• Leisure Centre to close

    Middlewich Leisure Centre will close at the end of May – and it may just be the first of many to close. The facilities will...

  • All change at W H Smith

    The W H Smith name will disappear from Britain’s high streets for good after the business sold its UK chain. The deal will see stores...

  • Sainsbury’s robbery

    Police are appealing for information following a theft at Sainsbury’s in Macclesfield. Just after 4 pm, on Friday 21 March, three men entered the store...

  • Macclesfield Silk Museum joins The Herds

    The Silk Museum will present a series of workshops and an exhibition inspired by the international public art and climate action project THE HERDS. From...

  • One of Macclesfield’s most illustrious . . .

    One of Macclesfield’s most illustrious and formidable residents has left the town for pastures new. Former Girls’ High School head, Beryl Footman, was born in...

  • It’s Treacle Sunday!

    The last Sunday in every month means just one thing – Treacle Market. This famous Macclesfield market, which pitches up on the last Sunday of every...

  • Love and forty years of marriage

    A new exhibition celebrates 40 years of marriage and a ruby wedding for Macclesfield artists. A new exhibition opening this month at the Silk Museum...

  • Robbie’s Sky Sports interview

    We’re assuming not everyone has access to Sky Sports. If you missed Robbie Savage’s interview, following Macc FC’s title win, check it out here: Share...

  • Broken Cross cannabis farm

    A search of a property at Broken Cross, Macclesfield resulted in a cannabis farm bust. Around 50 cannabis plants were seized and a man has...

  • Landscapes unlocked

    Children enjoying a field trip; walkers admiring Peak District landscapes; a warden proudly carrying out her National Park duties.  These are among thousands of images...

  • ‘Heathrow closure a major wake-up call’

    Richard Slater, of Henbury Travel, slammed Heathrow Airport’s failures as a power outage forced the closure of the airport on Friday. The managing director of...

  • Champions! Macclesfield FC 2 Bamber Bridge 1

    A second half comeback saw The Silkmen secure their destiny in being crowned Northern Premier League Champions after victory over Bamber Bridge. Highlights courtesy of...

  • Virginmarys Glow in the Dark

    We SOLD OUT of all the VINYL within a matter of months so decided to do a really special re-stock and to celebrate our latest...

  • Volunteer social media expert

    Cheshire Neighbourhood Watch Association (CNWA) are recruiting for the voluntary role of Social Media expert. The role is aimed at raising awareness of Neighbourhood Watch...

  • New CEO for Kinaxia

    Macclesfield-based Kinaxia Logistics has appointed a new chief executive. Graham Cox succeeds Michael Conroy, whose 15 months in office have seen him lead the business...

  • Closure of Beech Hall Nursery ‘devastating’

    Parents have complained that the sudden closure of Beech Hall Nursery has left families and staff in crisis. Parents and staff at Beech Hall Nursery...

  • Another successful Swimathon

    Above: Swimathon 2025 team from Bollington Dean Valley school with The Mayor. Another very successful annual Macclesfield Castle Rotary Club  Swimathon took place last Sunday...

  • Cheshire Fire & Rescue supports Ukraine

    Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is joining fellow fire and rescue services to deliver vital firefighting equipment to Ukraine next month (April). A total of...

  • Wanted in relation to burglary

    Cheshire police are appealing for help in tracing Macauley Coutts. Coutts, 29-years-old, described as white, 5’6″ tall, of slim build, and with light brown hair...

  • EE-BT scam

    The email scammers are still coming for your money. Their sole aim is to part you from your hard-earned funds – so keep your wits...