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Hare Hill to host its first family fun day
Tuesday 9th August 2011
Tue 9th Aug 2011
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Hare Hill to host its first family fun day

Giant hares, giant jenga and a brass band are just some of the things to enjoy at Hare Hill's first family fun day on Saturday, 13th August. Head Gardener,…
Alderley Edge Bypass officially named ‘Melrose Way’
Monday 8th August 2011
Mon 8th Aug 2011
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Alderley Edge Bypass officially named ‘Melrose Way’

The A34 Alderley Edge and Nether Alderley Bypass has been named Melrose Way in honour of the person who fought tirelessly for its construction since the…
Alderley Road to close for resurfacing
Monday 8th August 2011
Mon 8th Aug 2011
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Alderley Road to close for resurfacing

Local residents travelling to Wilmslow this week should note that Alderley Road will be closed to through traffic from Thursday, 11th August. The road…
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Council left to clear up travellers' mess
Saturday 6th August 2011
Sat 6th Aug 2011
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Council left to clear up travellers' mess

A group of travellers who had camped on land adjacent to the A34 Alderley Edge bypass have moved on but they have left the area in a disgraceful state.…
Cheshire Police to share services with Northamptonshire Police
Saturday 6th August 2011
Sat 6th Aug 2011

Cheshire Police to share services with Northamptonshire Police

Cheshire Police Authority and Northamptonshire Police Authority have agreed to share a number of non-frontline services as a way of saving money and delivering…
Mobberley Road reopens
Friday 5th August 2011
Fri 5th Aug 2011

Mobberley Road reopens

Having been informed yesterday that the B5085 Mobberley Road would be closed for up to 4 weeks, due to a collapsed sewer, we are delighted to confirm…
Closure of Artists Lane
Thursday 4th August 2011
Thu 4th Aug 2011

Closure of Artists Lane

Artists Lane in Nether Alderley will be closed to through traffic from Monday, 8th August, for a maximum of one week. The road will be closed at 'Whitegate…
Portable speed camera in action
Tuesday 2nd August 2011
Tue 2nd Aug 2011
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Portable speed camera in action

A Speed Indicator Device (SID) has been installed on Chorley Hall Lane to detect and record the speed of approaching vehicles. PCSO Jim Newns has put…
Burglars hit two properties at the weekend
Tuesday 2nd August 2011
Tue 2nd Aug 2011
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Burglars hit two properties at the weekend

Burglars targeted two houses in Alderley Edge over the weekend. Between the hours of 7.10pm and 11.05pm on Saturday, 30th July, offender(s) approached…
Family day celebrates Africa
Tuesday 2nd August 2011
Tue 2nd Aug 2011
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Family day celebrates Africa

A family fun day is being held in Alderley Edge this weekend to raise funds to support projects in Africa. Organised by the Mothers' Union in the Diocese…
Witnesses sought for cyclist collision
Monday 1st August 2011
Mon 1st Aug 2011

Witnesses sought for cyclist collision

Police are appealing for witnesses after a van failed to stop after colliding with a cyclist in Alderley Edge on Friday, 29th July. The incident occurred…
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Ian Daglish dies after Salford plane crash
Sunday 31st July 2011
Sun 31st Jul 2011
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Ian Daglish dies after Salford plane crash

A man from Alderley Edge has tragically died having suffered extensive burns after the plane he was flying crashed in Salford on Friday. Ian Daglish,…
Alderley village centre benchmarked
Friday 29th July 2011
Fri 29th Jul 2011

Alderley village centre benchmarked

Speaking with local residents, business owners and councillors a frequent topic of conversation is the commercial mix of the village - which is very topical…
Gardens Day raises record sum
Friday 29th July 2011
Fri 29th Jul 2011

Gardens Day raises record sum

It is now nearly 5 weeks since the charity Wilmslow Wells for Africa held their annual fund-raising Gardens Day. The weather was rather disappointing…
July's Parish Council minutes
Thursday 28th July 2011
Thu 28th Jul 2011

July's Parish Council minutes

On Monday 18th July I attended the monthly meeting of Alderley Edge Parish Council. Since then I have reported on the lengthy discussion which took place…
Police launch summer drinking campaign
Thursday 28th July 2011
Thu 28th Jul 2011

Police launch summer drinking campaign

Police in Cheshire are launching a "Good Bad and Ugly" campaign to curb drink-related crime and disorder during the Summer. The campaign, which was previously…
Police warning after spate of building site thefts
Tuesday 26th July 2011
Tue 26th Jul 2011
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Police warning after spate of building site thefts

Over recent weeks there has been an increase in the theft of equipment such as copper piping, kitchen units, fitted electrical appliances, bathroom furniture,…
Church to host action packed holiday club
Tuesday 26th July 2011
Tue 26th Jul 2011

Church to host action packed holiday club

Local children are set for a week of fun and games at Alderley Edge Methodist Church's holiday club! Based on Scripture Union's Rocky's Plaice holiday…
Scouts jet off to World Jamboree
Tuesday 26th July 2011
Tue 26th Jul 2011

Scouts jet off to World Jamboree

Young Explorer Scouts from Alderley District have flown off to the World Scout Jamboree in Sweden. They will join 4,000 other Scouts from across the UK…
Try Tai Chi in Hare Hill Garden
Saturday 23rd July 2011
Sat 23rd Jul 2011

Try Tai Chi in Hare Hill Garden

Age UK Cheshire East and the National Trust are working in partnership to offer everyone a unique opportunity to try Tai Chi sessions this summer in the…