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Amazon parrot flies the nest
Wednesday 7th September 2011
Wed 7th Sep 2011
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Amazon parrot flies the nest

As the colder weather approaches local residents are becoming concerned about an Amazon parrot which has been making regular visits to their gardens.…
Lord of Alderley demands share of market profits
Tuesday 6th September 2011
Tue 6th Sep 2011
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Lord of Alderley demands share of market profits

The dispute over market rights continues as the Lord of Alderley has written to Christine Munro asking for a percentage of the profits from the Alderley…
September's Parish Council agenda
Saturday 3rd September 2011
Sat 3rd Sep 2011

September's Parish Council agenda

Following the summer break Alderley Edge Parish Council will be holding their monthly meeting on Monday 5th September. All meetings are open to the public…
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Cabinet to consider transfer of assets
Friday 2nd September 2011
Fri 2nd Sep 2011

Cabinet to consider transfer of assets

On September 5th the Cabinet will consider a report on local service delivery and the transfer of some services and assets from Cheshire East to Town…
Open Day gives chance to taste speciality products
Thursday 1st September 2011
Thu 1st Sep 2011

Open Day gives chance to taste speciality products

Grantham's Fine Food and Wine Shop are holding another of their Open Days this Saturday at their Heyes Lane store. A whole variety of products will be…
Alderley author publishes second novel
Wednesday 31st August 2011
Wed 31st Aug 2011

Alderley author publishes second novel

The second novel by Alderley Edge resident Elizabeth Horrocks has just been published. Elizabeth Horrocks, a retired teacher of English Literature and…
Take a trip down Alderley mines
Tuesday 30th August 2011
Tue 30th Aug 2011

Take a trip down Alderley mines

Derbyshire Caving Club are offering a special opportunity to visit one of Alderley Edge's copper mines which was worked on from the Bronze Age to the…
Allotment show is top of the crops
Tuesday 30th August 2011
Tue 30th Aug 2011
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Allotment show is top of the crops

The 70th Alderley Edge Allotments and Garden Society show may have got off to a damp start but this failed to put off the many faithful local residents…
Further works on Alderley Road
Tuesday 30th August 2011
Tue 30th Aug 2011

Further works on Alderley Road

The resurfacing works carried out recently on Alderley Road in Wilmslow could not be completed as planned, so further work is required this week which…
Travellers mess costs £2000 to clear up
Friday 26th August 2011
Fri 26th Aug 2011
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Travellers mess costs £2000 to clear up

Further to my article dated August 6th regarding the group of travellers who set up camp next to the A34 Alderley Edge bypass, I have been informed by…
Spate of thefts from vehicles
Tuesday 23rd August 2011
Tue 23rd Aug 2011
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Spate of thefts from vehicles

Last week six vehicles in the local area were targetted by thieves during one overnight period. Between the hours of 7pm on Thursday, 18th August, and…
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£40m required to make super fast broadband a reality
Tuesday 23rd August 2011
Tue 23rd Aug 2011

£40m required to make super fast broadband a reality

Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester and Warrington Borough councils have welcomed a £3.24m boost to help deliver superfast broadband across…
Hike the hill to support local hospice
Monday 22nd August 2011
Mon 22nd Aug 2011

Hike the hill to support local hospice

East Cheshire Hospice's newest event Hike the Hill, is proving to be ever popular with hospice supporters and walk enthusiasts alike. The Hike, on Sunday…
Allotment society to hold 70th show
Saturday 20th August 2011
Sat 20th Aug 2011
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Allotment society to hold 70th show

The 70th annual Alderley Edge Allotments and Garden Society show will take place later this month in the Methodist Church hall. The competitive show covers…
Hundreds pay respects at Ian Daglish's funeral
Tuesday 16th August 2011
Tue 16th Aug 2011

Hundreds pay respects at Ian Daglish's funeral

Over 350 people gathered at St Philips and St James' Church on Thursday, August 11th, to pay their respects at the funeral of Ian Daglish. Ian, 59, tragically…
Resurfacing works on Chelford Road
Monday 15th August 2011
Mon 15th Aug 2011

Resurfacing works on Chelford Road

The A537 Chelford Road in Nether Alderley will be closed to through traffic travelling in an easterly direction between the junction with Bollington Lane…
African fun day raises over £1000
Saturday 13th August 2011
Sat 13th Aug 2011

African fun day raises over £1000

A family fun day celebrating Africa was enjoyed by about 400 people on Saturday, 6th August, at Alderley Edge School for Girls. African dancing, singing,…
Council propose cuts to bus services to save £500,000
Friday 12th August 2011
Fri 12th Aug 2011
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Council propose cuts to bus services to save £500,000

Some local bus services which are currently supported by Cheshire East Council could be cut in an effort to achieve maximum value for money. The Cabinet…
Three bin system starting in October
Tuesday 9th August 2011
Tue 9th Aug 2011
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Three bin system starting in October

Cheshire East Council has already rolled out its bin transformation scheme in the south of the Borough and soon residents in Alderley Edge will have the…
Council announces Keegan's replacement
Tuesday 9th August 2011
Tue 9th Aug 2011
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Council announces Keegan's replacement

Cheshire East Council has announced that Councillor Michael Jones will join the authority's Cabinet. Councillor Jones, ward member for Bunbury, will take…