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Scouts parade for St George
Sunday 27th April 2014
Sun 27th Apr 2014

Scouts parade for St George

Over three hundred beavers, cubs, scouts and leaders from the Alderley District took part in the annual St George's Day Parade today (Sunday, 27th April).…
European election candidates revealed
Friday 25th April 2014
Fri 25th Apr 2014

European election candidates revealed

The countdown has begun to European parliamentary elections on Thursday, May 22nd. The full list of registered parties and individual candidates standing…
Builder airlifted to hospital after fall
Thursday 24th April 2014
Thu 24th Apr 2014
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Builder airlifted to hospital after fall

A workman was airlifted to hospital after falling from a 4m building which is currently under construction. Emergency services were called to Southfields…
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Compensation for pothole damage up 500% in 4 years
Tuesday 22nd April 2014
Tue 22nd Apr 2014
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Compensation for pothole damage up 500% in 4 years

The amount of money Cheshire East has paid out to settle compensation claims for vehicle damage caused by potholes has increased by 500% in the past four…
War Memorial Grant application recommended for refusal
Tuesday 22nd April 2014
Tue 22nd Apr 2014
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War Memorial Grant application recommended for refusal

Alderley Edge Parish Council's application for a War Memorial Grant is being recommended for refusal. Communities and voluntary organisations were invited…
Brave Millie joins sponsored walk to help her friends
Friday 18th April 2014
Fri 18th Apr 2014
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Brave Millie joins sponsored walk to help her friends

Courageous Millie Williams, who underwent seven operations on her legs in the first ten months of her life, is taking part in a six-mile sponsored dog…
Council leader urges residents to keep faith in Conservatives
Thursday 17th April 2014
Thu 17th Apr 2014
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Council leader urges residents to keep faith in Conservatives

Council leader Michael Jones has issued a Easter message today, in which he urges residents to keep faith with the Tories and promises some major news…
Alderley Park firm secures slice of £23m Regional Growth Fund
Wednesday 16th April 2014
Wed 16th Apr 2014

Alderley Park firm secures slice of £23m Regional Growth Fund

A company based at Alderley Park is to benefit from a slice of a £23 million investment in the region. A total of £23 million has been given…
Countdown to the 2014 May Fair
Tuesday 15th April 2014
Tue 15th Apr 2014

Countdown to the 2014 May Fair

With only a month to go, plans for the 2014 Alderley Edge May Fair and Parade are well underway - bringing something for everyone to enjoy. New for this…
Council leader hits back at inspector's dismissal of 5 year housing supply
Tuesday 15th April 2014
Tue 15th Apr 2014

Council leader hits back at inspector's dismissal of 5 year housing supply

Leader of Cheshire East Council Councillor Michael Jones has hit back at recent comments made by a Planning Inspector over the authority's 5-year supply…
On your marks for the May Fair fun run
Tuesday 15th April 2014
Tue 15th Apr 2014

On your marks for the May Fair fun run

The Alderley Edge May Fair celebrations are kicking off with a four mile race the evening before the main event. The four mile run is being organised…
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Minister gets on his bike for Spire Appeal
Tuesday 15th April 2014
Tue 15th Apr 2014

Minister gets on his bike for Spire Appeal

A local minister is preparing to cycle the first stage of the Tour de France, which this year begins in Leeds on 5th July, in his local gym. Reverend…
Inspector rules Cheshire East does not have 5 year housing supply
Monday 14th April 2014
Mon 14th Apr 2014
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Inspector rules Cheshire East does not have 5 year housing supply

A Government Planning Inspector has ruled that Cheshire East Council does not have a 5 year supply of housing land. The Inspector reached this conclusion…
A night to celebrate volunteers
Sunday 13th April 2014
Sun 13th Apr 2014

A night to celebrate volunteers

Volunteers from across Cheshire East are being invited to book their place at CVS Cheshire East's forthcoming Volunteer's Gala Night. This special event…
Parish Council Minutes: March 2014
Friday 11th April 2014
Fri 11th Apr 2014

Parish Council Minutes: March 2014

The minutes are now available for the Alderley Edge Parish Council meeting held on Monday 10th March. Download the March minutes to read the issues discussed,…
Wilmslow firefighters splashing out for charity
Thursday 10th April 2014
Thu 10th Apr 2014

Wilmslow firefighters splashing out for charity

Wilmslow firefighters are splashing out with a car wash at the Altrincham Road station on Saturday April 19th, in aid of The Fire Fighters Charity. From…
Tributes paid to Father Keith Brigham
Wednesday 9th April 2014
Wed 9th Apr 2014

Tributes paid to Father Keith Brigham

Father Keith Brigham, Catholic chaplain at Alderley Edge School for Girls, sadly passed away last week. Father Keith, aged 65, collapsed and died while…
Businesses to host Easter egg hunt
Tuesday 8th April 2014
Tue 8th Apr 2014

Businesses to host Easter egg hunt

Many local shops and businesses have come together for the third Alderley Edge Village Easter Egg Hunt. Local families are invited to hunt for eggs which…
Alderley's Mastermind champion stars in new ITV show
Tuesday 8th April 2014
Tue 8th Apr 2014
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Alderley's Mastermind champion stars in new ITV show

A Mastermind champion and author from Alderley Edge is appearing in a new prime-time show for ITV. Elizabeth Horrocks, 67, is starring in Amazing Greys…
Going local is the way to your dream day
Tuesday 8th April 2014
Tue 8th Apr 2014

Going local is the way to your dream day

Promotional Feature Picture the scene.... a wedding day... in the middle of winter.... in teepees.... A year previous, Emma and Lee Mason – owners…