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Mum in £30,000 benefit fraud

Wilmslow

A woman who fraudulently claimed almost £30,000 in benefits over nine years has avoided jail.

All the fun of the Alderley Edge May fair

Alderley Edge

Hundreds of families flocked to this year’s Alderley Edge May Fair.

Death of boss is ‘end of era’

Wilmslow

Tributes have been paid following the death of motor industry stalwart Sue Brownson, OBE.

Talented pupils at Alderley Edge Music Speech and Drama Festival hit the high notes

Alderley Edge

Children are celebrating a haul of awards from this year’s Alderley Edge Music Speech and Drama Festival.

Shell-shocked Paxo the chicken lays massive egg

Getting into the swing of fun day

Styal

Swing boats that were first enjoyed by children 130 years ago were a main attraction at a Quarry Bank Mill event.

Council chief in blast at ‘petty’ councillors

Wilmslow

Former council leader Wesley Fitzgerald was last week elected to the role, meaning he will become the mayor of Cheshire East in 2014.

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Videos & Photos

Macclesfield Beer Festival 2013

Picture gallery: Thousands toast the Macclesfield Beer Festival

St Bartholomew's Church

Picture gallery: Readers' photographs of Wilmslow

Alderley Edge mines

Going underground to uncover mystery

Wilmslow News

All the fun of the Alderley Edge May fair

Alderley Edge

Hundreds of families flocked to this year’s Alderley Edge May Fair.

Talented pupils at Alderley Edge Music Speech and Drama Festival hit the high notes

Alderley Edge

Children are celebrating a haul of awards from this year’s Alderley Edge Music Speech and Drama Festival.

Death of boss is ‘end of era’

Wilmslow

Tributes have been paid following the death of motor industry stalwart Sue Brownson, OBE.

Mum in £30,000 benefit fraud

Wilmslow

A woman who fraudulently claimed almost £30,000 in benefits over nine years has avoided jail.

Getting into the swing of fun day

Styal

Swing boats that were first enjoyed by children 130 years ago were a main attraction at a Quarry Bank Mill event.

Wilmslow Events

Macclesfield Beer Festival 2013

Picture gallery: Thousands toast the Macclesfield Beer Festival

Drinkers sampled ales from across the country during the 19th annual extravaganza at Macclesfield Rugby Club

Listings: Your guide to what's on locally

Lyme Park

Lyme Park — Your guide to the events, activities and entertainment across the area ...

Rolling out the barrel for Macclesfield Beer Festival

Macclesfield

The barrels arriving for the Macclesfield Beer Festival — The event will be held in a huge marquee at Macclesfield Rugby Club on Priory Lane on Friday and Saturday

Join guided walk around wildlife jewel

Wilmslow

Residents have another chance to join a guided walk at Lindow Common in its 50th anniversary year.

Memorial rose tunnel features in showpiece garden

Macclesfield

Over Alderley couple are opening their garden to the public

Other Local News

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Wilmslow Sport

Alderley Edge get off the mark in some style

Alderley Edge CC

Alderley Edge recorded their first victory of the season on Saturday in a thrilling finish against powerful Hyde.

Wilmslow girls floor the opposition

Wilmslow

Wilmslow Gymnastics Club’s first regional competition, the Cheshire and Merseyside Two-piece Floor and Vault competition, saw them come home with an array of trophies.

Styal flyer takes three golds at county championships

Styal

James Ratcliffe in track action — 14-year-old James Ratcliffe won three golds in sprint competitions and a silver in the javelin.

Wilmslow High School lads take the county crown

Wilmslow High School

Wilmslow High School under 16s — A fine finale to a successful season saw Wilmslow High School’s Under 16 football team crowned Cheshire champions

Record year at Wilmslow Triathlon

Wilmslow

Oliver Webb — A record number of entrants took part in Sunday’s Wilmslow Triathlon, an event that once again has proved its popularity.

Cheshire East Council

Mum in £30,000 benefit fraud

Wilmslow

A woman who fraudulently claimed almost £30,000 in benefits over nine years has avoided jail.

‘Open’ council will not release Lyme Green report

Cheshire East Council

Lyme Green depot — Councillor Michael Jones said he would make Cheshire East Council more open to scrutiny during a speech about his first 12 months in the top job.

Clean-up bill as travellers leave

Wilmslow

Travellers were evicted from land next to the Alderley Edge bypass after being moved on from the Wilmslow High School site.

Council told to release report on £90m Silk Street plan

Cheshire East Council

Beverley Moore, from Wake Up Macc — The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) criticised the council over its refusal to release several documents requested by campaign group Wake Up Macclesfield.

Campaigners celebrate as Hurdsfield library saved from axe

Cheshire East Council

Hurdsfield Library — The branch at Hurdsfield Green had been under threat as part of Cheshire East Council’s cost-cutting plans

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