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Warning after fake notes used in Alderley bars
Tuesday 2nd September 2014
Tue 2nd Sep 2014

Warning after fake notes used in Alderley bars

Police are urging businesses and shoppers to be alert following an increase in reports of fake £20 notes being used in the area. Over the last few…
Expect delays, Altrincham Road closed again this weekend
Tuesday 2nd September 2014
Tue 2nd Sep 2014

Expect delays, Altrincham Road closed again this weekend

Drivers are warned to expect delays as one of the main roads in and out of Wilmslow will be closed again this weekend. Part of the A538 Altrincham Road…
Crime recording by Cheshire Police raises serious concerns
Friday 29th August 2014
Fri 29th Aug 2014

Crime recording by Cheshire Police raises serious concerns

A critical report into the way Cheshire Constabulary records crimes has revealed that a significant number of crimes were not recorded and incidents of…
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Lunchtime concerts return for 11th season
Thursday 28th August 2014
Thu 28th Aug 2014

Lunchtime concerts return for 11th season

Alderley Edge Methodist Church's lunchtime concerts will return for the 11th season next month. The concerts will re-commence after the summer break on…
Green light for six new homes on Lynton Lane
Wednesday 27th August 2014
Wed 27th Aug 2014
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Green light for six new homes on Lynton Lane

Planning permission has been granted to demolish a house on Lynton Lane and replace it with six new properties. PH Property Holdings have been given the…
Plans to reduce speed limit on Congleton Road
Tuesday 26th August 2014
Tue 26th Aug 2014
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Plans to reduce speed limit on Congleton Road

Cheshire East Council is proposing to reduce the speed limit on a section of the A34. The Council is planning to introduce a 50mph speed limit on the…
Just 10 requests to purchase data from 'open' electoral roll
Tuesday 26th August 2014
Tue 26th Aug 2014
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Just 10 requests to purchase data from 'open' electoral roll

As councils across the country call for a law to be scrapped which forces them to hand over voters' personal details to junk mail companies, Cheshire…
Church packed for service to commemorate WW1
Tuesday 26th August 2014
Tue 26th Aug 2014

Church packed for service to commemorate WW1

Mottram St Andrew paused to commemorate the lives of millions, including some from their own village, who gave their lives 100 years ago in the First…
Hundreds of fake bags seized at Manchester Airport
Friday 22nd August 2014
Fri 22nd Aug 2014

Hundreds of fake bags seized at Manchester Airport

Border Force officers at Manchester Airport have seized more than 1,000 fake Mulberry handbags. The seizure was made last month as officers carried out…
Venturi employees offer free career advice for local students
Thursday 21st August 2014
Thu 21st Aug 2014

Venturi employees offer free career advice for local students

Promotional Feature Venturi Ltd has opened their doors to host a week-long, free drop-in for local GSCE students. The recruitment agency, based in Wilmslow,…
Gifted Medium returns to Wilmslow
Thursday 21st August 2014
Thu 21st Aug 2014

Gifted Medium returns to Wilmslow

Promotional Feature David Traynor, Spirit Medium, is coming back to the Wilmslow Royal British Legion Club on Grove Avenue, on Wednesday 3 September.…
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Gang who committed over 150 burglaries jailed
Wednesday 20th August 2014
Wed 20th Aug 2014

Gang who committed over 150 burglaries jailed

A gang that committed over 150 burglaries across Cheshire and Greater Manchester between 1st April to the 31st December 2013 have been jailed. Three people…
Dates confirmed for winter suspension of garden waste collection
Tuesday 19th August 2014
Tue 19th Aug 2014
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Dates confirmed for winter suspension of garden waste collection

Having recently undertaken a consultation on the proposed winter shut down for 2014/15, Cheshire East Council has confirmed the dates for this year's…
Warning as men targeted by blackmailing scam
Tuesday 19th August 2014
Tue 19th Aug 2014
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Warning as men targeted by blackmailing scam

Cheshire Police are warning internet users to be on their guard amid reports of an increasingly prevalent scam targeted at men. Scammers are approaching…
Free event to honour Cheshire Regiment’s First World War fallen
Monday 18th August 2014
Mon 18th Aug 2014

Free event to honour Cheshire Regiment’s First World War fallen

Residents are invited take part in a free event this weekend to honour the Cheshire Regiment soldiers who gave their lives in their first major battle…
Police issue warning following locker and changing room thefts
Sunday 17th August 2014
Sun 17th Aug 2014

Police issue warning following locker and changing room thefts

Cheshire Police are asking people to be mindful of the security of their property following a spate of thefts from lockers and changing rooms at leisure…
Advocates sought to help community stay safe
Saturday 16th August 2014
Sat 16th Aug 2014

Advocates sought to help community stay safe

Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, John Dwyer is asking people to step forward and give some of their time to help their community stay safe.…
Right turn ban at Monks Heath
Friday 15th August 2014
Fri 15th Aug 2014
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Right turn ban at Monks Heath

From today, Thursday 15th August, drivers travelling southbound on the A34 are banned from turning right at Monks Heath crossroads. Cheshire East Council…
A-levels: Exam success at Wilmslow High
Thursday 14th August 2014
Thu 14th Aug 2014

A-levels: Exam success at Wilmslow High

Six form students at Wilmslow High School are celebrating their A-level results today, with 5% of results being awarded an A* and 48% of all results at…
Expect delays as Altrincham Road set to close for three weekends
Thursday 14th August 2014
Thu 14th Aug 2014
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Expect delays as Altrincham Road set to close for three weekends

Drivers are warned to expect delays as one of the main roads into Wilmslow will be closed for three weekends. Part of the A538 Altrincham Road will be…