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Restaurant managers take the plunge for local hospice
Friday 21st October 2011
Fri 21st Oct 2011

Restaurant managers take the plunge for local hospice

Two restaurant managers from the village will be jumping out of a plane in support of a local charity. Jane Duffield, General Manager at Gusto, and Business…
Crime continues to fall in Cheshire
Thursday 20th October 2011
Thu 20th Oct 2011

Crime continues to fall in Cheshire

Statistics published today from the British Crime Survey, covering the period from July 2010 to the end of June 2011, show that in Cheshire there were…
Matthews Garden Centre appeal dismissed
Thursday 20th October 2011
Thu 20th Oct 2011
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Matthews Garden Centre appeal dismissed

Matthews Garden Centre has lost their appeal for an extension to their original planning consent, which was granted in 2005, to relocate their garden…
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Council launches online highways service
Thursday 20th October 2011
Thu 20th Oct 2011

Council launches online highways service

A dedicated web page has been launched to provide up-to-date information on all aspects of Cheshire East Council's highways service. Residents now have…
Scout hut is better prepared after makeover
Wednesday 19th October 2011
Wed 19th Oct 2011

Scout hut is better prepared after makeover

The second phrase of refurbishment works at the Alderley Edge Scout Hut on Talbot Road is now complete. The building, believed to be the oldest purpose…
Man 22 dies in A34 crash
Wednesday 19th October 2011
Wed 19th Oct 2011
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Man 22 dies in A34 crash

A man has died following a serious road traffic collision on the A34 Congleton Road. Police were called to the scene of the collision between Pexhill…
Christine Munro recognised as Woman of the Year
Tuesday 18th October 2011
Tue 18th Oct 2011
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Christine Munro recognised as Woman of the Year

Alderley Edge resident Christine Munro was amongst 400 inspirational women invited to attend the Women of the Year lunch in London yesterday - described…
Car stolen in Woodbrook Road burglary
Tuesday 18th October 2011
Tue 18th Oct 2011

Car stolen in Woodbrook Road burglary

A house on Woodbrook Road in Alderley Edge was broken into between the hours of 9.30pm and 10pm on Saturday, 15th October. The offenders gained entry…
Plaque commemorates success of footbridge campaign
Tuesday 18th October 2011
Tue 18th Oct 2011

Plaque commemorates success of footbridge campaign

A footbridge over the A34 Alderley Edge bypass now bears plaques with the name of a local man who fought all the way to a public enquiry for it to be…
Top award for Alderley scouts
Saturday 15th October 2011
Sat 15th Oct 2011

Top award for Alderley scouts

Six Alderley Edge Scouts have received their top honour from the District Commissioner – in unusual circumstances. Emiley Greenwood, Joe Trueman,…
Sir Alex Ferguson's grandson launches children's charity
Friday 14th October 2011
Fri 14th Oct 2011
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Sir Alex Ferguson's grandson launches children's charity

Cheshire ladies celebrated the launch of Sir Alex Ferguson's grandson Charlie's charity to help critically ill children this week. Glitz and glamour was…
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Woman in serious condition following Monks Heath crash
Thursday 13th October 2011
Thu 13th Oct 2011

Woman in serious condition following Monks Heath crash

A 46-year-old woman is in a serious condition in hospital after a collision on the A34 Congleton Road. Police were called to the scene at 7.27am this…
Geoff to take on 50 mile charity trek
Wednesday 12th October 2011
Wed 12th Oct 2011

Geoff to take on 50 mile charity trek

An Alderley Edge resident is preparing to complete a 50 mile hike to raise funds for seven year old Madison Allan, who needs £250,000 to receive…
Jodrell Bank gets stamp of approval
Wednesday 12th October 2011
Wed 12th Oct 2011
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Jodrell Bank gets stamp of approval

Jodrell Bank has been chosen to represent the letter 'J' in a new set of stamps featuring an A to Z of iconic landmarks from all four countries in the…
Libraries offer a helping hand with homework
Tuesday 11th October 2011
Tue 11th Oct 2011

Libraries offer a helping hand with homework

Youngsters will get a helping hand with their homework next week, thanks to Cheshire East Council's library staff. Students who need support with researching…
Oxfam to set up new group for book lovers
Monday 10th October 2011
Mon 10th Oct 2011

Oxfam to set up new group for book lovers

The Oxfam Bookshop is launching a new book club which will meet on a monthly basis in the London Road shop. Katie Robb, Shop Manager, told me "We're going…
Friends needed for Beech Road Park
Friday 7th October 2011
Fri 7th Oct 2011
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Friends needed for Beech Road Park

A new group to look after Beech Road Park could be set up. Local residents are being invited to an initial meeting next week to discuss the possibility…
Edge sets the scene for radio drama
Thursday 6th October 2011
Thu 6th Oct 2011

Edge sets the scene for radio drama

A five-part radio drama set in the beech woods of Alderley Edge will be broadcast on Woman's Hour next week. 'On The Edge' was recorded in the Wizard…
Council launches new highways service
Wednesday 5th October 2011
Wed 5th Oct 2011
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Council launches new highways service

Cheshire East Council has unveiled its new approach to servicing the area's highways which includes an improved fleet of gritting vehicles, roadwork updates…
Plans to turn allotments into car park meet resistance
Tuesday 4th October 2011
Tue 4th Oct 2011
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Plans to turn allotments into car park meet resistance

Alderley Edge Parish Council are hoping to take ownership of the three allotment sites in the village as soon as possible and propose to turn one of the…