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Reader's Photos: Wilmslow from above
Thursday 9th June 2016
Thu 9th Jun 2016

Reader's Photos: Wilmslow from above

Chris Clarke of Lacey Green, Wilmslow has kindly sent a selection of photos taken over the last couple of weeks above Wilmslow and the neighbouring area.…
Helping to keep the park blooming
Tuesday 7th June 2016
Tue 7th Jun 2016
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Helping to keep the park blooming

A local business woman who suggested that village businesses and organisations could take on the management of the flower beds in the park, is now seeing…
Barlow's Beef: No one likes a bad loser
Tuesday 7th June 2016
Tue 7th Jun 2016

Barlow's Beef: No one likes a bad loser

Isn't life interesting? You can be top of the pile for years, strutting your stuff before the world and then wham, there's a new kid on the block and…
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The Dogfather: Avoid hot dogs at all costs
Tuesday 7th June 2016
Tue 7th Jun 2016

The Dogfather: Avoid hot dogs at all costs

I don't know what happens to dog owners in summer. Normally conscientious and caring individuals do such crazy things. Twice last week during the hot…
Police kick off operation to cut alcohol-related disorder during Euros
Monday 6th June 2016
Mon 6th Jun 2016
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Police kick off operation to cut alcohol-related disorder during Euros

With the Euros set to kick off this week Cheshire Police has launched a force-wide operation to reduce alcohol-related disorder involving supporters.…
Reader's Photo:
Sunday 5th June 2016
Sun 5th Jun 2016

Reader's Photo: "Midnight Sunset, well 22:30 actually"

David Fairbotham kindly sent us this photo taken from his back door which overlooks the Cheshire Plain towards Fidlers Ferry. It was taken at 10.30pm…
Seven vehicles seized and two arrests made during police operation
Friday 3rd June 2016
Fri 3rd Jun 2016

Seven vehicles seized and two arrests made during police operation

A joint operation between Cheshire, Merseyside and North Wales Police was carried out on Wednesday, 1st June, which targeted travelling criminals. Operation…
Image released of man suspected of trying to get woman into his car
Friday 3rd June 2016
Fri 3rd Jun 2016

Image released of man suspected of trying to get woman into his car

Officers from Macclesfield Local policing unit have released an image of a man they would like to speak to in relation to an incident which occurred in…
Two local voluntary groups honoured with Queen's Award
Thursday 2nd June 2016
Thu 2nd Jun 2016

Two local voluntary groups honoured with Queen's Award

Two voluntary groups who works in their communities to raise money for their selected charities have been honoured with the Queen's Award for Voluntary…
Alcohol awareness course launches in Cheshire
Thursday 2nd June 2016
Thu 2nd Jun 2016

Alcohol awareness course launches in Cheshire

In a bid to crackdown on alcohol related crime Cheshire Constabulary is aiming to change offending behaviour with a new initiative. From Wednesday, 1st…
Beer festival to support armed forces
Wednesday 1st June 2016
Wed 1st Jun 2016

Beer festival to support armed forces

Alderley Edge Union Club will be hosting a beer festival this month in support of Armed Forces Day. The eighth annual Alderley Edge Micro Beer Festival…
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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…
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…