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Irate resident leaves driver a note
Thursday 16th January 2014
Thu 16th Jan 2014
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Irate resident leaves driver a note

A disgruntled resident demonstrated their frustration at having cars parked near their home by leaving a note for the driver. The driver, who wishes to…
Wilmslow Show and Music Festival come together
Wednesday 15th January 2014
Wed 15th Jan 2014

Wilmslow Show and Music Festival come together

Following its success last year, the 2014 Wilmslow Music Festival will form part of the Wilmslow Show from 2014 onwards. Frank McCarthy, Chairman of the…
Plea for residents not to flush wipes down the loo
Wednesday 15th January 2014
Wed 15th Jan 2014
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Plea for residents not to flush wipes down the loo

United Utilities were called to two different locations on Redesmere Drive just before Christmas where the sewers were blocked. Upon investigation it…
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Tuesday 14th January 2014
Tue 14th Jan 2014
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"There are a lot of issues and they are ruining people's lives"

The first meeting of the recently formed Alderley Edge Parking Forum took place last week. Sixty-six people attended, including local residents, business…
Explore the world’s continents under one roof with Carrier Travel
Tuesday 14th January 2014
Tue 14th Jan 2014

Explore the world’s continents under one roof with Carrier Travel

Promotional Feature Award-winning holiday specialist, Carrier Travel, will be hosting an exclusive presentation evening at the Alderley Edge Hotel on…
Parish Council approves 2014/15 budget
Tuesday 14th January 2014
Tue 14th Jan 2014

Parish Council approves 2014/15 budget

Alderley Edge Parish Council has agreed to keep the precept for the next financial year at £120,000. The precept is the part of your council tax…
Land off Wilmslow Road up for tender
Tuesday 14th January 2014
Tue 14th Jan 2014
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Land off Wilmslow Road up for tender

Cheshire East Council is currently seeking formal offers for a plot of land off Wilmslow Road which they acquired as a part of a larger parcel prior to…
Cheshire East will remain ‘fracking free’
Monday 13th January 2014
Mon 13th Jan 2014
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Cheshire East will remain ‘fracking free’

Government proposals to develop the shale gas industry will be "welcome" to some councils across the country – but Cheshire East Council says they…
Council considers new tax for late night venues
Monday 13th January 2014
Mon 13th Jan 2014

Council considers new tax for late night venues

Cheshire East Council is considering whether to introduce a tax for premises that serve alcohol after midnight. Members of the Licensing Committee have…
Help police determine local priorities
Sunday 12th January 2014
Sun 12th Jan 2014

Help police determine local priorities

The next Wilmslow Police Focus Group Meeting is due to be held on Thursday 23rd January, starting at 7.15pm at Wilmslow High School. The purpose of these…
Find out more about fibre broadband
Friday 10th January 2014
Fri 10th Jan 2014
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Find out more about fibre broadband

As reported last month, Alderley Edge will be one the first communities to benefit from the first phase of investment in new fibre broadband networks.…
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Heyes Lane to close for cabling works
Friday 10th January 2014
Fri 10th Jan 2014
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Heyes Lane to close for cabling works

Heyes Lane will be closed next week from its junction with with The Circuit and Hough Lane. The temporary road closure is to enable Electricity North…
Our men of Alderley - The Great War
Thursday 9th January 2014
Thu 9th Jan 2014
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Our men of Alderley - The Great War

My family have lived in Alderley Edge and the surrounding area for many generations and although I myself am not a native of the village I spent a lot…
Parish Council proceeds with plan for Heyes Lane car park
Tuesday 7th January 2014
Tue 7th Jan 2014
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Parish Council proceeds with plan for Heyes Lane car park

Alderley Edge Parish Council are proceeding with their plans to create a landscaped car park adjacent to the Festival Hall, on land which is currently…
Police focus on poor parking
Tuesday 7th January 2014
Tue 7th Jan 2014
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Police focus on poor parking

PCSO Jim Newns dealt with a number of illegally and dangerously parked cars in the village during December. He issued 21 Fixed Penalty Notices and six…
Peter Emerson Jones honoured for services to business
Tuesday 7th January 2014
Tue 7th Jan 2014
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Peter Emerson Jones honoured for services to business

Peter Jones, Chairman of The Emerson Group, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year honours list for services to business in the North West. Mr Jones,…
Local mum of ‘five’ sees her health and beauty dreams come true
Monday 6th January 2014
Mon 6th Jan 2014

Local mum of ‘five’ sees her health and beauty dreams come true

Promotional Feature After much hard work, a lifelong Wilmslow resident, Aisling Ward has seen her dreams come true in the opening of "Lotus Five", an…
Cheshire Police in search for Specials
Saturday 4th January 2014
Sat 4th Jan 2014

Cheshire Police in search for Specials

Cheshire Constabulary has launched their latest Special Constabulary recruitment campaign − by calling on people to take on a new challenge this…
Over indulged during the Christmas Festive Period?
Friday 3rd January 2014
Fri 3rd Jan 2014

Over indulged during the Christmas Festive Period?

Promotional Feature The Fruit Exchange on Deansgate Manchester has the answer. They have specially designed a bespoke combination of 5 vegetable and fruit…
Parts of Alderley Park could be released for housing
Friday 3rd January 2014
Fri 3rd Jan 2014
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Parts of Alderley Park could be released for housing

Following the announcement by AstraZeneca of their plans to reduce the scale of their operation at Alderley Park to around 700 jobs by 2016, Cheshire…