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Alderley village centre benchmarked
Friday 29th July 2011
Fri 29th Jul 2011

Alderley village centre benchmarked

Speaking with local residents, business owners and councillors a frequent topic of conversation is the commercial mix of the village - which is very topical…
Gardens Day raises record sum
Friday 29th July 2011
Fri 29th Jul 2011

Gardens Day raises record sum

It is now nearly 5 weeks since the charity Wilmslow Wells for Africa held their annual fund-raising Gardens Day. The weather was rather disappointing…
July's Parish Council minutes
Thursday 28th July 2011
Thu 28th Jul 2011

July's Parish Council minutes

On Monday 18th July I attended the monthly meeting of Alderley Edge Parish Council. Since then I have reported on the lengthy discussion which took place…
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Police launch summer drinking campaign
Thursday 28th July 2011
Thu 28th Jul 2011

Police launch summer drinking campaign

Police in Cheshire are launching a "Good Bad and Ugly" campaign to curb drink-related crime and disorder during the Summer. The campaign, which was previously…
Tesco are staying put
Wednesday 27th July 2011
Wed 27th Jul 2011
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Tesco are staying put

Over recent weeks we have been told by numerous local people that the Tesco Express store on London Road is closing down and the lease is being taken…
Heddy isn't staying as new owners take over
Tuesday 26th July 2011
Tue 26th Jul 2011
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Heddy isn't staying as new owners take over

Heddy celebrated his final evening at Stay Bar and Restaurant last night having sold the business as a going concern. Heddy Ghazizadeh, owner of Heddy's…
Police warning after spate of building site thefts
Tuesday 26th July 2011
Tue 26th Jul 2011
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Police warning after spate of building site thefts

Over recent weeks there has been an increase in the theft of equipment such as copper piping, kitchen units, fitted electrical appliances, bathroom furniture,…
Church to host action packed holiday club
Tuesday 26th July 2011
Tue 26th Jul 2011

Church to host action packed holiday club

Local children are set for a week of fun and games at Alderley Edge Methodist Church's holiday club! Based on Scripture Union's Rocky's Plaice holiday…
Scouts jet off to World Jamboree
Tuesday 26th July 2011
Tue 26th Jul 2011

Scouts jet off to World Jamboree

Young Explorer Scouts from Alderley District have flown off to the World Scout Jamboree in Sweden. They will join 4,000 other Scouts from across the UK…
Tomato supplier is ripe for growth
Tuesday 26th July 2011
Tue 26th Jul 2011

Tomato supplier is ripe for growth

One of the UK's largest suppliers of tomatoes is ripe for further growth after securing a £6million funding package to purchase a new facility.…
Cricket: Edge close to beating league leaders
Monday 25th July 2011
Mon 25th Jul 2011

Cricket: Edge close to beating league leaders

Alderley Edge travelled to league leaders Hyde last Saturday in the Cheshire Premier League hoping to get a good haul of points, whatever the result.…
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Local cyclists invited to join club ride
Monday 25th July 2011
Mon 25th Jul 2011

Local cyclists invited to join club ride

Alderley Edge based Cyclesport International Cycling Club is organising a ride for local cyclists who are not members of a cycling club on Saturday 6th…
Try Tai Chi in Hare Hill Garden
Saturday 23rd July 2011
Sat 23rd Jul 2011

Try Tai Chi in Hare Hill Garden

Age UK Cheshire East and the National Trust are working in partnership to offer everyone a unique opportunity to try Tai Chi sessions this summer in the…
Councillor Peter Hayes resigns from the Cabinet
Thursday 21st July 2011
Thu 21st Jul 2011
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Councillor Peter Hayes resigns from the Cabinet

Councillor Peter Hayes has resigned from Cabinet only two months after taking up the position of Portfolio Holder for Health and Wellbeing because he…
In pictures: The 2011 RHS Flower Show Tatton Park
Thursday 21st July 2011
Thu 21st Jul 2011
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In pictures: The 2011 RHS Flower Show Tatton Park

The 2011 RHS Flower Show Tatton Park opened yesterday and is expected to attract 100,000 visitors over the next four days. This year's winners include…
Council to standardise school terms
Thursday 21st July 2011
Thu 21st Jul 2011

Council to standardise school terms

From September 2012 the majority of schools in Cheshire East will operate by a standardised set of school term dates. The decision to adopt the new system…
Mysterious hole appears on Davey Lane
Wednesday 20th July 2011
Wed 20th Jul 2011
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Mysterious hole appears on Davey Lane

Local residents were rather concerned to see the road on Davey Lane had suddenly collapsed on Tuesday, July 19th, leaving a hole about two feet deep.…
Two Alderley drivers arrested during month long campaign
Wednesday 20th July 2011
Wed 20th Jul 2011

Two Alderley drivers arrested during month long campaign

Police in Cheshire say too many drivers are still ignoring the dangers of drink driving. During a month long campaign to combat drink and drug driving…
Parish Council outline their views on parking
Tuesday 19th July 2011
Tue 19th Jul 2011
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Parish Council outline their views on parking

Councillor Mike Williamson provided an update at last night's Parish Council meeting regarding the Alderley Edge Parking Review. This important issue…
Two businesses threatened by housing plan
Tuesday 19th July 2011
Tue 19th Jul 2011
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Two businesses threatened by housing plan

A full planning application (reference 11/2248M) has been submitted on behalf of Russell Homes to demolish a garage on Trafford Road and replace it with…