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The census is coming
Tuesday 8th February 2011
Tue 8th Feb 2011

The census is coming

The census is just weeks away and now, for the first time, everyone in Cheshire East can fill it in online. The census, which collects information about…
Local residents invited to Victorian villa appeal
Sunday 6th February 2011
Sun 6th Feb 2011

Local residents invited to Victorian villa appeal

Local residents have been invited to attend an appeal hearing this week regarding the demolition of a Victorian villa located within 'The Edge' conservation…
Bypass closed due to flooding
Saturday 5th February 2011
Sat 5th Feb 2011
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Bypass closed due to flooding

At the time of writing, 5pm on Saturday 5th February, the new A34 Alderley Edge Bypass is currently closed due to flooding. The new three mile route was…
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Introducing the alderleyedge.com iPhone app
Friday 4th February 2011
Fri 4th Feb 2011
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Introducing the alderleyedge.com iPhone app

I'm delighted to introduce our alderleyedge.com app for iPhone (and iPod Touch). Our app will allow you to access to a whole range of content from alderleyedge.com…
Control tower set for takeoff
Friday 4th February 2011
Fri 4th Feb 2011

Control tower set for takeoff

Manchester Airport has confirmed the construction of a multi-million pound brand new Air Traffic Control tower, the second tallest in the UK. The new…
The impact of the bypass two months on
Tuesday 1st February 2011
Tue 1st Feb 2011
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The impact of the bypass two months on

The much anticipated Alderley Edge & Nether Alderley bypass has now been open for over two months. The first plans for the bypass were drawn up in…
Council to introduce three-bin system
Tuesday 1st February 2011
Tue 1st Feb 2011
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Council to introduce three-bin system

Cheshire East is transforming its bin collection service in a bid to encourage residents to further boost Cheshire East's recycling rate and save money.…
Make a splash at Lions Swimathon
Tuesday 1st February 2011
Tue 1st Feb 2011

Make a splash at Lions Swimathon

Wilmslow & District Lions are organising a Charity Swimathon for local children. All schools in Alderley Edge, Handforth and Wilmslow have been invited…
Hol–iday-grams materialise at Manchester Airport
Monday 31st January 2011
Mon 31st Jan 2011

Hol–iday-grams materialise at Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport has become the first airport in the world to introduce holograms as part of its passenger security preparation. The cutting edge technology,…
CCTV appeal following thefts from Co-op
Monday 31st January 2011
Mon 31st Jan 2011
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CCTV appeal following thefts from Co-op

Cheshire Police have released the above CCTV images of people wanted in connection with thefts from the Co-op store in Alderley Edge. Police are appealing…
Police helicopter searches for suspicious males
Monday 31st January 2011
Mon 31st Jan 2011
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Police helicopter searches for suspicious males

The Cheshire Police helicopter was hovering over Alderley Edge last night in search of three men in balaclavas. Officers and the helicopter attended following…
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Antique fairs return to festival hall
Monday 31st January 2011
Mon 31st Jan 2011

Antique fairs return to festival hall

A series of antique fairs will be held at the Festival Hall this year, organised by the team behind the Chelford and Woodfood antique events. The Antique…
Volunteers required as allotment shop reopens
Friday 28th January 2011
Fri 28th Jan 2011
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Volunteers required as allotment shop reopens

The Alderley Edge Allotments and Gardens Society will be re-opening their shop on Saturday, February 5th. The shop is located on the Chorley Hall Lane…
Festival Hall hosts ITV's Auction Party
Thursday 27th January 2011
Thu 27th Jan 2011

Festival Hall hosts ITV's Auction Party

Flamboyant Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen came to Alderley Edge last week to film TV's new primetime show 'Auction Party'. The new feel good show, hosted by…
Council buys £2.75m Royal Mail site
Wednesday 26th January 2011
Wed 26th Jan 2011
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Council buys £2.75m Royal Mail site

Cheshire East Council has bought the landmark former Royal Mail site in Crewe for £2.75m, making the site its biggest purchase to date. The 4.5-acre…
Vital witness sought to Over Alderley burglary
Wednesday 26th January 2011
Wed 26th Jan 2011

Vital witness sought to Over Alderley burglary

Police investigating a burglary in Over Alderley are keen to speak to a walker who is believed to have spoken to the offender. Between 9.35am and 12.30pm…
Parish Council tax reviewed for 2011/12
Tuesday 25th January 2011
Tue 25th Jan 2011
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Parish Council tax reviewed for 2011/12

Alderley Edge Parish Council agreed at this month's meeting to reduce this year's precept by 25% from £120,000 to £90,000. The precept is…
Alan Garner receives honorary degree
Tuesday 25th January 2011
Tue 25th Jan 2011

Alan Garner receives honorary degree

The University of Warwick has awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters to acclaimed Alderley Edge author Alan Garner which he received at a degree…
Christmas tree collection tops £250,000
Tuesday 25th January 2011
Tue 25th Jan 2011
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Christmas tree collection tops £250,000

Around 9.00am on the morning of Saturday 8th January, an assorted fleet of 30 vehicles set off from the roads and car parks around Prestbury Village Hall…
Tatton Park launch extensive learning programme
Sunday 23rd January 2011
Sun 23rd Jan 2011

Tatton Park launch extensive learning programme

Tatton Park has just published their adult and family learning programme for 2011 so whether you're a budding Titchmarsh, Monet, Attenborough or Robin…