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In Pictures: Church lit up for Christmas tree festival
Friday 5th December 2014
Fri 5th Dec 2014

In Pictures: Church lit up for Christmas tree festival

The 6th Alderley Edge Christmas Tree Festival opened today at The Methodist Church. The church looks absolutely stunning, decorated with 52 Christmas…
No shortage of volunteers to fix iconic car
Thursday 4th December 2014
Thu 4th Dec 2014

No shortage of volunteers to fix iconic car

Feature When Highams' service department recently received a call from a local resident requesting them to pick up his son's AC Cobra to sort a running…
Urgent re-appeal following fatal collision on Macclesfield Road
Wednesday 3rd December 2014
Wed 3rd Dec 2014

Urgent re-appeal following fatal collision on Macclesfield Road

Cheshire Police have issued a further appeal for witnesses to a fatal collision which occurred on Monday, 24th November. Police were called to the collision…
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'Do not be alarmed' as ITV drama films in Alderley Edge
Wednesday 3rd December 2014
Wed 3rd Dec 2014

'Do not be alarmed' as ITV drama films in Alderley Edge

Businesses and residents are being warned not to be alarmed as filming for a crime drama takes place in the village. Films crews will be in Alderley Edge…
Worldwide Escapes voted Best Travel Agent
Tuesday 2nd December 2014
Tue 2nd Dec 2014

Worldwide Escapes voted Best Travel Agent

Promotional Feature Once again, readers of The Guardian and Observer have voted luxury travel specialists Worldwide Escapes, based in Alderley Edge, as…
Barber offers free trims for Movember
Tuesday 2nd December 2014
Tue 2nd Dec 2014
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Barber offers free trims for Movember

Free moustache and beard trims were on offer at The Bubble Room on Sunday, 30th November, for all those who had taken part in the Movember campaign. Local…
Tributes paid to beloved verger
Saturday 29th November 2014
Sat 29th Nov 2014
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Tributes paid to beloved verger

Members of St Philip & St James Church, were saddened to hear about the recent death of their beloved verger Co Tod. In fact he will be greatly missed…
Extra date for Charity Carol Nite
Friday 28th November 2014
Fri 28th Nov 2014

Extra date for Charity Carol Nite

Due to popular demand a festive charity event which has taken place in the village for over 30 years will run for a second night, for the time. Tickets…
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…
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…