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Cheshire East ranked in England’s top three for schools
Thursday 8th January 2015
Thu 8th Jan 2015

Cheshire East ranked in England’s top three for schools

Cheshire East's schools are the third best in England, according to a ranking based on performance in Ofsted inspections. Out of 141 primary and secondary…
New entrance lobby design for Festival Hall
Thursday 8th January 2015
Thu 8th Jan 2015
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New entrance lobby design for Festival Hall

Alderley Edge Parish Council has submitted another planning application for alterations to the Festival Hall. This proposal is for a new design for the…
Explore the world’s continents under one roof with Carrier Travel
Wednesday 7th January 2015
Wed 7th Jan 2015

Explore the world’s continents under one roof with Carrier Travel

Promotional Feature Award-winning holiday specialist, Carrier Travel, is pleased to announce that their exclusive complimentary event 'Around the World…
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Speed Watch volunteers wanted urgently
Wednesday 7th January 2015
Wed 7th Jan 2015

Speed Watch volunteers wanted urgently

Volunteers are still needed for the Alderley Edge Community Speed Watch group which was established two years ago, to address the issue of speeding vehicles…
PCSO targets illegal parking on Trafford Road
Tuesday 6th January 2015
Tue 6th Jan 2015
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PCSO targets illegal parking on Trafford Road

Over the last few weeks Cheshire Police have received numerous calls from local residents complaining about the parking on Trafford Road. They are concerned…
Amendments to Festival Hall plans approved
Tuesday 6th January 2015
Tue 6th Jan 2015
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Amendments to Festival Hall plans approved

A recent planning application for changes to Alderley Edge Festival Hall, which was built in 1927 for the Alderley Edge Music Festival, has been approved.…
New legislation could increase waste collection costs by £650,000 a year
Tuesday 6th January 2015
Tue 6th Jan 2015
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New legislation could increase waste collection costs by £650,000 a year

Cheshire East Council is being forced to carry out an assessment of it waste collection service to ensure it complies with new legislation. From January…
How much are you prepared to pay for policing?
Tuesday 6th January 2015
Tue 6th Jan 2015
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How much are you prepared to pay for policing?

John Dwyer, Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire is asking the public whether they would be prepared to pay extra to enhance local policing in…
PhD students to research geothermal power for Cheshire East
Tuesday 6th January 2015
Tue 6th Jan 2015

PhD students to research geothermal power for Cheshire East

The Government has agreed to fund a study into whether Cheshire East could generate long-term, renewable energy from geothermal power. The £88,000…
Cheshire Police welcomes bumper intake of Special Constables
Monday 5th January 2015
Mon 5th Jan 2015

Cheshire Police welcomes bumper intake of Special Constables

Forty-two new recruits were formally welcomed into the Special Constabulary by the Assistant Chief Constable, Mark Roberts − the biggest intake…
Long serving volunteers retire from luncheon club
Monday 5th January 2015
Mon 5th Jan 2015
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Long serving volunteers retire from luncheon club

Four long serving volunteers have retired from Alderley Edge Luncheon Club, which serves a hot two course meal on Tuesdays and Thursdays to retired people…
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New landlords aim to create 'a leading local pub'
Saturday 3rd January 2015
Sat 3rd Jan 2015
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New landlords aim to create 'a leading local pub'

New landlords will be taking over the tenancy of a village pub this month and marking the occasion with a parade of Shire horses through Alderley Edge.…
Patients urged to attend Macclesfield Hospital A&E only if absolutely necessary
Wednesday 31st December 2014
Wed 31st Dec 2014

Patients urged to attend Macclesfield Hospital A&E only if absolutely necessary

People are being urged to only go to the Accident and Emergency department at Macclesfield Hospital if absolutely necessary. With the hospital's A&E…
A year in review: 2014 on The Edge
Wednesday 31st December 2014
Wed 31st Dec 2014
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A year in review: 2014 on The Edge

As 2014 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…
Two women injured in Alderley Edge bypass crash
Monday 29th December 2014
Mon 29th Dec 2014

Two women injured in Alderley Edge bypass crash

The drivers of two vehicles involved in a collision on the Alderley Edge bypass this afternoon have both been transported to hospital. Police officers…
Downed power lines closed Hough Lane
Monday 29th December 2014
Mon 29th Dec 2014

Downed power lines closed Hough Lane

Part of Hough Lane, from the Moss Road end, was closed for a few hours yesterday whilst police dealt with fallen power lines. Police were alerted to fallen…
Trampoline park plans recommended for approval
Monday 29th December 2014
Mon 29th Dec 2014

Trampoline park plans recommended for approval

Planning permission is expected to be granted next month for the creation of an indoor trampoline centre on the Stanley Green Industrial Estate in Handforth.…
Cheshire East Council aims to freeze Council Tax again
Saturday 27th December 2014
Sat 27th Dec 2014

Cheshire East Council aims to freeze Council Tax again

Cheshire East Council says it intends to freeze Council Tax again next year, despite their grant being cut by nearly 20%. Council Leader, Councillor Michael…
Making every tree count
Friday 26th December 2014
Fri 26th Dec 2014

Making every tree count

The 15th annual Christmas Tree Collection will take place on Saturday 10th January and Sunday 11th January, once again raising funds for East Cheshire…
Council gets new funding for road repairs
Wednesday 24th December 2014
Wed 24th Dec 2014

Council gets new funding for road repairs

Cheshire East Council will receive a £54.5m government funding package for highway improvements and repairing potholes over the next six years.…