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Challenge: Where in Alderley Edge was this photo taken?
Tuesday 9th July 2013
Tue 9th Jul 2013
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Challenge: Where in Alderley Edge was this photo taken?

Now that our new responsive version of alderleyedge.com has launched, without many hiccups, I am looking to introduce some new features to broaden our…
Chorley Hall Lane work looks like it's
Tuesday 9th July 2013
Tue 9th Jul 2013
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Chorley Hall Lane work looks like it's "been done by children"

As many of our readers will be aware, Chorley Hall Lane was closed for a few days last month to enable Cheshire East Highways to carry out resurfacing…
Parish Council set to hold public surgeries
Tuesday 9th July 2013
Tue 9th Jul 2013
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Parish Council set to hold public surgeries

Alderley Edge Parish Council are looking to hold public surgeries, which many other town and parish councils do. These are intended to provide local residents…
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Lock your doors in summer heat
Tuesday 9th July 2013
Tue 9th Jul 2013

Lock your doors in summer heat

Cheshire Police are appealing for residents to keep their homes and cars secure during the current warm weather when there is more temptation to leave…
Countdown to music festival and Wilmslow show
Sunday 7th July 2013
Sun 7th Jul 2013

Countdown to music festival and Wilmslow show

The biggest music event ever to be held in Wilmslow will take place this week. A total of 21 local acts will perform across 4 different stages in the…
Homewatch crime summary: June 2013
Saturday 6th July 2013
Sat 6th Jul 2013

Homewatch crime summary: June 2013

During the month of June nine burglaries took place in the Alderley Edge and Wilmslow area. Of these three occurred in Alderley Edge. These were on Macclesfield…
Children can take up the Summer Reading Challenge
Friday 5th July 2013
Fri 5th Jul 2013

Children can take up the Summer Reading Challenge

The annual Summer Reading Challenge, which helps get three quarters of a million children into libraries to keep up their reading skills and confidence…
30 warrants issued in drugs bust
Wednesday 3rd July 2013
Wed 3rd Jul 2013

30 warrants issued in drugs bust

Cheshire Police have carried out an operation today, Wednesday 3rd July, which involved the supply of controlled drugs. The operation resulted in nearly…
Closure of Alderley Edge bypass is a 'complex issue'
Wednesday 3rd July 2013
Wed 3rd Jul 2013
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Closure of Alderley Edge bypass is a 'complex issue'

Plans to close the A34 Alderley Edge Bypass to enable Cheshire East Highways to cut the grass on the banks have been reviewed. Initially Cheshire East…
All the fun of the 2013 village fete
Tuesday 2nd July 2013
Tue 2nd Jul 2013
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All the fun of the 2013 village fete

Over 1500 people turned out for the Alderley Edge Village Fete on Sunday, 30th June, where the sun shone (if only for short spells) and visitors enjoyed…
Waters sponsors our weekly newsletter
Tuesday 2nd July 2013
Tue 2nd Jul 2013

Waters sponsors our weekly newsletter

We are delighted to announce that Waters Corporation has chosen to support alderleyedge.com and wilmslow.co.uk and the service we provide to the community…
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Debut music festival is a hit (with some)
Tuesday 2nd July 2013
Tue 2nd Jul 2013
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Debut music festival is a hit (with some)

Castle Rock Studios hosted a music festival in the private grounds of their Wilmslow Road studio at the weekend. As a celebration of their first year…
Bypass to close for grass cutting
Monday 1st July 2013
Mon 1st Jul 2013
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Bypass to close for grass cutting

The A34 Alderley Edge Bypass will close for two days this week to enable Cheshire East Highways to cut the grass. The bypass will be closed between Harden…
Council to block payday loan websites
Sunday 30th June 2013
Sun 30th Jun 2013

Council to block payday loan websites

Cheshire East Council has taken the decision to block access to payday loan websites in libraries and public buildings. The authority's Cabinet agreed…
Travellers camped near bypass ordered to leave
Friday 28th June 2013
Fri 28th Jun 2013
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Travellers camped near bypass ordered to leave

A group of travellers who have set up camp on Council land adjacent to the A34 Wilmslow bypass have been issued with a notice to leave. The travellers…
alderleyedge.com launches new responsive web site
Friday 28th June 2013
Fri 28th Jun 2013

alderleyedge.com launches new responsive web site

If you’re a regular, or even occasional, visitor to alderleyedge.com, you’ve probably noticed that everything looks a bit different. After…
Car stolen from Downesway
Thursday 27th June 2013
Thu 27th Jun 2013

Car stolen from Downesway

A car was stolen overnight from outside a house on Downesway. Thieves broke into a property between the hours of 11pm on Wednesday 26th June and 7am this…
Demolition of Trafford Road garage complete
Thursday 27th June 2013
Thu 27th Jun 2013
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Demolition of Trafford Road garage complete

The car servicing centre and neighbouring showroom on Trafford Road have now gone, marking the end of an era as a garage has operated from the Trafford…
Summer flowers add a splash of colour
Wednesday 26th June 2013
Wed 26th Jun 2013
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Summer flowers add a splash of colour

As many of you will have noticed flowers have now been planted in the tubs in the village centre. Alderley Edge Parish Council has arranged for nine tubs…
CCTV image released after woman touched inappropriately
Wednesday 26th June 2013
Wed 26th Jun 2013

CCTV image released after woman touched inappropriately

British Transport Police detectives have released this CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to after a woman was touched inappropriately at Manchester…