• Tail-tagging transmitters for rare pheasants

    Chester Zoo scientists are testing a novel tail-tagging technique to help reintroduce rare pheasants to the wild. Last week, conservationists at Chester Zoo trialled attaching...

  • Will Read Blue Plaque unveiling

    A Blue Plaque, for Macclesfield musician, Will Read is to be unveiled at Mash Guru. Thursday, 20 March 2025 at 9 pm The Blue Plaque...

  • NatWest Bank 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...

  • Jet stream topic for Macc Lit & Phil

    Macclesfield Literary & Philosophical Society’s (Macc Lit & Phil) sixth talk of the current season will take place on Thursday 20th March will see . Meteorologist...

  • Danesford sex offender found guilty

    Prolific sex offender, Richard Burrows, has been found guilty of numerous sexual offences against young boys. Burrows was found guilty of 54 offences, including indecent...

  • Chronic Illness Support For All

    CISFA supports adults and teens with any form of chronic illness. We do this by way of community support groups, online support groups, hospital visits...

  • Morpeth Town 0 Macclesfield FC 4

    The champagne is on ice The Silkmen moved within touching distance of the Northern Premier League title after a dominant away performance sealed another three...

  • Annual Macclesfield town meeting

    Macclesfield’s annual town meeting takes place on Monday, 24th March 2025. The meeting will be at the Town Hall, Market Place, Macclesfield at 6 pm....

  • Cheshire East’s car park changes hits businesses

    We suspect that Cheshire East stopped long stays at some Macclesfield car parks in a bid to ‘massage’ car park stats. No doubt to justify...

  • Car meet chaos

    As a result of chaotic scenes, on roads around Manchester Airport, Cheshire Police have issued a dispersal order. The car meets over the last few...

  • “I read the news today oh boy . . .

    . . . four thousand holes in Blackburn, Lancashire.”* We have to wonder what The Beatles would have made of the news, that Cheshire East...

  • Swimathon this weekend

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  • Macclesfield councillor in court

    A Macclesfield councillor accused of strangulation and trying to pervert the course of justice appeared in court via a prison video link. Councillor Ashley Farrall,...

  • The family silver is being sold

    We’re told that the amalgamation of Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Warrington will bring investment and prosperity for all. We’re told that businesses will have...

  • Macclesfield to Whaley Bridge road – latest

    Cheshire East Council says work to repair the B5470 Macclesfield to Whaley Bridge road could take several months. The embankment collapsed taking the road with...

  • Sarah’s legacy continues

    The second phase of a breast cancer study created at the request of Girls Aloud singer, Sarah Harding, will begin this year. Funded by The...

  • Blank-firing guns handed in

    Cheshire Constabulary is supporting a month-long amnesty. The operation is intended to secure blank-firing guns which can easily be converted into weapons. The four-week amnesty...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    Monday 10th & Tuesday 11thBridget Jones: Mad About The Boy (15) 16:45Mickey 17 (15) – 19:30 Thursday 13thBridget Jones: Mad About The Boy (15) 16:45Mickey...

  • Local children benefit from opticians gifts

    Specsavers Macclesfield has donated a selection of new toys to Macclesfield Children and Baby Library. The library group, run by volunteers, helps families in need...

  • The tip: Macclesfield’s new theme park?

    Accessing Macclesfield refuse tip is akin to queuing at a theme park. Once you’ve made it off the main road, having earned the ire of...