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Couple win dream wedding
Tuesday 19th April 2011
Tue 19th Apr 2011

Couple win dream wedding

A local couple have won their dream wedding by entering a competition on Key 103 which involved the bride wearing a wedding dress for six days. Lisa Nolan,…
Church offers historical tours
Tuesday 19th April 2011
Tue 19th Apr 2011
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Church offers historical tours

St Mary's Church in Nether Alderley will be open to visitors every Sunday from April 24th. A team of tour guides will be on hand to show visitors around…
Warning over fake raffle tickets
Tuesday 19th April 2011
Tue 19th Apr 2011

Warning over fake raffle tickets

Police are asking residents to be vigilant following the discovery of fake raffle tickets in the village. Earlier this month a couple of local of residents…
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Scouts hold annual St George's parade
Monday 18th April 2011
Mon 18th Apr 2011
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Scouts hold annual St George's parade

The Alderley Edge St George's Day Parade and Service took place on Sunday, 17th April. Led by the Alderley District Scout Band, over 250 youngsters took…
Royal Oak will be demolished
Friday 15th April 2011
Fri 15th Apr 2011
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Royal Oak will be demolished

Following its recent closure, work has started to clear out the Royal Oak pub in preparation for its demolition. Stephen Price at Riverlodge Properties,…
Hospice Will Week returns
Friday 15th April 2011
Fri 15th Apr 2011

Hospice Will Week returns

Following its popularity and success last year, Cheshire East Hospice are holding another Will Week. During this special week, from 9th-13th May, local…
Cheshire wins Fire Service Of The Year award
Thursday 14th April 2011
Thu 14th Apr 2011

Cheshire wins Fire Service Of The Year award

Cheshire has been recognised as the leading fire and rescue service in the country at a major national awards ceremony. The organisation won "Fire Service…
Festival Hall plans still in limbo
Wednesday 13th April 2011
Wed 13th Apr 2011

Festival Hall plans still in limbo

Last month we reported that plans to relocate the Alderley Edge Surgery from George Street to the Festival Hall had stalled again. An update on the situation…
Parish Council's view on devolution
Wednesday 13th April 2011
Wed 13th Apr 2011
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Parish Council's view on devolution

Parish councils are being encouraged to take ownership of and responsibility for various local assets and services. Cheshire East is considering 'devolving'…
Parade to mark St George's Day
Tuesday 12th April 2011
Tue 12th Apr 2011

Parade to mark St George's Day

The Alderley Edge St George's Day Parade and Service will take place on Sunday, 17th April. The parade, lead by the Alderley District Scout Band, will…
All change at Parish Council
Tuesday 12th April 2011
Tue 12th Apr 2011
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All change at Parish Council

As reported last week, there will be no election for the Parish Council on May 5th because it has not been contested. There are nine seats on Alderley…
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Undercover patrols target dog fouling
Monday 11th April 2011
Mon 11th Apr 2011
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Undercover patrols target dog fouling

Irresponsible dog owners could soon find themselves out of pocket, thanks to a new campaign by Cheshire East Council. The authority's Community Wardens…
Jodrell Bank to open new Discovery Centre
Saturday 9th April 2011
Sat 9th Apr 2011
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Jodrell Bank to open new Discovery Centre

The world-famous Jodrell Bank Observatory will open its live science Discovery Centre next week. The £3m project includes a new entrance building,…
Hospice celebration ball raises £25,000
Saturday 9th April 2011
Sat 9th Apr 2011

Hospice celebration ball raises £25,000

East Cheshire Hospice celebrated the completion of their £4m major redevelopment project with a sell-out ball at Cottons Hotel, Knutsford with live…
No election for parish council
Friday 8th April 2011
Fri 8th Apr 2011
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No election for parish council

The list of candidates for Alderley Edge Parish Council has been announced today, which will come in to effect after the elections on May 5th. There will…
Alderley Edge ranks 5th amongst millionaire villages
Friday 8th April 2011
Fri 8th Apr 2011

Alderley Edge ranks 5th amongst millionaire villages

Alderley Edge is the 5th richest village in the UK according to recent research carried out by Savills. The research was based on Land Registry figures…
Alderley candidates announced for local election
Wednesday 6th April 2011
Wed 6th Apr 2011
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Alderley candidates announced for local election

Elections will be held on the same day, May 5th, for Cheshire East Council, contested parish councils and the national referendum on the alternative vote…
Parking meeting leaves residents disheartened
Tuesday 5th April 2011
Tue 5th Apr 2011
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Parking meeting leaves residents disheartened

Over 50 local residents attended a meeting with representatives from the Parish Council at the Festival Hall on Monday, 4th April. Mike Williamson, Chairman…
Hundreds to saddle up for charity ride
Tuesday 5th April 2011
Tue 5th Apr 2011
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Hundreds to saddle up for charity ride

Hundreds of people will be taking part in a sponsored horse ride through Alderley Edge this weekend to raise money for Christies. On Saturday, 9th April,…
Another award for Alderley Edge bypass
Tuesday 5th April 2011
Tue 5th Apr 2011
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Another award for Alderley Edge bypass

Cheshire East Council and Birse Civils have been handed another award for the construction of the A34 Alderley Edge and Nether Alderley Bypass. The council…