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Firefighters called to flooded gardens in Alderley Edge
Friday 15th July 2016
Fri 15th Jul 2016

Firefighters called to flooded gardens in Alderley Edge

Firefighters were called to assist with flooding in gardens in Alderley Edge this morning (Friday, 15th July). One fire engine from Wilmslow was called…
Volunteers come together to help shape village's future
Friday 15th July 2016
Fri 15th Jul 2016

Volunteers come together to help shape village's future

Alderley Edge Parish Council held a presentation evening to discuss producing a Neighbourhood Plan for the village on Wednesday 6th July. Over 70 people…
Police reiterate telephone scam warning following local incident
Thursday 14th July 2016
Thu 14th Jul 2016

Police reiterate telephone scam warning following local incident

Cheshire Police is reiterating its telephone scam warning after a resident in Prestbury was targeted by fraudsters posing as police officers. At approximately…
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Bus services scrapped as company goes into administration
Thursday 14th July 2016
Thu 14th Jul 2016
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Bus services scrapped as company goes into administration

GHA Coaches has gone into administration meaning that about 25 school and public transport routes across Cheshire East will not operate from today, Thursday…
George Osborne replaced as Chancellor
Thursday 14th July 2016
Thu 14th Jul 2016
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George Osborne replaced as Chancellor

Our Tatton MP is no longer the Chancellor of Exchequer following Teresa May's appointment as the country's new Prime Minister. Mrs May announced her Cabinet…
Royal London given green light for new offices
Wednesday 13th July 2016
Wed 13th Jul 2016
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Royal London given green light for new offices

Wilmslow's largest employer has been granted planning permission to build a new headquarters in the town. The Strategic Planning Committee met earlier…
GPs set to stop prescribing painkillers to save £500,000 a year
Wednesday 13th July 2016
Wed 13th Jul 2016

GPs set to stop prescribing painkillers to save £500,000 a year

NHS Eastern Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has revealed plans to stop paying for the prescribing of over-the-counter medicines for common…
Shoplifter admits stealing over £2000 of goods from local businesses
Wednesday 13th July 2016
Wed 13th Jul 2016

Shoplifter admits stealing over £2000 of goods from local businesses

Several shops in Wilmslow and Alderley Edge were targeted by a shoplifter in May this year. One of those shops, Norton Barrie, provided some still CCTV…
Council backs revised Local Plan Strategy
Wednesday 13th July 2016
Wed 13th Jul 2016

Council backs revised Local Plan Strategy

Cheshire East Council has backed its revised Local Plan Strategy following comments and submissions during six weeks of public consultation. The blueprint,…
Parish Council confirms position on proposal for 300 new homes
Tuesday 12th July 2016
Tue 12th Jul 2016
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Parish Council confirms position on proposal for 300 new homes

Last month Story Homes brought their proposals to build a development of up to 300 homes on Green Belt land to the south west of Alderley Edge to a public…
Latest batch of road and pavement upgrades announced
Tuesday 12th July 2016
Tue 12th Jul 2016
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Latest batch of road and pavement upgrades announced

Our ward councillor Craig Browne provided an update at this week's parish council meeting about the recent work which has been carried out, and future…
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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…
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…