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Fitted Interiors to open showroom on London Road
Tuesday 9th June 2009
Tue 9th Jun 2009

Fitted Interiors to open showroom on London Road

Having run a small family business in the Macclesfield area since 1981 John Singh was delighted to tell me about his new venture Fitted Interiors which…
The Rose Queen Festival to flourish once more
Tuesday 9th June 2009
Tue 9th Jun 2009

The Rose Queen Festival to flourish once more

Local resident Christine Munro is working hard to resurrect the Alderley Edge Rose Queen Festival which we believe was first held back in 1922. A one-off…
A full complement of retailers required
Friday 5th June 2009
Fri 5th Jun 2009
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A full complement of retailers required

Although I am not a resident of Alderley Edge I often spend time in the village with friends and family. One thing I have noticed is the distinct lack…
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Could PizzaExpress be heading to the village?
Monday 1st June 2009
Mon 1st Jun 2009
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Could PizzaExpress be heading to the village?

We were informed this week by a friend in the restaurant trade that PizzaExpress has taken out the lease at 15 London Road. The premises has stood empty…
Local residents support Alderley Athletic JFC
Friday 29th May 2009
Fri 29th May 2009
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Local residents support Alderley Athletic JFC

Having secured a ten year lease from Macclesfield Borough Council for the pavilion at Chorley Hall football ground the chairman of Alderley Athletic Junior…
Find gold in the chippy and eat for free for a year
Wednesday 27th May 2009
Wed 27th May 2009
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Find gold in the chippy and eat for free for a year

Starting tomorrow (Thursday 28th May) Foster's Fish and Chips in the village will offer five lucky customers free fish and chips for a whole year. As…
School for Girls among best in the country
Monday 25th May 2009
Mon 25th May 2009

School for Girls among best in the country

Further to the recent inspection, which followed the framework laid down by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, the inspectors concluded that Alderley…
'Stop Dobbies' protestors make their presence felt!
Tuesday 19th May 2009
Tue 19th May 2009
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'Stop Dobbies' protestors make their presence felt!

Green Belt campaigner, Rodney Hamer and fellow objectors continued the battle this week to prevent the Dobbies development on green belt land in Nether…
Historic landmark receives £323,000 grant
Tuesday 12th May 2009
Tue 12th May 2009

Historic landmark receives £323,000 grant

The Heritage Lottery Fund and English Heritage today announced a grant of £323,000 to fund repairs to the tower and spire of Alderley Edge Methodist…
More votes in favour of the Pavilion Cafe needed
Saturday 9th May 2009
Sat 9th May 2009
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More votes in favour of the Pavilion Cafe needed

Following on from an article published in the Wilmslow Express (April 9th) 'Tea in the park pavilion may be icing on the cake', we have to report that…
Thursday 7th May 2009
Thu 7th May 2009

Local business woman judges on The Apprentice

It was week seven, and only nine candidates remained in the battle to become Sir Alan's apprentice. Following their early morning call, everyone was excited…
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Proposed Garden World at Nether Alderley
Wednesday 6th May 2009
Wed 6th May 2009
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Proposed Garden World at Nether Alderley

Dobbies Garden Centres plc, which currently operates 24 garden centres across the UK, are planning to build a 69,000 sq ft gardening superstore on a 17…
Family run restaurant defies the credit crunch
Thursday 30th April 2009
Thu 30th Apr 2009
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Family run restaurant defies the credit crunch

Last Thursday, Heddy Ghazizadeh, owner of Heddy's on Water Lane, Wilmslow purchased La Vina in Alderley. The restaurant is currently being given a complete…
Works commence at Panacea
Tuesday 28th April 2009
Tue 28th Apr 2009

Works commence at Panacea

Work finally commenced on the refurbishment of Panacea this week over seven months after the restaurant was destroyed by fire. Following a reported £3.2…
Arrests in connection with Alderley Edge death
Tuesday 28th April 2009
Tue 28th Apr 2009

Arrests in connection with Alderley Edge death

Three people have been arrested following the murder of Rodney Marsh whose body was found by walkers in Alderley Edge in February. The 36 year old father…
Thursday 23rd April 2009
Thu 23rd Apr 2009
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Residents amongst top tax payers in the UK

Figures released this week show that taxpayers in Macclesfield Borough, which includes Alderley Edge, rank sixth out of 100 cities and towns in the country…
Bigger & better for Tuula
Saturday 18th April 2009
Sat 18th Apr 2009

Bigger & better for Tuula

Having relocated to a more central position in the village, Tuula opened their new clothes boutique at 39 London Road today. The new store looks very…
Gang of armed robbers raid The Bubble Room
Wednesday 8th April 2009
Wed 8th Apr 2009

Gang of armed robbers raid The Bubble Room

As the last two members of staff left The Bubble Room at about 2.15am on Friday April 3rd they were confronted by a masked gang. The four robbers armed…
Google Street View car spotted in Alderley Edge
Sunday 5th April 2009
Sun 5th Apr 2009
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Google Street View car spotted in Alderley Edge

According to a post on Twitter a distinctive black Google Street View car, with a camera mounted on its roof, was spotted going down London Road around…
No.15 closes after 35 years
Tuesday 31st March 2009
Tue 31st Mar 2009
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No.15 closes after 35 years

Having served a loyal customer base in Alderley Edge for 35 years the independent wine bar has become another victim of the credit crunch, along with…