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Tourism brings £800m boost to Cheshire East economy
Saturday 4th July 2015
Sat 4th Jul 2015

Tourism brings £800m boost to Cheshire East economy

Tourism spending has hit a new record in Cheshire East thanks to higher visitor numbers and longer hotel stays. Income generated by the visitor economy…
Tributes to victims of Tunisia terror attack
Friday 3rd July 2015
Fri 3rd Jul 2015

Tributes to victims of Tunisia terror attack

The toll bell sounded at midday today (Friday 3rd June) at St Philip and St James as the names of the victims of the Sousse massacre in Tunisia were read…
Chance to be a record breaker with this year's Summer Reading Challenge
Friday 3rd July 2015
Fri 3rd Jul 2015

Chance to be a record breaker with this year's Summer Reading Challenge

Alderley Edge Library is encouraging young readers to explore some of the amazing achievements and world records as featured in the Guinness World Records…
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Reader's Photo: Having fun in the Carrs
Friday 3rd July 2015
Fri 3rd Jul 2015

Reader's Photo: Having fun in the Carrs

Lee Calver kindly send us this photo of a dog enjoying himself at The Party On the Carrs in Wilmslow earlier this month. Lee said "The dog was having…
On your marks for The Wizard 5 race
Thursday 2nd July 2015
Thu 2nd Jul 2015

On your marks for The Wizard 5 race

Wilmslow Running Club is invite people to take part in a 5 mile race around the village on Thursday, 9th July. The Wizard 5 is a running race of approximately…
Operation Crossbow hailed big success
Thursday 2nd July 2015
Thu 2nd Jul 2015
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Operation Crossbow hailed big success

Criminals travelling across the borders between Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Shropshire were targeted yesterday, Wednesday…
Clampdown on abandoned vehicles
Thursday 2nd July 2015
Thu 2nd Jul 2015

Clampdown on abandoned vehicles

In the last month local residents have reported four separate vehicles that appear to have been abandoned on roads including Congleton Road, Moss Lane…
Police operation targets criminals across the region
Wednesday 1st July 2015
Wed 1st Jul 2015
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Police operation targets criminals across the region

There has been a heavy police presence in Wilmslow today, with dozens of police cars passing through the town and a police helicopter hovering above.…
Theatre company to host 'Sing Wicked in a Day' workshop
Wednesday 1st July 2015
Wed 1st Jul 2015

Theatre company to host 'Sing Wicked in a Day' workshop

A local theatre company has come up with a new way to have fun and raise funds, to help cover the cost of their next production, at the same time. Alderley…
Sun shines on Alderley Edge Village Fete
Tuesday 30th June 2015
Tue 30th Jun 2015
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Sun shines on Alderley Edge Village Fete

Thankfully the rain stopped and the sun came out just in time for the Alderley Edge Village Fete. Young, old and their four legged friends gathered at…
Successful gardens day takes local charity over £1m fundraising target
Tuesday 30th June 2015
Tue 30th Jun 2015

Successful gardens day takes local charity over £1m fundraising target

A regular feature on the summer social calendar now, Wilmslow Wells for Africa ran a very successful Open Gardens Day fundraiser on Saturday, June 27th.…
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Alderley District Scout Band crowned champions
Tuesday 30th June 2015
Tue 30th Jun 2015
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Alderley District Scout Band crowned champions

Alderley District Scout Band were triumphant in the first competition of the year for the Traditional Youth Marching Band Association. On Sunday, 28th…
Barlow's Beef: What sort of friend am I?
Tuesday 30th June 2015
Tue 30th Jun 2015

Barlow's Beef: What sort of friend am I?

Debbie James and Peppy Santo have birthday's today and guess what? I never sent them a card... they'll be mortified. Obviously not as much as Nathan Stewart,…
The Dogfather: Give us a clue
Tuesday 30th June 2015
Tue 30th Jun 2015

The Dogfather: Give us a clue

Whenever I meet owners who tell me their dogs lunge at other dogs they meet while out walking I try to put myself in the dog's shoes. What would make…
Council selects new Director of Children’s Services and Deputy Chief Executive
Monday 29th June 2015
Mon 29th Jun 2015

Council selects new Director of Children’s Services and Deputy Chief Executive

Cheshire East Council is set to appoint Kath O'Dwyer as its new Director of Children's Services and Deputy Chief Executive. Kath is currently National…
Two arrested following incident at Wolverton House
Monday 29th June 2015
Mon 29th Jun 2015

Two arrested following incident at Wolverton House

Police were called to an incident at Wolverton House on George Street at 6.45pm on Saturday, 27th June. It was reported that a male and female were causing…
Vulcan bomber flies over the Edge on farewell tour
Saturday 27th June 2015
Sat 27th Jun 2015
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Vulcan bomber flies over the Edge on farewell tour

Thousands of people were delighted to see the last flying Vulcan bomber take to the skies over Cheshire and Greater Manchester today as part of its "Salute…
Luncheon Club comes through challenging period
Saturday 27th June 2015
Sat 27th Jun 2015

Luncheon Club comes through challenging period

Alderley Edge Luncheon Club, which is run by Royal Voluntary Service volunteers, has been through a challenging few weeks. A gas leak was discovered coming…
M6 closed northbound after five lorries crash
Friday 26th June 2015
Fri 26th Jun 2015

M6 closed northbound after five lorries crash

The M6 is currently closed northbound between junctions 16 and 17 following a serious collision just north of Sandbach Services. Fire and rescue crews…
Reader's photo: A380 takes to the skies
Friday 26th June 2015
Fri 26th Jun 2015

Reader's photo: A380 takes to the skies

Vinny Calver kindly send us this photo of an A380 taking off from Manchester Airport. The photo was taken from his back garden in Mobberley. If you would…