All posts by Editor

  • King Pleasure & the Biscuit Boys swing by the Opera House

    Since their debut at the Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival in 1987, the band has delivered performances in 21 countries, and has had countless appearances...

  • Despite the denials – this is a scam!

    I’ve just received this email – timely as UK income tax payments are due by 31st January. Sadly, I’d already been advised by my accountants...

  • Appeal following Knutsford traffic collision

    Cheshire Police are seeking witnesses to a traffic collision in Chelford Road, Knutsford, which occurred at 1.51 pm on 14 January 2018. A Jaguar X-Type,...

  • Police budget cuts? Council tax increase? What do you think?

    A series of options are up for local discussion, when Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner, David Keane, visits The Grosvenor Shopping Centre in Macclesfield on Friday 26...

  • Macclesfield Museums – what’s coming up

    Macclesfield Museums have announced a range of textile exhibitions and events coming up over the next few months – so get creative, be inspired and...

  • Plans for Lidl store approved

    Budget supermarket chain Lidl’s plans to move into Macclesfield have been approved. Lidl has been given permission to open a new store on the ‘Towers’...

  • Three new players for the Silkmen

    Silkmen manager, John Askey, has added three more key members to his squad. The Silkmen are the bookies’ favourites for promotion to the Football League,...

  • Police car rammed by stolen car

    Cheshire Police has launched an investigation after a police car was deliberately rammed by a stolen car in Wilmslow. At around 2.00 am this morning...

  • Roads closures in Ollerton area

    Police closed a number of roads last night (Monday) following damage to power cables in Ollerton. The roads are closed around Ollerton, between Chelford and...

  • MP goes on the beat with Rural Crime Team

    Local MP, David Rutley, joined Cheshire Constabulary’s Rural & Wildlife Crime Team on patrol recently. Following a briefing on the Team’s local priorities from Sergeant...

  • New restaurant for Alderley Edge Hotel

    A new bar and restaurant has opened at the Alderley Edge Hotel – the first phase of a £2.5m refurbishment programme. The hotel is owned...

  • Parliamentary procedure for Fallibroome students

    Sixth formers from Fallibroome Academy in Macclesfield met recently with local MP, David Rutley, on a visit to the Houses of Parliament. David joined the...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    Old Sunday School, Roe Street
, Macclesfield SK11 6UT Recorded Information: 01625 423535 Enquiries: 07871 422937 Our auditorium Bar is open 30mins before screenings (subject to the film being shown,...

  • Increasing council tax precept

    Last week it was Cheshire Police, this week it’s Cheshire Fire Authority seeking approval to increase their take from your council taxes. According to the...

  • Take Five to Stop Fraud

    Cheshire Constabulary is supporting the finance industry’s Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign. During Take Five To Stop Fraud Week (22-26 January 2018), people from...

  • Macclesfield Town Council Youth Summit

    Macclesfield Town Hall is all set to be buzzing with the energy and ideas of local youngsters at the second Macclesfield Town Council Youth Summit....

  • Serious about safety?

    January 16 is ‘Register My Appliance Day’ and firefighters are asking everyone to improve their home safety by taking a few minutes to register the household...

  • Local businesses in line for countryside awards

    Five regional finalists will soon be chosen, from thousands of nominations across the north, to represent the region in the Countryside Alliance Awards – the...

  • Courier Fraud

    Cheshire Police is warning residents across the county not to fall foul of Courier Fraud following a number of reports in the region. Courier fraud...

  • Witnesses to Wilmslow robbery sought

    Macclesfield Police are appealing for information following a robbery in Wilmslow. At approximately 7.50pm on Saturday 6 January two masked men entered the Subway store...