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Alderley Edge amongst UK's wealthiest towns and villages
Tuesday 14th May 2013
Tue 14th May 2013
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Alderley Edge amongst UK's wealthiest towns and villages

New research has revealed that Alderley Edge is the 8th most affluent small town or village in the UK. According to research from WealthInsight between…
Alderley Edge Parish Council Chairman's Report 2013
Tuesday 14th May 2013
Tue 14th May 2013
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Alderley Edge Parish Council Chairman's Report 2013

The last twelve months have been a challenge for the Parish Council as we have tried to move forward a number of projects which will be to the benefit…
Bear Grylls flies in to meet Scouts
Tuesday 14th May 2013
Tue 14th May 2013

Bear Grylls flies in to meet Scouts

Thousands of Scouts had the opportunity to meet Bear Grylls at the weekend as the Chief Scout himself made a flying visit to Cheshire. 450 Scouts from…
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Foster Care Fortnight – Put yourself in the picture
Monday 13th May 2013
Mon 13th May 2013

Foster Care Fortnight – Put yourself in the picture

Cheshire East Council is asking residents to 'put themselves in the picture' when it comes to fostering. Foster Care Fortnight runs from May 13th to 26th,…
Travellers move on leaving their litter behind them
Monday 13th May 2013
Mon 13th May 2013
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Travellers move on leaving their litter behind them

A group of travellers set up camp at two different locations close to the A34 bypass recently. Initially the travellers spent a week camped in the grounds…
Do something 'Special' today
Saturday 11th May 2013
Sat 11th May 2013
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Do something 'Special' today

Cheshire Constabulary has launched their latest Special Constabulary recruitment campaign − by calling on people to do something 'Special' today…
Council misled public over planning application
Friday 10th May 2013
Fri 10th May 2013
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Council misled public over planning application

Cheshire East Council misled the public on a planning application to change the use of some agricultural land in the Crewe area. A report by the Local…
One mans leap of faith
Friday 10th May 2013
Fri 10th May 2013
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One mans leap of faith

A grandfather from Alderley Edge will be making his first parachute jump this month in support of a local landmark. Rod Hogarth will be taking off from…
Volunteers help tidy up village
Friday 10th May 2013
Fri 10th May 2013
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Volunteers help tidy up village

An impressive haul of local litter was picked up by an enthusiastic group of volunteers on the recent annual litter pick organised by the Edge Association.…
Newhall to host exclusive polo tournaments
Thursday 9th May 2013
Thu 9th May 2013

Newhall to host exclusive polo tournaments

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE Property developer Andrew Irlam and events planner James Golden are urging polo fans to saddle up for the area's first ever tournament.…
Cut in salary for new Chief Executive
Thursday 9th May 2013
Thu 9th May 2013
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Cut in salary for new Chief Executive

Cheshire East Council has appointed its new Chief Executive on a salary of £23,000 less than his predecessor. The appointment of Mike Suarez was…
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Local Guides win top award
Wednesday 8th May 2013
Wed 8th May 2013

Local Guides win top award

A record number of Guides from Alderley Edge District were presented with the highest award a Guide can achieve at a special ceremony recently. Eight…
The Golden Key to Alderley
Tuesday 7th May 2013
Tue 7th May 2013

The Golden Key to Alderley

Visitors to this year's Alderley Edge May Fair will have the opportunity to win the 'Freedom of Alderley' for one weekend. In order to secure the future…
Have your say at annual meeting for village residents
Tuesday 7th May 2013
Tue 7th May 2013
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Have your say at annual meeting for village residents

A meeting is taking place next week which provides an opportunity for local residents and organisations to learn what Alderley Edge Parish Council has…
Park bench destroyed by fire
Friday 3rd May 2013
Fri 3rd May 2013
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Park bench destroyed by fire

A picnic bench which was installed in Alderley Edge Park last summer has been destroyed by fire. Firefighters were called to the scene just before 10pm…
Bill Roache strenuously denies rape allegations
Friday 3rd May 2013
Fri 3rd May 2013

Bill Roache strenuously denies rape allegations

Coronation Street star Bill Roache strenuously denies the allegations that he raped a 15-year-old girl in 1967 and will now fight for his innocence. The…
Ofsted rates David Lewis College as outstanding
Friday 3rd May 2013
Fri 3rd May 2013

Ofsted rates David Lewis College as outstanding

Students, parents and all staff at David Lewis College are delighted that Ofsted have rated the College an "Outstanding: Grade 1 College", making them…
Stuart Hall admits sexual offences against young girls
Thursday 2nd May 2013
Thu 2nd May 2013

Stuart Hall admits sexual offences against young girls

Veteran broadcaster Stuart Hall has admitted 14 sexual offences against young girls. Stuart Hall, 83, of Prestbury Road, Wilmslow pleaded guilty to the…
More unbelievable parking
Thursday 2nd May 2013
Thu 2nd May 2013
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More unbelievable parking

Parking remains one of the biggest issues in the village, since launching alderleyedge.com 4 years ago we have published numerous articles about inconsiderate…
Bill Roache charged with two counts of rape
Wednesday 1st May 2013
Wed 1st May 2013

Bill Roache charged with two counts of rape

Coronation Street star Bill Roache has tonight been charged with two offences of raping a 15-year-old girl in 1967. The 81-year-old actor was arrested…