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Police launch criminal investigation into Council's awarding of contracts
Monday 4th January 2016
Mon 4th Jan 2016

Police launch criminal investigation into Council's awarding of contracts

Police have launched a criminal investigation into Cheshire East Council's awarding of contracts to a company which is run by the council leader's physiotherapist,…
Youth Pantomime Society prepares for Peter Pan
Saturday 2nd January 2016
Sat 2nd Jan 2016

Youth Pantomime Society prepares for Peter Pan

Cheshire Youth Pantomime Society (CHYPS) are in the final stages of rehearsal for their next spectacular pantomime – Peter Pan. Since 2008 CHYPS…
Add alderleyedge.com to your home screen
Friday 1st January 2016
Fri 1st Jan 2016
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Add alderleyedge.com to your home screen

As many readers will be aware our alderleyedge.com App stopped working a couple of months ago. We stopped supporting the App two and a half years ago…
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Chief Constable of Cheshire receives New Year’s honour
Thursday 31st December 2015
Thu 31st Dec 2015
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Chief Constable of Cheshire receives New Year’s honour

Cheshire's Chief Constable, Simon Byrne, has today (Thursday, 31st December) received the Queens Police Medal (QPM) in the New Year's Honours list. He…
A year in review: 2015 on The Edge
Thursday 31st December 2015
Thu 31st Dec 2015
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A year in review: 2015 on The Edge

As 2015 draws to a close it is time to take a look back at the biggest news stories of the past twelve months in Alderley Edge and share some statistics…
More than 100 wanted offenders arrested
Thursday 31st December 2015
Thu 31st Dec 2015
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More than 100 wanted offenders arrested

Almost 120 people have been arrested in a week as part of Operation Hatay 6. The policing operation, which was resurrected over the Christmas period,…
Three homes burgled in Alderley Edge
Wednesday 30th December 2015
Wed 30th Dec 2015
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Three homes burgled in Alderley Edge

Police are appealing for witnesses after three properties were broken into in the village earlier this week. The first two burglaries occurred overnight…
Have your say on the village's future
Wednesday 30th December 2015
Wed 30th Dec 2015
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Have your say on the village's future

Alderley Edge Parish Council are calling for residents to get involved and help them to put together a Neighbourhood Plan - which were introduced through…
Parish Council's proposals for solving village's parking problem
Tuesday 29th December 2015
Tue 29th Dec 2015
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Parish Council's proposals for solving village's parking problem

Having promised prior to the May election that parking will be the "first and most crucial issue" that they will tackle if voted on to Alderley Edge Parish…
Medical Centre and Festival Hall update
Tuesday 29th December 2015
Tue 29th Dec 2015
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Medical Centre and Festival Hall update

The Festival Hall has now reopened....The entrance to the Festival Hall, the Hall itself and the Bar are now open. I'm pleased to say that they have already…
Call for the green-fingered to help make the park look better
Tuesday 29th December 2015
Tue 29th Dec 2015
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Call for the green-fingered to help make the park look better

Cheshire East Council has given permission for Alderley Edge Parish Council to manage and create some new flower beds in Alderley Edge park. This means…
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Barlow's Beef: Book early for HS2
Tuesday 29th December 2015
Tue 29th Dec 2015
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Barlow's Beef: Book early for HS2

I'm sure you are delighted to know that HS2 high-speed rail service will be coming to a station near you in the next 12-17 years. Well, when I say 'near…
New law to deal with psychological domestic abuse
Tuesday 29th December 2015
Tue 29th Dec 2015

New law to deal with psychological domestic abuse

Domestic abusers who subject their victims to controlling or coercive behaviour could face up to five years in jail under a new law which comes into force…
The Dogfather: Get the family together and agree on house rules
Tuesday 29th December 2015
Tue 29th Dec 2015

The Dogfather: Get the family together and agree on house rules

When I do a home assessment visit I'm frequently baffled by the confusion of rules and commands families apply to their dogs. I often have to guess what…
Winter wellbeing – protect yourself from flu
Monday 28th December 2015
Mon 28th Dec 2015

Winter wellbeing – protect yourself from flu

Free flu vaccinations are still available for people Public Health England has identified as being at risk of suffering from flu. People over 65, pregnant…
No direct trains to London for 11 days
Sunday 27th December 2015
Sun 27th Dec 2015
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No direct trains to London for 11 days

Rail passengers wishing to travel to London next February will face long delays. There will be no direct trains to London for an 11-day period from 13th…
New home needed for Christmas tree
Saturday 26th December 2015
Sat 26th Dec 2015
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New home needed for Christmas tree

It looks as though Alderley Edge Parish Council will need to find a new home for the Christmas tree which has been located at The Parade for years. It…
Support local hospice and dispose of your tree the charitable way
Thursday 24th December 2015
Thu 24th Dec 2015
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Support local hospice and dispose of your tree the charitable way

Volunteers are urging people to support our local hospice and make every tree count this Christmas. The 16th annual Christmas Tree Collection will take…
Hampers deliver festive cheer to hundreds of needy families
Wednesday 23rd December 2015
Wed 23rd Dec 2015

Hampers deliver festive cheer to hundreds of needy families

Local Christian charity, Hampers of Hope, delivered festive cheer to around 1000 people in need this Christmas. A wide range of local organisations including…
Up to £5000 to be spent reviewing car parking options
Tuesday 22nd December 2015
Tue 22nd Dec 2015
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Up to £5000 to be spent reviewing car parking options

Alderley Edge Parish Council has agreed to spend up to £5000 on pre-planning assessments, costings and layouts of potential parking solutions for…