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  • Two charged with Macclesfield burglaries

    By on May 9, 2024

    Two people have been charged in connection with two burglaries in Macclesfield. Christopher Carter, 50, of Beech Lane, Macclesfield, and Shanon Duncan, 26, of Beech...

  • Find your plants at Capesthorne this weekend

    By on May 8, 2024

    Capesthorne Hall and Gardens is hosting a Plant Hunters’ Fair on Sunday, May 12. The event will feature thousands of plant species from specialist nurseries...

  • Care home proposal for former activity centre site

    By on May 8, 2024

    A care home for people with complex needs could be built on Goodall Street in Macclesfield. Exemplar Health Care has applied for permission to demolish...

  • Giant Hogweed on the march

    By on May 8, 2024

    The Prince Albert Angling Society (PAAS) are receiving increasing reports of Giant Hogweed. Giant Hogweed is common in many places in the UK particularly on...

  • There are runs, then there are runs

    By on May 7, 2024

    Above: The Nixons at Hyde Park Corner in their 1903 Darracq on the London to Brighton run. Steve Nixon enjoys going for a relaxing run...

  • Macclesfield FC 1 Marine AFC 2

    By on May 6, 2024

    The Silkmen failed to win the play-off in the NPL final against Marine AFC. A day of heartbreak as The Silkmen fell just short in...

  • On this day in 1818 . . .

    By on May 5, 2024

    On May 5, 1818, a man attended at Macclesfield market with his wife wearing a halter around her neck; he was offering her for sale!...

  • Dan Price is the Police and Crime Commissioner

    By on May 4, 2024

    Labour’s Dan Price has been elected as Cheshire’s police and crime commissioner (PCC) after beating incumbent Conservative John Dwyer. Mr Price, an engineer by trade,...

  • Macclesfield Beer Festival 10th & 11th May

    By on May 4, 2024

    Don’t forget it’s Macc Beer Festival next weekend – 10th and 11th May 2024. 140 varieties of tipple to whet your whistles! This year’s event,...

  • Another consultation from Cheshire East 

    By on May 4, 2024

    Yes, you heard that right – Cheshire East has launched yet another consultation – this one on household waste recycling. Forgive the cynicism but I...

  • Macclesfield hospital staff set the pace

    By on May 3, 2024

    Above: staff and patients from the cardiac rehab team at Macclesfield Hospital during the 2023 walk Staff and patients from the Cardiac Rehabilitation team at...

  • Bollington library to close?

    By on May 3, 2024

    First it was news that Cheshire East school meal services are to end next year. Now Cheshire East Council is refusing to comment on reports...

  • Just over a month to go!

    By on May 3, 2024

    The Royal Cheshire County Show returns this June 18th & 19th and is promising an unforgettable two days of celebration, discovery, and joy for all...

  • Man jailed for Knutsford rape

    By on May 3, 2024

    A 25-year-old man who raped a woman in Knutsford has been jailed for 17 years. Marcell Koekemoer, of HMP Bristol, but previously of Stretford, was...

  • Record growth for Nexer

    By on May 3, 2024

    Macclesfield-headquartered Never Digital, has achieved its highest revenues. The company, currently celebrating its 17th birthday, reported £10.5 million in 2023 — a 12% growth year-on-year. With...

  • Cheshire’s school meals service to close

    By on May 3, 2024

    Cheshire East’s school meal service is to close in April 2025. Cheshire East Council said it could no longer afford to run its loss-making Fresh,...

  • Macclesfield FC 3 Worksop Town 1

    By on May 2, 2024

    Silkmen TV bring you the highlights of the NPL play off match between Macclesfield FC and Worksop Town. Under the lights at a rocking Leasing.com...

  • Cheshire East Ranger events – May

    By on May 2, 2024

    Outdoor fitness class at Astbury Mere Country Park Tuesday 7 May 2024. Are looking for a fitness class during the week that’s outside and you...

  • Your MP writes

    By on May 1, 2024

    The disproportionate negative impact on the north-east of the Cheshire East Borough from decisions made by the Council is a cause of real concern for...

  • Cheshire East Highways road closures

    By on May 1, 2024

    CE Highways are upgrading roads in the Westminster Road area in early June. Highways state that the highway repairs, commencing on 03 June 2024, will...