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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…
£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…
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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…
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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…
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…