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Village fete was a scorcher
Tuesday 28th June 2011
Tue 28th Jun 2011

Village fete was a scorcher

We couldn't have wished for better weather for this year's Alderley Edge Village Fete which proved to be another huge success. Over 2000 people gathered…
Plans passed for Stevens Street development
Tuesday 28th June 2011
Tue 28th Jun 2011
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Plans passed for Stevens Street development

Planning permission has been granted for the development on the corner of London Road and Stevens Street in the centre of the village. Perlada Properties'…
Royal Oak development gets go ahead
Sunday 26th June 2011
Sun 26th Jun 2011
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Royal Oak development gets go ahead

Full planning permission has been granted to Riverlodge Properties Ltd to replace the Royal Oak pub on Heyes Lane with four semi-detached and one detached…
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Terry Christian hosts charity bash for Ci Research
Saturday 25th June 2011
Sat 25th Jun 2011

Terry Christian hosts charity bash for Ci Research

Wilmslow based Ci Research celebrated 21 years in business with a charity ball at Alderley Edge Cricket Club on Thursday, 23rd June. Hosted by Manchester…
New climbing net for Alderley Park
Friday 24th June 2011
Fri 24th Jun 2011
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New climbing net for Alderley Park

A new piece of climbing equipment has been installed in Alderley Edge Park. The Spire Net, which is aimed at children up to the age of 12, arrived today…
Free opportunity to get your bike marked
Thursday 23rd June 2011
Thu 23rd Jun 2011

Free opportunity to get your bike marked

PCSO Jim Newns has organised an event in Alderley Edge Park this Saturday, June 25th, from 2pm to 4pm. Residents are invited to take their bikes along…
Llamas found guilty of vandalism
Thursday 23rd June 2011
Thu 23rd Jun 2011
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Llamas found guilty of vandalism

The Wilmslow Green Room has been inundated with calls following the apparent vandalising of their banner in the Horseshoe Farm field. The large banner…
Parish raise concerns over double taxation
Wednesday 22nd June 2011
Wed 22nd Jun 2011

Parish raise concerns over double taxation

As reported earlier this year, town and parish councils across Cheshire East are being encouraged to take on the ownership of and responsibility for various…
Plans confirmed for village fete
Tuesday 21st June 2011
Tue 21st Jun 2011
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Plans confirmed for village fete

Plans for the third Alderley Edge Village Fete are now finalised so all we need now is to hope that the sun will make an appearance. This year's traditional…
Parish consults over staff parking
Tuesday 21st June 2011
Tue 21st Jun 2011
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Parish consults over staff parking

Alderley Edge Parish Council are working on a number of initiatives with the aim of improving the parking situation in the village. They are also seeking…
Conservatives host Ascot Ladies Day
Tuesday 21st June 2011
Tue 21st Jun 2011
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Conservatives host Ascot Ladies Day

The Alderley Edge Conservative Party hosted an Ascot Ladies Day, complete with Royal enclosure on Thursday, 16th June. The afternoon of racing was hosted…
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Digital approach for Cheshire Home Watch
Monday 20th June 2011
Mon 20th Jun 2011

Digital approach for Cheshire Home Watch

Home Watch groups in Cheshire have gone digital. That is one of the main messages from the watch organisations during this week's national Home Watch…
Top dancers win roles with English Youth Ballet
Saturday 18th June 2011
Sat 18th Jun 2011

Top dancers win roles with English Youth Ballet

The dreams of five young dancers have come true as they have been selected to appear in a professional production of a well-loved classical ballet. Martha…
Should Alderley Edge be twinned?
Friday 17th June 2011
Fri 17th Jun 2011
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Should Alderley Edge be twinned?

Driving through Poynton, I note they are twinned with somewhere. I believe Stockport are (or if I’m out of date, were) twinned with Beziers in the…
Lord of Alderley disputes market rights
Thursday 16th June 2011
Thu 16th Jun 2011
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Lord of Alderley disputes market rights

The Lord of Alderley is taking legal advice having discovered that a market has been taking place in the village without his permission. James Hadfield-Hyde…
Alderley man critically ill after collision
Thursday 16th June 2011
Thu 16th Jun 2011
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Alderley man critically ill after collision

A 22 year old man from Alderley Edge is critically ill in hospital following a serious collision on Knutsford Road. Cheshire Police and and emergency…
Plans underway for spectacular Cheshire Show
Thursday 16th June 2011
Thu 16th Jun 2011

Plans underway for spectacular Cheshire Show

Preparations are in the final stages for the 2011 Cheshire County Show, with over 80,000 visitors set to enjoy the two-day extravaganza at the Tabley…
Police crack down on drink and drug drivers
Thursday 16th June 2011
Thu 16th Jun 2011

Police crack down on drink and drug drivers

Seventy people have been arrested in Cheshire during the first two weeks of a summer campaign against driving while unfit due to drink or drugs. Officers…
Churches raise over £4000 for Christian Aid
Wednesday 15th June 2011
Wed 15th Jun 2011
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Churches raise over £4000 for Christian Aid

Recent house-to-house collections in Alderley Edge have raised over £4000 for Christian Aid. Organised by Churches Together In Alderley the house…
Nominate an Olympic torchbearer
Wednesday 15th June 2011
Wed 15th Jun 2011

Nominate an Olympic torchbearer

Cheshire East Council is urging residents to play an important part in next year's Olympic Games. Whilst the 2012 event will take place in London, people…