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Ground breaking ceremony at Jodrell Bank
Tuesday 21st September 2010
Tue 21st Sep 2010

Ground breaking ceremony at Jodrell Bank

Scientists, builders and architects gathered at Jodrell Bank to celebrate the beginning of construction of a new 'Live Science' Discovery Centre at the…
Moments of sporting history to be auctioned for charity
Monday 20th September 2010
Mon 20th Sep 2010

Moments of sporting history to be auctioned for charity

The achievements and spirit of Sir Alex Ferguson, Sir Bobby Charlton, Manchester United and Manchester City football clubs have been captured for posterity…
Unique chance to meet local artists
Sunday 19th September 2010
Sun 19th Sep 2010

Unique chance to meet local artists

During September 44 professional contemporary artists from across Cheshire will be opening their studios to the public for Cheshire Open Studios (COS).…
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X-ray image that prompted the airport evacuation
Friday 17th September 2010
Fri 17th Sep 2010

X-ray image that prompted the airport evacuation

The image which prompted an evacuation at Manchester Airport's Terminal 1 today has been released to encourage passengers to remember the liquid restrictions…
Suspicious bag causes disruption at Manchester Airport
Friday 17th September 2010
Fri 17th Sep 2010

Suspicious bag causes disruption at Manchester Airport

Terminal 1 at Manchester Airport re-opened at 11:50am today after it was evacuated at 08:50am as a precautionary measure while police investigated a suspicious…
Museum celebrates the life and work of Alan Garner
Friday 17th September 2010
Fri 17th Sep 2010
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Museum celebrates the life and work of Alan Garner

Alan Garner was an only child, born in Congleton on 17th October 1934. His father's family had been craftsmen and lived in the same house in the Hough…
The Wizard's Halloween bash
Thursday 16th September 2010
Thu 16th Sep 2010

The Wizard's Halloween bash

Alderley Edge is gearing up to celebrate the spooky season in style with a Halloween bash at the festival hall on Friday October 29th. The fun will commence…
Panacea seeks to protect with pulse fencing
Thursday 16th September 2010
Thu 16th Sep 2010
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Panacea seeks to protect with pulse fencing

Panacea have submitted a planning application to erect pulse fencing in order to protect lower sections of the building from being accessed by criminals…
The new face of Alderley Edge policing
Wednesday 15th September 2010
Wed 15th Sep 2010

The new face of Alderley Edge policing

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. I am Jim Newns and I have worked for Cheshire Constabulary for over 3 years. During this time…
Good Food Guide recommends Alderley Edge Hotel
Wednesday 15th September 2010
Wed 15th Sep 2010

Good Food Guide recommends Alderley Edge Hotel

As the Good Food Guide celebrates its 60th anniversary, standards in the North West show no sign of slipping with 13 new entries revealed this week. This…
An interview with Matthew Lloyd
Tuesday 14th September 2010
Tue 14th Sep 2010
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An interview with Matthew Lloyd

Local residents should now have received their poll cards for the Alderley Ward by-election which will be held on Thursday, September 30th. As reported…
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Samia Smith kicks off Midnight Walk
Tuesday 14th September 2010
Tue 14th Sep 2010

Samia Smith kicks off Midnight Walk

East Cheshire Hospice’s 3rd Midnight Walk lit up the roads in and out of Macclesfield on Saturday night. Nearly 600 people in Midnight Walk t-shirts…
Bypass nears completion
Tuesday 14th September 2010
Tue 14th Sep 2010
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Bypass nears completion

Birse Civils have made significant progress with the A34 bypass works over the summer, they are still way ahead of schedule and are aiming to open the…
New police priorities set for Alderley Edge
Tuesday 14th September 2010
Tue 14th Sep 2010

New police priorities set for Alderley Edge

The following priorities have been set by Sergeant Steve Sheppard having considered the information held on police systems and the results of public engagement…
Tasting Day is a real treat
Tuesday 14th September 2010
Tue 14th Sep 2010

Tasting Day is a real treat

On Saturday I went along with the family to a Tasting Day at Grantham's Fine Food and Wine Shop on Heyes Lane. It really was a treat, offering customers…
Arran Coghlan arrested on drug charges
Monday 13th September 2010
Mon 13th Sep 2010
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Arran Coghlan arrested on drug charges

Alderley Edge businessman Arran Coghlan was arrested by officers from the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) as he arrived at Manchester Airport on…
It's time to trim
Sunday 12th September 2010
Sun 12th Sep 2010

It's time to trim

Cheshire East Council is asking local residents to keep their boundary hedges and trees trimmed. The Authority is asking people with properties that border…
The Alderley Edge street scene
Friday 10th September 2010
Fri 10th Sep 2010
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The Alderley Edge street scene

You may have become aware of the recent announcement on the Cheshire East Website that they are "to Lead the Blitz on Street Clutter". This is great news…
Church to host a Festival Soiree
Thursday 9th September 2010
Thu 9th Sep 2010

Church to host a Festival Soiree

Alderley Edge Festival have arranged an evening of music and song to raise funds for the Church Spire Appeal and help enable the Methodist Church spire…
Trading Standards warn of Sky insurance scam
Wednesday 8th September 2010
Wed 8th Sep 2010

Trading Standards warn of Sky insurance scam

Trading Standards Officers from Cheshire East Council are warning people to be vigilant against cold callers claiming to be from Sky Television (BSkyB).…