All posts by Editor

  • Congleton man sought

    Police are asking the public to help them trace a 41-year-old man from Congleton who failed to appear in court. A warrant has been issued...

  • Young volunteer campaigns to curb countryside litter

    A teenage volunteer in the Peak District National Park hopes to inspire other youngsters to look after the countryside, after scooping a national award. Osian...

  • It’s Treacle weekend!

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

  • Live on Mars – last night at Buxton Opera House

    I’m old enough to have been around when David Bowie was doing the rounds of the northern clubs – including Stockport’s Poco Poco circa 1970 –...

  • Have a happy and safe Christmas

    Cheshire firefighters are wishing everyone a happy and safe Christmas at home and on the road Christmas is a time for families and friends to...

  • Manchester Airport – new Ukraine route

    A new route connecting Manchester Airport to the Ukraine has been announced. Ryanair has unveiled the new route from Manchester to Kiev, with a twice-weekly service...

  • Council urges employers to tackle domestic abuse

    A campaign to help employers spot the signs of domestic abuse in work colleagues has been launched to help raise awareness of the issue.   A...

  • “Fantastic ambition and conservation”

    Winners of the Peak District National Park Authority’s inaugural Planning Awards have been announced at a special ceremony recently at Thornbridge Hall. The Awards recognise...

  • Silkmen in talks with Sol Campbell

    Macclesfield Town are in talks with ex-England defender Sol Campbell about their vacant managerial position. The 44-year-old has never managed, but recently worked alongside England...

  • Emergency Service Christmas Carol Concert

    Next Tuesday sees the Emergency Services Christmas Carol Concert take place at Chester Cathedral. The magical night on 4 December and will see Cheshire Constabulary,...

  • Christmas events at Tatton

    Tis’ soon the season to embrace the festive spirit and where better to celebrate Christmas than in the magical grounds of Tatton Park? Known for...

  • Buxton’s Christmas panto boasts a 6ft sausage

    A new recruit has just joined the cast rehearsing Dick Whittington at Buxton Opera House.  He’s six foot tall, tanned and just loves being in...

  • Praise for council’s work with children in care

    Cheshire East Council has been praised by two government inspectors over improvements to its children’s social care service.  The  Ofsted focused visit took place over...

  • Schools rise to a stock market challenge

    More than 150 youngsters from across Cheshire East took part in a trading challenge that put their financial skills and acumen to the test on...

  • Convicted drug dealer’s assets seized

    More than £3,500 has been seized from a convicted drug dealer following a Proceeds of Crime investigation by Cheshire Police. Callum Scanlan, from Winsford, was...

  • Cheshire Police target cross border criminals

    Criminals travelling across the border between Cheshire, Merseyside and Greater Manchester were greeted by more than a surprise last night, Wednesday 21 November, when they...

  • Redrow donate defibrillator to local primary

    Above: Mrs Strickland, school medical officer, Andrea Roach, Hand on Heart trainer, Melanie Ferris, Redrow sales consultant; with pupils from Upton Priory Primary School House...

  • Shop online safely

    Software updates Make sure you’ve installed the latest software & app updates. Criminals use weaknesses in software to attack your devices and steal information, such...

  • Cheshire Constabulary – UK’s 13th most inclusive

    Cheshire Constabulary has been ranked 13th in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List for 2018/19. The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List recognises the efforts...

  • Macclesfield Castle Rotary Club charity bazaar

    The Rotary Club of Macclesfield Castle once again held its annual Charities Bazaar on Saturday 17th November to support the important work of many local...