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Off to Abersoch, the Lakes, Cornwall, or the Scottish Glens?
Tuesday 1st July 2014
Tue 1st Jul 2014

Off to Abersoch, the Lakes, Cornwall, or the Scottish Glens?

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Gardens open day raises nearly £11,000
Tuesday 1st July 2014
Tue 1st Jul 2014

Gardens open day raises nearly £11,000

Despite not being one of the warmest or brightest days of summer, the 22nd Wilmslow Wells for Africa Gardens Day was an enormous success attracting about…
Lions Youth Brass Band performs to packed house
Saturday 28th June 2014
Sat 28th Jun 2014

Lions Youth Brass Band performs to packed house

On Friday 6th June 2014 the Lions Youth Brass Band returned to the Festival Hall for their annual concert. This is the third time we were privileged that…
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Youths set picnic table on fire
Friday 27th June 2014
Fri 27th Jun 2014
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Youths set picnic table on fire

A picnic table at Beech Road Park was destroyed by fire this week. Firefighters were called to the scene just after 10pm on Wednesday, 25th June. PCSO…
Leader says nothing is more important than protecting green spaces
Friday 27th June 2014
Fri 27th Jun 2014
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Leader says nothing is more important than protecting green spaces

Councillor Michael Jones, Leader of Cheshire East Council, has issued the following open letter in which he calls on Labour and UKIP to support their…
Cross-border criminals targeted in huge police operation
Thursday 26th June 2014
Thu 26th Jun 2014
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Cross-border criminals targeted in huge police operation

Criminals travelling across the border between Cheshire and Greater Manchester were greeted with more than a surprise today, Thursday 26th June, as officers…
Five masked men raid opticians
Thursday 26th June 2014
Thu 26th Jun 2014

Five masked men raid opticians

A group of men armed with crowbars raided an Alderley Edge opticians in the early hours of the morning stealing hundreds of pairs of designer glasses.…
New Police Chief sworn in
Thursday 26th June 2014
Thu 26th Jun 2014

New Police Chief sworn in

Simon Byrne formally took up the mantle as Cheshire's Chief Constable on Tuesday, 25th June. Simon was previously a senior officer in the Metropolitan…
We’re looking for a recruitment apprentice superstar
Wednesday 25th June 2014
Wed 25th Jun 2014

We’re looking for a recruitment apprentice superstar

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Lord of Alderley hands over market rights to Parish Council
Tuesday 24th June 2014
Tue 24th Jun 2014
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Lord of Alderley hands over market rights to Parish Council

The Lord of Alderley has handed over his Royal Charter to Alderley Edge Parish Council which means they can now determine who is allowed to run markets…
Watch out the scarecrows are about!
Tuesday 24th June 2014
Tue 24th Jun 2014

Watch out the scarecrows are about!

Some fabulous straw creations are starting to appear in Wilmslow town centre ready for the launch of the 2014 Wilmslow Scarecrow Festival tomorrow (Wednesday…
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Fantastic turn out for Go Wild event
Tuesday 24th June 2014
Tue 24th Jun 2014

Fantastic turn out for Go Wild event

The Go Wild team hosted a huge party on Saturday, 21st June, to celebrate the fact that brave Lauren Wild from Alderley Edge has completed her treatment…
Trafford Road blocked by fallen tree
Monday 23rd June 2014
Mon 23rd Jun 2014

Trafford Road blocked by fallen tree

Trafford Road is closed this morning (Monday, 23rd June) between Macclesfield Road and Chapel Road as a large tree is completely blocking the road. The…
Have your say on Council's use of dog control orders
Sunday 22nd June 2014
Sun 22nd Jun 2014
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Have your say on Council's use of dog control orders

The community wardens at Cheshire East Council have launched a new survey to gauge feelings about the Council's use of dog control orders. The survey…
George Osborne visits Waitrose and launches Incredible Edible
Friday 20th June 2014
Fri 20th Jun 2014
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George Osborne visits Waitrose and launches Incredible Edible

Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne paid a visit to Alderley Edge this afternoon to see the new Waitrose store. Following a tour of the recently…
Cenotaph cleaned ahead of Civic Service
Thursday 19th June 2014
Thu 19th Jun 2014

Cenotaph cleaned ahead of Civic Service

The War Memorial has been cleaned ahead of this year's Alderley Edge Civic Service. Last week the flagstones were cleaned and the Parish Council has arranged…
Plans to replace former convent with 4 houses approved
Wednesday 18th June 2014
Wed 18th Jun 2014
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Plans to replace former convent with 4 houses approved

Planning permission has been granted to demolish the former nun's home on Ryleys Lane and replace it with four houses. As a result of feedback from the…
Popular village fete back for sixth year
Tuesday 17th June 2014
Tue 17th Jun 2014

Popular village fete back for sixth year

Preparations are well underway for the Alderley Edge Village Fete, which will take place at Alderley Edge Cricket Club on Sunday 29th June. There will…
Fun Fest holiday club coming to Alderley Edge
Tuesday 17th June 2014
Tue 17th Jun 2014

Fun Fest holiday club coming to Alderley Edge

Promotional Feature We are delighted to announce the opening of Fun Fest Holiday Club at Alderley Edge School for Girls from 4th to 8th August and 11th…
Have your say on shutdown of garden waste collection
Tuesday 17th June 2014
Tue 17th Jun 2014
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Have your say on shutdown of garden waste collection

Following feedback on the shutdown of the garden waste collection service last winter, Cheshire East Council is undertaking a consultation on the proposed…