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Farmstead-style community for Macclesfield
If approved by local planners, the Flora Garden Centre at Henbury, will be transformed into what the developers describe as “a new model for sustainable...
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Fifth man jailed following Rainow robbery
A fifth gang member, that raided a home in Rainow and threatened the occupants with knives and hammers, has been jailed. Collins Mukonowatsauka, appeared at...
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Police ‘risking their lives’ says Assistant Chief Constable
The Assistant Chief Constable of Cheshire is claiming police officers are risking their lives to protect Cheshire residents from Covid-19 and is urging residents to...
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There’s a lockdown councillors!
Do Cheshire East realise there’s been a virtual lockdown of the county (and country) for nearly 12 months? I ask this because Cheshire East Council...
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Six more luxury properties for Prestbury
Housebuilders, Altin Homes, is building six ‘super contemporary’ homes which will command selling prices of between £2.25m–£2.45m. Planning has been approved to develop five properties...
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Macclesfield’s generosity continues
Above: Joyce Whitelaw, Macclesfield Castle Inner Wheel Club International Service Organiser, with their latest Shoeboxes. Macclesfield folks support for those in need evidently hasn’t been...
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Bollington burglar jailed
A Bollington burglar who targeted a pensioner’s home has been jailed. Simon Walmsley, of Elmsway, broke into the elderly victim’s property in Oak Lane, Kerridge,...
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Free online webinars for primary kids
Cheshire East Council, in association with ‘Literacy Counts’, a successful and experienced training provider for promoting literacy skills in young children, are running a series...
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Cheshire East flies the LGBT flag
Cheshire East Council will be flying the LGBT flag during February to celebrate LGBT History Month. The theme for LGBT History Month this year is...
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Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend
Enjoy an hour with nature and discover the wildlife on your doorstep Sign up for all you need to take part, including your free guide, help...
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Plans for Henbury housing scheme on hold
The proposed housing development at Henbury, Macclesfield, has been deferred by councillors — after a lengthy three-hour discussion. The scheme, by Bellway Homes, is for 134 houses...
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Call blocker protects vulnerable residents from fraud
In a bid to prevent telephone fraud in the region, call blocker devices have been installed at the homes of victims that are particularly susceptible...
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Home closed down following years of ASB and drugs offences
A house in Oven House Lane, Bollington, which was plagued with anti-social behaviour, violence and drug related activity, has been closed down by the landlords....
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Explore the world of Elizabeth Gaskell
Elizabeth Gaskell’s House is giving visitors the keys to the door, as it shares an invitation to a series of special online tours taking place in...
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Coronavirus deaths increase locally
East Cheshire NHS Trust trust, which runs Macclesfield, Knutsford and Congleton hospitals has reported its 250th death of a patient from coronavirus. Seven new Covid-19...
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Bosley Mill blast ‘like out of the movies’
Above: Derek William Barks, Derek Moore, Jason Shingler and Dorothy Bailey died in the explosion in 2015 The devastation in the wake of a fatal...
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Charging points for Bollington car park
Charging points for electric vehicles are to be installed Pool Bank car park, in Bollington. Installation of six charging points, a joint initiative between the...
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Bus pass restrictions lifted
Timing restrictions on travel for holders of concessionary bus passes have been lifted in a bid to help support the Covid-19 vaccine roll out for...
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Have your say on Victoria Park
Cheshire East Council is inviting residents to have their say on a draft masterplan for Macclesfield’s Victoria Park. The draft plan sets out several proposals...
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Last chance to have your say on Police funding
Image: @mistergrist The consultation on police priorities and funding will close at midnight this Sunday (24 January 2021). Last year’s – and the year before’s...