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Barlow's Beef: Would councillors do this with their own money?
Tuesday 10th March 2015
Tue 10th Mar 2015
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Barlow's Beef: Would councillors do this with their own money?

This week's column is like orienteering: you need to read the clues to know where you are heading. In July 2013 Wilmslow Town Council wanted to spend…
Steep drop in pothole complaints and repairs
Tuesday 10th March 2015
Tue 10th Mar 2015
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Steep drop in pothole complaints and repairs

Cheshire East Council says it is winning the battle against potholes thanks to its proactive repair programme backed by major investment. Reports about…
The Dogfather: Never make excuses for bad behaviour
Tuesday 10th March 2015
Tue 10th Mar 2015
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The Dogfather: Never make excuses for bad behaviour

If I've learned anything about dog owners it's that those with the worst behaved dogs have the longest list of excuses. 'It's not his fault. He didn't…
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We will remember them: John Giblin
Tuesday 10th March 2015
Tue 10th Mar 2015
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We will remember them: John Giblin

Over the course of the war, 5.7 million men from the British Isles served in the forces and 705,000 died. Of these 71 are recorded on the Alderley Edge…
Ed voluntarily carves another tree-mendous sculpture
Monday 9th March 2015
Mon 9th Mar 2015
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Ed voluntarily carves another tree-mendous sculpture

Talented local artist Ed Pilkington has created another fantastic wooden carving. Following the horse which he carved in Alderley Edge Park in November,…
Ministers visit Alderley Park BioHub
Friday 6th March 2015
Fri 6th Mar 2015

Ministers visit Alderley Park BioHub

Greg Clark, science and universities minister and George Freeman, life sciences minister, visited the BioHub at Alderley Park on Thursday, 26th February.…
Group plans to contest all seats in local elections
Thursday 5th March 2015
Thu 5th Mar 2015
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Group plans to contest all seats in local elections

A group of residents, who have come together to encourage Independent candidates to stand in the upcoming local elections, intends to put forward a candidate…
CVM backs High School Achievement Partner Programme
Thursday 5th March 2015
Thu 5th Mar 2015

CVM backs High School Achievement Partner Programme

Promotional Feature Wilmslow-based Complete Vehicle Maintenance is the latest business to commit to Wilmslow High School's Achievement Partner programme;…
Save money by switching to Cheshire East’s new energy supplier
Thursday 5th March 2015
Thu 5th Mar 2015

Save money by switching to Cheshire East’s new energy supplier

Fairerpower, the value energy services supplier launched by Cheshire East Council, will begin signing up customers this month. From Monday 16th March…
Volunteers launch social club for the elderly
Wednesday 4th March 2015
Wed 4th Mar 2015
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Volunteers launch social club for the elderly

The Alderley Edge Luncheon Club, which celebrated its 50th birthday last year, is launching a new weekly social club. The luncheon club serves a hot two…
How to choose the right sunglasses for your face
Wednesday 4th March 2015
Wed 4th Mar 2015

How to choose the right sunglasses for your face

Promotional Feature Whether you have 20/20 vision and just want to rock shades or your visual acuity is less than that, sunglasses can be used for many…
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Cabinet backs sale of Handforth site for retail led scheme
Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Tue 3rd Mar 2015

Cabinet backs sale of Handforth site for retail led scheme

Cabinet members today (Tuesday, March 3rd) voted to go ahead with a proposal to dispose of 14-acre plot off Earl Road, Handforth. Cheshire East formed…
Pay rise for Council staff and apprentices
Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Tue 3rd Mar 2015
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Pay rise for Council staff and apprentices

Frontline staff and apprentices at Cheshire East Council are to get a welcome pay boost after a series of announcements made on Thursday, February 26th.…
Barlow's Beef : Rules of Engagement
Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Tue 3rd Mar 2015
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Barlow's Beef : Rules of Engagement

As I'm the new kid on the block I thought it appropriate to set out the Rules of Engagement. It's been made abundantly clear the views expressed…
The Dogfather : Silence of the Lambs
Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Tue 3rd Mar 2015

The Dogfather : Silence of the Lambs

The recent spate of dog attacks on livestock has been horrendous. For local farmers it's heartbreaking but it need never happen. Dogs don't simply wake…
New police operation to deter thieves
Monday 2nd March 2015
Mon 2nd Mar 2015
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New police operation to deter thieves

Cheshire Police has launched a new initiative today to deter burglars. Operation Shield allows members of the public and businesses to adopt forensic…
10% discount off fencing supplies for alderleyedge.com readers
Monday 2nd March 2015
Mon 2nd Mar 2015

10% discount off fencing supplies for alderleyedge.com readers

Promotional Feature We are a group of time served fence builders and erectors who came together to form one fencing company that would be able to service…
Man dies after being hit by a train
Sunday 1st March 2015
Sun 1st Mar 2015

Man dies after being hit by a train

A man has died after being struck by a train at Alderley Edge station this morning. A British Transport Police (BTP) spokesperson said: "BTP officers…
Cheshire East to stop 15-minute care visits
Saturday 28th February 2015
Sat 28th Feb 2015
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Cheshire East to stop 15-minute care visits

Cheshire East Council is to stop commissioning 15-minute home care visits. The move was announced by the authority's leader, Councillor Michael Jones…
Work underway at Festival Hall
Friday 27th February 2015
Fri 27th Feb 2015
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Work underway at Festival Hall

Work commenced this week at the Festival Hall ready for a new medical centre to be built at the front of the building off Talbot Road. At the same time…