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Raising a glass for good causes at 8th annual beer festival
Saturday 2nd July 2016
Sat 2nd Jul 2016
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Raising a glass for good causes at 8th annual beer festival

Alderley Edge Union Club hosted their annual beer festival on Saturday 25th June, raising money for two good causes. The eighth annual Alderley Edge Micro…
We will remember them, July & August 1916: the Somme
Friday 1st July 2016
Fri 1st Jul 2016

We will remember them, July & August 1916: the Somme

Four men from Alderley Edge died on the 1st July, 1916, the first day of the Battle of the Somme – four of the 19,240 British soldiers killed that…
Residents across Cheshire warned to be vigilant following telephone scam
Friday 1st July 2016
Fri 1st Jul 2016

Residents across Cheshire warned to be vigilant following telephone scam

Police are warning Cheshire residents not to fall victim to phone fraudsters posing as police officers. Cheshire Police are currently investigating an…
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Due date for Real Housewife's & ex-footballer's wedding venue plans
Friday 1st July 2016
Fri 1st Jul 2016
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Due date for Real Housewife's & ex-footballer's wedding venue plans

A reality TV star and ex-footballers' plans to create a conference and wedding venue at their home in Great Warford will be determined by the Northern…
Plans to deliver 300 new homes with community benefits unveiled
Thursday 30th June 2016
Thu 30th Jun 2016
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Plans to deliver 300 new homes with community benefits unveiled

Plans have been unveiled today (Thursday, 30th June) for a development of up to 300 homes on Green Belt land to the south west of Alderley Edge, which…
Committee to decide on future of former nightclub site
Thursday 30th June 2016
Thu 30th Jun 2016
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Committee to decide on future of former nightclub site

The future of a former nightclub which has been vacant for the past 12 years will be determined by the Northern Planning Committee next week. MCR Property…
Local Montessori school gains accreditation
Thursday 30th June 2016
Thu 30th Jun 2016

Local Montessori school gains accreditation

Promotional Feature Alderley Day Nursery in Nether Alderley has gained accreditation under the Montessori Evaluation and Accreditation (MEAB) scheme.…
George Osborne won't be a candidate to succeed David Cameron
Wednesday 29th June 2016
Wed 29th Jun 2016

George Osborne won't be a candidate to succeed David Cameron

Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne has announced that he will not be standing as a candidate to become the next Prime Minister following David…
Open gardens raise thousands for charity
Wednesday 29th June 2016
Wed 29th Jun 2016
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Open gardens raise thousands for charity

Wilmslow Wells for Africa ran another very successful Open Gardens Day on Saturday, June 25th. Visitors were able to wander around the 19 gorgeous gardens…
Changes on the way for Ryleys Lane car park
Tuesday 28th June 2016
Tue 28th Jun 2016
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Changes on the way for Ryleys Lane car park

Following a meeting earlier today (Tuesday, 28th June), Councillor Craig Browne is delighted that a number of changes have been approved for the car park…
How much do you care about the future of our village?
Tuesday 28th June 2016
Tue 28th Jun 2016
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How much do you care about the future of our village?

Having decided the village would benefit from having a Neighbourhood Plan, Alderley Edge Parish Council is keen that as many local residents as possible…
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Car parking update
Tuesday 28th June 2016
Tue 28th Jun 2016

Car parking update

Over 400 people took part in our consultation exercise earlier in the year, with the results showing a majority in favour of each of the four suggested…
Council says environmental drive saved nearly £6m
Tuesday 28th June 2016
Tue 28th Jun 2016

Council says environmental drive saved nearly £6m

Cheshire East Council has made savings of £5.7m as a result of investing in energy-efficiency measures and reducing its office accommodation from…
Cricket clubs hosts 8th traditional village fete
Tuesday 28th June 2016
Tue 28th Jun 2016

Cricket clubs hosts 8th traditional village fete

Thankfully the rain held off for most of the afternoon for the Alderley Edge Village Fete on Sunday, 26th June. Alderley Edge Cricket Club hosted the…
Barlow's Beef: The problem with democracy
Tuesday 28th June 2016
Tue 28th Jun 2016
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Barlow's Beef: The problem with democracy

Unlike public 'consultations' where the end result is decided before the process begins. The problem with true democracy for politicians is it states…
The Dogfather: Are you your dog's problem?
Tuesday 28th June 2016
Tue 28th Jun 2016

The Dogfather: Are you your dog's problem?

A huge thank you to everyone who came to my recent behaviour clinics. We raised a heap of money for animal charities and helped some very stressed out…
Alderley's newest pub is open for business
Monday 27th June 2016
Mon 27th Jun 2016
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Alderley's newest pub is open for business

After three 'live' training days, Alderley Edge's newest pub opened its doors to the public at lunchtime today Monday, 27th June). The Oakwood on Brook…
Urgent call for parked cars to be removed from Talbot Road
Monday 27th June 2016
Mon 27th Jun 2016
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Urgent call for parked cars to be removed from Talbot Road

Work to resurface Talbot Road has not been able to go ahead today as planned because two cars have been left parked on the road. Councillor Craig Browne…
Warning after cars and jewellery stolen in two burglaries
Sunday 26th June 2016
Sun 26th Jun 2016

Warning after cars and jewellery stolen in two burglaries

Police are urging residents to be vigilant following two recent burglaries in Alderley Edge. A resident returned from their holiday to find their home…
We will remember them: June 1916
Saturday 25th June 2016
Sat 25th Jun 2016

We will remember them: June 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…