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Police helicopter watches over Alderley
Monday 2nd August 2010
Mon 2nd Aug 2010

Police helicopter watches over Alderley

As many of you will be aware from the national news Arran Coghlan has now been released from prison and is reunited with his family at their home…
Young leaders graduate at Hockey Academy
Sunday 1st August 2010
Sun 1st Aug 2010

Young leaders graduate at Hockey Academy

Alderley Edge Hockey Club has a rich pedigree in developing young hockey players and under its new 'Hockey Academy at Alderley' brand the club has just…
Crime in East Cheshire continues to fall
Sunday 1st August 2010
Sun 1st Aug 2010

Crime in East Cheshire continues to fall

Police Officers say the success in reducing crime which was revealed in recently-released Home Office Crime Statistics is being maintained. The Home Office…
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Cheshire East amongst worst for alcohol misuse
Saturday 31st July 2010
Sat 31st Jul 2010

Cheshire East amongst worst for alcohol misuse

Cheshire East is ranked 15th out of 324 local authorities for hazardous drinking, which is measured by the percentage of the population who regularly…
Murder charges against Arran Coghlan dropped
Thursday 29th July 2010
Thu 29th Jul 2010
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Murder charges against Arran Coghlan dropped

Alderley Edge businessman Arran Coghlan has had murder charges against him dropped for the third time after appearing at Liverpool Crown Court today.…
Guide Dog's seek local support
Wednesday 28th July 2010
Wed 28th Jul 2010
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Guide Dog's seek local support

Over the coming months many local residents will notice an increase in the number of Labrador dogs around the village because we now have a Guide Dogs…
Cheshire East Council rejects election changes
Tuesday 27th July 2010
Tue 27th Jul 2010

Cheshire East Council rejects election changes

Cheshire East Council has rejected proposals to nearly double the number of electoral wards. The council says the Local Government Boundary Commission…
Brook Lane footpath to be closed during August
Monday 26th July 2010
Mon 26th Jul 2010
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Brook Lane footpath to be closed during August

As I am sure you are well aware, Brook Lane has been closed since March 22nd, whilst, as part of the on-going works for the A34 Alderley Edge and Nether…
Free summer holiday activities
Sunday 25th July 2010
Sun 25th Jul 2010
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Free summer holiday activities

Cheshire East Council have put together a new programme of events for the summer holidays, with a variety of activities suitable for all ages and abilities.…
Edge dig reveals ordinariness of Alderley
Friday 23rd July 2010
Fri 23rd Jul 2010

Edge dig reveals ordinariness of Alderley

An archaeological excavation in Alderley Edge has generated some new ideas about how the rise of consumer society impacted the domestic lives of ordinary…
Flood warning coincides with hosepipe ban
Thursday 22nd July 2010
Thu 22nd Jul 2010

Flood warning coincides with hosepipe ban

The Highways department at Cheshire East Council has issued a flood warning following heavy rain across Cheshire East today. The warning comes just two…
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Midnight Walk is revamped
Thursday 22nd July 2010
Thu 22nd Jul 2010

Midnight Walk is revamped

Now in its third year the East Cheshire Hospice Midnight Walk has been revamped, offering a whole new experience for walkers. Hospice fundraiser Lara…
July's Parish Council minutes
Wednesday 21st July 2010
Wed 21st Jul 2010

July's Parish Council minutes

Last week I attended the Alderley Edge Parish Council's monthly meeting. Since then we have reported on a number of issues raised at the meeting including…
Cheshire East takes gold at RHS Tatton
Wednesday 21st July 2010
Wed 21st Jul 2010

Cheshire East takes gold at RHS Tatton

Cheshire East Council are celebrating having won a gold medal for their display at this year's RHS Tatton Park Show. Their exhibit 'Cheshire Cheese Please',…
Less councillors proposed for Alderley Edge
Tuesday 20th July 2010
Tue 20th Jul 2010

Less councillors proposed for Alderley Edge

The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) has published its final recommendations for new local government electoral arrangements…
Sir Bobby Charlton opens charity fete
Tuesday 20th July 2010
Tue 20th Jul 2010

Sir Bobby Charlton opens charity fete

The david lewis charity summer fair was held on Saturday in their beautiful grounds on Mill Lane and opened by their very special guest Sir Bobby Charlton,…
£45,000 Ducati successfully recovered
Saturday 17th July 2010
Sat 17th Jul 2010

£45,000 Ducati successfully recovered

A brand new Ducati motorbike worth £45,000 was stolen off the driveway of a house in Alderley Edge but the audacious thieves were foiled within…
Prince Charles tours mill
Saturday 17th July 2010
Sat 17th Jul 2010

Prince Charles tours mill

The Prince of Wales visited Quarry Bank Mill yesterday, in his capacity as President of the National Trust. Prince Charles arrived by helicopter, direct…
Crime stats show 11% drop for Cheshire
Thursday 15th July 2010
Thu 15th Jul 2010

Crime stats show 11% drop for Cheshire

According to the latest crime statistics released today, recorded crime in Cheshire has fallen by 11% for the period April 09 to March 2010 when compared…
Union Club Beer Festival is back
Thursday 15th July 2010
Thu 15th Jul 2010

Union Club Beer Festival is back

The Alderley Edge Union Club, in the heart of the village, is hosting their 2nd Micro Beer Festival on Saturday, 17th July. The club on Stevens Street…