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Work on Chorley Hall Lane scheduled for next week
Friday 9th August 2013
Fri 9th Aug 2013
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Work on Chorley Hall Lane scheduled for next week

Cheshire East Council has confirmed that the outstanding work planned for Chorley Hall Lane is scheduled to start next week. The road was closed for several…
Green fingered set to show fruits of their labour
Thursday 8th August 2013
Thu 8th Aug 2013

Green fingered set to show fruits of their labour

The 72nd Alderley Edge Allotments and Garden Society show returns to the Methodist Church hall this month. The competitive show will feature 118 classes…
No lines results in
Tuesday 6th August 2013
Tue 6th Aug 2013
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No lines results in "opportunistic and dangerous parking"

Many local residents have been complaining to Cheshire East Council over their failure to repaint road markings in seven weeks, which has led to "opportunistic…
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Council says use of parking revenues is all above board
Tuesday 6th August 2013
Tue 6th Aug 2013
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Council says use of parking revenues is all above board

Following a ruling last month that local authorities cannot use parking charges to increase revenue, Councillor Brian Silvester has questioned whether…
Telegraph poles on fire in Nether Alderley
Tuesday 6th August 2013
Tue 6th Aug 2013

Telegraph poles on fire in Nether Alderley

Two telegraph poles carrying power cables were involved in a fire in Nether Alderley this morning. One fire engine from Macclesfield and one from Wilmslow…
Geoff's 24 hour cycle challenge raises £857
Monday 5th August 2013
Mon 5th Aug 2013
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Geoff's 24 hour cycle challenge raises £857

An Alderley Edge resident spent 24 hours cycling on an exercise bike outside a village bar and restaurant to raise money in memory of his close friend.…
Police arrest 112 during summer drink driving campaign
Monday 5th August 2013
Mon 5th Aug 2013

Police arrest 112 during summer drink driving campaign

Figures published on Thursday, 1st August, reveal that across Cheshire 112 motorists were arrested as part of a month long operation, which ran from 1st…
Recycled paper catches fire at AstraZeneca
Sunday 4th August 2013
Sun 4th Aug 2013

Recycled paper catches fire at AstraZeneca

Firefighters were called to a fire inside a recycling lorry at AstraZeneca yesterday morning. One fire engine from Wilmslow and one from Macclesfield…
Rogue traders cooking up doorstep scam
Saturday 3rd August 2013
Sat 3rd Aug 2013
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Rogue traders cooking up doorstep scam

Rogue traders have been targeting the local area in a cookware scam. Salesmen claiming to be from a European country have been knocking on doors saying…
Unbelievable parking on South Street?
Friday 2nd August 2013
Fri 2nd Aug 2013
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Unbelievable parking on South Street?

Many of our readers will be only too aware that parking remains one of the biggest issues for residents of Alderley Edge. We are frequently contacted…
Who's the giant who has lost their glasses?
Thursday 1st August 2013
Thu 1st Aug 2013

Who's the giant who has lost their glasses?

Promotional Feature A Wilmslow based optician is asking children in the local area to help identify the owner of a giant pair of spectacle frames that…
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Have fun together whilst exploring the park
Wednesday 31st July 2013
Wed 31st Jul 2013
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Have fun together whilst exploring the park

Local families are being invited to explore Alderley Edge Park, find the markers and complete the challenge whilst having fun together this weekend. Xplorer…
'For Sale' sign set on fire
Wednesday 31st July 2013
Wed 31st Jul 2013

'For Sale' sign set on fire

Firefighters were called to a report of a 'For Sale' sign which has been set on fire on Davey Lane last night. One fire engine from Wilmslow was called…
The history of Alma Terrace
Wednesday 31st July 2013
Wed 31st Jul 2013

The history of Alma Terrace

As many of our readers guessed this week's photo challenge was taken at the bottom of Macclesfield Road. The sign is on the wall marking the boundary…
More work scheduled for Chorley Hall Lane
Tuesday 30th July 2013
Tue 30th Jul 2013
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More work scheduled for Chorley Hall Lane

Cheshire East Council has confirmed that they have not finished all the resurfacing work at Chorley Hall Lane. The road was closed for several days last…
Expect delays as Wilmslow bypass is resurfaced
Tuesday 30th July 2013
Tue 30th Jul 2013
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Expect delays as Wilmslow bypass is resurfaced

Drivers are expected to experience delays next week as a section of the A34 Wilmslow bypass will be closed for resurfacing. Cheshire East Highways will…
Challenge 3: Where in Alderley Edge was this photo taken?
Monday 29th July 2013
Mon 29th Jul 2013
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Challenge 3: Where in Alderley Edge was this photo taken?

Above is the third in our series challenging readers to identify where in the village particular photos were taken. Do you know where this photo was taken?…
Study to identify potential travellers sites in Cheshire East
Saturday 27th July 2013
Sat 27th Jul 2013

Study to identify potential travellers sites in Cheshire East

Cheshire East Council has commissioned consultants to undertake a study throughout East Cheshire to identify and shortlist potential sites for gypsies,…
'Free after Three' parking on its way
Friday 26th July 2013
Fri 26th Jul 2013
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'Free after Three' parking on its way

Motorists will be able to enjoy free car parking after 3pm in the village from next month, as part of a new initiative by Cheshire East Council. From…
Have your say on proposed HS2 route
Thursday 25th July 2013
Thu 25th Jul 2013

Have your say on proposed HS2 route

The official public consultation on the route for High Speed Two (HS2) has now begun and Cheshire East Council is urging residents to get involved. The…