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Police operation launched in Alderley park
Thursday 15th July 2010
Thu 15th Jul 2010

Police operation launched in Alderley park

I met with Sergeant Steve Sheppard yesterday who informed me that Operation Capsule was launched on Saturday, July 10th. The operation is aimed at reducing…
Police Authority praise role of Special Constabulary
Thursday 15th July 2010
Thu 15th Jul 2010

Police Authority praise role of Special Constabulary

Cheshire Police Authority announced this week that Cheshire Special Constabulary has been going from strength to strength with more and more people giving…
Alternative junction layouts proposed
Tuesday 13th July 2010
Tue 13th Jul 2010
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Alternative junction layouts proposed

Alderley Edge Parish Council have been in discussions with Cheshire East Council for some time regarding traffic management in the village once the bypass…
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Estate agents bake for charity
Tuesday 13th July 2010
Tue 13th Jul 2010

Estate agents bake for charity

The smell of freshly made coffee or freshly baked bread is apparently the key to selling your house, however, staff at Gascoigne Halman have taken things…
World Cup success on the roads
Monday 12th July 2010
Mon 12th Jul 2010
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World Cup success on the roads

Police Officers believe a drink-drive campaign, which they carried out in East Cheshire during the World Cup, has made a major contribution to road safety.…
Jodrell Bank seeks World Heritage status
Saturday 10th July 2010
Sat 10th Jul 2010

Jodrell Bank seeks World Heritage status

Jodrell Bank Observatory is competing with 37 other places from around the world for World Heritage status. The shortlist includes: The Birmingham Jewellery…
Scarecrows take over Wilmslow
Friday 9th July 2010
Fri 9th Jul 2010
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Scarecrows take over Wilmslow

A colourful crop of over 80 scarecrows have taken over the streets of Wilmslow this week. Bringing an element of fun to the town centre, these straw creations…
Alderley Edge solicitor takes on national role
Friday 9th July 2010
Fri 9th Jul 2010

Alderley Edge solicitor takes on national role

Chris Welton, who is continuing with Chafes Solicitors for a further 12 months in a business development role, has been re-elected to the national Law…
On The Edge of opportunity
Friday 9th July 2010
Fri 9th Jul 2010

On The Edge of opportunity

Alderley Edge features prominently in a new Thinkpiece which has just been published by local consultancy Bearhunt. Founder Malcolm McClean said "It became…
Cheshire East mourns loss of Councillor Liz Gilliland
Wednesday 7th July 2010
Wed 7th Jul 2010

Cheshire East mourns loss of Councillor Liz Gilliland

It was with great sadness and regret that Cheshire East Council have announced today that Councillor Liz Gilliland passed away in the early hours of this…
Dry weather triggers hosepipe ban
Wednesday 7th July 2010
Wed 7th Jul 2010

Dry weather triggers hosepipe ban

United Utilities have announced that they will impose a hosepipe ban following the driest start to a year since its records began 74 years ago. The ban,…
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Don't get distracted
Tuesday 6th July 2010
Tue 6th Jul 2010

Don't get distracted

As the warm weather continues, local residents are being reminded by Cheshire East Council's Trading Standards to be extra vigilant over the coming months…
Charity tea party was blooming great
Sunday 4th July 2010
Sun 4th Jul 2010

Charity tea party was blooming great

Following on from last year's success the Marie Curie shop on London Road held their second Blooming Great Tea Party yesterday, to raise money for the…
Police Question Time
Sunday 4th July 2010
Sun 4th Jul 2010

Police Question Time

Local residents are being offered the opportunity to join the debate and help to influence the delivery of local police services at a new Police Question…
New Escape Lounge opens at Manchester Airport
Sunday 4th July 2010
Sun 4th Jul 2010

New Escape Lounge opens at Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport's new Escape Lounge in Terminal 1 has opened to the public and over 100,000 passengers are expected to use the facility every year.…
alderleyedge.com gets a makeover
Thursday 1st July 2010
Thu 1st Jul 2010

alderleyedge.com gets a makeover

After five months of hard work and quite a bit of last minute panicking we're delighted to launch the next version of alderleyedge.com. This new version…
Village fete proves more successful than football
Thursday 1st July 2010
Thu 1st Jul 2010

Village fete proves more successful than football

Despite clashing with England's World Cup match against Germany on Sunday, the second Alderley Edge Village Fete was another huge success. Nearly 2000…
East Cheshire Hospice celebrates generous gift
Wednesday 30th June 2010
Wed 30th Jun 2010

East Cheshire Hospice celebrates generous gift

Staff at East Cheshire Hospice are celebrating a wonderful £25,000 gift received this week from a generous donor who wishes to remain anonymous.…
Ready for winter
Wednesday 30th June 2010
Wed 30th Jun 2010
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Ready for winter

Winter may seem some time away but Cheshire East Council have been planning ahead. The authority has been training highways officers to drive gritting…
Award winner sings for spire
Sunday 27th June 2010
Sun 27th Jun 2010

Award winner sings for spire

Award-winning singer and songwriter Bruce Davies will appear in concert on Friday July 2nd with Sotto Voce…the friends who love to sing together.…