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Confirmed plans for Monks Heath
Monday 22nd November 2010
Mon 22nd Nov 2010
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Confirmed plans for Monks Heath

With the long awaited Alderley Edge and Nether Alderley bypass now open, many local residents are eagerly waiting to see exactly what effect it will have…
November's Parish Council minutes
Sunday 21st November 2010
Sun 21st Nov 2010
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November's Parish Council minutes

As many of our readers know, I attend the Alderley Edge Parish Council meetings each month and report on what I feel are the key issues raised. After…
Alderley Edge Bypass open at long last
Friday 19th November 2010
Fri 19th Nov 2010
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Alderley Edge Bypass open at long last

The countdown is over, almost a 100 years after the initial plans were drawn up the Alderley Edge and Nether Alderley bypass is now open to traffic. The…
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Road traffic accident on Congleton Road
Friday 19th November 2010
Fri 19th Nov 2010
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Road traffic accident on Congleton Road

Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious collision that took place at around 10.50am today, Friday 13th November, on A34 Congleton Road, near to…
Van der Sar lights up Alderley
Thursday 18th November 2010
Thu 18th Nov 2010

Van der Sar lights up Alderley

Hundreds of locals gathered at The Parade this evening to see Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar switch on the Alderley Edge Christmas lights…
Winning bid raises £17,000 for Children in Need
Thursday 18th November 2010
Thu 18th Nov 2010

Winning bid raises £17,000 for Children in Need

Whilst listening to Weekend Wogan on BBC Radio 2 last Sunday, local resident Mike Marshall successfully bid for a leopard trek with TV presenter and author…
Police helicopter responds to attempted burglary
Wednesday 17th November 2010
Wed 17th Nov 2010

Police helicopter responds to attempted burglary

We had several enquiries regarding the Cheshire Police helicopter which was hovering over Alderley Edge yesterday evening and the heavy police presence…
Countdown to Christmas light up
Tuesday 16th November 2010
Tue 16th Nov 2010

Countdown to Christmas light up

The annual christmas lights switch on will take place this Thursday, November 18th on The Parade from 6pm until 7.30pm. The event will be hosted by the…
Schools support Children in Need
Tuesday 16th November 2010
Tue 16th Nov 2010

Schools support Children in Need

Alderley Edge Methodist Church will be hosting a special concert on Friday, November 19th, in support of Children in Need. The concert will include performances…
George Osborne to open bypass on Friday
Monday 15th November 2010
Mon 15th Nov 2010
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George Osborne to open bypass on Friday

The countdown is underway to the grand opening of the £52m Alderley Edge and Nether Alderley bypass, almost a century after the first plans were…
Alderley marks Remembrance Sunday
Sunday 14th November 2010
Sun 14th Nov 2010
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Alderley marks Remembrance Sunday

The Alderley Edge Remembrance Day parade and service took place this afternoon in honour of those who sacrificed their lives fighting for their country.…
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Semi final success for Alderley Edge girls
Sunday 14th November 2010
Sun 14th Nov 2010

Semi final success for Alderley Edge girls

Sixth Form pupils Jennifer Metcalfe and Sophie Thomas, from Alderley Edge School for Girls, took part in the Northern Schools' Modern Foreign Language…
Come dine on the allotments
Saturday 13th November 2010
Sat 13th Nov 2010

Come dine on the allotments

A group of four allotment owners in Alderley Edge have come together to run their own version of the TV show Come Dine With Me. It was Owen Spence's idea…
Severe winds hit Alderley
Friday 12th November 2010
Fri 12th Nov 2010
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Severe winds hit Alderley

As predicted, heavy rain, accompanied by strong and gusty winds from the south west hit the area during the night. According to our nearest weather station…
Councillor Keegan axed from the cabinet
Thursday 11th November 2010
Thu 11th Nov 2010
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Councillor Keegan axed from the cabinet

Cheshire East Council have confirmed that Councillor Frank Keegan has lost his job as Resources Portfolio Holder and is no longer a member of the cabinet.…
Parish gets tough on flyposting
Thursday 11th November 2010
Thu 11th Nov 2010

Parish gets tough on flyposting

Alderley Edge Parish Council have decided they are going to adopt a strong stance against flyposting and will no longer tolerate illegal advertising in…
Hockey: 5 star away day
Thursday 11th November 2010
Thu 11th Nov 2010

Hockey: 5 star away day

Travelling to Chapeltown to play a team with a good home record and where you were beaten last season, could have been a tough journey, however Alderley…
Scout Band launches recruitment drive
Tuesday 9th November 2010
Tue 9th Nov 2010

Scout Band launches recruitment drive

If you want to learn to play an instrument, or fancy learning to play a different one, then you'll be interested to know that the Alderley District Scout…
Highest recycling rate in North West
Tuesday 9th November 2010
Tue 9th Nov 2010

Highest recycling rate in North West

Cheshire East Council has exceeded the national waste strategy target to recycle 40 per cent of household waste by 2010. Figures published by Department…
Dance craze comes to Alderley Edge
Tuesday 9th November 2010
Tue 9th Nov 2010

Dance craze comes to Alderley Edge

Elite Fizzique have launched Zumba® classes in Alderley Edge. The dance craze, which has taken the US by storm, fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow…