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Veteran broadcaster Stuart Hall jailed for 15 months for indecently assaulting girls as young as nine

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Hall, 83, had initially issued an impassioned public denial of any wrongdoing before he finally admitted his guilt at Preston Crown Court in April.

Campaigners claim Alderley Edge will ‘lose identity’ if 250-homes plan is allowed

Dee and Dave Carey
Dave and Dee Carey have leafleted 700 homes to alert residents to a proposal put forward to Cheshire East Council to build houses off Beech Road – on land that straddles the border between the two areas

Plea for dogs to be kept on leads at Lindow Common

Ranger Paul Hughes leads a guided walk across Lindow Common
Rangers at the heathland say they have had a frosty reception when asking dog walkers to keep their pets under control on the paths or on a lead.

Grandfather’s management help book for all employees

Derek Torrington
A grandmother-of-nine who has written university textbooks has turned his attention to relationships within the workplace

Residents urged to show support for soldiers’ parade in Macclesfield

Lance Corporal Jamie Webb
The soldiers will take part in a procession through the town to mark their return from Afghanistan after a six-month tour of duty.

Retailers to set out their stalls at garden centre

Chapel Lane retailers Steve Pool, managing director of Chapel Lane Interiors, Laura Hannah, manageress of Hair by Marion, David Hardy, owner of The Lap Top Centre, Julie Dawn Potts, organiser of the home and garden event, Emma Marten, new owner of Chelsea Flowers
A new event will showcase independent businesses in south Wilmslow.

Wilmslow News

Our brave lads welcomed home from Afghanistan

Spectators line the streets to cheer the Mercian Regiment’s return

Wilmslow Events

The Jubilee picnic in the Carrs in Wilmslow

Live music, food and drink – party in the park has it all

Families are invited to a grand event for all the community at The Carrs. The Jubilee party in the park last summer attracted hundreds of families.

Final acts signed up for Wilmslow musical showcase

Banned from The Room is one of the bands that will perform. The group is made up of guitarists Andy and Theo, Rory on percussion and vocals and singer Astrid. They are all sixth form students at Wilmslow High School.

‘Friendly Festival’ to bring plenty of laughs in June

The Wilmslow Festival of One Act Plays, which has been running for more than 70 years, will see many varied short plays of around 45 minutes presented by groups from all over Cheshire, Manchester and further afield.

Listings: Your guide to what's on locally

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

Picture gallery: Thousands toast the Macclesfield Beer Festival

Macclesfield Beer Festival 2013
Drinkers sampled ales from across the country during the 19th annual extravaganza at Macclesfield Rugby Club

Other Local News

Cheshire East Council

Macc Town rescue team in a bid to raise £100k

The football club, which is in the process of becoming community-owned, needs the cash to cover running costs by the end of August, the Express can reveal.

‘Culture of mistrust’: Report blames senior staff over Lyme Green

Lyme Green depot
That’s one of the findings of the independent probe into the ill-fated Lyme Green project, parts of which have been released for the first time.

Campaigners claim Alderley Edge will ‘lose identity’ if 250-homes plan is allowed

Dee and Dave Carey
Dave and Dee Carey have leafleted 700 homes to alert residents to a proposal put forward to Cheshire East Council to build houses off Beech Road – on land that straddles the border between the two areas

Council sign historic deal with Macclesfield Town in dramatic move to save the football club

The club had been facing administration until the last-minute bail-out which will see the council own the club's Moss Rose ground.

Families back fight against leisure plan

Members of Holly Road Area Residents (HRAR) have surveyed householders to ask for their backing to fight development plans for the town centre.

About Wilmslow

Many Premiership footballers have called Wilmslow home over the years, so the Cheshire town has a reputation for being a WAGtown. However, there's also a strong sense of community and a thriving am-dram/musical community here.

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