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Hare Hill Garden is looking for volunteers
Monday 4th April 2011
Mon 4th Apr 2011

Hare Hill Garden is looking for volunteers

Hare Hill Garden at Over Alderley are looking for volunteers to help out with the forthcoming season as they prepare to welcome thousands of visitors…
New group launched for young walkers
Monday 4th April 2011
Mon 4th Apr 2011

New group launched for young walkers

A local walking group is launching a new club aimed exclusively at 18 to 40 year olds. TRAX, is designed for adventurous people who want to enjoy the…
Man killed in Monks Heaths collision
Saturday 2nd April 2011
Sat 2nd Apr 2011

Man killed in Monks Heaths collision

The family of a man killed in a road traffic collision in Monks Heath on Monday, 28th March have paid tribute to him. The collision took place at 2pm…
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Ancient gold bars found at construction site
Friday 1st April 2011
Fri 1st Apr 2011
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Ancient gold bars found at construction site

Exclusive: A chest containing over 100 ancient gold bars, one of which is pictured above, were found yesterday morning (Thursday 31st March) in Alderley…
Councillor Keegan formally cleared of misconduct
Wednesday 30th March 2011
Wed 30th Mar 2011
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Councillor Keegan formally cleared of misconduct

Councillor Frank Keegan has been cleared of all the allegations made against him by the Chief Executive of Cheshire East Council. Erika Wenzel's complaint,…
Burglar disturbed during attempted break-in
Wednesday 30th March 2011
Wed 30th Mar 2011

Burglar disturbed during attempted break-in

A burglar targeted a semi rural terraced property on Knutsford Road during the afternoon of Tuesday 29th March. The male suspect tried to gain access…
Cheshire East roads given £2m cash boost
Tuesday 29th March 2011
Tue 29th Mar 2011
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Cheshire East roads given £2m cash boost

Work on damaged roads in Cheshire East is being bolstered by more than £2m of grant funding from central Government. The Department for Transport…
Support group launches for new mums
Tuesday 29th March 2011
Tue 29th Mar 2011

Support group launches for new mums

A breastfeeding support group is being set up for new mums in Alderley Edge. The group has been organised by Claire Bisaro, a local mum with two daughters…
The census is here
Sunday 27th March 2011
Sun 27th Mar 2011

The census is here

Today, Sunday 27th March, is Census day and for the first time everyone in Cheshire East can fill it in online. The census takes place every 10 years…
March's Parish Council minutes
Friday 25th March 2011
Fri 25th Mar 2011

March's Parish Council minutes

On Monday 7th March, I attended the Alderley Edge Parish Council's monthly meeting. Since then I have reported on some of the issues raised at the meeting,…
Couple tied up in terrifying burglary ordeal
Thursday 24th March 2011
Thu 24th Mar 2011

Couple tied up in terrifying burglary ordeal

An Alderley Edge couple suffered an horrific ordeal whilst thousands of pounds worth of jewellery was stolen from their house. Police were called to Macclesfield…
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Premiership Cook Off goes for treble
Thursday 24th March 2011
Thu 24th Mar 2011

Premiership Cook Off goes for treble

Due to the outstanding success of the two previous events, Panacea Restaurant & Bar will host a third Premiership Cook Off in aid of The Five Stars…
Fancy becoming a Parish Councillor?
Tuesday 22nd March 2011
Tue 22nd Mar 2011

Fancy becoming a Parish Councillor?

As reported a couple of weeks ago, the local elections are taking place on Thursday 5th May. This election is for every seat in the Cheshire East…
Plans withdrawn for Royal Oak development
Monday 21st March 2011
Mon 21st Mar 2011
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Plans withdrawn for Royal Oak development

A planning application to replace the Royal Oak public house with 4 semi detached and 2 detached houses has been withdrawn. Application 10/4529M was submitted…
Poetry fan hopes to form local group
Sunday 20th March 2011
Sun 20th Mar 2011

Poetry fan hopes to form local group

A keen fan of poetry is looking for like-minded locals to join her in setting up a poetry group. Shiela Roe, 63, who moved to Alderley Edge with her husband…
Early bird catches the walk
Saturday 19th March 2011
Sat 19th Mar 2011

Early bird catches the walk

The East Cheshire Hospice Midnight Walk is once again proving a huge hit with hospice supporters. The walk, now in its fourth year, has so far raised…
Luncheon club calls for more volunteers
Friday 18th March 2011
Fri 18th Mar 2011

Luncheon club calls for more volunteers

Alderley Edge Luncheon Club is looking for volunteers to help provide a hot, healthy and balanced meal for elderly people within the community. For the…
Council asks suppliers for discount
Wednesday 16th March 2011
Wed 16th Mar 2011

Council asks suppliers for discount

In an effort to save £1 million Cheshire East Council is writing to a selection of their suppliers to request that they reduce their prices. Large…
New bin system designed to save over a million
Tuesday 15th March 2011
Tue 15th Mar 2011
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New bin system designed to save over a million

Cheshire East Council are transforming their waste and recycling collection services to achieve savings of more than £1 million. These savings will…
Congleton Road to close to northbound traffic
Tuesday 15th March 2011
Tue 15th Mar 2011

Congleton Road to close to northbound traffic

Congleton Road in Nether Alderley will be closed to northbound traffic from Wednesday 16th until Friday 18th March between the hours of 9.30am and 3.30…