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Former priest ‘instilled culture of fear’ enabling him to sexually abuse women

Christopher Brain, 68, from Wilmslow, Cheshire, was the leader of the Nine O’Clock Service, part of the Church of England, in Sheffield.

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2025

Jury discharged in trial of former Nine O’Clock Service priest Christopher Brain

Christopher Brain, 68, led the Nine O’Clock Service in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, between 1986 and 1995.

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

Jury discharged in trial of former Nine O’Clock Service priest

Christopher Brain, 68, from Wilmslow, Cheshire, led the Nine O’Clock Service in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, between 1986 and 1995.

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2025

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Former priest led movement with ‘extremely disturbing’ services, court hears

Christopher Brain, 68, from Wilmslow, Cheshire, was leader of the the Nine O’Clock Service in Sheffield between 1986 and 1995.

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025

Ex-priest assaulted ‘staggering number’ of women in ‘cult’ church group – court

Christopher Brain, 68, from Wilmslow, Cheshire, was leader of the evangelical movement the Nine O’Clock Service.

Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2025

Panel of potential jurors chosen in trial of former Nine O’Clock Service priest

Christopher Brain, 68, from Wilmslow, is accused of one count of rape and 36 counts of indecent assault against 13 women between 1981 and 1995.

Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2025

Man dies after 'large branch' falls from tree and hits him on public footpath

The 35-year-old man was struck by a heavy branch while walking on a public footpath in Wilmslow in Cheshire on Sunday afternoon, and was tragically pronounced dead at the scene

Daily Mirror · Jul 10, 2023

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The South American burglary gang who targeted luxury houses in Alderley Edge and Wilmslow - before a death-defying 120mph chase

The group flew in from Chile with the aim of going after high-value properties

Manchester Evening News · Jun 17, 2023

Police swoop on burglary suspects following cash and jewellery thefts

Three men are being questioned by police following break-ins in Wilmslow

Manchester Evening News · Jun 8, 2023

Woman dies after being hit by a train near Wilmslow station

Police said her death is not being treated as suspicious

Manchester Evening News · May 30, 2023

Coronation Street stars taken aback as Simon Gregson takes orders at tearoom in Cheshire

Simon Gregson's wife Emma has been running Morley Tearooms near Wilmslow, Cheshire since October

Daily Mirror · May 14, 2023

The village tearooms run by Coronation Street legend's wife with queues for her home-baked cakes

"The amount of times I get asked are we putting on Betty’s hotpot you wouldn’t believe."

Manchester Evening News · May 13, 2023

Hotel in Wilmslow evacuated with police cordon put in place

One witness reported seeing a 'huge police presence and cordon in place'

Manchester Evening News · Apr 6, 2023

Rail services affected with lines blocked due to 'fire on train'

A number of services have already been cancelled with further delays expected.

Manchester Evening News · Mar 12, 2023

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Manchester Evening News · Feb 23, 2023

Fire service issues statement after passengers flee station near Manchester

Police and fire crews were sent to the scene

Manchester Evening News · Feb 22, 2023

Emergency services scrambled as train catches on fire at Wilmslow station

Passengers were reportedly evacuated from the station

Manchester Evening News · Feb 16, 2023

Queues out the door as first Gail's Bakery opens in Wilmslow - and Manchester gets one next

Residents couldn't wait to get their hands on Gail's famous cinnamon buns, sourdough loaves, pastries and cakes

Manchester Evening News · Jan 27, 2023

Manchester restaurant hits back after celeb haunt popular with Molly-Mae Hague and Ronaldo launch high court battle

'They are suing us over our name which literally means food in Italian'

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Manchester Evening News · Jan 21, 2023

Review: The 1975 triumphant homecoming at their very best - and with surprise star guest Charli XCX

"We are The 1975 from Wilmslow… I don’t have to say how special it is to be here"

Manchester Evening News · Jan 19, 2023

Hit London bakery Gail’s to open on King Street and in Altrincham in northern expansion

There's going to be a branch in Wilmslow too

Manchester Evening News · Jan 16, 2023

Music giant SJM applies for huge live event on playing fields in Wilmslow

The application for a two day event with up to 25,000 revellers is fuelling speculation about what is being planned in the Cheshire town

Manchester Evening News · Dec 28, 2022

How Cheshire Golden Triangle town is fighting back against supercar driving boy racers

Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Bugattis are a regular sight on the streets of Wilmslow

Manchester Evening News · Nov 28, 2022

Sheep farmers help police herd suspects in tractor and quad bike across country fields

A police chase that started in Wilmslow ended up in a farm field - and the sheep farmers mucked in to assist

Manchester Evening News · Nov 19, 2022

Masked 'Manc' gang snatch Rolex watches and gems in terrifying £100,000 Wilmslow raid

'This was an absolutely terrifying incident for all those involved'

Manchester Evening News · Oct 23, 2022

It's not kids, it's wealthy businessmen in their fifties': Life in the town where supercars come to rev and race from all over

"One thousand pound or five thousand, it's nothing to these people. They're multi-millionaires. Take the car off them and crush it in front of them."

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