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Vicar on the Edge is on the move
Tuesday 12th July 2016
Tue 12th Jul 2016

Vicar on the Edge is on the move

After nine years at St Philips & St James Church our local vicar is preparing to move on to pastures new. Revd Jane Parry said "As you can see we…
Runners race along the paths and trails on The Edge
Tuesday 12th July 2016
Tue 12th Jul 2016

Runners race along the paths and trails on The Edge

The annual Wizard 5 running race, organised by Wilmslow Running Club, proved another great success last week. The weather had been wet, and the rain only…
Barlow's Beef: We are all in this together
Tuesday 12th July 2016
Tue 12th Jul 2016
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Barlow's Beef: We are all in this together

Remember the financial collapse of 2009 when David Cameron declared: "We are all in this together which is why we'll freeze public sector pay for all…
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The Dogfather: Are you a screamer?
Tuesday 12th July 2016
Tue 12th Jul 2016

The Dogfather: Are you a screamer?

I went to a job recently where a family were distraught at their dog's over excited unruly behaviour. Whilst I was listening to what dad had to say mum…
New council gives youths a voice
Monday 11th July 2016
Mon 11th Jul 2016

New council gives youths a voice

The ten members of the recently formed Alderley Edge Youth Council have now met three times to discuss issues that are important to them in the village.…
New intake leads the way
Saturday 9th July 2016
Sat 9th Jul 2016

New intake leads the way

Thirty-nine new recruits walked through the doors at Cheshire Police HQ this week, beginning their training as regular police officers – and creating…
Wilmslow Show cancelled due to dreadful conditions on the field
Saturday 9th July 2016
Sat 9th Jul 2016

Wilmslow Show cancelled due to dreadful conditions on the field

Unfortunately the committee has just decided that the Wilmslow Show cannot go ahead tomorrow due to the appalling conditions on the field as a result…
Luxury tour operator nominated for eight prestigious awards
Friday 8th July 2016
Fri 8th Jul 2016

Luxury tour operator nominated for eight prestigious awards

Promotional Feature Luxury tour operator Destinology has been nominated for eight awards in the prestigious 2016 British Travel Awards (BTAs). The winners…
Children's play area set for £48,000 makeover
Friday 8th July 2016
Fri 8th Jul 2016
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Children's play area set for £48,000 makeover

Cheshire East Council have confirmed that nearly £50,000 will be spent on revamping the children's play area in Alderley Edge Park.  The above…
No more Yesterdays as housing plan gets approval
Thursday 7th July 2016
Thu 7th Jul 2016
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No more Yesterdays as housing plan gets approval

The days are numbered for a former nightclub building which has been vacant for the past 12 years and become an eyesore, having suffered from vandalism…
Real housewife's wedding venue proposal rejected
Wednesday 6th July 2016
Wed 6th Jul 2016

Real housewife's wedding venue proposal rejected

A reality TV star and ex-footballers' controversial proposal to create a conference and wedding venue at their Great Warford home has been rejected, despite…
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£1000 reward to help catch brazen thieves
Wednesday 6th July 2016
Wed 6th Jul 2016

£1000 reward to help catch brazen thieves

The owners of a petrol station in the village are offering a reward for information that leads to the successful prosecution of brazen thieves. Tower…
Cheshire police to star in TV documentary
Wednesday 6th July 2016
Wed 6th Jul 2016

Cheshire police to star in TV documentary

Cheshire Constabulary will make its debut appearance in the next series of 999: What's Your Emergency?. The first programme to feature the work of Cheshire…
Hundreds flock to run the bypass
Tuesday 5th July 2016
Tue 5th Jul 2016

Hundreds flock to run the bypass

It was a sight to behold when hundreds of runners set off behind the lead car, a Ferrari 488 GTB, making their way down the bypass towards Nether Alderley.…
All the fun of the fair as Wilmslow Show returns for 104th year
Tuesday 5th July 2016
Tue 5th Jul 2016

All the fun of the fair as Wilmslow Show returns for 104th year

Volunteers have been working tirelessly to ensure that the 104th Wilmslow Show is the best yet. Taking place at Wilmslow High School on Sunday, 10th July,…
Village remembers their fallen at Somme memorial service
Tuesday 5th July 2016
Tue 5th Jul 2016

Village remembers their fallen at Somme memorial service

A well-attended memorial service, led by the Reverend Ben Clowes, was held in the chapel in Mottram St Andrew on Sunday, 3rd July,to remember all those…
Barlow's Beef: Public enemy number one for over a century
Tuesday 5th July 2016
Tue 5th Jul 2016

Barlow's Beef: Public enemy number one for over a century

I did some research recently into public complaints to councils over the past century. As you would expect they have changed considerably over the years…
The Dogfather: Dogs don't care how rich you are
Tuesday 5th July 2016
Tue 5th Jul 2016

The Dogfather: Dogs don't care how rich you are

I meet some really nice people when I'm out with my pack. They talk about their favourite walks and holidays they've taken with their dogs. They seldom…
A 20th birthday for 'Chilli Banana'
Monday 4th July 2016
Mon 4th Jul 2016

A 20th birthday for 'Chilli Banana'

Promotional Feature One of Cheshire's most successful family-owned restaurants is ushering in a new look as part of a 20th anniversary celebration next…
St Mary's make their mark on the Path of the Remembered
Sunday 3rd July 2016
Sun 3rd Jul 2016

St Mary's make their mark on the Path of the Remembered

St Mary's Church in Nether Alderley are part of a project to commemorate the centenary of the Battle of the Somme, which is widely regarded as one of…