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Teenage cyclist dies after collision with car in Macclesfield

Macclesfield Hospital

Police were called to Hursdfield Road at 10.43pm on Sunday evening, after a green Toyota Hiace collided with the bike at the junction of Steeple Street.

Fire cover fears after farm blaze

Wilmslow

Concerns have been raised over Wilmslow’s fire cover following a blaze in Styal in which a woman was injured.

Shell-shocked Paxo the chicken lays massive egg

News

Peter, a retired businessman, discovered the jumbo gift as he checked the chicken hutch at his home in Alderley Edge

Teens shave their heads for pal Tom Lee

Wilmslow High School

Teenage mates shaved their heads for charity in honour of a school pal who is battling cancer.

Shell-shocked Paxo the chicken lays massive egg

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.

Sharing facts about my faith

Wilmslow

A mum has been running an educational exhibition in a bid to share her Muslim faith.

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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

Sharing facts about my faith

Wilmslow

A mum has been running an educational exhibition in a bid to share her Muslim faith.

Teens shave their heads for pal Tom Lee

Wilmslow High School

Teenage mates shaved their heads for charity in honour of a school pal who is battling cancer.

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.

Fire cover fears after farm blaze

Wilmslow

Concerns have been raised over Wilmslow’s fire cover following a blaze in Styal in which a woman was injured.

Incredible Edible group is set to go global

Wilmslow

Keith Carter Harris, Mary Clear, co- founder of Incredible Edible, Rosey Hern, Helen Yates, Charlie Lawson and Debbie Stanley — A website has been launched in Wilmslow celebrating the joys and benefits of home-grown food.

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

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Styal

Styal

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Alderley Edge

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Handforth

Wilmslow Sport

James Ratcliffe in track action

Styal flyer takes three golds at county championships

Styal

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.

Dixon hits out to set up the Squirrels for victory

Wilmslow

Wilmslow beat Glazebury by 99 runs in a game full of drama despite the margin of victory.

One Hull of a year for Wilmslow Hockey Club’s ladies

Wilmslow

Wilmslow Hockey Club’s ladies — New recruit Rachel Hull's scoring streak made her the club captain's choice after a memorable season

Cheshire East Council

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

Cheshire East Council rapped for misleading public in planning ‘cover-up’

Cheshire East Council

Macclesfield Town Hall — Council officers have been ordered to apologise and pay out £1,500 after an investigation found that they had ‘knowingly and persistently misled the public’. It also found maladministration on the part of the council

Office plans redrawn to create new homes in Tytherington

Tytherington

An artist’s impression of the housing estate off Manchester Road, Tytherington — Cheshire East Council’s strategic planning board has approved plans for the three, four and five-bed houses, and two-bed flats on the land off Manchester Road

Journalists

Rhiannon McDowall: Education reporter
Mike Glendinning: Sport reporter
Chris Slater: News reporter

Stuart Greer: Crime reporter
Karen Britton: Wilmslow and Alderley Edge reporter

Ben Turner: News reporter
Vic Barlow: Columnist