• Sheepdog Trials raise funds for local charities

    Ahead of this year’s Macclesfield Sheepdog Trials taking place on 4th and 5th August, local MP, David Rutley, joined the Macclesfield & District Sheepdog Trials Association to present...

  • Garden waste collection charge

    Cheshire East Council has announced a charge for the collection of garden waste.  According to the Council, the charge, which is planned to go live...

  • Six inch tall deer born at Chester Zoo

    Chester Zoo has welcomed a rare baby Southern pudu – one of the world’s smallest species of deer.  The tiny male fawn, named by his...

  • Ranger Events – August

    The end of the school term is upon us and the Ranger Service, and our event partners, have lots of events coming up to get...

  • Cheshire East Councillors vote for pay increase

    Cheshire East councillors have voted to increase their allowances. Currently the councillors receive a basic allowance of £12,351, which will increase by £500 annually, backdated...

  • Save Macclesfield railway ticket office

    Local MP, David Rutley, has given his support to calls to save Macclesfield train station’s ticket office. He recently met with staff and spoke to...

  • RHS Tatton Park Day 4

    Just two more days of The Royal Horticultural Show at Tatton. The show finishes tomorrow with a grand sale of most of the floral displays...

  • A celebration of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons!

    Fri 8 Sep 2023 – Buxton Opera House Featuring stars from the global smash-hit musical Jersey Boys, Frankie’s Guys have become internationally renowned in their...

  • RHS Tatton Day 3

    The Royal Horticultural Show at Tatton Park runs until Sunday 23rd July. RHS Flower Show Tatton Park, is a day out for all the family,...

  • RHS Tatton Day 2

    If a picture is worth 1000 words these images of The Royal Horticultural Show at Tatton 2023 should be worth several books. RHS Flower Show...

  • Cheshire East Libraries consultation 

    In June, a Cheshire East Council consultation took place on proposals for library services. The consultation included plans to reduce the current opening hours of...

  • East Cheshire Hospice Sunflower Wellbeing Centre

    A major project is under way to transform the Sunflower Wellbeing Centre at East Cheshire Hospice. Work on the £1.25m refurbishment began last month and...

  • RHS Tatton Day 1

    ·        Best Show Garden – Constructing Minds ·        Best Construction for a Show Garden – J.Parker’s Chained to Tech Garden ·        Best Young Designer Garden and Best Construction for a...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    Come on Barbie, let’s go party! Monday 17th & Tuesday 18th Elemental (PG) 1h 50m – 11:30 Asteroid City (12A) 1h 45m – 14:00, 17:30...

  • Old Macc 23

    Old Macc was published many years ago by local historian and ex-editor of the Macclesfield Express, Doug Pickford. Doug has kindly given ilovemacc permission to reproduce...

  • 10 weeks, 10 National Parks and 1000 miles

    Adventurous travel writer Jen Lowthrop is stepping out on her biggest challenge yet – hiking across England’s 10 national parks to raise £10,000 for Peak District...

  • Police raid Parkgate Road house

    Two people have been arrested following an early morning raid at a property in Parkgate Road, Macclesfield. At around 6.30am on Friday, July 14, officers...

  • New mobile breast screening unit

    Above: Mammographers Tiahna Bennett and Jeiran Hajivandi Staff from East Cheshire NHS Trust have welcomed the arrival of a brand-new mobile breast screening unit. The...

  • Walkers rally in aid of children’s hospice

    The Cheshire Three Peaks Challenge, held annually in Macclesfield, has raised £13,900 for the Francis House Children’s Hospice and outdoor enthusiasts roamed the Cheshire hills...

  • MP’s visits new Mental Health war

    Macclesfield MP, David Rutley, met with Tim Welch, Chief Executive of Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Trust (CWP), to visit the new Mulberry Ward, an...