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Barlow's Beef: Wealthy developers are on the fast-track

Barlow's Beef: Wealthy developers are on the fast-track

I watched a very interesting documentary on Public Service America last night entitled The Last Days in Vietnam. In January 1973 the Paris Peace Accords…
The Dogfather: Can you teach my dog to bite?

The Dogfather: Can you teach my dog to bite?

I receive many requests from dog owners in a typical week so I am rarely surprised. I was however, dumbfounded when my phone rang and a lady asked if…
Cheshire East claimant figure dips again

Cheshire East claimant figure dips again

The number of people living in Cheshire East claiming Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) has fallen again – continuing a two-year downward trend in the…
Ticket office closed for improvements

Ticket office closed for improvements

The ticket office at Alderley Edge station is currently closed whilst Northern Rail carry out some improvements. The work includes fitting new automatic…
Dogs encouraged to don their best outfit for the Christmas lights switch on

Dogs encouraged to don their best outfit for the Christmas lights switch on

Local residents are being encouraged to bring their costumed canines along to the Alderley Edge Christmas lights switch on - taking place on Thursday,…
New memorial garden opened at Alderley Edge Cemetery

New memorial garden opened at Alderley Edge Cemetery

An overgrown area in Alderley Edge cemetery has been transformed into a special place where the bereaved can remember their loved ones. A new memorial…
Major retail development coming to Handforth Dean

Major retail development coming to Handforth Dean

Construction of a major new retail development will begin soon following the completion of a multi-million pound deal secured by Cheshire East Council's…
Updated: Reader's Photo: Spot the dog

Updated: Reader's Photo: Spot the dog

Wes Myers kindly sent me this lovely photo taken in the woods behind the Handforth Dean retail park. Can you spot his dog? Let us know if you can via…
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Parish Council take possession of refurbished Festival Hall

Parish Council take possession of refurbished Festival Hall

With phase one of the building works complete at the Festival Hall, Jones Contracts formally handed over the hall to Alderley Edge Parish Council this…
Hare Hill path closed for safety of visitors and livestock

Hare Hill path closed for safety of visitors and livestock

As many readers will have noticed the path between The Edge and Hare Hill, which is popular with many local walkers, is currently closed. Having received…
Stockport Council withdraws statement criticising Local Plan

Stockport Council withdraws statement criticising Local Plan

Having criticised the Cheshire East Local Plan at a hearing before the Inspector, Stephen Pratt, Stockport Borough Council has subsequently withdrawn…
Council launches paid-for fast track planning service

Council launches paid-for fast track planning service

Cheshire East Council has created a new service which will enable developers to pay for major schemes to be fast tracked through the planning system.…
Festival Hall set to reopen this week with medical centre completed February

Festival Hall set to reopen this week with medical centre completed February

Work to create a new Medical Centre and refurbish the Festival Hall is on schedule, with the hall being handed over to the Parish Council later this week.…
'More likely' parking problems will take 5 years to solve

'More likely' parking problems will take 5 years to solve

Having pledged to make parking their number one priority, a parish councillor has admitted that he thinks it could take them up to five years to solve…
Police issue warning following spate of burglaries

Police issue warning following spate of burglaries

Police are advising residents to leave lights on when you are going out and leave your homes secure following a number of recent burglaries in the Wilmslow…
Council to establish JVC in bid to tap into geothermal energy

Council to establish JVC in bid to tap into geothermal energy

Cheshire East Council is looking to explore district heating and opportunities for geothermal and renewable energy. The Council is seeking to appoint…
Barlow's Beef: Thinking is for wimps

Barlow's Beef: Thinking is for wimps

About this time of year animal charities festoon the country with posters telling people 'Dogs are for life not just for Christmas.' Bumper stickers appear…