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£25,000 up for grabs to create active communities
Friday 31st October 2014
Fri 31st Oct 2014

£25,000 up for grabs to create active communities

A Cheshire charity is offering £25,000 of investment to get people in the county moving. Active Cheshire, based in Northwich, is celebrating its…
Royal Patron visits local charity
Wednesday 29th October 2014
Wed 29th Oct 2014

Royal Patron visits local charity

A local charity were delighted to welcome their Royal Patron on Wednesday, 22nd October. Her Royal Highness, Sophie Countess of Wessex took time out of…
M6 Junction 17 to close overnight for 4 months for major roadworks
Wednesday 29th October 2014
Wed 29th Oct 2014

M6 Junction 17 to close overnight for 4 months for major roadworks

Motorists are being urged to plan their journey ahead as major road works to improve Junction 17 of the M6 begin next week. Works to upgrade Junction…
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Police remind people to take care at Halloween
Wednesday 29th October 2014
Wed 29th Oct 2014

Police remind people to take care at Halloween

Halloween will be here soon and Cheshire Police are launching 'Op Treacle' to remind people to act responsibly and stay safe whilst enjoying the night.…
Firework displays to light up Alderley
Tuesday 28th October 2014
Tue 28th Oct 2014

Firework displays to light up Alderley

Three organised displays will be held in the village to celebrate Guy Fawkes Night. Alderley Edge Community Primary School are preparing for their annual…
Oxjam Festival ends on a high note
Tuesday 28th October 2014
Tue 28th Oct 2014

Oxjam Festival ends on a high note

The inaugural Alderley Edge Oxfam festival ended on a high note with a Grand Finale at the Festival Hall on Friday, 24th October. Children and adults…
Council Leader welcomes HS2 station boost for Crewe
Monday 27th October 2014
Mon 27th Oct 2014

Council Leader welcomes HS2 station boost for Crewe

Cheshire East Council has welcomed the recommendation that Crewe should be the site of a North West hub station for the HS2 high-speed rail network. HS2…
Police launch trick or treat posters
Sunday 26th October 2014
Sun 26th Oct 2014

Police launch trick or treat posters

With Halloween fast approaching, our local PCSO Sarah Stanley has been out in the area handing out "YES/NO" posters to local stores, namely Tesco Express,…
Charity receives overwhelming support from local schools
Friday 24th October 2014
Fri 24th Oct 2014

Charity receives overwhelming support from local schools

Local charity, Hampers of Hope, have been overwhelmed at the level of support for their charity from local Alderley Edge schools. During September and…
Inspector to share interim views on Local Plan
Thursday 23rd October 2014
Thu 23rd Oct 2014

Inspector to share interim views on Local Plan

The Planning Inspector conducting the examination to determine whether the Cheshire East Local Plan is sound and can be adopted has confirmed that he…
Theatre to come alive with the Sound of Music
Thursday 23rd October 2014
Thu 23rd Oct 2014

Theatre to come alive with the Sound of Music

A local musical theatre group is putting the final touches to its latest production, which opens at Wilmslow Leisure Centre next month. Alderley &…
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Patchwork dedicated to Alderley Edge
Wednesday 22nd October 2014
Wed 22nd Oct 2014

Patchwork dedicated to Alderley Edge

A group of Oxfam volunteers and supporters are putting together a community quilt dedicated to groups, businesses and places in Alderley Edge. Almost…
Council set to buy 10 acres of Green Belt land opposite Alderley Park
Tuesday 21st October 2014
Tue 21st Oct 2014
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Council set to buy 10 acres of Green Belt land opposite Alderley Park

Cheshire East Council has confirmed that it is in negotiation to purchase land at Nether Alderley which is adjoining Alderley Park and owned by AstraZeneca.…
Musicians take centre stage for Oxjam Alderley
Tuesday 21st October 2014
Tue 21st Oct 2014

Musicians take centre stage for Oxjam Alderley

Alderley Edge is currently hosting its first ever two week music festival, to raise money for Oxfam, with a series of live performances and workshops…
Alderley Edge could get its own town crier
Tuesday 21st October 2014
Tue 21st Oct 2014
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Alderley Edge could get its own town crier

The Parish Council is considering appointing a town crier for Alderley Edge. Having been approached by the Nantwich Town Crier, who organised a children's…
A-Plan in Wilmslow reveals findings of faceless society survey
Tuesday 21st October 2014
Tue 21st Oct 2014

A-Plan in Wilmslow reveals findings of faceless society survey

Promotional Feature 72% of respondents across the North West believe the High Street provides solace from isolation in survey by A-Plan in Wilmslow. Across…
Unique Christmas card and gift shop is back
Tuesday 21st October 2014
Tue 21st Oct 2014

Unique Christmas card and gift shop is back

The annual pop-up Christmas card shop is preparing to open upstairs in Wilmslow library, giving everyone the chance to buy charity cards with the reassurance…
Now it's Chilli Banana - The Cookbook
Monday 20th October 2014
Mon 20th Oct 2014

Now it's Chilli Banana - The Cookbook

Promotional Feature Cheshire's leading specialist in Thai home-cooking launched her first 'Chilli Banana' restaurant in Wilmslow nearly 20 years ago.…
Council vows to protect public from dangerous dogs
Monday 20th October 2014
Mon 20th Oct 2014
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Council vows to protect public from dangerous dogs

Cheshire East Council has vowed to enforce tough new laws to help prevent violent dog attacks. It follows new legal powers being given to police forces…
Hockey: Four-midable as Hardy and Allenby lead Edge to big wins
Monday 20th October 2014
Mon 20th Oct 2014

Hockey: Four-midable as Hardy and Allenby lead Edge to big wins

Chris Hardy made it 10 goals in five games as he fired in 4 to give Alderley Edge Men's 2s a resounding 5-1 victory in North Division two. Defender Chris,…