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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…
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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,…
Ladies knocked down crossing Ryleys Lane
Sunday 19th October 2014
Sun 19th Oct 2014
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Ladies knocked down crossing Ryleys Lane

Two pedestrians were hit by a car whilst crossing Ryleys Lane on Friday evening, close to the junction with Wilmslow Road. The accident occurred at 6.25pm…
Firefighters offer free winter car safety checks
Sunday 19th October 2014
Sun 19th Oct 2014

Firefighters offer free winter car safety checks

Firefighters will be rolling into Wilmslow offering drivers the chance to have their cars checked before the colder weather sets in. Along with partner…
New flag for St Philip & St James Church
Saturday 18th October 2014
Sat 18th Oct 2014

New flag for St Philip & St James Church

Children from Alderley Edge Community Primary School attended the Harvest Sunday Service on Sunday, 12th October. The school choir sang special harvest…
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Carrier Travel presents an exclusive cruise evening
Friday 17th October 2014
Fri 17th Oct 2014

Carrier Travel presents an exclusive cruise evening

Promotional Feature Award-winning holiday specialist, Carrier Travel, is pleased to announce an exclusive evening on Thursday 13th November focusing on…
Parish Council Minutes: September 2014
Friday 17th October 2014
Fri 17th Oct 2014

Parish Council Minutes: September 2014

The minutes are now available for the Alderley Edge Parish Council meeting held on Monday 8th September Download the September minutes to read the issues…
New homework club for all ages
Thursday 16th October 2014
Thu 16th Oct 2014

New homework club for all ages

Alderley Edge Library is launching a new Homework Club. Starting from tomorrow, Friday 17th October, the club will run every Friday during term time,…
£6.4m funding to boost jobs at Alderley Park
Thursday 16th October 2014
Thu 16th Oct 2014

£6.4m funding to boost jobs at Alderley Park

Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander, has today opened new Molpex labourites at Alderley Park made possible through a £1.2 million Regional…
Call for more speed watch volunteers
Thursday 16th October 2014
Thu 16th Oct 2014
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Call for more speed watch volunteers

More volunteers are needed for the Alderley Edge Community Speed Watch group which was established two years ago in a bid to address the issue of speeding…
Lunchtime Concert marks 10th Anniversary
Wednesday 15th October 2014
Wed 15th Oct 2014

Lunchtime Concert marks 10th Anniversary

Alderley Edge Methodist Church celebrated 10 years of monthly Lunchtime Concerts today, Wednesday 15th October, with a recital by students from Chetham's…
Artisan Market returns to Saturday with new voucher scheme
Wednesday 15th October 2014
Wed 15th Oct 2014

Artisan Market returns to Saturday with new voucher scheme

Promotional Feature After 11 months and much debate the Wilmslow Artisan Market delivered by The Market Co finally returns to Saturday this weekend. Alderley…
Parish Council works on parking strategy
Wednesday 15th October 2014
Wed 15th Oct 2014
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Parish Council works on parking strategy

Alderley Edge Parish Council is working on a parking strategy for the whole village. Having recently met with Cllr David Topping Portfolio Holder for…
Residents to be offered low-cost energy scheme
Wednesday 15th October 2014
Wed 15th Oct 2014

Residents to be offered low-cost energy scheme

Cheshire East's 170,000 households could soon benefit from an energy deal aimed at tackling fuel poverty, by buying their supply through their local council.…