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Increased police presence over Halloween
Tuesday 26th October 2021
Tue 26th Oct 2021

Increased police presence over Halloween

As Hallowe'en approaches, police officers are urging people to enjoy themselves safely this year, whilst doing so within the law. There will be an increased…
Charity Christmas card shops set to re-open and celebrate its 50th year
Tuesday 26th October 2021
Tue 26th Oct 2021
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Charity Christmas card shops set to re-open and celebrate its 50th year

The Combined Charities Christmas card shops will reopen this year with a big fanfare to celebrate 50 years of trading and raising over £5.5m during…
Covid-19 booster jabs are being delivered at dozens of GP and pharmacy-led vaccination centres
Monday 25th October 2021
Mon 25th Oct 2021
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Covid-19 booster jabs are being delivered at dozens of GP and pharmacy-led vaccination centres

Health and care chiefs are urging anyone who was jabbed in the early stages of the COVID-19 vaccination programme to come forward now for their booster…
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Appeal after teenage girl assaulted in park
Monday 25th October 2021
Mon 25th Oct 2021

Appeal after teenage girl assaulted in park

Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenage girl was assaulted in Beech Road Park in Alderley Edge between 4pm and 4.30pm on Friday, 22nd October…
Primary school children support their local foodbank
Friday 22nd October 2021
Fri 22nd Oct 2021
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Primary school children support their local foodbank

The children of Alderley Edge Community Primary School have been supporting their local foodbank at St Philip and St James Church, in Alderley Edge. As…
Council director of public health asks residents to mask up as Covid-19 cases continue to rise
Thursday 21st October 2021
Thu 21st Oct 2021
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Council director of public health asks residents to mask up as Covid-19 cases continue to rise

Cheshire East's director of public health is advising residents to keep on wearing face masks when inside with people they don't live with. Latest figures…
Have your say on plans to change staffing arrangements at Wilmslow Fire Station
Thursday 21st October 2021
Thu 21st Oct 2021

Have your say on plans to change staffing arrangements at Wilmslow Fire Station

Cheshire residents are being invited to share their views on Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service's plans for the future which include change staffing arrangements…
Voice your views on protecting your environment and funding infrastructure
Thursday 21st October 2021
Thu 21st Oct 2021

Voice your views on protecting your environment and funding infrastructure

Two new planning guides have been published by Cheshire East Council to give residents and developers the chance to voice their views on how best to protect…
Kickstart & full / part time job opportunities in Alderley Edge
Wednesday 20th October 2021
Wed 20th Oct 2021

Kickstart & full / part time job opportunities in Alderley Edge

Promotional Feature PMA is looking for young applicants to work in our office in Alderley Edge as part of the Kickstart Scheme. Put your postcode into…
Welcome live music back with the Alderley Edge Symphony Orchestra
Tuesday 19th October 2021
Tue 19th Oct 2021

Welcome live music back with the Alderley Edge Symphony Orchestra

The Alderley Edge Symphony Orchestra is delighted to be back in business again, after a Covid-induced silence of over a year. On Sunday November 14th,…
Temporary measures reintroduced in schools where Covid rates are high
Friday 15th October 2021
Fri 15th Oct 2021
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Temporary measures reintroduced in schools where Covid rates are high

Measures that are being brought back on a school by school basis to help combat Covid infection rates. Cheshire East Council has written to parents and…
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Burglars steal car off driveway on West Bank
Thursday 14th October 2021
Thu 14th Oct 2021

Burglars steal car off driveway on West Bank

Police officers were called to reports of a burglary at an address on West Bank, Warrington at 1.15am on Wednesday, 14th October Officers found that an…
Wilmslow Town Council opposes merger with Handforth and Chorley
Thursday 14th October 2021
Thu 14th Oct 2021
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Wilmslow Town Council opposes merger with Handforth and Chorley

Wilmslow Town Council voted to oppose the merger of Wilmslow Town Council, Handforth Town Council and Chorley Parish Council at their meeting on Monday,…
A greener approach to Alderley Edge station
Wednesday 13th October 2021
Wed 13th Oct 2021
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A greener approach to Alderley Edge station

Volunteers have been busy working on the station approach this week, reviving the flower bed between the ticket office and the Manchester bound platform…
Covid-19 cases at their highest in Cheshire East since pandemic began
Wednesday 13th October 2021
Wed 13th Oct 2021
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Covid-19 cases at their highest in Cheshire East since pandemic began

Covid-19 cases are at their highest level in Cheshire East since the global pandemic was declared in March 2020. Latest figures released on the official…
The Village goes green
Tuesday 12th October 2021
Tue 12th Oct 2021

The Village goes green

Promotional Feature The Village Green is all about helping people shop in an eco-friendly and sustainable way. The new store combines all of the products…
Inspirational lady walks on wings to raise £5000 ahead of her 90th birthday
Tuesday 12th October 2021
Tue 12th Oct 2021
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Inspirational lady walks on wings to raise £5000 ahead of her 90th birthday

An incredible lady from Wilmslow has completed a sponsored wing walk to raise yet more funds for her Christmas card charity. Due to the lack of funds…
Festival of Nature encourages everyone to discover more about Wilmslow
Saturday 9th October 2021
Sat 9th Oct 2021

Festival of Nature encourages everyone to discover more about Wilmslow

The upcoming Festival of Nature is all about celebrating and appreciating living in or near Wilmslow, to help people to do more to help themselves and…
21-year-old sexually assaulted at The Edge
Friday 8th October 2021
Fri 8th Oct 2021

21-year-old sexually assaulted at The Edge

Detectives investigating a sexual assault in Alderley Edge are appealing for three witnesses to come forward. Shortly after midnight on Friday 8th October…
Key points and actions from A34 public meeting
Friday 8th October 2021
Fri 8th Oct 2021
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Key points and actions from A34 public meeting

Following a public meeting held last month by the Police and Crime Commissioner, to discuss speeding and anti-social behaviour (ASB) issues on the A34…