All posts by Editor

  • Get in the mood for Christmas

    A Brief History of Christmas with GreenMatthews, The Old Sunday School Sat 25 November, performance 1-3pm followed by festive tea provided by the Friends A...

  • M6 closed

    Following a collision between a petrol tanker and LGV between junctions 18 and 19 on the M6 earlier today the motorway remains closed in both...

  • Prestbury choirmaster collected indecent images

    A former choirmaster of St Peter’s Church, Prestbury spent 14 years collecting of hundreds of indecent images of children. David Bradford, 50, is facing jail after...

  • Plant thought extinct found in Peak District National Park

    A rare plant previously thought to be globally extinct has been rediscovered in the Peak District National Park. Two small populations of the leek-coloured hawkweed,...

  • A day to remember at Quarry Bank

    One of Britain’s most historically important sites is to open for free as part of a festival celebrating history and culture. Quarry Bank will be taking...

  • A picture is worth a thousand words

    John Stafford’s Favourite Artist: Joseph Wright of Derby The Old Sunday School, 2 October 2017 – 6 January 2018 A new exhibition at The Old...

  • Sheep killed by dog

    Police in Macclesfield are reminding dog walkers about the devastation canines can cause after a number of sheep were brutally killed in Sutton. The owner...

  • Deer dumping mystery solved

    Following an investigation by the Rural Crime Team into a deer carcass being dumped at a tip in Poynton, a 30-year-old man has been spoken...

  • Arley Hall Autumn Plant Fair

    Sunday 1st October 10am – 4pm Enjoy a day out browsing the specialist plant nurseries selling unusual plants, shrubs and bulbs and gather great ideas...

  • Police seek man who dumped deer remains

    Police in Macclesfield have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the dumping of a deer...

  • Christ Church open weekend

    Visitors are welcome to explore the Georgian interior of Christ Church – with its sea of box pews and savour the timeless atmosphere. Opening hours...

  • Wayne Hemingway heading for town

    “The highly successful series of WEAVE Town Talks returns after a summer break on 7th September. This must-attend free event at Macclesfield Town Hall, will...

  • Cheshire businesses stay ahead of the digital curve

    Businesses across the region will come together at The Business Club’s Autumn event later this month to find out what’s next in digital marketing. On...

  • Nominate your National Park local heroes

    UK National Parks are calling for nominations to the Volunteer Awards 2017. The annual awards celebrate the hard work and commitment of people who regularly...

  • Rogue traders are out there

    Cheshire police officers are warning residents to remain vigilant following reports of rogue traders operating in the area. Over the last few weeks officers have...

  • Macclesfield southside plans approved

    Plans to develop 135 acres to the south of Macclesfield, between Congleton Road and the Macclesfield to London railway line, have been approved  by Cheshire East’s strategic planning board. The...

  • Local solicitor defends lasting powers of attorney

    Following comments from a former senior judge that power of attorney orders are open to financial abuse, local solicitor, Justine Clowes, has defended lasting powers of...

  • Hats off for the National Trust . . . or Cheshire East?

    Our Portugal-based twitter correspondent has told us that the Twittersphere has been buzzing with excitement and controversy following the revelation that “Future Footballers Wife” hats  were...

  • Rose King Stan boosts Hospice funds

    The generous fundraising efforts of an Eaton village schoolboy has seen East Cheshire Hospice receive a donation of over £4,000. 8-year-old Stan Taylor-Lankester began his...

  • Cycle Maintenance workshops for tourism businesses

    Help is on hand for Peak District businesses to better understand the needs of their cyclist customers. Pedal Peak for Business, supported by the Peak...