggart of…
Residents urged to be extra vigilant as the nights draw in
Friday 28th October 2016
Fri 28th Oct 2016

Residents urged to be extra vigilant as the nights draw in

Police officers are urging residents to double check their security measures before the clocks go back on Sunday, 30th October, and reminding people to…
Pop up Christmas card shop returns paying charities 100%
Thursday 27th October 2016
Thu 27th Oct 2016
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Pop up Christmas card shop returns paying charities 100%

The annual Wilmslow Christmas card shop is preparing to open this weekend, giving both local and national charities a unique opportunity to sell their…
Working group to explore devolution deal for Cheshire
Wednesday 26th October 2016
Wed 26th Oct 2016
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Working group to explore devolution deal for Cheshire

A cross-party working group to explore devolution proposals for Cheshire is to be set up by the Leader of Cheshire East Council, Councillor Rachel Bailey.…
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Car park reopens with properly marked bays
Wednesday 26th October 2016
Wed 26th Oct 2016
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Car park reopens with properly marked bays

The car park at Ryleys Lane has reopened following a week long closure for resurfacing and marking out the parking spaces. Councillor Craig Browne confirmed…
Greater Manchester's new development plan likely to impact Cheshire East
Wednesday 26th October 2016
Wed 26th Oct 2016
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Greater Manchester's new development plan likely to impact Cheshire East

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is preparing a new development plan for the whole metropolitan area for the next 20 years. The draft Greater…
Lambs stolen from Nether Alderley farm
Wednesday 26th October 2016
Wed 26th Oct 2016

Lambs stolen from Nether Alderley farm

Lambs have been stolen from a farm in Nether Alderley. Between the hours of 5pm on Sunday, 23rd October, and 12noon on Monday, 24th October, offenders…
Organised firework displays to light up Alderley
Tuesday 25th October 2016
Tue 25th Oct 2016

Organised firework displays to light up Alderley

Two organised displays will be held in the village to celebrate Guy Fawkes Night. On Sunday, November 6th, Alderley Edge Cricket Club will host their…
Physiofit's amazing athletes
Tuesday 25th October 2016
Tue 25th Oct 2016

Physiofit's amazing athletes

Promotional Feature After London 2012, participation in sport grew and a new generation of athletes were inspired to go for gold. There is no doubt, seeing…
Plans for new private clinic
Tuesday 25th October 2016
Tue 25th Oct 2016

Plans for new private clinic

Plans to change the use of an empty retail unit to enable a private clinic to open in the village centre have been submitted. Dr Chantrey, who currently…
Travel by Design day trip to Edinburgh raises £8000 for Childrens Hospice
Tuesday 25th October 2016
Tue 25th Oct 2016

Travel by Design day trip to Edinburgh raises £8000 for Childrens Hospice

Promotional Feature The Northern Belle Vintage Train pulled into Wilmslow Railway Station on Saturday the 1st October at 0555hrs and 108 very loyal supporters…
Council to record meetings and consider making these available to public
Tuesday 25th October 2016
Tue 25th Oct 2016
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Council to record meetings and consider making these available to public

Cheshire East Council has decided that they will start to making audio recordings of their meetings and look into making these available for public viewing…
Have your say on proposed changes to some NHS services
Tuesday 25th October 2016
Tue 25th Oct 2016
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Have your say on proposed changes to some NHS services

As the population grows and people live longer, the demand for health care continues to rise. Meanwhile, there is a widening gap between the funding that…