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Plans for development of Alderley Park approved
Wednesday 24th February 2016
Wed 24th Feb 2016

Plans for development of Alderley Park approved

Cheshire East Council's Strategic Planning Board today (Wednesday 24th February) granted outline planning approval for the proposed development at Alderley…
Council calls on residents to take a stand against scammers
Wednesday 24th February 2016
Wed 24th Feb 2016

Council calls on residents to take a stand against scammers

Cheshire East Council is encouraging residents to support national safeguarding day on Monday, 29th February, by making a stand against scammers. Cheshire…
Documentary follows tragic case of Flynn's death by dangerous driving
Tuesday 23rd February 2016
Tue 23rd Feb 2016
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Documentary follows tragic case of Flynn's death by dangerous driving

A new documentary series starting this month will cover the tragic death of Flynn Morrissey who was killed whilst travelling to school in September 2013.…
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No return within 2 hours proposed for South Street car park
Tuesday 23rd February 2016
Tue 23rd Feb 2016
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No return within 2 hours proposed for South Street car park

Cheshire East Council is proposing to introduce a no return within two hours at South Street car park, which would increase the no return period from…
New technology to help tackle speeding
Tuesday 23rd February 2016
Tue 23rd Feb 2016
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New technology to help tackle speeding

Cheshire Constabulary has invested in 16 state-of-the-art speed enforcement devices which are some of the most advanced compact all-in-one digital video…
All aboard the Starlight Express
Tuesday 23rd February 2016
Tue 23rd Feb 2016

All aboard the Starlight Express

Following on from last year's successful 'sell out' production of Les Miserables, awarding winning youth musical theatre group TEMPO (The Edge Musical…
Barlow's Beef: I can't tell you how tickled I am
Tuesday 23rd February 2016
Tue 23rd Feb 2016

Barlow's Beef: I can't tell you how tickled I am

'Clap along if you know what happiness is to you...' I was so happy this morning when I discovered Cheshire East was the 'happiest place in England' that…
The Dogfather: Is your dog barking mad?
Tuesday 23rd February 2016
Tue 23rd Feb 2016

The Dogfather: Is your dog barking mad?

A farmer came to see me recently with Jack, his German Shepherd Dog, complaining that he 'never stops barking.' "He's driving me and my missus mad," the…
Cars stolen after burglars break into Horseshoe Lane home
Sunday 21st February 2016
Sun 21st Feb 2016

Cars stolen after burglars break into Horseshoe Lane home

A burglary occurred at a property on Horseshoe Lane on Saturday, 20th February. Offenders forced a lower ground wooden window and conducted a search of…
We will remember them, February 1916
Sunday 21st February 2016
Sun 21st Feb 2016

We will remember them, February 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…
Police warn drug driving laws also cover some medicines
Saturday 20th February 2016
Sat 20th Feb 2016
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Police warn drug driving laws also cover some medicines

As the first anniversary of the drug drive law approaches Cheshire police are reminding all drivers that the drug drive laws do not just cover illegal…
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Alderley Wizards take on the Eggheads
Friday 19th February 2016
Fri 19th Feb 2016

Alderley Wizards take on the Eggheads

A brave team from the Alderley Edge Festival Committee dared to to face TV's toughest quiz team a couple of weeks ago when they recorded an episode of…
Free health app for Cheshire East parents launched
Friday 19th February 2016
Fri 19th Feb 2016

Free health app for Cheshire East parents launched

A new health app for parents and carers of children aged 0-5 has been launched by the local NHS and Cheshire East Council. The CATCH app, which can also…
Cheshire Police must do more to tackle serious and organised crime
Thursday 18th February 2016
Thu 18th Feb 2016
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Cheshire Police must do more to tackle serious and organised crime

According to the latest report by Her Majesty′s Inspector of Constabulary, which is published today (Thursday 18th February) Cheshire Constabulary…
Charitable Trust pulls the plug on swimming club
Thursday 18th February 2016
Thu 18th Feb 2016

Charitable Trust pulls the plug on swimming club

Swimming clubs across the Borough, including Wilmslow's Scorpions, face an uncertain future after being told they can no longer use the local leisure…
Enid & William – The Lost Photographs Reunited!
Thursday 18th February 2016
Thu 18th Feb 2016

Enid & William – The Lost Photographs Reunited!

In charity shops across the land, there are usually three options for donated vintage photographs: they will end up hidden away in boxes on backroom shelves,…
Cash available to get residents more active
Thursday 18th February 2016
Thu 18th Feb 2016

Cash available to get residents more active

If you have an innovative idea that could support local people to get more active then Active Cheshire wants to hear from you. Their aim to address the…
Plans for redevelopment of Alderley Park set to be approved
Wednesday 17th February 2016
Wed 17th Feb 2016
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Plans for redevelopment of Alderley Park set to be approved

Plans for re-development of Alderley Park to create "a world class hub for the Life Sciences" are expected to be approved next week. The site is located…
Union Club to host an evening with Ted Robbins
Tuesday 16th February 2016
Tue 16th Feb 2016

Union Club to host an evening with Ted Robbins

Alderley Edge Union Club are holding an evening with Ted Robbins on Saturday, 19th March. The actor, television presenter and radio broadcaster will be…
Council urges communities to ‘Clean for the Queen’
Tuesday 16th February 2016
Tue 16th Feb 2016
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Council urges communities to ‘Clean for the Queen’

Cheshire East Council is to issue packs, bags and a call to action for communities to support the nation's 'Clean for the Queen' campaign to mark the…