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Thieves threaten delivery driver before stealing his van
Friday 17th December 2021
Fri 17th Dec 2021

Thieves threaten delivery driver before stealing his van

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a robbery in Wilmslow. At around 12.15pm on Thursday 16th December, a delivery driver…
Bypass pumping station is 'damaged beyond repair'
Tuesday 14th December 2021
Tue 14th Dec 2021
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Bypass pumping station is 'damaged beyond repair'

As many local residents will have noticed a section of the A34 bypass, between Prestbury Road and Alderley Road, remains closed due to flooding. Pendleton…
Cheshire Police sends Christmas card to repeat offenders
Tuesday 14th December 2021
Tue 14th Dec 2021

Cheshire Police sends Christmas card to repeat offenders

A Christmas card is being sent to repeat offenders across Cheshire reminding them that crime will not be tolerated during the festive season. The card…
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Police vow to take further action following illegal street race
Tuesday 14th December 2021
Tue 14th Dec 2021

Police vow to take further action following illegal street race

Police officers are contacting drivers following an illegal street race on the A34 Wilmslow bypass earlier this month following further investigations.…
Council extends deadline for business recovery fund
Monday 13th December 2021
Mon 13th Dec 2021

Council extends deadline for business recovery fund

Cheshire East Council has extended the application deadline for a fund set up to provide further support to businesses affected by the latest Covid restrictions.…
Cheshire Police introduce sting cars to deter thieves
Friday 10th December 2021
Fri 10th Dec 2021
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Cheshire Police introduce sting cars to deter thieves

Cheshire Police have introduced sting cars to their arsenal of assets to tackle car crime. The cars, which have forensic marking technology and trackers,…
Reader's Photo: Flood water being pumped from A34 into Whitehall Brook after Storm Barra
Friday 10th December 2021
Fri 10th Dec 2021
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Reader's Photo: Flood water being pumped from A34 into Whitehall Brook after Storm Barra

Peter Taylor sent us these photos taken whilst he went for a walk along the Wilmslow bypass to the railway bridge this morning (Friday, 10th December). …
First-of-its-kind COVID-19 treatment trial launches in East Cheshire
Thursday 9th December 2021
Thu 9th Dec 2021

First-of-its-kind COVID-19 treatment trial launches in East Cheshire

A first-of-its-kind clinical trial investigating the effectiveness of new oral treatments for COVID-19 has launched across East Cheshire and Greater Manchester.…
Local roads remain closed due to flooding
Thursday 9th December 2021
Thu 9th Dec 2021
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Local roads remain closed due to flooding

A number of local roads remain closed today due to flooding overnight. These include A34 Wilmslow Bypass between Prestbury Road and Alderley Road Station…
Reader's Photo: Alderley Road flooding (again)
Wednesday 8th December 2021
Wed 8th Dec 2021
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Reader's Photo: Alderley Road flooding (again)

Ian Tasker kindly sent us this photo taken this afternoon (Wednesday, 8th December). He said " I wondered what the point was of closing Alderley Road…
Reader's Photo: Stormy Sky
Tuesday 7th December 2021
Tue 7th Dec 2021
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Reader's Photo: Stormy Sky

David Fairbotham kindly sent us this photo taken this afternoon (Tuesday, 7th December) from Wizard Country Park showing the stormy sky over Alderley…
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Over 100 vehicles gather in Wilmslow for illegal street racing
Monday 6th December 2021
Mon 6th Dec 2021
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Over 100 vehicles gather in Wilmslow for illegal street racing

Officers arrested one man and gave more than 30 tickets to drivers following an illegal car meet, which began in Wilmslow then went Rudheath and Crewe.…
Council urges residents to report new potholes as winter hits network
Monday 6th December 2021
Mon 6th Dec 2021
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Council urges residents to report new potholes as winter hits network

As icy winter weather blasts the region Cheshire East Council is urging residents to report any new potholes or road surface damage. Councillor Craig…
Council workers suffer ‘unacceptable hostility and abuse’ from the public
Monday 6th December 2021
Mon 6th Dec 2021

Council workers suffer ‘unacceptable hostility and abuse’ from the public

Cheshire East Council leaders are urging people to show courtesy and respect towards council staff after incidents of 'unacceptable hostility and abuse'…
Christmas crackdown on burglaries following recent spate
Saturday 4th December 2021
Sat 4th Dec 2021

Christmas crackdown on burglaries following recent spate

In the run up to Christmas, officers from Cheshire Police will be targeting burglars following a recent spate in eastern Cheshire. Operation Prancer will…
Council seeks views on updated speed management strategy
Wednesday 1st December 2021
Wed 1st Dec 2021

Council seeks views on updated speed management strategy

Cheshire East Council is urging residents to share their views on the authority's updated draft speed management strategy. The document, which is being…
Concert of Christmas favourites for all the family
Tuesday 30th November 2021
Tue 30th Nov 2021

Concert of Christmas favourites for all the family

The Alderley Edge Symphony Orchestra will join with The Ryleys School Chamber Choir for their Christmas concert at 3.30pm on Sunday 12th December in the…
Popular charity carol nite returns for 40th year
Tuesday 30th November 2021
Tue 30th Nov 2021

Popular charity carol nite returns for 40th year

The Alderley Edge Charity Carol Nite is returning for its 40th outing after the enforced Covid break last year. The ever popular event will take place…
Three men charged in connection with fatal collision on A34 bypass
Monday 29th November 2021
Mon 29th Nov 2021

Three men charged in connection with fatal collision on A34 bypass

Officer's investigating a fatal collision in Wilmslow have charged three men in connection with the incident. Osama Ali Saeed, Asgar Taj and Mohammad…
Second car stolen from Heyes Lane in a week
Monday 29th November 2021
Mon 29th Nov 2021

Second car stolen from Heyes Lane in a week

Police were called to reports of a burglary at an address on Heyes Lane at 9.26am on Friday 26th November. Officers attended the address and found that…