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Police investigation into Panacea fire underway
Wednesday 13th March 2013
Wed 13th Mar 2013

Police investigation into Panacea fire underway

A police investigation has been launched after Panacea has been seriously damaged by fire for the second time in five years. Fire crews from Greater Manchester,…
Fire engulfs Panacea
Tuesday 12th March 2013
Tue 12th Mar 2013
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Fire engulfs Panacea

Police are currently investigating a serious fire at Panacea which over 40 firefighters have been tackling. The fire service and Cheshire Police received…
Parish Council formalises plan for allotments
Tuesday 12th March 2013
Tue 12th Mar 2013
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Parish Council formalises plan for allotments

Following 18 months of uncertainty about the future of the Heyes Lane allotment site, Alderley Edge Parish Council has agreed a number of formal proposals…
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Allotment Society Director critical of Parish Council
Tuesday 12th March 2013
Tue 12th Mar 2013
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Allotment Society Director critical of Parish Council

A Director from the National Allotment Society has urged the Parish Council to clarify exactly what they are trying to do with the Heyes Lane allotment…
Concerns over Network Rail tree clearance
Tuesday 12th March 2013
Tue 12th Mar 2013
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Concerns over Network Rail tree clearance

Some local residents are concerned that the cutting down of two trees from alongside the railway line is the start of a bigger project. As reported a…
Doing something funny for money?
Tuesday 12th March 2013
Tue 12th Mar 2013

Doing something funny for money?

This Friday marks the 25th anniversary of Red Nose Day which so far has raised over £600m and helped to change countless lives forever. Red Nose…
Evening parking operation up and running
Monday 11th March 2013
Mon 11th Mar 2013
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Evening parking operation up and running

Parking issues in Alderley Edge village have become so problematic, that the police have began a parking operation at key times on Friday and Saturday…
Man treated for smoke inhalation after car fire
Sunday 10th March 2013
Sun 10th Mar 2013

Man treated for smoke inhalation after car fire

A man was taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation after his car caught alight on the A34. Firefighters were called to the bypass at 10.36pm…
Part of Trafford Road to close while collapsed sewer is repaired
Saturday 9th March 2013
Sat 9th Mar 2013

Part of Trafford Road to close while collapsed sewer is repaired

A section of Trafford Road will be closed next week to enable Enterprise, on behalf of United Utilities, to carry out urgent repairs to a collapsed sewer.…
Talented pianist in concert to support church appeal
Friday 8th March 2013
Fri 8th Mar 2013

Talented pianist in concert to support church appeal

A charismatic young pianist will be performing at St. Philip and St. James' church next month to help raise funds for essential restorations works. Manchester-based…
Your village needs you
Wednesday 6th March 2013
Wed 6th Mar 2013
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Your village needs you

The Alderley Edge Mayfair is entering it's 3rd year and is growing from strength to strength. We are really looking forward to this year's fair on 18th…
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Non-emergency text number launched for rail passengers
Wednesday 6th March 2013
Wed 6th Mar 2013

Non-emergency text number launched for rail passengers

For the first time, rail passengers across the North West can report incidents to police via text, following the launch of a new non-emergency text number…
Parish Council to vote on future of Heyes Lane allotments
Tuesday 5th March 2013
Tue 5th Mar 2013
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Parish Council to vote on future of Heyes Lane allotments

Alderley Edge Parish Council (AEPC) will be making a number of decisions about the future of the Heyes Lane allotments at their monthly meeting next week.…
Girl Guides celebrate World Thinking Day
Tuesday 5th March 2013
Tue 5th Mar 2013
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Girl Guides celebrate World Thinking Day

Did you know that the well known brand of Jelly Babies had a real message attached to each one of them? Did you know that originally they were called…
Pallet fire in Nether Alderley
Tuesday 5th March 2013
Tue 5th Mar 2013

Pallet fire in Nether Alderley

One fire engine from Wilmslow was called to a fire on Congleton Road in Nether Alderley yesterday afternoon. Firefighters arrived at 1.32pm on Monday,…
Over 10,000 respond to Local Plan consultation
Monday 4th March 2013
Mon 4th Mar 2013

Over 10,000 respond to Local Plan consultation

The latest stage of the Local Plan consultation has now come to an end and it is estimated that over 10,000 comments have been submitted to Cheshire East…
Cheshire East becomes a 'Strategic Council'
Saturday 2nd March 2013
Sat 2nd Mar 2013
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Cheshire East becomes a 'Strategic Council'

Cheshire East Council has backed an overhaul of the way it works, in a move to focus on shaping Cheshire East as a good place to live and work. It intends…
Safety concerns over removal of trees from railway
Friday 1st March 2013
Fri 1st Mar 2013
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Safety concerns over removal of trees from railway

Parish councillors are unhappy about the removal of trees from alongside the railway line, which has left a damaged fence exposed. Contractors, working…
Council signs off three-year financial plan
Friday 1st March 2013
Fri 1st Mar 2013

Council signs off three-year financial plan

Cheshire East Council has passed its three-year plan which it says aims to secure vital services, protect the vulnerable and deliver value for money for…
Parish Council sets tax at £120,000
Friday 1st March 2013
Fri 1st Mar 2013

Parish Council sets tax at £120,000

Alderley Edge Parish Council agreed to keep the precept for the next financial year at £120,000. The precept is the part of your council tax which…