• The Royal Cheshire County Show 2023

    A wonderful celebration of the Cheshire countryside, agriculture, food and family fun, The Royal Cheshire County Show is celebrating its 185th year in 2023. Discounted...

  • Rural villages ‘cut off’ after bus services slashed

    Village residents near Macclesfield have said they are feeling “cut off” from local towns and villages after bus services were reduced. Bus operator Arriva closed...

  • Old Macc 20

    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...

  • Esso EG sold to ASDA

    EG Group, which counts the Esso filling station on Churchill Way, Macclesfield, amongst it’s 5,500 sites has sold nearly all of its UK assets to Asda...

  • Barnaby Festival

    In a new Light Barnaby Festival is all about celebrating the creativity of Macclesfield. Through Barnaby Platform we want to highlight the incredible events and...

  • What made Macclesfield FC successful?

    Episode #1 Robbie Savage tells it as it is. Share this... Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Email Reddit Tumblr

  • Macclesfield Barnaby parade 2023

    On Saturday 17th June 2023, Macclesfield will host the Barnaby Festival Parade welcoming around 800 parade participants with many more visitors lining the parade route....

  • Geronimo Festival 2023 postponed 

    The Geronimo Family Festival, due to be held at Arley this year on 26th – 29th May 2023, has been postponed.  Please do not arrive...

  • Old Macc 19

    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...

  • Drugs seizure at Macclesfield rail station

    Heroin, crack cocaine and ketamine have been seized in a joint police operation at Macclesfield railway station. British Transport Police working alongside Cheshire Police carried...

  • Beware bloodthirsty Buxton plant

    In preparation for Buxton Opera House’s community production of Little Shop of Horrors, a strange, botanical creature has appeared outside the theatre! Following the success...

  • Plant a tree for a loved one

    Dame Judi Dench calls on people to celebrate their lost loved ones by planting a tree with the National Trust to mark Celebration Day This...

  • Park Lane School are top class 

    Park Lane School have taken the top prize in a Town Council Coronation competition. In the run up to the Coronation of King Charles and...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    Our next Cinemac Live event is: Rule The World – The UK’s No.1 Take That tribute! You can book tickets for this at: www.cinemaclive.co.uk Our...

  • Funding boost for walkers and cycling routes

    Cheshire East Council has received a funding boost to develop and promote walking and cycling in the borough. Active Travel England has awarded almost £1.3m to...

  • Anyone for croquet?

    One of the most misunderstood sports has a series of free events across England for National Croquet week this May 20 -30th – so get...

  • Fundraiser John wins Pride of Manchester award

    A prolific busker from Macclesfield has been honoured for his tireless fundraising for East Cheshire NHS Trust’s charity at the recent Pride of Manchester Awards....

  • Macc Lit & Phil

    The last meeting of Macclesfield Lit & Phil’s current season is next Tuesday evening 23rd May starting at 7.30 pm in Macclesfield Library. Freelance archaeologist Nigel...

  • Cheshire East ranger events – June 2023

    May is flying along and we are heading quickly towards summer! At a number of our sites in the north of Cheshire East, the Bollin...

  • Macclesfield chosen for biofirm’s base

    Above: Paul Holme and Dean Richards of Alderley Analytical Bioanalysis specialist, Alderley Analytical, has relocated to a new site in Macclesfield. The company has moved...