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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…
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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.…
AstraZeneca's withdrawal ahead of schedule brings development plans forward
Tuesday 23rd December 2014
Tue 23rd Dec 2014
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AstraZeneca's withdrawal ahead of schedule brings development plans forward

AstraZeneca's phased withdrawal of the majority of their R&D activities from Alderley Park, ahead of their move to new headquarters in Cambridge in…
Parish Council backtracks over footpath decision
Tuesday 23rd December 2014
Tue 23rd Dec 2014
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Parish Council backtracks over footpath decision

Having told organisers of the Alderley Edge May Fair that they can no longer use the footpath which runs alongside the Chorley Hall Lane allotment site…
Cheshire East tops quality of life survey for North West
Tuesday 23rd December 2014
Tue 23rd Dec 2014

Cheshire East tops quality of life survey for North West

Cheshire East borough once again heads the list of the best places to live in the North West in the Halifax Quality of Life survey. The survey, now in…
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Council Leader sends Christmas message
Monday 22nd December 2014
Mon 22nd Dec 2014

Council Leader sends Christmas message

Christmas Message from Councillor Michael Jones, Leader Cheshire East Council As I reflect on the past year, as always there are highs and lows. Thankfully…
Cheshire East plans new depot
Monday 22nd December 2014
Mon 22nd Dec 2014
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Cheshire East plans new depot

Cheshire East Council is proposing to build a multi-purpose depot on the site of a disused factory in Middlewich. The derelict plot has been earmarked…
Council claws back more than £1m from benefit cheats
Sunday 21st December 2014
Sun 21st Dec 2014
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Council claws back more than £1m from benefit cheats

Cheshire East Council's crackdown on benefit cheats has led to more than £1m being clawed back and more than 50 people being convicted by courts…
Parish Council Minutes: October and November 2014
Saturday 20th December 2014
Sat 20th Dec 2014
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Parish Council Minutes: October and November 2014

The minutes are now available for the Alderley Edge Parish Council meetings held on Monday 13th October and Monday 10th November. Download the October…
George Osborne's Christmas message for alderleyedge.com readers
Friday 19th December 2014
Fri 19th Dec 2014

George Osborne's Christmas message for alderleyedge.com readers

After a busy year the Christmas holiday gives us a brief space to reflect on 2014 and look on to the challenges ahead. It is also a time to appreciate…
Police warn about drink-driving the morning after
Thursday 18th December 2014
Thu 18th Dec 2014

Police warn about drink-driving the morning after

As we enter the final week in the run up to Christmas Cheshire Police is reminding motorists that they will be out targeting drink drivers. Since the…
Ruby takes centre stage in Christmas musical
Wednesday 17th December 2014
Wed 17th Dec 2014

Ruby takes centre stage in Christmas musical

A rising star from Great Warford has won two lead roles in the Christmas production of Shrek The Musical. Nine-year-old Ruby Callaghan is playing both…
Church secures Heritage Lottery Fund support
Wednesday 17th December 2014
Wed 17th Dec 2014
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Church secures Heritage Lottery Fund support

Alderley Edge Parish Church has won Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) support for rebuilding the church spire and new facilities. The clergy team, PCC and people…
Festival hall plans amended
Tuesday 16th December 2014
Tue 16th Dec 2014
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Festival hall plans amended

Alderley Edge Parish Council has submitted a planning application to make changes to Alderley Edge Festival Hall. This latest application is for minor…