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Wilmslow Artisan Market to make Sunday debut
Tuesday 12th November 2013
Tue 12th Nov 2013
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Wilmslow Artisan Market to make Sunday debut

As a result of the recent debate about the impact of the Artisan Market on retailing in the town, the Wilmslow market has been moved to take place on…
Alderley Edge pays tribute to the fallen
Monday 11th November 2013
Mon 11th Nov 2013

Alderley Edge pays tribute to the fallen

The Alderley Edge Remembrance Day Parade and Service honoured those who fought and sacrificed their lives while serving their country on Sunday, 10th…
Don’t lose your right to vote – sign up to Electoral Register
Monday 11th November 2013
Mon 11th Nov 2013

Don’t lose your right to vote – sign up to Electoral Register

Cheshire East Council is urging people not to miss out on the chance to vote as the annual renewal of the Electoral Register gets under way. Households…
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Walking group reaches 100 year milestone
Sunday 10th November 2013
Sun 10th Nov 2013

Walking group reaches 100 year milestone

A local walking group celebrated their centenary with a special dinner this week. To mark the occasion, Wilmslow & District Footpath Preservation…
Nether Alderley Primary School in the 1950s
Saturday 9th November 2013
Sat 9th Nov 2013

Nether Alderley Primary School in the 1950s

The above photo has kindly been sent to us by Graham McClelland. The picture is of Nether Alderley Primary School and it is believed to have been taken…
Conductor hands over the baton after 30 years
Friday 8th November 2013
Fri 8th Nov 2013

Conductor hands over the baton after 30 years

The Alderley Edge Orchestra, which is one of the oldest in the North West, is to have its first professional conductor. Retired local solicitor Tim Kendal,…
Parish Council to recruit apprentice
Thursday 7th November 2013
Thu 7th Nov 2013
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Parish Council to recruit apprentice

Alderley Edge Parish Council is recruiting an apprentice to work at the Festival Hall. The successful applicant will work 30 hours a week, including one…
TV presenter Ruth Langsford has her eye on Cheshire!
Wednesday 6th November 2013
Wed 6th Nov 2013

TV presenter Ruth Langsford has her eye on Cheshire!

Promotional Feature Television presenter, Ruth Langsford, has had her sight restored and no longer needs to use glasses or contact lenses thanks to revolutionary…
Last chance to influence Local Plan
Tuesday 5th November 2013
Tue 5th Nov 2013

Last chance to influence Local Plan

Cheshire East Council has launched an additional six week consultation on its Core Strategy today, to allow more time for the public to have their say…
Plans for Alderley's Remembrance Day parade and service
Tuesday 5th November 2013
Tue 5th Nov 2013

Plans for Alderley's Remembrance Day parade and service

The Alderley Edge Remembrance Day parade and service will take place on Sunday, 10th November. The parade will gather outside the Festival Hall at 2.15pm…
Part night street lighting planned for winter
Tuesday 5th November 2013
Tue 5th Nov 2013
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Part night street lighting planned for winter

The next phase of works to cut carbon emissions and costs, by switching off some street lights is scheduled to begin shortly. Cheshire East Council plans…
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Gusto plans for small extension
Tuesday 5th November 2013
Tue 5th Nov 2013

Gusto plans for small extension

Living Ventures has applied for planning permission to build a small extension at the rear of Gusto. The proposal is to build a single storey extension…
Village People: Alec Finney
Tuesday 5th November 2013
Tue 5th Nov 2013

Village People: Alec Finney

Following the launch of our 'Village People' series, here is our seventh interview. During the series the intention is to feature local people from a…
Challenge 11: Where was this photo taken?
Monday 4th November 2013
Mon 4th Nov 2013
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Challenge 11: Where was this photo taken?

Above is the eleventh in our series challenging readers to identify where in Alderley Edge, or the surrounding area, particular photos were taken. Do…
Balloon spire raises funds for church appeal
Sunday 3rd November 2013
Sun 3rd Nov 2013

Balloon spire raises funds for church appeal

A spire of balloons was located on London Road yesterday helping to raise money towards the repair of an Alderley Edge landmark. Mitch Gilbert from Rainbow…
Discover all the secrets about Spanish living
Saturday 2nd November 2013
Sat 2nd Nov 2013

Discover all the secrets about Spanish living

Promotional Feature Crystal Shore Properties invites you to join us in our Property Event on the 10th of November in Alderley Edge Golf Club, between…
Primary school cancels bonfire event due to high winds
Friday 1st November 2013
Fri 1st Nov 2013
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Primary school cancels bonfire event due to high winds

Unfortunately Alderley Edge Community Primary School has had to cancel their annual Bonfire and Firework Display which was scheduled to take place tomorrow,…
Government experts could help with Local Plan
Friday 1st November 2013
Fri 1st Nov 2013
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Government experts could help with Local Plan

The Government has offered to send experts to assist Cheshire East Council with their Local Plan. Planning Minister, Nick Boles announced during a parliamentary…
£290m airport relief road takes a major step forward
Friday 1st November 2013
Fri 1st Nov 2013

£290m airport relief road takes a major step forward

Manchester Airport Relief Road moved a step closer today with the submission of the planning application for the scheme. Partners Cheshire East, Stockport…
York stone removed from Davey Lane driveway
Friday 1st November 2013
Fri 1st Nov 2013

York stone removed from Davey Lane driveway

York Stone has been lifted from the driveway of a property on Davey Lane during the night. Offenders removed about nine square metres of the valuable…