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Life isn't sweet for village traders as another plans to shut up shop
Friday 10th June 2016
Fri 10th Jun 2016
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Life isn't sweet for village traders as another plans to shut up shop

Following my article last month announcing the closure of the Ayla Rose lingerie boutique I was contacted that day by two business owners who informed…
Make the most of your child's education
Friday 10th June 2016
Fri 10th Jun 2016

Make the most of your child's education

Promotional Feature Peak Tuition does more than help children prepare for entrance exams to independent and state grammar schools. This Cheshire-based…
Reader's Photos: Wilmslow from above
Thursday 9th June 2016
Thu 9th Jun 2016

Reader's Photos: Wilmslow from above

Chris Clarke of Lacey Green, Wilmslow has kindly sent a selection of photos taken over the last couple of weeks above Wilmslow and the neighbouring area.…
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Helping to keep the park blooming
Tuesday 7th June 2016
Tue 7th Jun 2016
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Helping to keep the park blooming

A local business woman who suggested that village businesses and organisations could take on the management of the flower beds in the park, is now seeing…
Barlow's Beef: No one likes a bad loser
Tuesday 7th June 2016
Tue 7th Jun 2016

Barlow's Beef: No one likes a bad loser

Isn't life interesting? You can be top of the pile for years, strutting your stuff before the world and then wham, there's a new kid on the block and…
The Dogfather: Avoid hot dogs at all costs
Tuesday 7th June 2016
Tue 7th Jun 2016

The Dogfather: Avoid hot dogs at all costs

I don't know what happens to dog owners in summer. Normally conscientious and caring individuals do such crazy things. Twice last week during the hot…
New pub announces opening date
Monday 6th June 2016
Mon 6th Jun 2016
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New pub announces opening date

The White Brasserie Pub Company has announced the opening of The Oakwood on Brook Lane on Monday June 27th. The Oakwood will be located in the former…
Police kick off operation to cut alcohol-related disorder during Euros
Monday 6th June 2016
Mon 6th Jun 2016
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Police kick off operation to cut alcohol-related disorder during Euros

With the Euros set to kick off this week Cheshire Police has launched a force-wide operation to reduce alcohol-related disorder involving supporters.…
Reader's Photo:
Sunday 5th June 2016
Sun 5th Jun 2016

Reader's Photo: "Midnight Sunset, well 22:30 actually"

David Fairbotham kindly sent us this photo taken from his back door which overlooks the Cheshire Plain towards Fidlers Ferry. It was taken at 10.30pm…
Seven vehicles seized and two arrests made during police operation
Friday 3rd June 2016
Fri 3rd Jun 2016

Seven vehicles seized and two arrests made during police operation

A joint operation between Cheshire, Merseyside and North Wales Police was carried out on Wednesday, 1st June, which targeted travelling criminals. Operation…
Image released of man suspected of trying to get woman into his car
Friday 3rd June 2016
Fri 3rd Jun 2016

Image released of man suspected of trying to get woman into his car

Officers from Macclesfield Local policing unit have released an image of a man they would like to speak to in relation to an incident which occurred in…
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Two local voluntary groups honoured with Queen's Award
Thursday 2nd June 2016
Thu 2nd Jun 2016

Two local voluntary groups honoured with Queen's Award

Two voluntary groups who works in their communities to raise money for their selected charities have been honoured with the Queen's Award for Voluntary…
Alcohol awareness course launches in Cheshire
Thursday 2nd June 2016
Thu 2nd Jun 2016

Alcohol awareness course launches in Cheshire

In a bid to crackdown on alcohol related crime Cheshire Constabulary is aiming to change offending behaviour with a new initiative. From Wednesday, 1st…
Cricket: Alderley batters flourish in the sunshine
Wednesday 1st June 2016
Wed 1st Jun 2016

Cricket: Alderley batters flourish in the sunshine

After an exciting few weeks, as new players joined the club, normal service returned last weekend as the attention once again returned to the Cricket.…
Beer festival to support armed forces
Wednesday 1st June 2016
Wed 1st Jun 2016

Beer festival to support armed forces

Alderley Edge Union Club will be hosting a beer festival this month in support of Armed Forces Day. The eighth annual Alderley Edge Micro Beer Festival…
Turkish restaurant closes as Lebanese plans extension
Tuesday 31st May 2016
Tue 31st May 2016
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Turkish restaurant closes as Lebanese plans extension

Owners of the popular Village Cafe have closed their Alderley Edge restaurant 18 months after reopening it. Ali and Gul Isik opened Rokali in December…
Company aimed at saving millions for tax payer reported loss of £2.6m
Tuesday 31st May 2016
Tue 31st May 2016
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Company aimed at saving millions for tax payer reported loss of £2.6m

A company jointly owned by Cheshire West and Chester Council and Cheshire East Council which was set up with the aim of saving millions of pounds for…
Bridal boutique to relocate
Tuesday 31st May 2016
Tue 31st May 2016
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Bridal boutique to relocate

A former lawyer who opened a bridal boutique in the village centre in October 2014 has decided to relocate the business. Rachael Leaitherland will be…
Appeal following burglary on Windermere Drive
Tuesday 31st May 2016
Tue 31st May 2016

Appeal following burglary on Windermere Drive

Officers are appealing for information from the public following an aggravated burglary in Alderley Edge. The incident at a detached house on Windermere…
Barlow's Beef: My Fawlty Towers retail experience
Tuesday 31st May 2016
Tue 31st May 2016
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Barlow's Beef: My Fawlty Towers retail experience

This week my printer self-combusted leaving me unable to complete a number of outstanding jobs. With retailers under pressure from Internet sales I decided…