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Guardian Media Group to sell Wilmslow Express
Tuesday 9th February 2010
Tue 9th Feb 2010

Guardian Media Group to sell Wilmslow Express

  Guardian Media Group plc (GMG) has agreed to sell its regional media business (GMG Regional Media) to Trinity Mirror plc for a total consideration…
Several roads to be affected by bypass works
Tuesday 9th February 2010
Tue 9th Feb 2010
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Several roads to be affected by bypass works

As reported last month the on-going construction of the A34 Alderley Edge bypass is running on-time and today Cheshire East Council have said it is also…
Burglaries with good intent
Tuesday 9th February 2010
Tue 9th Feb 2010
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Burglaries with good intent

Police Officers across East Cheshire are posing as burglars in an attempt to persuade people to lock their doors. Officers in plain clothes are carrying…
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Mottram Road closed
Monday 8th February 2010
Mon 8th Feb 2010
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Mottram Road closed

Starting this week United Utilities will be carrying out Water Treatment Works on Mottram Road as part of the construction of the Wilmslow to Alderley…
The 2009 property market
Friday 5th February 2010
Fri 5th Feb 2010

The 2009 property market

We have just updated the property prices section with the latest data from the Land Registry. That brings the total number of sales reported in Alderley…
Orchestra receives Community Grant
Thursday 4th February 2010
Thu 4th Feb 2010

Orchestra receives Community Grant

The Alderley Edge Orchestra has received a grant of £250 from Cheshire East Council. The Award is to help the orchestra to develop its concert…
A new breed of estate agents
Thursday 4th February 2010
Thu 4th Feb 2010

A new breed of estate agents

Having spent over eighteen years in the property industry, where he has gained a wealth of experience covering all market conditions, Michael Chapman…
Alderley Edge amongst most popular walks in region
Wednesday 3rd February 2010
Wed 3rd Feb 2010

Alderley Edge amongst most popular walks in region

More than 250,000 walking guides, almost one every two minutes, were downloaded from the National Trust website in the last year. The figures have more…
Police clamp down on dangerous parking
Saturday 30th January 2010
Sat 30th Jan 2010
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Police clamp down on dangerous parking

Over the past few months we have been receiving an increasing amount of complaints regarding parking during the school drop off and pick up times. The…
Tesco’s licensing hours cause concern
Sunday 24th January 2010
Sun 24th Jan 2010
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Tesco’s licensing hours cause concern

Tesco Stores have applied for a license to sell alcohol from 6 am until 11 pm at their new Express store when it opens in Alderley Edge on February 3rd.…
Alderley's important buildings identified
Thursday 21st January 2010
Thu 21st Jan 2010

Alderley's important buildings identified

The council have produced a draft “local list” of buildings and structures which are considered of local importance yet do not appear on the…
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Mark Steel is coming to town
Wednesday 20th January 2010
Wed 20th Jan 2010
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Mark Steel is coming to town

A new series of “Mark Steel’s in Town” is currently being produced for Radio 4 and the second episode will see the comedian visit Alderley…
Pothole season comes early
Monday 18th January 2010
Mon 18th Jan 2010
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Pothole season comes early

Cheshire East Council is urging local residents to report any potholes which may have appeared in the roads following the recent ice and snow. The Authority…
Bypass still ahead of schedule despite snow
Thursday 14th January 2010
Thu 14th Jan 2010
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Bypass still ahead of schedule despite snow

As part of the ongoing works for the Alderley Edge and Nether Alderley Bypass the new railway bridge was installed over Christmas. During this time works…
Water treatment works cause road closures
Tuesday 12th January 2010
Tue 12th Jan 2010

Water treatment works cause road closures

Starting tomorrow United Utilities will be carrying out Water Treatment Works in Alderley Edge as part of the construction of the Wilmslow to Alderley…
Council urges check your neighbours as icy conditions continue
Saturday 9th January 2010
Sat 9th Jan 2010
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Council urges check your neighbours as icy conditions continue

According to a bulletin from Cheshire East Council today, "conditions continue to worsen, especially in the north of Cheshire East and it is becoming…
Councillor praises gritting crews
Friday 8th January 2010
Fri 8th Jan 2010

Councillor praises gritting crews

“Our gritting crews have shown resilience, courage and determination…”   The words of Cheshire East Councillor David Brickhill…
Unravelling the truth behind the Legend of Alderley
Friday 8th January 2010
Fri 8th Jan 2010

Unravelling the truth behind the Legend of Alderley

Alan Garner, grew up in Alderley Edge. The Legend of Alderley was the catalyst for his first novel ‘The Weirdstone of Brisingamen’, which…
Farmers Market fundraising ends the year on a high
Friday 8th January 2010
Fri 8th Jan 2010

Farmers Market fundraising ends the year on a high

Now in its 11th year the Alderley Edge Farmers Market is one of the few bona fide Farmers Markets in the region and has become a tradition in the village.…
Wizard of Alderley Edge inspires poem and film
Wednesday 6th January 2010
Wed 6th Jan 2010

Wizard of Alderley Edge inspires poem and film

Josie Whitehead, 68 and a retired teacher from Ilkey, is a relatively new poet who has only really been writing poetry for the last four years of her…