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'Worrying patterns of infection emerging' in Cheshire East
Friday 2nd July 2021
Fri 2nd Jul 2021
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'Worrying patterns of infection emerging' in Cheshire East

Cheshire East Council remains concerned about the increase in Covid-19 cases across the borough. Cheshire East was designated as an Enhanced Response…
Motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries following collision on A34
Friday 2nd July 2021
Fri 2nd Jul 2021

Motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries following collision on A34

Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the A34 in Handforth which left a motorcyclist with life-threatening injuries. Just after…
Serious collision involving van and a motorbike on A34 bypass
Thursday 1st July 2021
Thu 1st Jul 2021

Serious collision involving van and a motorbike on A34 bypass

A section of the A34 bypass was closed in both directions for approximately four hours this afternoon following an accident involving a a van and a motorbike.…
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Local charity hosts most successful fundraiser ever
Wednesday 30th June 2021
Wed 30th Jun 2021
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Local charity hosts most successful fundraiser ever

Having held their first ever Virtual Open Gardens Day last year, Wilmslow Wells were delighted to have returned to their traditional format - which proved…
Macclesfield Road to close for six days for repairs
Wednesday 30th June 2021
Wed 30th Jun 2021
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Macclesfield Road to close for six days for repairs

As recently reported, Macclesfield Road has been included in this year's highways capital programme for Level 2 structural patching (similar to the works…
North West tech boom fuels recruitment goldrush
Wednesday 30th June 2021
Wed 30th Jun 2021

North West tech boom fuels recruitment goldrush

Promotional Feature The rapid growth of the North Wests specialist tech offering continues to attract the best and brightest specialists from all over…
Five roads in Alderley Edge will no longer be gritted
Monday 28th June 2021
Mon 28th Jun 2021
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Five roads in Alderley Edge will no longer be gritted

Cheshire East Council has confirmed the changes which will be made to the local gritting routes next winter following a review. The new routes have been…
Manchester Airport boosts its onsite testing
Monday 28th June 2021
Mon 28th Jun 2021
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Manchester Airport boosts its onsite testing

Manchester Airport is set to increase its onsite testing with a mixture of pre-booked drive-through and walk-through centres to be offered with rapid…
Councillor confirms where local highways fund will be spent
Sunday 27th June 2021
Sun 27th Jun 2021
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Councillor confirms where local highways fund will be spent

Cheshire East Council has recently taken the decision to abolish Area Highways Groups, which cost £350,000 a year, and reallocate the funding so…
Council to change winter gritting routes
Thursday 24th June 2021
Thu 24th Jun 2021
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Council to change winter gritting routes

Cheshire East Council has confirmed that changes to gritting routes will be implemented next winter following a review. The new gritting routes have been…
Walk-in and get your vaccine
Thursday 24th June 2021
Thu 24th Jun 2021

Walk-in and get your vaccine

Alderley Park vaccination centre is now for walk ins. Local residents can turn up any day this week or next week to get their 1st or 2nd dose of the AstraZeneca…
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Villagers invited to display their produce and crafts during Macmillan Coffee Morning
Thursday 24th June 2021
Thu 24th Jun 2021

Villagers invited to display their produce and crafts during Macmillan Coffee Morning

As it is not possible to hold the Annual Village Show again this year, the Union Club will be welcoming exhibits for visitors to enjoy during their Macmillan…
Youngsters invited to take on the Wild World Heroes reading challenge
Tuesday 22nd June 2021
Tue 22nd Jun 2021

Youngsters invited to take on the Wild World Heroes reading challenge

The Summer Reading Challenge is back in our libraries this summer and the theme this year is Wild World Heroes, a celebration of nature and action for…
Council to launch crowdfunding platform for community projects
Tuesday 22nd June 2021
Tue 22nd Jun 2021

Council to launch crowdfunding platform for community projects

Cheshire East Council is launching a new crowdfunding initiative to encourage and create community-led projects. Working in partnership with Spacehive,…
Councillor thought he'd tested positive for Covid but still planned to attend Full Council meeting
Tuesday 22nd June 2021
Tue 22nd Jun 2021
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Councillor thought he'd tested positive for Covid but still planned to attend Full Council meeting

A Cheshire East Councillor shocked and angered his fellow councillors yesterday evening when he informed them that despite having tested positive for…
Reader's Photo: Summer Solstice Sunrise from Stormy Point
Tuesday 22nd June 2021
Tue 22nd Jun 2021

Reader's Photo: Summer Solstice Sunrise from Stormy Point

David Fairbotham kindly sent us this photo having got up at 4am to capture the Summer Solstice Sunrise from Stormy Point. If you would like your photos…
Reader's Letter: Protecting one of our local beauty spots
Monday 21st June 2021
Mon 21st Jun 2021

Reader's Letter: Protecting one of our local beauty spots

Whilst the good weather we had during the first lockdown got many of us out walking and discovering parts of Wilmslow and the surrounding areas that we…
180 drivers fined for not wearing a seatbelt in Cheshire
Saturday 19th June 2021
Sat 19th Jun 2021
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180 drivers fined for not wearing a seatbelt in Cheshire

Cheshire Police have issued 180 Traffic Offence Reports (TORs) following a three-week operation targeting road users not wearing a seatbelt. The operation…
Latest figures for local Covid-19 cases
Friday 18th June 2021
Fri 18th Jun 2021
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Latest figures for local Covid-19 cases

The latest figures show that local areas, except for Alderley Edge and Mobberley, are continuing to see an increase in Covid-19 cases compared to the…
Appeal over housing plans on land donated to RSPCA dismissed
Friday 18th June 2021
Fri 18th Jun 2021
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Appeal over housing plans on land donated to RSPCA dismissed

An appeal to enable six houses to be built on a vacant plot of land off Heyes Lane has been dismissed. Deanbank Investments were refused planning permission…