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Cheshire East leading the way in adult social care
Saturday 4th December 2010
Sat 4th Dec 2010

Cheshire East leading the way in adult social care

According to a new report by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Cheshire East Council is one of the leading authorities in the North West at encouraging…
Village benefits from Community Service
Thursday 2nd December 2010
Thu 2nd Dec 2010
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Village benefits from Community Service

Alderley Edge is benefiting from the good work that Community Service offers because, as your local PCSO, I have arranged with the Probation Service for…
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Christmas alcohol campaign
Thursday 2nd December 2010
Thu 2nd Dec 2010

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Christmas alcohol campaign

In preparation for the Christmas party season, Cheshire Constabulary have launched a unique approach to alcohol that combines enforcement tactics with…
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Road closures due to cable works
Wednesday 1st December 2010
Wed 1st Dec 2010

Road closures due to cable works

Trafford Road, between Macclesfield Road and Chapel Road, is currently closed for the urgent replacement of a high voltage electricity cable on behalf…
Councillor Keegan referred to Standards Committee
Tuesday 30th November 2010
Tue 30th Nov 2010

Councillor Keegan referred to Standards Committee

Cheshire East Council has announced that Councillor Frank Keegan was referred to the Standards Committee on November 17th 2010. A spokesperson from Cheshire…
Cheshire police target cross border thieves
Tuesday 30th November 2010
Tue 30th Nov 2010

Cheshire police target cross border thieves

Officers from across the Cheshire Police Force are taking part in a countywide operation targeting travelling criminals from surrounding areas who venture…
Bowlers support Cheshire East Hospice
Tuesday 30th November 2010
Tue 30th Nov 2010

Bowlers support Cheshire East Hospice

The Drum and Monkey Bowling Club raised a record sum of £2,600 for East Cheshire Hospice at their annual Charity Bowling Competition. At their AGM…
Scout band march to success
Monday 29th November 2010
Mon 29th Nov 2010

Scout band march to success

Alderley District Scout Band have had a fantastic year, finishing as runners up in the league. The band have been competing in the National Class for…
Fruitcake gets festive for charity
Sunday 28th November 2010
Sun 28th Nov 2010

Fruitcake gets festive for charity

The Fruitcake Cafe held a Christmas gift night this week, in aid of the Five Star Scanner Appeal, which was a great success. The festive evening was very…
Council Leader says Keegan's removal was due to his conduct
Friday 26th November 2010
Fri 26th Nov 2010
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Council Leader says Keegan's removal was due to his conduct

Earlier this month Councillor Frank Keegan was axed from the cabinet, losing his job as Resources Portfolio Holder at Cheshire East Council. At the time…
Alan Garner opens Christmas Tree Festival
Friday 26th November 2010
Fri 26th Nov 2010
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Alan Garner opens Christmas Tree Festival

The second Alderley Edge Christmas Tree Festival was officially opened at lunchtime today, Friday November 26th, by local author Alan Garner. Alderley…
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Church clock stops chiming
Friday 26th November 2010
Fri 26th Nov 2010

Church clock stops chiming

As the 2010 Christmas Tree Festival was officially opened at the Methodist Church today, the church clock, which is one of the most unusual features of…
Date set for Stephen Akinyemi inquest
Thursday 25th November 2010
Thu 25th Nov 2010
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Date set for Stephen Akinyemi inquest

An inquest into the death of Stephen 'Aki' Akinyemi will take place on Tuesday 14th December at Warrington Coroner's Court. The inquest will be heard…
Council Tax crackdown recoups £500,000
Thursday 25th November 2010
Thu 25th Nov 2010

Council Tax crackdown recoups £500,000

Almost 2,000 people have been found to be wrongly claiming a discount on their Council Tax - recouping Cheshire East Council £500,000 per year.…
Drum and Monkey launches jam sessions
Wednesday 24th November 2010
Wed 24th Nov 2010

Drum and Monkey launches jam sessions

The Drum and Monkey are launching jam sessions this Sunday, November 28th, to encourage talented indviduals to come along and showcase their musical talents.…
Scouts receive top honour
Wednesday 24th November 2010
Wed 24th Nov 2010

Scouts receive top honour

A group of Scouts from Alderley distict have achieved the highest award open to them, and had the honour of receiving it from the UK Scouting's Chief…
Rock and glamour style launch for Bupa Great Manchester Run
Wednesday 24th November 2010
Wed 24th Nov 2010

Rock and glamour style launch for Bupa Great Manchester Run

Music legend Peter Hook and actress Gemma Atkinson brought a touch of rock and glamour as registration for next year's Bupa Great Manchester Run officially…
Further industry recognition for Alderley Edge bypass
Wednesday 24th November 2010
Wed 24th Nov 2010
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Further industry recognition for Alderley Edge bypass

It was a night of celebration at the Builder & Engineer Awards 2010 as the prestigious Builder & Engineer Civil/Highway Project of the Year was…
Tis the season for entrepreneurs
Tuesday 23rd November 2010
Tue 23rd Nov 2010

Tis the season for entrepreneurs

Young entrepreneur Sophie Beever, who has lived in Alderley Edge for most of her life, is taking every opportunity she can to put her business studies…
Alderley supports Children in Need
Tuesday 23rd November 2010
Tue 23rd Nov 2010

Alderley supports Children in Need

Alderley Edge Methodist Church was packed on Friday evening for their annual Children in Need concert. The atmosphere was tremendous and the school choirs…