All posts by Editor

  • Appeal to trace owners of jewellery in Macclesfield

    Cheshire Police are seeking to identify the owners of a number of suspected stolen pieces of jewellery – including watches, necklaces, rings and a clock...

  • Macclesfield online mortgage firm hits £140m

    Online mortgage broker, Mojo Mortgages, has driven recommendations for £140m worth of mortgage capital through its Partner API option in just twelve months.  The Macclesfield-based...

  • Silkmen may boycott FA Cup tie

    Macclesfield Town players are considering boycotting the FA Cup tie against Kingstonian – even going on strike over their unpaid salaries. The fuming squad want...

  • Macclesfield travel agent is new Chairman for NW ABTA

    Richard Slater, owner of Henbury Travel in Macclesfield, has been elected as the new Chairman of ABTA in the North West of England. ABTA is...

  • Peaks and Plains start Georgian Mill build

    Peaks and Plains has started work on 67 apartments on the Georgian Mill site on Park Green, Macclesfield. Demolition of the former mill has been...

  • Lisa Mills at Langley UK

    Despite this being the tenth Lisa Mills gig in Langley, (that’s Langley, near Macclesfield UK – not Langley, Virginia), it’s the first time we’d seen...

  • Be part of the razzle dazzle of Chicago

    For the third year, Buxton Opera House will be throwing its doors open to wannabe performers of the future. Young local performers are being sought...

  • Macclesfield Christmas lights switch on

    Macclesfield’s countdown to Christmas will begin with the big switch on event on Saturday 30th November starting at 12 noon. Hosted by Silk FM, local bands...

  • Appeal for information following Hurdsfield collision

    Cheshire Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a Volvo car collided with a 61-year-old local man, who sustained serious injuries. The collision,...

  • No wages again for Silkmen

    Macclesfield players and staff are seeking legal advice and looking to cancel their playing contracts after being told by the club that they will not...

  • Premier League Kicks

    Macclesfield Town Council is working with Macclesfield Town Football Club on a new football programme called Premier League Kicks.  The programme uses the reach and...

  • LIT – a weekend of stories and light

    Image ⓒ Simon Buckley LIT is a weekend of stories and light in Macclesfield, the first edition of which will be held between Friday 22...

  • Chelford crash leaves car in a hedge

    A car driver escaped with minor injuries, after a crash on Wednesday morning, which left his vehicle stuck in a hedge. The accident happened at...

  • An Inspector Calls

    The National Theatre’s landmark production, directed by Stephen Daldry. Stephen Daldry’s multi award-winning production of JB Priestley’s classic thriller returns to Buxton Opera House after...

  • The Simon and Garfunkel Story 50th Anniversary Tour

    Direct from a week-long run in London’s West End at the Vaudeville Theatre, a sold-out worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon...

  • Journey into the mind of the Rock ’n Roll alien

    Take an incredible two hour trip through the finest work of David Bowie with The Bowie Collective. This group of rock musicians, artists and performers...

  • Barnaby presents

    Barnaby Presents is a new series of free talks and workshops about a wide range of arts & culture producing skills, and will take place...

  • The ‘Drome’ is reborn

    The ‘Drome’ – officially the ‘Picturedrome’ – reopened its doors yesterday as a food market hall. The brainchild of the team behind Manchester’s Mackie Mayor...

  • First All Hallows headteacher has passed away

    We are saddened to report that Mr William (Bill) Blackledge, who was the very first headmaster of All Hallows School, has passed away. Mr Blackedge...

  • Christmas shopping scams to watch out for

    Shoppers are being warned about fraudulent messages being sent out by scammers pretending to be from parcel delivery companies and online purchasing sites. One of...