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Barlow's Beef: It's time to be honest about immigration
Tuesday 25th October 2016
Tue 25th Oct 2016
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Barlow's Beef: It's time to be honest about immigration

Immigration is a topic on everyone's lips but impossible to discuss with objectivity. Any suggestion of a meaningful immigration policy triggers outbursts…
The Dogfather: Devil dog to top in one session
Tuesday 25th October 2016
Tue 25th Oct 2016

The Dogfather: Devil dog to top in one session

Yesterday morning a lady came to class with her 5-year-old dog Sam. Apparently they had been rejected by every training class they attended for Sam's…
Police to target anti-social behaviour during Halloween period
Monday 24th October 2016
Mon 24th Oct 2016

Police to target anti-social behaviour during Halloween period

Cheshire Police are launching their annual campaign targeting anti-social behaviour during the Halloween period. Once again, our officers will be out…
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Constabulary launches fund to support victims with cash from seized property
Sunday 23rd October 2016
Sun 23rd Oct 2016

Constabulary launches fund to support victims with cash from seized property

Projects aimed at tackling and preventing crime in our communities have been given a boost with the launch of a fund backed by Cheshire Constabulary.…
Residents reminded there is still time to get their flu jab
Saturday 22nd October 2016
Sat 22nd Oct 2016

Residents reminded there is still time to get their flu jab

Cheshire East Council is urging people to get their flu jab as soon as possible because while some people might think flu is a bad cold, flu can lead…
Fraud and cybercrime cost Cheshire over £26m in past year
Friday 21st October 2016
Fri 21st Oct 2016

Fraud and cybercrime cost Cheshire over £26m in past year

The latest online crime figures from Get Safe Online and the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) reveal that a staggering £26.7 million was…
Recorded violent crimes in Cheshire increase 18% whilst other crimes continue to fall
Thursday 20th October 2016
Thu 20th Oct 2016

Recorded violent crimes in Cheshire increase 18% whilst other crimes continue to fall

The latest figures from Office of National Statistics have shown that the number of recorded crimes in Cheshire has increased over the past 12 months…
Blue Lights collaborate to cut down on anti-social behaviour over Halloween and Bonfire Night
Thursday 20th October 2016
Thu 20th Oct 2016

Blue Lights collaborate to cut down on anti-social behaviour over Halloween and Bonfire Night

Cheshire Constabulary and Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service are joining forces this year in a bid to make sure everyone has a safe and enjoyable Halloween…
Police priorities set for Alderley Edge
Wednesday 19th October 2016
Wed 19th Oct 2016
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Police priorities set for Alderley Edge

Our PCSO held a public meeting last week offering people the opportunity to talk about the policing issues that concern them the most in the village.…
Cuts made to save Christmas lights switch on
Tuesday 18th October 2016
Tue 18th Oct 2016
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Cuts made to save Christmas lights switch on

Last month we reported that the Alderley Edge Christmas Light Switch On was at risk of not happening this year due to concerns over the funding. The event…
Plans for new development on corner of George Street approved
Tuesday 18th October 2016
Tue 18th Oct 2016
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Plans for new development on corner of George Street approved

Plans for a new residential development on the corner of George Street and London Road have been approved. The scheme from Cornerhouse Properties includes…
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Parish Council reveals vision and plans for Festival Hall
Tuesday 18th October 2016
Tue 18th Oct 2016
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Parish Council reveals vision and plans for Festival Hall

Alderley Edge Parish Council is currently formulating a business plan to ensure that their considerably investment in the Festival Hall is recouped and…
Firefighters offer free car safety checks ahead of winter
Tuesday 18th October 2016
Tue 18th Oct 2016

Firefighters offer free car safety checks ahead of winter

Wilmslow firefighters will be offering drivers the chance to have their cars checked before the colder weather sets in. Firefighters will be carrying…
Barlow's Beef: I predict a riot (Kaiser Chiefs 2005)
Tuesday 18th October 2016
Tue 18th Oct 2016
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Barlow's Beef: I predict a riot (Kaiser Chiefs 2005)

So, despite the vast majority of MP's rejecting Jeremy Corbyn as leader Labour Party members returned him to office with an even larger majority than…
The Dogfather: Understanding your dog's true personality
Tuesday 18th October 2016
Tue 18th Oct 2016

The Dogfather: Understanding your dog's true personality

When you choose to adopt a dog from an animal shelter it's natural to want to know its history. The staff do their best to be helpful but they can only…
One-way system proposed for Chorley Hall Lane
Tuesday 18th October 2016
Tue 18th Oct 2016
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One-way system proposed for Chorley Hall Lane

As reported last week, a number of highways projects have been approved which will be funded by Section 106 money.* One of these is widening the footpath…
Local farm shop, The Lambing Shed, entered into Retailer Of The Year Awards
Monday 17th October 2016
Mon 17th Oct 2016

Local farm shop, The Lambing Shed, entered into Retailer Of The Year Awards

Promotional Feature After one year of opening The Lambing Shed Farm Shop and Café on Chelford Road in Knutsford, are thrilled to have been entered…
We will remember them, October 1916
Sunday 16th October 2016
Sun 16th Oct 2016

We will remember them, October 1916

Each month Michael Scaife is producing articles for the St Philip and St James Church news sheet to remember those local residents who died in that month…
£900,000 fund to boost careers advice and promote skills and growth
Saturday 15th October 2016
Sat 15th Oct 2016

£900,000 fund to boost careers advice and promote skills and growth

Cheshire East Council has led a successful bid to secure £900,000 of European funding to promote careers advice and boost skills and growth across…
False alarm at Alderley Edge restaurant
Friday 14th October 2016
Fri 14th Oct 2016

False alarm at Alderley Edge restaurant

Firefighters were called to a report of a fire at an Alderley Edge restaurant this evening. A fire engine from Wilmslow attended Piccolinos on Wilmslow…