http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/ Top stories for News http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1065197_were_all_happy_to_be_here SMILE – you’ve just woken up in the fifth happiest place in the United Kingdom. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1065197_were_all_happy_to_be_here Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1065202_incredible_journey_ends_in_joy_as_lost_pet_returns__but_delight_tinged_with_sadness_for_second_pet AN EIGHT year old Jack Russell missing from home for six weeks turned up on the family doorstep out of the blue on Monday after an incredible journey on the run through the Cheshire countryside. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1065202_incredible_journey_ends_in_joy_as_lost_pet_returns__but_delight_tinged_with_sadness_for_second_pet Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1065207_houses_fall_victim_to_blackspot_road YET another car has crashed outside a row of cottages at a notorious accident blackspot on Knutsford Road, in Alderley Edge. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1065207_houses_fall_victim_to_blackspot_road Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1065208_young_at_heart_couple_together_for_70_years AS rare as the precious metal, a Morley Green couple are preparing to celebrate their platinum wedding anniversary. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1065208_young_at_heart_couple_together_for_70_years Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1065213_controversial_joker_hopes_to_score_with_tv_viewers REBEL actor Stephen Beard is bringing a bit of spice to the latest series of ‘Living on the Edge’ and so he should as the rugby player is no stranger to controversy. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1065213_controversial_joker_hopes_to_score_with_tv_viewers Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1065218_mystery_surrounds_close_encounter IS it a bird, is it a plane...or could it be a UFO? http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1065218_mystery_surrounds_close_encounter Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1065219_villagers_know_their_onions THERE was the cream of the crop at last weekend’s Alderley Edge Allotments and Gardens Society annual show. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1065219_villagers_know_their_onions Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1065221_dustbusters_sos_from_charity_for_the_elderly STAFF at a Wilmslow charity had a right dust up last week even though they get on famously. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1065221_dustbusters_sos_from_charity_for_the_elderly Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1065230_were_still_standing_says_choir WANNABE choristers fired up by the popular television series the Last Choir Standing are being invited to join Wilmslow’s very own choral stars. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1065230_were_still_standing_says_choir Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1064304_twins_peak_of_perfection IT was a double celebration for identical twins Gavin and Andrew Bennison who came top of the class with exactly matching GCSE results. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1064304_twins_peak_of_perfection Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1064311_all_aboard_for_the_party MORE families than ever before enjoyed Bank Holiday fun in Wilmslow on Monday. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1064311_all_aboard_for_the_party Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1064313_deli_aims_to_bring_a_touch_of_new_york_to_village SEX In The City is about to become Sex In The Village as the glamour of a New York deli comes to Alderley Edge. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1064313_deli_aims_to_bring_a_touch_of_new_york_to_village Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1064314_silver_surfers_make_waves LILIAN Edwards is pretty efficient on the computer. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1064314_silver_surfers_make_waves Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1064315_follow_council_boss_and_put_best_foot_forward THE MACCLESFIELD midnight is calling you for the last time! http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1064315_follow_council_boss_and_put_best_foot_forward Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1064316_village_rose_fete_may_bloom_again WHAT ever happened to Alderley Edge Rose Queen fete? Two close friends want to know. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1064316_village_rose_fete_may_bloom_again Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1064318_a_touch_of_glass OH BOY! Don’t touch what you can’t afford even if you do need a crutch to lean on. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1064318_a_touch_of_glass Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1064321_dawn_of_a_design_classic PROPERTIES don’t come much more glamorous than the opulent footballers’ mansions nestled in the Cheshire countryside – with their swimming pools, home cinemas and snakeskin-lined doors. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1064321_dawn_of_a_design_classic Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1063436_50m_office_park_is_put_on_hold DEVELOPERS have shelved a multi million pound "dream" office park on prime greenbelt land in Wilmslow blaming planners for the setback. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1063436_50m_office_park_is_put_on_hold Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1063439_ten_90k_directors_for_cheshire_east_ THE FOUR senior officers leading the new Cheshire East council could have a further ten directors supporting them – each with a salary of £90,000 – an "MBC employee" has claimed. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1063439_ten_90k_directors_for_cheshire_east_ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1063442_golden_girl WILMSLOW cyclist Victoria Pendleton has made history by becoming the first British woman to win Olympic gold in the cycling sprint final. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1063442_golden_girl Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1063444_update_on_bypass_goes_out LEAFLETS with the latest update on Alderley bypass will be delivered to homes following publication of thousands of flyers by the county highways department. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1063444_update_on_bypass_goes_out Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1063446_canines_are_just_the_job MAN’S best friend has helped unemployed Michael Watson collar a job. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1063446_canines_are_just_the_job Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1063447_royal_support_for_reds_fans_efforts LOYAL Manchester United fan, Ryan McLoughlin, who kicked off a petition for the club to stage a victory celebration may have been left disappointed after his efforts came to nothing. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1063447_royal_support_for_reds_fans_efforts Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1063449_whingers_welcome_as_parking_in_focus WILMSLOW’S parking strategy comes under the microscope next month as the county highways roadshow pulls into town. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1063449_whingers_welcome_as_parking_in_focus Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1063450_get_ready_for_a_holiday_party IT IS TIME to party in the street... http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1063450_get_ready_for_a_holiday_party Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1063451_plea_from_sanctuary_struggling_to_cope_as_pets_are_dumped_at_door SCORES of cats and kittens are being abandoned in Wilmslow leaving the town’s animal sanctuary at crisis point. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1063451_plea_from_sanctuary_struggling_to_cope_as_pets_are_dumped_at_door Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1062361_soaring_costs_may_force_heat_or_eat_choices RISING energy costs are forcing some Wilmslow pensioners to make a choice this winter - heat or eat. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1062361_soaring_costs_may_force_heat_or_eat_choices Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1062373_angry_dads_mass_email_trashes_the_councils_bin_service YOU’VE got mail. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1062373_angry_dads_mass_email_trashes_the_councils_bin_service Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1062375_lost_war_hero_wandered_to_his_death_on_remembrance_day A WAR hero with dementia died on Remembrance Day after wandering into a ditch on his farm and drowning, an inquest heard. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1062375_lost_war_hero_wandered_to_his_death_on_remembrance_day Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1062380_sweet_taste_of_success IT’S the icing on the cake for decorator Katja Seaton who has taken home gold in the Great Taste Awards. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1062380_sweet_taste_of_success Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1062388_all_eyes_turn_to_beijing_as_our_olympic_hopefuls_limber_up WITH the Beijing Olympics underway sporting hopefuls from Wilmslow are counting the days before their date with destiny. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1062388_all_eyes_turn_to_beijing_as_our_olympic_hopefuls_limber_up Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1062382_wilmslow_is_top_for_shops WILMSLOW traders have hit back after being labelled "dull" by a retailer pulling out of town. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1062382_wilmslow_is_top_for_shops Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1062384_singer_hopes_win_will_lead_to_stardom FILIP Moniuszko certainly has stars in his eyes after making it through to the regional finals of a new TV talent competition. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1062384_singer_hopes_win_will_lead_to_stardom Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1062385_final_farewell_to_mr_styal FRIENDS and family gathered to bid an emotional farewell at the funeral of popular Mike Crossley Fairley - known affectionately as ‘Mr Styal’. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1062385_final_farewell_to_mr_styal Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1062386_vicar_returns_home THE new vicar at St Chad’s Church, Handforth, won’t need sat-nav to find his way around his parish when he takes up the reins in a few weeks time. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1062386_vicar_returns_home Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1061425_new_mrsa_cases_at_hospital AT LEAST two patients have contracted the MRSA superbug at Macclesfield Hospital since April following intravenous injections by staff. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1061425_new_mrsa_cases_at_hospital Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1061424_determined_maria_is_truly_first_class WHIZ-KID Maria Case has proved the experts wrong after walking off with a first class degree and a brace of top academic prizes despite having cerebral palsy. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1061424_determined_maria_is_truly_first_class Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1061423_police_car_on_999_call_crashes_into_cottages A POLICE patrol car answering an emergency call crashed into a row of cottages on Knutsford Road in Alderley Edge at midday on Tuesday. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1061423_police_car_on_999_call_crashes_into_cottages Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1061421_wardens_branded_as_overzealous A PENSIONER has hit out at wardens after she was landed with a ticket for parking just inches over the white line in a Wilmslow supermarket bay. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1061421_wardens_branded_as_overzealous Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1061418_village_mourns_inspirational_mr_styal AN "INSPIRATIONAL" community stalwart who devoted his life to the village he lived in all his life has died following a short illness. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1061418_village_mourns_inspirational_mr_styal Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1061417_town_blasted_as_dull_as_shop_putts_up_shutters WILMSLOW’S no longer the place to be for golf sportswear shop Golfino. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1061417_town_blasted_as_dull_as_shop_putts_up_shutters Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1061415_solksjaers_match_catch_will_help_build_schools UNITED folk hero Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is using the £2million raised from his testimonial to build schools in Africa. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1061415_solksjaers_match_catch_will_help_build_schools Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000