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Company aimed at saving millions for tax payer reported loss of £2.6m
Tuesday 31st May 2016
Tue 31st May 2016
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Company aimed at saving millions for tax payer reported loss of £2.6m

A company jointly owned by Cheshire West and Chester Council and Cheshire East Council which was set up with the aim of saving millions of pounds for…
Appeal following burglary on Windermere Drive
Tuesday 31st May 2016
Tue 31st May 2016

Appeal following burglary on Windermere Drive

Officers are appealing for information from the public following an aggravated burglary in Alderley Edge. The incident at a detached house on Windermere…
Barlow's Beef: My Fawlty Towers retail experience
Tuesday 31st May 2016
Tue 31st May 2016
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Barlow's Beef: My Fawlty Towers retail experience

This week my printer self-combusted leaving me unable to complete a number of outstanding jobs. With retailers under pressure from Internet sales I decided…
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The Dogfather: Don't keep your dogs trapped in the past
Tuesday 31st May 2016
Tue 31st May 2016

The Dogfather: Don't keep your dogs trapped in the past

A few years ago I judged a retriever event in the US. One of the competitors brought along a three-legged dog named Scrap. The entry fee was $50 and as…
Drivers fined for parking opposite solid white lines
Monday 30th May 2016
Mon 30th May 2016
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Drivers fined for parking opposite solid white lines

Police officers are continuing to monitor the parking situation on Congleton Road following a number of complaints from local residents. Two weeks ago…
New app rates fire safety of homes
Sunday 29th May 2016
Sun 29th May 2016

New app rates fire safety of homes

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service has launched its first ever app, called Risk Rater, which allows residents to check how fire safe their homes are. The…
Plans for new waste facility at Alderley Park
Saturday 28th May 2016
Sat 28th May 2016

Plans for new waste facility at Alderley Park

Manchester Science Partnerships are seeking approval for the erection of a new combined Waste and Logistics Facility at Alderley Park, along with the…
Council reorganises in bid to become completely self-funding
Friday 27th May 2016
Fri 27th May 2016

Council reorganises in bid to become completely self-funding

Cheshire East Council has reorganised its functions into three different areas in order to save money and make things simpler for its residents. From…
Plans for new meeting hall approved
Thursday 26th May 2016
Thu 26th May 2016

Plans for new meeting hall approved

Plans to construct a new place of worship on Knutsford Road have been approved to meet the needs of an expanding congregation. Northern Planning Committee…
New police powers to tackle supply of legal highs
Thursday 26th May 2016
Thu 26th May 2016

New police powers to tackle supply of legal highs

New legislation came into force today, Thursday 26th May, meaning it is now illegal to sell or supply any psychoactive substance. Suppliers are being…
Join magical Wizard Walk and be part of Guinness World Record attempt
Wednesday 25th May 2016
Wed 25th May 2016

Join magical Wizard Walk and be part of Guinness World Record attempt

Local families are being invited to take part in a charity walk and help create a new Guinness World Record. The Wizard Walk is taking place around the…
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Rain fails to dampen runner's spirits
Tuesday 24th May 2016
Tue 24th May 2016

Rain fails to dampen runner's spirits

The Alderley Edge May Fair 5k took place on Friday evening with 88 competitors taking to the streets and fields of Alderley Edge running, walking and…
Change of day so more can attend public surgeries
Tuesday 24th May 2016
Tue 24th May 2016

Change of day so more can attend public surgeries

The Cheshire East councillor for Alderley Edge is changing the date of his monthly surgeries to enable more people to attend. Councillor Craig Browne,…
Alderley Edge Hockey Club 1965: Can you identify the unnamed players?
Tuesday 24th May 2016
Tue 24th May 2016
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Alderley Edge Hockey Club 1965: Can you identify the unnamed players?

This photograph of Alderley Edge Hockey Club players was taken in 1965 at Guildford. Kelvin Briggs explained "Prior to the creation of the North West…
Barlow's Beef: Are we heading for a toilet war?
Tuesday 24th May 2016
Tue 24th May 2016

Barlow's Beef: Are we heading for a toilet war?

There's been a lot of odd stories in the news recently don't you think? None more so than the transgender toilet war raging across the USA which seems…
The Dogfather: Daisy Dog 2006-2016
Tuesday 24th May 2016
Tue 24th May 2016
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The Dogfather: Daisy Dog 2006-2016

Daisy came to us in 2012 from a family who no longer wanted her. I was sure I could find her a loving home and I did... ours. Despite her alleged 'running…
We will remember them: May 1916
Sunday 22nd May 2016
Sun 22nd May 2016

We will remember them: May 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…
In Pictures: All the fun of the 2016 Alderley Edge May Fair
Saturday 21st May 2016
Sat 21st May 2016
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In Pictures: All the fun of the 2016 Alderley Edge May Fair

Despite the weather, today's Alderley Edge May Fair was another big success. Unfortunately the sun didn't shine like last year but hundreds of local people…
New look for bobbies on the beat
Saturday 21st May 2016
Sat 21st May 2016
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New look for bobbies on the beat

Bobbies on the beat in Cheshire will soon have a new look as hard caps are being introduced following successful trials in Northwich and Chester. The…
Communities urged to join Council’s campaign to crack down on dog fouling
Friday 20th May 2016
Fri 20th May 2016
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Communities urged to join Council’s campaign to crack down on dog fouling

Cheshire East Council is spearheading a community initiative aimed at improving the behaviour of irresponsible dog owners. The Council is launching 'Dog…