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Councillor Peter Hayes resigns from the Cabinet
Thursday 21st July 2011
Thu 21st Jul 2011
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Councillor Peter Hayes resigns from the Cabinet

Councillor Peter Hayes has resigned from Cabinet only two months after taking up the position of Portfolio Holder for Health and Wellbeing because he…
In pictures: The 2011 RHS Flower Show Tatton Park
Thursday 21st July 2011
Thu 21st Jul 2011
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In pictures: The 2011 RHS Flower Show Tatton Park

The 2011 RHS Flower Show Tatton Park opened yesterday and is expected to attract 100,000 visitors over the next four days. This year's winners include…
Mysterious hole appears on Davey Lane
Wednesday 20th July 2011
Wed 20th Jul 2011
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Mysterious hole appears on Davey Lane

Local residents were rather concerned to see the road on Davey Lane had suddenly collapsed on Tuesday, July 19th, leaving a hole about two feet deep.…
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Two Alderley drivers arrested during month long campaign
Wednesday 20th July 2011
Wed 20th Jul 2011

Two Alderley drivers arrested during month long campaign

Police in Cheshire say too many drivers are still ignoring the dangers of drink driving. During a month long campaign to combat drink and drug driving…
Parish Council outline their views on parking
Tuesday 19th July 2011
Tue 19th Jul 2011
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Parish Council outline their views on parking

Councillor Mike Williamson provided an update at last night's Parish Council meeting regarding the Alderley Edge Parking Review. This important issue…
Fire crews attend Chelford Road collision
Tuesday 19th July 2011
Tue 19th Jul 2011

Fire crews attend Chelford Road collision

Two saloon cars collided on Chelford Road this morning, close to the junction with Ryleys Lane. Fire and Rescue crews were called to the road traffic…
Cheshire East announce active holidays programme
Monday 18th July 2011
Mon 18th Jul 2011

Cheshire East announce active holidays programme

If you're facing the challenge of keeping your children entertained during the long summer holiday, like I am, then you might be interested to know that…
London Road gets a taste of Christmas
Friday 15th July 2011
Fri 15th Jul 2011
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London Road gets a taste of Christmas

If you were in Alderley Edge last night you will have noticed that all the Christmas lights were on and London Road looked very pretty. As we walked down…
Christine nominated for Women of the Year Awards
Thursday 14th July 2011
Thu 14th Jul 2011
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Christine nominated for Women of the Year Awards

Alderley Edge resident Christine Munro has been selected as one of this year's 'Women of the Year'. Christine received a letter from Baroness Helena Kennedy…
Countdown to the RHS Tatton Flower Show
Thursday 14th July 2011
Thu 14th Jul 2011

Countdown to the RHS Tatton Flower Show

The RHS Flower Show Tatton Park will open on Wednesday, 20th July, offering something for all the family. The 2011 Show will feature Visionary Gardens,…
Soap stars to tackle David Lewis at charity fair
Tuesday 12th July 2011
Tue 12th Jul 2011

Soap stars to tackle David Lewis at charity fair

David Lewis will be holding their annual summer fair on Saturday, July 16th, in their beautiful grounds on Mill Lane in Warford. A fun packed afternoon…
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Jennifer Solomons remembered at Tsunami Memorial
Saturday 9th July 2011
Sat 9th Jul 2011

Jennifer Solomons remembered at Tsunami Memorial

A memorial has been opened at London's Natural History Museum as a tribute to the 155 British people who died in the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsumani. The Prince…
Car stolen on back of lorry
Thursday 7th July 2011
Thu 7th Jul 2011

Car stolen on back of lorry

A car which was parked on a residential road in Alderley Edge was loaded onto a lorry and stolen in broad daylight. The theft occurred at 8am on Tuesday,…
Guiding in Alderley reaches crisis point
Tuesday 5th July 2011
Tue 5th Jul 2011

Guiding in Alderley reaches crisis point

Girlguiding celebrated its Centenary last year, and in Alderley Edge we are very lucky to be so well represented from the age of 5 through to 80 something!…
It's time to take the Summer Reading Challenge
Tuesday 5th July 2011
Tue 5th Jul 2011

It's time to take the Summer Reading Challenge

The Summer Reading Challenge starts on Saturday, July 9th, and this year's theme is 'Circus stars'. This free summer-long event calls on children aged…
School transport decision postponed
Tuesday 5th July 2011
Tue 5th Jul 2011
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School transport decision postponed

Cheshire East Council have announced a one-year postponement of any decision on the future of subsidised home-to-school transport for faith schools and…
Paradises for plant hunters
Monday 4th July 2011
Mon 4th Jul 2011
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Paradises for plant hunters

There are three fabulous local gardens to visit in July, as part of the National Gardens Scheme, each of which has its own fascinating story to tell.…
CCTV appeal following theft of spirits
Friday 1st July 2011
Fri 1st Jul 2011

CCTV appeal following theft of spirits

Cheshire Police have released the above CCTV images of a male and female wanted in connection with shoplifting from the Co-op store in Alderley Edge.…
David Lewis students take to the catwalk
Thursday 30th June 2011
Thu 30th Jun 2011

David Lewis students take to the catwalk

Students from David Lewis College collaborated with Bridge College and Warrington Collegiate College to hold their annual fashion show on the Orient stage…
Historic clock returns to spire
Wednesday 29th June 2011
Wed 29th Jun 2011
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Historic clock returns to spire

The restored clock at Alderley Edge Methodist Church has been returned to the church spire. The timepiece which was made in 1850, and is one of only three…