All posts by Editor

  • Space4Autism teetering on the edge

    Space4Autism, which supports autistic people and their families, has been “teetering on the edge” for the first time in its 20-year history due to financial...

  • Breaking the Silence

    Men in Sight: “Breaking the silence”, encouraging men affected by, or with, sight loss to talk. Get in touch to learn more Townley Hall, Townley...

  • Macc Lit & Phil – Neolithic Hebrides

    Macc Lit & Phil’s second talk of  the year takes place next Tuesday 25th February. The usual location and time: Macclesfield Library, Brunswick Street entrance,...

  • Support from U3A and Macclesfield Castle Rotary

    Pictured are some of the interviewers with Clare Woods, the careers advisor center, L-R Ann; Graham; Clare, Angela and Ken. Macclesfield u3a members continue to...

  • Helicopter visit for World War II pilot

    A Bollington school classroom assistant, still working at the age of 102, received a big surprise and a reminder of his younger days. Peter Davies,...

  • The Christie celebrates its third anniversary

    As The Christie at Macclesfield celebrates its third anniversary, patients and staff have hailed a leap forward in cancer care and applauded recent innovations. Patient...

  • School drop-off drivers could be fined

    Macclesfield schools are set to introduce a no-parking scheme that aims to improve pupil safety. Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras will be installed to...

  • Nissan Navara thefts on the increase

    Police are advising owners to be vigilant following several thefts of Nissan Navara vehicles. Over the last month there have been five reports of thefts...

  • Warrington Rylands 1 Macclesfield FC 3

    A brilliant second half display saw The Silkmen overcome a difficult Warrington Rylands side and extend the gap to 22 points at the top of...

  • From omni-shambles to cluster-fu**!

    “In order for us to set a balanced budget, we’re having to consider some very difficult proposals.” Sound familiar? No, it’s not Cheshire East Council...

  • Did you witness a South Park assault today?

    Detectives are investigating an incident in Macclesfield South Park. At around 6.30 am today, (Tuesday 11 February), a 26-year-old woman was walking through South Park,...

  • Macclesfield opticians Stand Up to Cancer

    Specsavers Macclesfield has raised £768 for cancer research charity Stand Up To Cancer. The team of 19 launched a month-long fundraising challenge where they completed...

  • Former teacher jailed for voyeurism

    A former Macclesfield teacher has been sentenced for possessing indecent images of children and voyeurism. Richard Lees, a former teacher and rugby coach at the...

  • Docusign scam

    A new level of communication involves being emailed with ‘secure’ documents. It’s not taken long for the scammers to latch on – so now they’re...

  • Macclesfield FC 6 Mickleover FC 1

    A dominant second half display from Macclesfield FC saw Mickleover get hit for six and the league leaders go 20 points clear. Highlights of the...

  • Big Farm Machine weekend

    The Lambing Shed Farm Shop and Kitchen is hosting the return of giant tractor and farm machinery weekend. The most powerful machines in farming will...

  • Thefts from parked cars

    Thefts from parked cars are on the increase so take care of your property and follow the simple instructions. Items such as sat-navs, phones, money, laptops, clothing and tools can be extremely attractive...

  • First for Spire Regency Hospital

    Consultant Urologist Professor Andrew Sinclair has performed the Spire Regency hospital’s first Optilume procedure. Optilume is a minimally invasive and low risk treatment to patients...

  • Christ Church Poetry Weekend

    Saturday 8th February 11.30am : 1pm : 2pm ~ The Polydolchi Recorder Consort 2.30pm ~ Highly acclaimed Poet Peter Branson 3-4pm ~ “Open Mic” with...

  • The Nanny State is alive and kicking

    Just so you know what the ilovemacc team have to deal with on a daily basis. Remember, someone (us no doubt), is paying for this...