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Wilmslow set for Christmas lights switch on
Thursday 27th November 2014
Thu 27th Nov 2014

Wilmslow set for Christmas lights switch on

Final preparations are underway for the Wilmslow Christmas lights switch on, to mark the official launch of the festive season in the town. Wilmslow Town…
Family pay tribute after fatal collision on Macclesfield Road
Wednesday 26th November 2014
Wed 26th Nov 2014

Family pay tribute after fatal collision on Macclesfield Road

The family of a 24-year-old woman from Macclesfield who tragically died in a collision on Macclesfield Road have paid tribute to her. The family said:…
Proposal to ban parking on parts of Lynton Lane
Wednesday 26th November 2014
Wed 26th Nov 2014
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Proposal to ban parking on parts of Lynton Lane

Cheshire East Council is proposing to ban parking on a stretch of Lynton Lane where parked vehicles have been causing an obstruction. The Council is proposing…
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Parish Pledge: To prove majority support their plans
Tuesday 25th November 2014
Tue 25th Nov 2014
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Parish Pledge: To prove majority support their plans

The Parish Council has written to the electorate of Alderley Edge to explain their plans to build a new medical centre, create a community hub at the…
Green waste service goes into hibernation
Tuesday 25th November 2014
Tue 25th Nov 2014

Green waste service goes into hibernation

The collection of household garden waste by Cheshire East Council will again be suspended during the winter period to save taxpayers money, because of…
New designer Rachel Wears ‘pops-up’ at Black White Denim
Tuesday 25th November 2014
Tue 25th Nov 2014

New designer Rachel Wears ‘pops-up’ at Black White Denim

Promotional Feature In line with their pledge to support new fashion brands, independent ladieswear boutique Black White Denim have announced that a new…
Hunt is on for the shepherd's sheep
Tuesday 25th November 2014
Tue 25th Nov 2014

Hunt is on for the shepherd's sheep

Children are being urged to help a local shepherd who has lost all his sheep. For the second consecutive year Alderley Edge Methodist Church has organised…
24-year-old woman killed in crash on Macclesfield Road
Tuesday 25th November 2014
Tue 25th Nov 2014

24-year-old woman killed in crash on Macclesfield Road

A 24-year-old woman was killed in crash on Macclesfield Road yesterday evening. Cheshire police received reports of a single-vehicle collision on Macclesfield…
Council Leader defends £3.7m spend on flawed Local Plan
Monday 24th November 2014
Mon 24th Nov 2014

Council Leader defends £3.7m spend on flawed Local Plan

Cheshire East Council Leader Michael Jones has defended the authority's spending on its flawed Local Plan. Critics have attacked the authority for spending…
Cash stolen from Methodist Church
Saturday 22nd November 2014
Sat 22nd Nov 2014
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Cash stolen from Methodist Church

Thieves struck at Alderley Edge Methodist Church last week, taking money which had been collected for concert tickets. A man in his late teens entered…
Warning over possible Council Tax scam
Saturday 22nd November 2014
Sat 22nd Nov 2014

Warning over possible Council Tax scam

A number of residents have received phone calls from a company suggesting they are in the wrong Council Tax band and offering to get them a refund. Companies…
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Festival of Trees returns for 6th year
Friday 21st November 2014
Fri 21st Nov 2014

Festival of Trees returns for 6th year

Alderley Edge Methodist Church will be hosting their annual Christmas Tree Festival in a couple of weeks which is always a true spectacle of festivity…
Thousands gather to enjoy Christmas lights switch on
Thursday 20th November 2014
Thu 20th Nov 2014
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Thousands gather to enjoy Christmas lights switch on

The countdown to Christmas began this evening with the Alderley Edge Christmas lights switched on, which we believe attracted the largest crowd ever.…
Plans for private fishing club
Thursday 20th November 2014
Thu 20th Nov 2014
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Plans for private fishing club

Planning permission is being sought to create a private trout fishery at Brookfield Farm. Alderley Edge Trees and Shrubs has applied to enlarge an existing…
David Brown steps aside as cost of flawed Local Plan exceeds £3.7m
Wednesday 19th November 2014
Wed 19th Nov 2014
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David Brown steps aside as cost of flawed Local Plan exceeds £3.7m

Following publication of the Planning Inspector's Interim Views, which outlined "serious shortcomings" and "significant flaws" that need to be addressed…
Councillors' allowances cost £1.35m
Wednesday 19th November 2014
Wed 19th Nov 2014

Councillors' allowances cost £1.35m

The local taxpayer's bill for Cheshire East councillors' allowances and expenses was just under £1.35m last year which represents an increase of…
Soap star to light up Alderley
Tuesday 18th November 2014
Tue 18th Nov 2014
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Soap star to light up Alderley

Alderley Edge traders have secured the help of a local celebrity to switch on the Christmas lights this week and mark the official start of the festive…
An invitation to put your mind body and spirit together
Tuesday 18th November 2014
Tue 18th Nov 2014

An invitation to put your mind body and spirit together

Promotional Feature Rosemary Douglas Mind Body Spirit Events are returning once again to Alderley Edge Festival Hall on November 29th and 30th. Rosemary…
Tree-mendous new sculpture
Tuesday 18th November 2014
Tue 18th Nov 2014
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Tree-mendous new sculpture

A wooden carving of a horse has been created in Alderley Edge Park by talented artist Ed Pilkington. It took the father of four two days to carve the…
Location for transit Traveller site identified as number of illegal camps doubles
Tuesday 18th November 2014
Tue 18th Nov 2014

Location for transit Traveller site identified as number of illegal camps doubles

With the number of illegal camps having doubled in the last two years, Cheshire East Council has identified a site which could provide transit pitches…