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Manchester Airport celebrates 75 years of operation
Tuesday 25th June 2013
Tue 25th Jun 2013
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Manchester Airport celebrates 75 years of operation

Manchester Airport today celebrates its 75th anniversary. On Saturday June 25th 1938, the airport was officially opened by an air display from the Royal…
Village set for fun at the fete
Tuesday 25th June 2013
Tue 25th Jun 2013

Village set for fun at the fete

Alderley Edge Village Fete, one of the highlights in the village calendar, is being held at the Cricket Club on Sunday 30th June. Attractions will include…
World's biggest plane flies into Manchester Airport
Tuesday 25th June 2013
Tue 25th Jun 2013
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World's biggest plane flies into Manchester Airport

The World's biggest plane touched down at Manchester Airport yesterday, which celebrates its 75th anniversary today. The Antonov 225 Mriya is the heaviest…
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Police introduce Volunteer Cadet Programme
Monday 24th June 2013
Mon 24th Jun 2013

Police introduce Volunteer Cadet Programme

In 2013 Cheshire Constabulary saw the introduction of a new Volunteer Police Cadet programme. This programme is now being rolled out to the Eastern Area…
In pictures: Festival of Flowers
Saturday 22nd June 2013
Sat 22nd Jun 2013

In pictures: Festival of Flowers

Alderley Edge Methodist Church has been hosting a flower festival this weekend to mark the 150th Anniversary of the building of a methodist church in…
Gardens to open for charity fundraiser
Thursday 20th June 2013
Thu 20th Jun 2013

Gardens to open for charity fundraiser

A number of privately-owned gardens are now being prepared in readiness for a local charity's major fundraiser of the year. Wilmslow Wells for Africa…
Manchester gang behind bars following burglary spree
Wednesday 19th June 2013
Wed 19th Jun 2013
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Manchester gang behind bars following burglary spree

A Manchester gang who targeted affluent homes across east Cheshire and escaped with a combined haul of more than £120,000 have been sentenced. Christopher…
Festival Hall offices to undergo refurbishment
Tuesday 18th June 2013
Tue 18th Jun 2013
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Festival Hall offices to undergo refurbishment

Alderley Edge Parish Council has decided to press ahead with plans to refurbish the office area at the Festival Hall. Currently the Parish Clerk, Anne…
Chorley Hall Lane to close for resurfacing works
Tuesday 18th June 2013
Tue 18th Jun 2013
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Chorley Hall Lane to close for resurfacing works

Chorley Hall Lane will close this week to enable Cheshire East Highways to carry out resurfacing works from Ryleys Lane to London Road. The works are…
Donor to give 50th pint of blood
Tuesday 18th June 2013
Tue 18th Jun 2013

Donor to give 50th pint of blood

An electrical engineer from Alderley Edge will be donating his 50th pint of blood next month in aid of the British Heart Foundation. Mike O'Rourke, 64,…
Alderley District Scout Band celebrates 50th anniversary
Tuesday 18th June 2013
Tue 18th Jun 2013

Alderley District Scout Band celebrates 50th anniversary

Alderley District Scout Band celebrated their 50th anniversary in style at this weekend's Party on the Carrs in Wilmslow. Wilmslow Town Council, who organised…
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Stuart Hall jailed for sexually assaulting young girls
Monday 17th June 2013
Mon 17th Jun 2013

Stuart Hall jailed for sexually assaulting young girls

Broadcaster Stuart Hall has been sentenced to 15 months in prison after admitting 14 historic sexual offences against young girls. Hall, 83, of Prestbury…
Council releases summary report into Lyme Green fiasco
Monday 17th June 2013
Mon 17th Jun 2013
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Council releases summary report into Lyme Green fiasco

Cheshire East Council (CEC) has today made public a summary of the report of the Designated Independent Person (DIP) into the ill-fated project to build…
Parish Council minutes: May 2013
Sunday 16th June 2013
Sun 16th Jun 2013

Parish Council minutes: May 2013

The minutes are now available for the Annual Parish meeting, Annual Parish Council meeting and the monthly meetings of Alderley Edge Parish Council held…
Commissioner launches business crime survey
Saturday 15th June 2013
Sat 15th Jun 2013

Commissioner launches business crime survey

Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, John Dwyer, has launched a new initiative designed to expose the true scale and cost of business crime across…
Guides desperate for new leaders
Friday 14th June 2013
Fri 14th Jun 2013

Guides desperate for new leaders

More than half the Guiding units in Alderley Edge are in urgent need of new adult leaders. Some face closure and two have already closed. With more than…
Green light given for £90m redevelopment of Macclesfield
Thursday 13th June 2013
Thu 13th Jun 2013
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Green light given for £90m redevelopment of Macclesfield

Cheshire East Council has given the go-ahead for a £90m scheme aimed at revitalising Macclesfield town centre and generating more than 1,300 jobs.…
Council will deal with the weeds
Thursday 13th June 2013
Thu 13th Jun 2013
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Council will deal with the weeds

Cheshire East Council has confirmed that they will be spraying the weeds along the kerbs and pavements in the village. Cllr Mary Maczkowiak raised the…
Chancellor backs plans for new sports fields
Tuesday 11th June 2013
Tue 11th Jun 2013
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Chancellor backs plans for new sports fields

Alderley Edge Parish Council (AEPC) are hopeful that the support of Rt Hon George Osborne, MP will be beneficial in persuading Cheshire East Council to…
Council criticised for 'pathetic' approach to dog fouling
Tuesday 11th June 2013
Tue 11th Jun 2013

Council criticised for 'pathetic' approach to dog fouling

A councillor has criticised Cheshire East for failing to take dog fouling and littering seriously. Willaston and Rope Ward Councillor Brian Silvester…