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Warning over scam phone calls
Tuesday 11th February 2014
Tue 11th Feb 2014
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Warning over scam phone calls

Cheshire Police had two incidents of phone scams reported to them on Monday, 10th February. One incident occurred in Wilmslow and the other in Knutsford,…
Keep your bike secure and lock thieves out
Tuesday 11th February 2014
Tue 11th Feb 2014

Keep your bike secure and lock thieves out

A free bike marking event has been organised by Wilmslow Neighbourhood Police Unit to help local residents protect their bikes from opportunistic thieves.…
Utility companies may require permits to dig up roads
Monday 10th February 2014
Mon 10th Feb 2014

Utility companies may require permits to dig up roads

Utility companies will have to apply for permission before carrying out work on Cheshire East's roads, under plans being proposed by the council. Formal…
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New year, new you, as innovative mental health service opens in Wilmslow
Monday 10th February 2014
Mon 10th Feb 2014

New year, new you, as innovative mental health service opens in Wilmslow

Promotional Feature People in Wilmslow and the surrounding areas who are looking to 'spring clean' their lives and tackle the stresses and strains of…
Warning to be vigilant following phone scam incidents
Friday 7th February 2014
Fri 7th Feb 2014

Warning to be vigilant following phone scam incidents

Police are warning residents not to fall victim to phone fraudsters claiming to be from a bank or posing as police officers. Cheshire Police are aware…
Bill Roache cleared of rape and indecent assault charges
Thursday 6th February 2014
Thu 6th Feb 2014

Bill Roache cleared of rape and indecent assault charges

Coronation Street star William Roache said there were "no winners" after he was cleared of historic sex offences against five women. The 81-year-old actor,…
Communities urged to apply for slice of £100,000 pot to refurbish war memorials
Thursday 6th February 2014
Thu 6th Feb 2014
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Communities urged to apply for slice of £100,000 pot to refurbish war memorials

Communities and voluntary organisations are being urged to apply for a slice of £100,000 being provided by Cheshire East to fund the repair and…
Police focus on poor parking on Congleton Road
Wednesday 5th February 2014
Wed 5th Feb 2014
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Police focus on poor parking on Congleton Road

PCSO Jim Newns dealt with a large number of illegally and dangerously parked cars in the village during January, particularly on Congleton Road where…
Forum progresses with parking solutions
Tuesday 4th February 2014
Tue 4th Feb 2014
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Forum progresses with parking solutions

As previously reported, the first meeting of the Alderley Edge Parking Forum was attended by concerned residents, business people, representatives of…
Cheshire East to work with villages on details of Local Plan
Tuesday 4th February 2014
Tue 4th Feb 2014
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Cheshire East to work with villages on details of Local Plan

Cheshire East Council has announced they are set to engage with villages and rural areas over the detailed stages of the Local Plan. The Local Plan has…
Rubbish
Tuesday 4th February 2014
Tue 4th Feb 2014

Rubbish "shows village in a bad light"

Having taken a walk around the village last week one of our parish councillors was shocked by the amount of rubbish that has collected in certain areas.…
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Plans to replace one house with seven approved
Tuesday 4th February 2014
Tue 4th Feb 2014
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Plans to replace one house with seven approved

A planning application to replace a single detached house with seven properties has been approved subject to a s106 legal agreement. PH Property Holdings…
Cheshire East receives funding for geothermal exploration
Monday 3rd February 2014
Mon 3rd Feb 2014

Cheshire East receives funding for geothermal exploration

Cheshire East Council has been awarded the biggest grant for geothermal exploration in the country. The £200,000 granted by the Department for Energy…
Commissioner freezes Council Tax for policing
Sunday 2nd February 2014
Sun 2nd Feb 2014

Commissioner freezes Council Tax for policing

John Dwyer has made his proposals for his second police budget since being elected as Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire. The Commissioner said…
Birtles Lane and Artists Lane closures
Sunday 2nd February 2014
Sun 2nd Feb 2014

Birtles Lane and Artists Lane closures

Birtles Lane in Over Alderley will be closed for one day next week, from its junction with Wrigley Lane to its junction with Hocker Lane/Cross Lane, whilst…
Get fit, lose weight and raise money for local charity CAFT
Friday 31st January 2014
Fri 31st Jan 2014

Get fit, lose weight and raise money for local charity CAFT

If the hopes of a 'New Year and a new you' are already beginning to wane, we have the perfect regime to see you through to early summer. Ideal for men…
Update regarding suspicious activity in Alderley Edge
Friday 31st January 2014
Fri 31st Jan 2014
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Update regarding suspicious activity in Alderley Edge

Police have identified the man who was reported to be acting suspiciously outside Ryleys School this morning (Friday 31 January). Shortly after publishing…
Schools warned about suspicious man
Friday 31st January 2014
Fri 31st Jan 2014
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Schools warned about suspicious man

At 9.16am this morning police were made aware of a man who was perceived to be acting suspiciously outside Alderley Edge Community Primary School on Ryley′s…
Council publishes its five-year supply of housing land
Tuesday 28th January 2014
Tue 28th Jan 2014

Council publishes its five-year supply of housing land

Cheshire East Council has published a document detailing its five-year supply of housing land, including a 5% buffer to allow for choice and competition.…
Run for fun ahead of this year's May Fair
Tuesday 28th January 2014
Tue 28th Jan 2014
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Run for fun ahead of this year's May Fair

As part of the Alderley Edge May Fair celebrations a fun run will be taking place this year. Organised by Running Bear, the more athletic amongst you,…