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Barlow's Beef: Gym jam at the leisure centre
Tuesday 2nd February 2016
Tue 2nd Feb 2016

Barlow's Beef: Gym jam at the leisure centre

When I'm stressed I have a tried and tested antidote... I go to the gym. Having been a marathon runner in my not too distant past I always enjoy the relaxation…
The Dogfather: Why a muzzle can be your dog's best friend
Tuesday 2nd February 2016
Tue 2nd Feb 2016

The Dogfather: Why a muzzle can be your dog's best friend

You don't need a lot of equipment to walk a dog. A collar and simple rope lead is usually enough unless you have an exceptionally strong dog then maybe…
Cheshire East to raise Council Tax by 3.75%
Monday 1st February 2016
Mon 1st Feb 2016
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Cheshire East to raise Council Tax by 3.75%

Cheshire East Council is set to raise its Council Tax by 3.75%, which represents the first increase in five years. The Council says this is necessary…
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Professionals trained to detect skin cancer and help save lives
Monday 1st February 2016
Mon 1st Feb 2016

Professionals trained to detect skin cancer and help save lives

A campaign launched in Alderley Edge to raise awareness of melanoma in the beauty, health and fitness industries has run five training sessions for local…
Alcohol consumption one of the main health issues in Cheshire East
Sunday 31st January 2016
Sun 31st Jan 2016

Alcohol consumption one of the main health issues in Cheshire East

Cheshire East are encouraging residents to think more seriously about their levels of alcohol consumption and the impact that this has on their wellbeing.…
Women encouraged to take health test
Saturday 30th January 2016
Sat 30th Jan 2016

Women encouraged to take health test

Women are being advised not to take a chance on their wellbeing by skipping vital health checks. This week is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week –…
Former Vicar of St Philip's passes away
Thursday 28th January 2016
Thu 28th Jan 2016
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Former Vicar of St Philip's passes away

Members of St Philip & St James Church were saddened to hear about the death of their former Vicar who will be greatly missed by many local residents.…
World War 1 photograph mystery
Thursday 28th January 2016
Thu 28th Jan 2016

World War 1 photograph mystery

We've all heard stories of treasure being found at charity shops but this photograph of a 1916 WW1 soldier donated to Oxfam in Alderley Edge is that and…
Mammoth research project reveals Alderley's Story: Living With The Edge
Thursday 28th January 2016
Thu 28th Jan 2016
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Mammoth research project reveals Alderley's Story: Living With The Edge

In 1953 the schoolboy Alan Garner, who was born and grew up in the village, rediscovered an old wooden shovel originally found in the Alderley copper…
Green light to convert part of surgery into a house
Wednesday 27th January 2016
Wed 27th Jan 2016

Green light to convert part of surgery into a house

Plans to turn part of the current Alderley Edge Medical Practice into a three bedroom home have been approved. Permission has been granted to change the…
Call for emergency services to collaborate and share control rooms welcomed
Tuesday 26th January 2016
Tue 26th Jan 2016

Call for emergency services to collaborate and share control rooms welcomed

The Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Cheshire has welcomed today's announcement by the Home Office that local emergency services will have a…
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Call for patients to aid purchase of new medical equipment
Tuesday 26th January 2016
Tue 26th Jan 2016
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Call for patients to aid purchase of new medical equipment

In March Alderley Edge Medical Practice expects to relocate to the new medical centre which is currently under construction at the front of the Festival…
Nearly 500 arrests for drug driving
Tuesday 26th January 2016
Tue 26th Jan 2016
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Nearly 500 arrests for drug driving

Since the introduction of the Drug Drive Law in March 2015, Cheshire Police have arrested nearly 500 people for drug driving. The majority of those arrested…
Barlow's Beef: Another brick in the wall for school trips
Tuesday 26th January 2016
Tue 26th Jan 2016
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Barlow's Beef: Another brick in the wall for school trips

I was listening to a phone-in on the radio this week concerning school outings. The question posed was: 'Would you allow your child to go on a school…
The Dogfather: Don't overdo the treats
Tuesday 26th January 2016
Tue 26th Jan 2016

The Dogfather: Don't overdo the treats

I'm often asked if I use treats to train my dogs and the answer is an unqualified yes. It's the logical way to teach young pups the basic positions of…
A happy home is a clean and tidy home
Monday 25th January 2016
Mon 25th Jan 2016

A happy home is a clean and tidy home

Promotional Feature SK9 Clean & Tidy cleaning company covering the SK9 postcode area offers domestic cleaning contracts on a: Weekly Fortnightly Monthly…
Church to host performance of Schubert's Winterreise
Monday 25th January 2016
Mon 25th Jan 2016

Church to host performance of Schubert's Winterreise

Alderley Edge Methodist Church is hosting a special Winterreise concert at the weekend to coincide with the anniversary of the birth of its composer Franz…
19% drop in burglaries across Cheshire
Saturday 23rd January 2016
Sat 23rd Jan 2016

19% drop in burglaries across Cheshire

According to data released by the Office of National Statistics this week, Cheshire Constabulary recorded the fifth largest reduction in crime across…
Firefighters release man trapped following accident near Capesthorne Hall
Friday 22nd January 2016
Fri 22nd Jan 2016

Firefighters release man trapped following accident near Capesthorne Hall

The A34 was closed in both directions for about three hours between Congleton and Alderley Edge this afternoon (Friday, 22nd January) following a road…
Wilmslow based mobile mechanic company scores a number one hit!
Friday 22nd January 2016
Fri 22nd Jan 2016

Wilmslow based mobile mechanic company scores a number one hit!

Promotional Feature Wilmslow business Complete Vehicle Maintenance (CVM) has soared to the top of the charts. In just 15 months since being established…