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  •  Bigmoto comes to Macc

    By on May 18, 2025

    A new motorcycle store has opened in Macclesfield. Bigmoto has a substantial base in Great Yarmouth, now they’ve chosen Macclesfield as their first satellite store....

  • Another two years with the Silkmen

    By on May 18, 2025

    Silkmen fans must have breathed a huge sigh of relief to hear the news. Following his success in guiding Macclesfield FC to promotion, to the...

  • It was 45 years ago today . . .

    By on May 18, 2025

    On the 45th anniversary of Ian Curtis’ death – a tribute by Manuel Sánchez Gómez On 18 May 1980, a day before going on tour to...

  • Good CQC rating for Cheshire East

    By on May 17, 2025

    Cheshire East Council has received a ‘Good’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for its adult social care services.    The CQC inspection found that...

  • Electric fleet for Cheshire East

    By on May 16, 2025

    In its pursuit of carbon neutrality, Cheshire East Council has unveiled a fleet of electric vehicles.  The council has 22 electric vehicles including community service...

  • Cheshire East mayor was once homeless

    By on May 16, 2025

    Cheshire East Council has elected its new mayor. Councillor David Edwardes, who represents Macclesfield Tytherington, was handed the chain of office by outgoing mayor Marilyn...

  • Police appeal for witnesses to Siddington crash

    By on May 15, 2025

    Cheshire Police, investigating a serious collision in Siddington, are appealing for witnesses and video footage. On the morning of Wednesday 14 May, at around 7.00...

  • A Concert to welcome in a Sunny Summer

    By on May 15, 2025

    Prestbury Choral Society are presenting a concert of lighter music – with humour and romance. Music will include Summertime, The Blue Bird, When I’m Sixty...

  • Wildboarclough Rose Queen Fête and Fell Race

    By on May 15, 2025

    The 60th Annual Wildboarclough Rose Queen Fête and Fell Run will be held on Sunday, 18th May in the spectacular garden setting of Crag Hall....

  • Accolade for Peak Park champion

    By on May 14, 2025

    Above: Sue Smith, pictured with National Park chief executives Tony Gates, David Butterworth and Phil Mulligan Peak Park officer, Sue Smith, has received an award...

  • Cheshire police self-defence classes prove popular

    By on May 14, 2025

    Free self-defence classes proved to be a massive hit with local people recently. Over 3000 expressed interest in attending the classes and all available spaces...

  • Boundary changes for 2027 elections

    By on May 14, 2025

    The Boundary Commission has made its final recommendations for future electoral arrangements for Cheshire East Council. Changes have been made to parish electoral arrangements for the...

  • Jailed for Macclesfield burglaries

    By on May 14, 2025

    Four men have all been sentenced for burglaries in Macclesfield an Wilmslow. Dale Fitzpatrick, Geoffrey Pearson, Chris Carter and Ryan Beevers have been sentenced to...

  • East Cheshire Hospice Starlight Walk

    By on May 12, 2025

    The sun will be shining for this Thursday’s Starlight Walk at beautiful Capesthorne Hall – don’t miss out! Book your tickets today! 🌟 Gates open...

  • NHS staff will celebrate ‘The Good Life’

    By on May 12, 2025

    Members of East Cheshire NHS Trust staff will step into the spotlight on the 50th anniversary of the BBC sitcom ‘The Good Life’. Produced by...

  • Macclesfield Bikeathon

    By on May 12, 2025

    Saturday 17 May 2025 Macclesfield’s very own charity cycling fundraiser Organisers are hoping for even more participants in this year’s event. Three routes to choose...

  • Beech Hall commemorate VE Day

    By on May 12, 2025

    Beech Hall School marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day with recognition, thanks and respect. These included conversations with two war veterans and a celebratory...

  • East Cheshire Ramblers evening walk

    By on May 11, 2025

    The first of the East Cheshire Ramblers’ evening walks. A traditional Sutton Reservoir walk led by Jane and Frank – an easy 5 mile walk...

  • May’s visitors to our shores

    By on May 10, 2025

    May is the month when spring migrants arrive in the country to breed. If you’re an early bird, it’s a feast for the ears as...

  • Cannabis farm in Macclesfield former bank

    By on May 9, 2025

    Macclesfield Police recovered more than 700 cannabis plants in a former bank on Chestergate. Police were called to reports of suspicious activity on Thursday 8...