All posts by Editor

  • Gime Toure joins Silkmen

    Macclesfield Town have announced the signing of French forward Gime Toure. The 23-year-old has agreed a one-year contract with the Silkmen after impressing during a...

  • Air quality data was misreported

    Cheshire East has said it is taking action to improve air quality monitoring procedures following concerns raised at a Cabinet meeting on 12 July 2016. A report,...

  • Threadmill at The Silk Museum

    New textile art exhibition by Threadmill at The Silk Museum The Silk Route: A Never-Ending Journey The Silk Museum, 16 September – 10 November 2017 ...

  • Hairspray is heading for Buxton

    Hairpsray is on its way, with Opera House Chief Exec directing the National tour! The big, bold and beautiful production of the much-loved musical comedy Hairspray will...

  • Tributes ‘flo’ as Patrick retires

    Image: L-R, Paul Davies, Gareth Fry and Patrick Hurst. Macclesfield-based engineering company Statiflo has appointed a new group financial controller following the retirement of Patrick...

  • Remember Passchendaele

    Cheshire East Council is to hold a ceremony of commemoration to mark the centenary of the start of the Third Battle of Ypres – more...

  • Local Plan approved

    Cheshire East Council has sealed the formal adoption of its landmark Local Plan. The decision yesterday (Thursday, July 27) comes after a planning inspector last...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    Cinemac Old Sunday School Roe Street Macclesfield SK11 6UT Recorded Information: 01625 423535 Enquiries: 07871 422937 The new website at cinemac.org.uk is being completed but online bookings for...

  • By ‘eck it’s a comedy hotpot

    This year’s Buxton Comedy Festival sees favourite flat-capped wearers The Lancashire Hotpots, celebrate ten years of songs. Lancashire institutions such as Chippy Teas and Shopmobility...

  • Furry Friends Festival

    Thursday, 24th August at Stockley Farm Well Heeled Dog Club Mike and his lovely dogs will be providing training advice with an agility demo and...

  • A ‘Walk to the Park’ with Bollington Brewing

    Image: Paul Norman, the inspiration behind the Walk in the Park Bollington Brewing Co. is inviting people to don their walking boots for a 10.5...

  • Controlled explosion in Wimslow

    Officers from Macclesfield Local Policing Unit are currently assisting EOD with a controlled explosion which is set to be carried out in the Browns Lane...

  • Gooseberry growers prepare for battle

    The Dunkirk spirit will be needed by rival growers poised this week for the annual battle of the bushes as gooseberries come under attack from...

  • Bodycote sees upturn

    Macclesfield-based Bodycote has seen half year profits increase 27% as its general industry division enjoys recovery. Group pre-tax profits for the heat-treatment and engineering company...

  • Tatton celebrates birth of Tabitha’s Secret

    A very unique arrival was born at Tatton Park on Sunday 16 July. Named Secret Sensation (after her great-great grandmother, Arclid Sensation), the rare female...

  • 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 for...

  • Police appeal over Knutsford hit and run

    Police are appealing for witnesses after a car failed to stop following a collision on Manchester Road, Knutsford on Monday, 10 July 2017. A 37-year-old woman had...

  • Parliament tour for All Hallows students

    Students and staff from All Hallows Catholic College visited Parliament recently, where they were met by David Rutley, MP for Macclesfield, for a tour and...

  • Shrigley Hall bought by private investor

    Grade II-listed country house hotel, Shrigley Hall Hotel, Golf & Country Club has been acquired by a private investor. Set within 262 acres of private...

  • Police seek Congleton man

    Police are appealing for the public′s help in tracing a man wanted on suspicion of burglaries in Congleton and Biddulph Moor. Michael Smart, (39), from...