All posts by Editor

  • Christmas boxes to Ukraine

    Above: Jeanette and Craig Rice have filled their Macclesfield home with shoeboxes A couple who stack their home full of Christmas gifts and supplies to...

  • Derby decided by penalties

    Altrincham FC 0 Macclesfield FC 0 (4-2) A spirited display from 10 man Macclesfield was in vain as a penalty shootout victory saw Altrincham progress...

  • It was 44 years ago today . . .

    On the evening of 8 December 1980, former Beatle, John Lennon, was shot and fatally wounded in the archway of the Dakota building, his home...

  • DirtBox Christmashits disco 2024

    The amazing Dirt Box Disco supported by The Spontanes will be inaugurating the first of an annual beer, rude words and mayhem xmas festival! Crafty...

  • Virginmarys new year’s eve party

    The Virginmarys are so looking forward to doing something completely different and welcoming in 2025 with amazing people!! They’re going let YOU the fans choose...

  • Autism accreditation award for Spire hospital

    Spire Regency Hospital in Macclesfield has received the Autism Accreditation Inclusion Award from the National Autism Society. The Inclusion award standards support provisions in addressing...

  • Convincing EVRi scam

    It’s Christmas and packages are winging their way to our doors making us a tad more susceptible. This one nearly fooled me – until I...

  • Severe weather warning

    The Met Office have issued red, amber and yellow warnings covering most of the UK. Starts: 01:00 GMT on Sat 7 December, Ends: 23.59 GMT on Sat 7...

  • Macclesfield green belt to see 200 homes?

    Bloor Homes is preparing to submit an outline planning application for 200 homes on 40 acres off Prestbury Road. The site lies just north of...

  • Christmas crime prevention advice

    At this time of year thieves may look to take advantage and see your home as a free shopping experience by stealing the gifts you’ve...

  • It was 91 years today . . .

    . . . that prohibition ended in the United States. In the United States an early wave of movements for state and local prohibition arose...

  • Local foundation’s grant supports hospital dementia garden

    Above: Fundraising and Events Manager for East Cheshire NHS Charity, Lily Preston (left) with Laura Turner, Vernon Building Society’s St Petersgate Branch Manager (right)  Patients...

  • Macclesfield FC fundraiser for Children’s Ward

    Above: Staff on the Children’s Ward are joined by Macclesfield FC Community Sports Trust at last year’s visit.  Young patients at Macclesfield District General Hospital’s...

  • Macclesfield Indoor Market refurbish

    Above: Shrewsbury Indoor Market on a cold and icy November morning was a pleasure to behold A few years too late, but Cheshire East Council...

  • CCTV released following shoplifting reports

    Police officers investigating reports of shoplifting at a convenience store in Knutsford have released a CCTV image of a couple they would like to speak...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    Young Elton is back on our stage on December 14th! He is our favourite tribute act, you won’t want to miss him! You can get...

  • Man sought following sexual assault

    Cheshire police officers investigating a sexual assault in Macclesfield have released an image of a man they would like to speak to. At around 1.47...

  • Workington AFC 0 Macclesfield FC

    A 90th minute winner from Luke Duffy snatched all three points as Macclesfield bounced back from a midweek defeat to earn the bragging rights from...

  • Zandra Rhodes visits the Silk Museum

    Macclesfield Silk museum welcomed a very special guest over the weekend. Iconic fashion designer, Dame Zandra Rhodes, DBE, visited the Silk Museum in Macclesfield to...

  • Robbie faces abuse at Workington

    Robbie Savage reckons he came in for “unacceptable” abuse from drunken fans during the Silkmen’s 1-0 win over Workington on Saturday. Savage used post-match interviews...