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Plans for home and garden superstore submitted
Tuesday 18th December 2012
Tue 18th Dec 2012

Plans for home and garden superstore submitted

A planning application has been submitted on behalf of Next Plc for the construction a new home and garden store at Handforth Dean. The proposal is for…
Cheshire East set for new management structure
Tuesday 18th December 2012
Tue 18th Dec 2012
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Cheshire East set for new management structure

Following the resignation of two senior members of staff, the Leader of Cheshire East Council has announced that changes will be made to the Council's…
Census reveals changing face of Cheshire East
Saturday 15th December 2012
Sat 15th Dec 2012

Census reveals changing face of Cheshire East

The latest figures from the 2011 Census were released this week. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) published its second tranche of figures from…
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Two senior officers investigated over Lyme Green fiasco resign
Friday 14th December 2012
Fri 14th Dec 2012
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Two senior officers investigated over Lyme Green fiasco resign

Two senior officers from Cheshire East Council, whose actions were investigated in relation to the Lyme Green fiasco, have resigned. The Council has confirmed…
School choir and orchestra performs for children's charity
Friday 14th December 2012
Fri 14th Dec 2012

School choir and orchestra performs for children's charity

The orchestra and choir from Alderley Edge Primary School performed for shoppers at Handforth Dean this week. The children sang and played in the entrance…
Olympic and Paralympic athletes given Freedom of the Borough
Thursday 13th December 2012
Thu 13th Dec 2012

Olympic and Paralympic athletes given Freedom of the Borough

Seven Olympic and Paralympic medal winners were appointed as Freemen of the Borough at a special meeting of Cheshire East Council today. Paralympic cyclists…
Parish Council minutes: November 2012
Wednesday 12th December 2012
Wed 12th Dec 2012

Parish Council minutes: November 2012

On Monday 12th November I attended the Parish Council's monthly meeting. Since then I have reported on some of the issues raised at the meeting, including…
Planning permission required for farmer's market
Tuesday 11th December 2012
Tue 11th Dec 2012
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Planning permission required for farmer's market

An Alderley Edge business will have to apply for planning permission to continue to host the Alderley Edge Farmer's Market at their premises. Following…
Independent report on Lyme Green fiasco completed
Tuesday 11th December 2012
Tue 11th Dec 2012
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Independent report on Lyme Green fiasco completed

Cheshire East Council has received the formal report of the Designated Independent Person (DIP) it appointed to review allegations about the actions of…
Parish Council supports post office move
Tuesday 11th December 2012
Tue 11th Dec 2012
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Parish Council supports post office move

Alderley Edge Parish Council are supporting plans to relocate the village post office. As reported last week, Post Office Ltd is proposing to move Alderley…
Carol concert returns to its roots
Tuesday 11th December 2012
Tue 11th Dec 2012

Carol concert returns to its roots

Having raised nearly £30,000 for local charities, an Alderley Edge Christmas tradition is returning to the village centre this month. The 32nd annual…
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Privatisation not on the cards
Tuesday 11th December 2012
Tue 11th Dec 2012

Privatisation not on the cards

The new Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire has made his position clear regarding privatisation of the police force. Over the weekend, John Dwyer…
Hockey: Alderley's impressive season continues
Monday 10th December 2012
Mon 10th Dec 2012

Hockey: Alderley's impressive season continues

In the league programme this weekend all of Alderley's teams picked up points winning 10 of their 14 fixtures. In the Men's North Premier division on…
Alderley man arrested after pitch invasion
Monday 10th December 2012
Mon 10th Dec 2012

Alderley man arrested after pitch invasion

A 52-year-old man from Alderley Edge was amongst nine people to be charged in connection with yesterday's Manchester derby. Christopher Johnson, of Ancoats…
Distraction thieves target Alderley estate agents
Monday 10th December 2012
Mon 10th Dec 2012
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Distraction thieves target Alderley estate agents

Local residents and businesses are urged to be vigilant as distraction thieves continue to operate in the area. In recent months men and woman, who have…
The real Xmas dilemma for ladies
Saturday 8th December 2012
Sat 8th Dec 2012

The real Xmas dilemma for ladies

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE: Many ladies are facing the usual Christmas dilemma..., and it's not which party dress to wear. The question is, what do I get for…
Council removes outdoor seating areas
Friday 7th December 2012
Fri 7th Dec 2012
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Council removes outdoor seating areas

Cheshire East Council's Highways team are removing decking and seating areas from outside two village restaurants today. Both Konak and Yara built the…
Preparing for severe winter weather
Thursday 6th December 2012
Thu 6th Dec 2012
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Preparing for severe winter weather

With stockpiles of salt, an online information centre and modern gritting vehicles – Cheshire East Council says it is fully equipped to cope with…
Stuart Hall charged with indecent assault
Wednesday 5th December 2012
Wed 5th Dec 2012

Stuart Hall charged with indecent assault

Veteran broadcaster Stuart Hall has been charged with indecent assault. The Wilmslow-based TV presenter and commentator was arrested at his Prestbury…
Post Office consults on proposed new location
Tuesday 4th December 2012
Tue 4th Dec 2012
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Post Office consults on proposed new location

The Post Office is proposing to move Alderley Edge Post Office from its current location to a new 'main' style branch with extended opening hours for…