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Countdown to Christmas starts with festive lights switch on
Friday 15th November 2013
Fri 15th Nov 2013

Countdown to Christmas starts with festive lights switch on

The countdown to Christmas in the village will officially start next week with the Alderley Edge Christmas lights switch on. Once again London Road will…
Parish Council Minutes: October 2013
Friday 15th November 2013
Fri 15th Nov 2013

Parish Council Minutes: October 2013

The minutes are now available for the Alderley Edge Parish Council meeting held on Monday 7th October. Download the October minutes to read the issues…
Transformers stolen from Nether Alderley property
Wednesday 13th November 2013
Wed 13th Nov 2013

Transformers stolen from Nether Alderley property

Transformers that power the electric fencing at a property on Nursery Lane, Nether Alderley have been stolen this morning - enabling horses to escape…
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Poppy appeal thief jailed
Wednesday 13th November 2013
Wed 13th Nov 2013

Poppy appeal thief jailed

A prolific offender from Wilmslow who stole a poppy appeal collection box the week before Remembrance Day was sentenced to 16 weeks in prison on Friday,…
Police issue warning over spate of phone thefts
Wednesday 13th November 2013
Wed 13th Nov 2013

Police issue warning over spate of phone thefts

Police are asking residents to be vigilant again after a recent spate of iPhone thefts. A male and female working together distracted a customer at Bar…
Parish Council wants solution to parking problems on Trafford Road
Tuesday 12th November 2013
Tue 12th Nov 2013
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Parish Council wants solution to parking problems on Trafford Road

Alderley Edge Parish Council are calling for the parking problems on Trafford Road to be addressed as a matter of urgency. Cllr Melanie Connor raised…
Local vagrant given 5 year ASBO
Tuesday 12th November 2013
Tue 12th Nov 2013

Local vagrant given 5 year ASBO

A local vagrant who recently returned to Alderley Edge after a year away has been issued with an Anti Social Behaviour Order by Macclesfield Magistrates…
'Atrocious' that Council fails to clean war memorial again
Tuesday 12th November 2013
Tue 12th Nov 2013
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'Atrocious' that Council fails to clean war memorial again

Cheshire East Council failed to clean up the Alderley Edge War Memorial once again this year, much to the disappointment of the Parish Council. Cllr Mary…
Village People: Michael Scaife
Tuesday 12th November 2013
Tue 12th Nov 2013

Village People: Michael Scaife

Following the launch of our 'Village People' series, here is our eighth interview. During the series the intention is to feature local people from a variety…
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…
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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…
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…