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Council on the hunt for waste reduction volunteers
Friday 15th October 2010
Fri 15th Oct 2010

Council on the hunt for waste reduction volunteers

If you are passionate about reducing waste, Cheshire East Council would like to hear from you. The authority is on the hunt for volunteers to attend several…
History Group publishes recollections of Alderley's past
Thursday 14th October 2010
Thu 14th Oct 2010
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History Group publishes recollections of Alderley's past

The Alderley History Group, led by Harold Smith, are producing a series of booklets containing anecdotes and snippets about Alderley history, the first…
Council consult on new executive arrangements
Thursday 14th October 2010
Thu 14th Oct 2010

Council consult on new executive arrangements

A public consultation exercise is underway on a new leadership model for Cheshire East Council. People have until November 12th to have their say…
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Supermodel to host charity Ladies Night
Wednesday 13th October 2010
Wed 13th Oct 2010

Supermodel to host charity Ladies Night

International supermodel Alex Leigh will be hosting a Ladies Night at Fruitcake Cafe next week in aid of the Five Stars Scanners Appeal. The Cheshire…
Slick new plans for cooking oil
Wednesday 13th October 2010
Wed 13th Oct 2010
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Slick new plans for cooking oil

Cheshire East Catering Services have signed up to a scheme that means all waste cooking oil from school kitchens will now be recycled into bio-fuel. The…
Latest news on the Bypass Run and Walk
Tuesday 12th October 2010
Tue 12th Oct 2010

Latest news on the Bypass Run and Walk

With less than 2 weeks to go until the Bypass Run and Walk anyone wishing to participate in the 5 mile road race needs to get a move on and register as…
Hours reduced for Tesco's loading bay
Tuesday 12th October 2010
Tue 12th Oct 2010

Hours reduced for Tesco's loading bay

As reported last month, Heather Wienholt had written to Alderley Edge Parish Council and Rob Cramer, Area Traffic Engineer at Cheshire East Council, on…
Monday 11th October 2010
Mon 11th Oct 2010

NHS urges patients to get annual flu jab

People at risk of seasonal flu are being encouraged to protect themselves by getting their annual free flu jabs and this year, for the first time, all…
Alan Garner celebrates 50th anniversary in Alderley Edge
Sunday 10th October 2010
Sun 10th Oct 2010

Alan Garner celebrates 50th anniversary in Alderley Edge

Today is the 50th anniversary of the publication of The Weirdstone of Brisingamen which is set in Alderley Edge and takes its inspiration from the Legend…
Black bags and other rubbish
Saturday 9th October 2010
Sat 9th Oct 2010

Black bags and other rubbish

I've recently moved onto Brook Lane and am astounded at the number of little black bags (that presumably contain dog mess) strewn in the road, on walls,…
Have your say on the borough’s footpaths and bridleways
Saturday 9th October 2010
Sat 9th Oct 2010
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Have your say on the borough’s footpaths and bridleways

Residents and visitors to Cheshire East are being invited to have their say on the borough's footpaths and bridleways. A public consultation is being…
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Councillor Keegan talks budget pressures
Friday 8th October 2010
Fri 8th Oct 2010

Councillor Keegan talks budget pressures

As we reported in August, Cheshire East Council have had to take urgent action to address a half year projected overspend of £13.6m. I caught up…
£80,000 cannabis factory uncovered in Alderley
Thursday 7th October 2010
Thu 7th Oct 2010
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£80,000 cannabis factory uncovered in Alderley

Police attended an address on Congleton Road in Alderley Edge last week where they discovered a cannabis factory. Sergeant Simon Mills, from Wilmslow…
Ramblers celebrate reopening of public footpaths
Thursday 7th October 2010
Thu 7th Oct 2010

Ramblers celebrate reopening of public footpaths

East Cheshire Ramblers are celebrating the forthcoming long-awaited reopening of four public footpaths across the Alderley Edge bypass with a series of…
Foster's make the final three
Wednesday 6th October 2010
Wed 6th Oct 2010
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Foster's make the final three

Last week we reported that Foster's Fish and Chips had been crowned the best chippy in the Wilmslow area and we urged our readers to vote for their local…
Time stood still in Alderley Edge
Wednesday 6th October 2010
Wed 6th Oct 2010

Time stood still in Alderley Edge

As many of you would have noticed, time stood still in the village for 7 weeks whilst the clock at Barclays Bank had stopped working. Councillor Mary…
Date announced for bypass opening ceremony
Wednesday 6th October 2010
Wed 6th Oct 2010
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Date announced for bypass opening ceremony

It was announced at Monday's Parish Council meeting that an opening ceremony is being organised for the eagerly awaited Alderley Edge and Nether Alderley…
National Trust team awarded for positive action
Wednesday 6th October 2010
Wed 6th Oct 2010

National Trust team awarded for positive action

The National Trust's countryside warden team at Alderley Edge has been received a Positive Action Award Northwest 2010 for the work they do with students…
Talented pupils provide tough competition
Wednesday 6th October 2010
Wed 6th Oct 2010

Talented pupils provide tough competition

Pupils from Year 6 at The Ryleys visited Brookview Nursing & Residential Home on Friday 1st October to entertain the residents for their 'Bupa Wants…
Help Alderley Edge get superfast broadband
Tuesday 5th October 2010
Tue 5th Oct 2010
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Help Alderley Edge get superfast broadband

BT has decided to let the people vote to judge demand for next generation broadband service. This means that well-organised communities with a high proportion…