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YSBD Theatre Academy brings the West End and, new for 2016, Film/TV experience to Cheshire
Thursday 28th July 2016
Thu 28th Jul 2016

YSBD Theatre Academy brings the West End and, new for 2016, Film/TV experience to Cheshire

Promotional Feature YSBD Theatre Academy has been open for just over a year and has already gained over 75 students and a fabulous reputation throughout…
Blooming marvellous effort as volunteers gear up for judgement day
Thursday 28th July 2016
Thu 28th Jul 2016

Blooming marvellous effort as volunteers gear up for judgement day

For the first time, Alderley Edge has entered the North West in Bloom competition to show off its achievements in environmental responsibility, community…
Missing 3-year-old child found safe and well
Wednesday 27th July 2016
Wed 27th Jul 2016

Missing 3-year-old child found safe and well

Police and local residents took to the streets of Wilmslow this afternoon to search for a three-year-old child who went missing earlier today, Wednesday…
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Warning to parents as railway trespass doubles over summer holidays
Wednesday 27th July 2016
Wed 27th Jul 2016

Warning to parents as railway trespass doubles over summer holidays

Parents in the North West are being urged to speak to their children as new figures reveal youngsters are twice as likely to trespass on the tracks over…
Arran Coghlan says decision to seize his home 'makes a mockery of justice'
Tuesday 26th July 2016
Tue 26th Jul 2016

Arran Coghlan says decision to seize his home 'makes a mockery of justice'

Earlier today we reported that an Alderley Edge businessman must handover his family home within 90 days because a High Court Judge ruled that it has…
More classes and trophies to win at 75th village show
Tuesday 26th July 2016
Tue 26th Jul 2016
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More classes and trophies to win at 75th village show

The Alderley Edge Village Show, formally known as the Annual show, has been a part of the village calendar for the past 75 years. Organised by the Alderley…
Cold callers attempting to sell generators
Tuesday 26th July 2016
Tue 26th Jul 2016

Cold callers attempting to sell generators

Following our report last week that an elderly man who suffers from Alzheimer's disease was persuaded to hand over money £450 for a generator, the…
Businessman must hand over keys of Alderley Edge home
Tuesday 26th July 2016
Tue 26th Jul 2016

Businessman must hand over keys of Alderley Edge home

The National Crime Agency has been granted a Possession Order against the home of Alderley Edge businessman Arran Coghlan. On granting the Order against…
Updated: Plans for new residential development on Congleton Road
Tuesday 26th July 2016
Tue 26th Jul 2016
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Updated: Plans for new residential development on Congleton Road

A planning application has been submitted for a new residential development on Congleton Road. Permission is being sought for the demolition of a detached…
Barlow's Beef: Warning do not voice an opinion
Tuesday 26th July 2016
Tue 26th Jul 2016

Barlow's Beef: Warning do not voice an opinion

What's happened to free speech in our country? I've never witnessed so much vitriol aimed at anyone brave (or foolhardy enough) to voice an opinion. It's…
New channel for whistleblowers to report concerns
Tuesday 26th July 2016
Tue 26th Jul 2016

New channel for whistleblowers to report concerns

Cheshire East Council is adding an additional safe channel for 'whistleblowing' by officers, elected members, or others working for the Council to report…
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The Dogfather: Is this the world's most committed dog trainer?
Tuesday 26th July 2016
Tue 26th Jul 2016

The Dogfather: Is this the world's most committed dog trainer?

Who is this fashion icon who rocks up every Saturday at training class? Nothing unusual about a lady with a German Shepherd except this lady is 87 years-old…
Cheshire East Council creates new Executive Director role
Monday 25th July 2016
Mon 25th Jul 2016

Cheshire East Council creates new Executive Director role

Cheshire East Council has appointed Frank Jordan as Executive Director of Place. This newly-created post will include responsibility for a range of issues,…
Have your say on policing priorities for next 4 years
Sunday 24th July 2016
Sun 24th Jul 2016

Have your say on policing priorities for next 4 years

Cheshire's Police & Crime Commissioner David Keane has been asking people in Cheshire to think about policing in the county. Armed with your views,…
Over 250 arrested in 4 week crackdown on drink and drug driving
Saturday 23rd July 2016
Sat 23rd Jul 2016

Over 250 arrested in 4 week crackdown on drink and drug driving

Cheshire Police is reminding the public about the dangers of drink and drug driving as its summer campaign comes to an end. Operation Roadster was launched…
Recorded crime in Cheshire falls 2.2% whilst violence against people rises 16%
Friday 22nd July 2016
Fri 22nd Jul 2016

Recorded crime in Cheshire falls 2.2% whilst violence against people rises 16%

Official crime statistics for Cheshire have been released, and show a further fall in overall recorded crime for the year to 31st March 2016. The figures…
Woman and three children airlifted to hospital following collision with a police car
Thursday 21st July 2016
Thu 21st Jul 2016

Woman and three children airlifted to hospital following collision with a police car

A woman and three children were airlifted to hospital yesterday following a collision with a police car. Whilst responding to an emergency incident in…
Plans for watersports and outdoor activity centre could go down the drain
Thursday 21st July 2016
Thu 21st Jul 2016

Plans for watersports and outdoor activity centre could go down the drain

A planning application to create a watersports and outdoor activity centre on a Green Belt site in Chelford will be decided next week. Cheshire Lakes'…
Magic!! Wizards set new Guinness World Record
Wednesday 20th July 2016
Wed 20th Jul 2016

Magic!! Wizards set new Guinness World Record

Hundreds of wizards who gathered to take part in a charity walk in Alderley Edge on Sunday 19th June have succeeded in creating a new Guinness World Record.…
Plans for new village restaurant refused
Tuesday 19th July 2016
Tue 19th Jul 2016
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Plans for new village restaurant refused

Plans to change the use of an empty retail unit to enable a restaurant or cafe to open in the village centre have been refused. Brooklyn Holdings applied…