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The shocking details of Hall’s sexual assaults emerged as he was jailed.

Not just a run of the mill story

Nicola Hiley’s grandfather was described as a ‘pioneering volunteer’ when the mill first opened to the public.

Royal recognition as business leaders honoured by Queen

Kamal Basran, from Wilmslow, who founded the Authentic Food Company, has been awarded an OBE for services to businesses and charity.

Soldiers pay tribute to their friend

Hundreds of supporters braved persistent rain to wave flags and cheer on 150 soldiers from the 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment (Cheshire) who have returned from a six-month tour in central Helmand Province in Afghanistan.

Families join fun at party in park

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End of an era as firm closes

Alderley Motor Company had been forced to look for a new home after its premises of of 40 years, on Trafford Road, were demolished to make way for houses.

Top researchers bring work to AstraZeneca

Experts from Cancer Research UK and Manchester University are to use specialist screening facilities at the site near Alderley Edge, to see if a potential medicine they have produced could be used to fight cancer.
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Families join fun at party in park

Audiences enjoyed singing and dancing, children played games and there was a variety of stalls at the event organised by Wilmslow Town Council.

Royal recognition as business leaders honoured by Queen

Kamal Basran, from Wilmslow, who founded the Authentic Food Company, has been awarded an OBE for services to businesses and charity.

Not just a run of the mill story

Nicola Hiley’s grandfather was described as a ‘pioneering volunteer’ when the mill first opened to the public.

End of an era as firm closes

Alderley Motor Company had been forced to look for a new home after its premises of of 40 years, on Trafford Road, were demolished to make way for houses.

Top researchers bring work to AstraZeneca

Experts from Cancer Research UK and Manchester University are to use specialist screening facilities at the site near Alderley Edge, to see if a potential medicine they have produced could be used to fight cancer.

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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.

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Picture gallery: Thousands toast the Macclesfield Beer Festival

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

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Tyson Fury (right) with David Haye’s manager and trainer Adam Booth

Tyson Fury is a Haye dream believer of Battle of Britain

Tyson Fury’s blockbusting Battle of Britain with David Haye is ‘99 per cent’ done

Warnes a nine-wicket wonder for Alderley Edge

The first team moved into the top half of the Cheshire County League Premiership for the first time this season with an emphatic victory over third-placed Marple at Moss Lane

Webb battles through field to finish among points

Oli Webb
A strong drive in challenging conditions saw Wilmslow racer Oliver Webb secure a points finish in ninth at Round 4 of the World Series by Renault FR3.5 championship at Spa-Francorchamps

Comfortable victory for Wilmslow CC

Conditions were perfect for Wilmslow CC, who beat Appleton by 138 runs in a comfortable victory on a dream wicket at the Rectory Field.

Wilmslow Wayfarers stun Stretton

Joey Unsworth scored a belligerent 86 off 55 balls with Joe Critch (36) and Neil Shirley (49) offering fine support

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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

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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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