All posts by Editor

  • RHS Tatton 2017 in pictures

    All things horticultural, including garden design, the environment, butterflies, bees, clothes, garden ornaments, implements and furniture – plus food, fabrics, clothing, photos, paintings – and...

  • New life for Charles Roe House

    Above: (left to right) Stephanie and Ian Pinches, David Rutley MP and Mayor of Macclesfield Cllr Beverley Dooley. An iconic Macclesfield heritage site has been restored and opened...

  • Macclesfield Festival 2017

    There’ll be something for everyone at the inaugural Macclesfield Festival – on Saturday 22 July 2017 – including a feast of live music, family entertainment and much, much...

  • Durrell signs for Silkmen

    Macclesfield Town have announced the signing of midfielder Elliott Durrell. The playmaker has signed a two-year deal with the Silkmen after spending the last week...

  • MP backs drive to tackle loneliness

    Local MP, David Rutley, visited Age UK Cheshire East’s offices to learn more about the charity’s work with older people and its plans for the future....

  • Funding boost for Macclesfield Museums

    Macclesfield Museums have secured £77,000 from the Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund for the ‘Silk and the Jacquard Legacy’ project. This includes a financial contribution from...

  • Mix-ups and Mayhem at Little Moreton Hall

    Above: Little Moreton Hall ⓒ Alan Ingram/National Trust Mistaken identity, misunderstandings and role-switching are themes shared by two vastly different plays coming to Little Moreton...

  • Macclesfield tops table for alcohol and drug driving

    Over 250 drivers are facing a ban and large fines for driving after drinking alcohol or taking illegal drugs. Throughout June Cheshire Police Roads Policing Unit...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    Cinemac Old Sunday School Roe Street Macclesfield SK11 6UT Recorded Information: 01625 423535 Enquiries: 07871 422937 Friday 14 to Thursday 27 July Friday 14 July Spider-Man: Homecoming...

  • Is HMRC tuning up?

    Cheshire Police are advising residents to remain vigilant following reports of hoax calls from people claiming to be from HMRC. Three separate reports in the last 24...

  • 51st Annual Sutton Flower & Vegetable Show

    Sutton Ex-Servicemen’s Club will hold its 51st Annual  Flower & Vegetable Show on Sunday 3rd September 2017. The Show will again take place, with the...

  • Macc Laughs

    A whirlwind of acclaimed comedians join us July 20th at The Button Warehouse! We’re excited to present two (two!) Edinburgh previews: Soixante Mirth by Charmian...

  • Macclesfield man charged with Bollington sex offences

    Christian Thomas Taylor, 39, of Percyvale Street, Macclesfield, has been charged following an investigation into reports of indecent exposure in Bollington. The victims, aged 11 and 12, of two...

  • Live in the Park at Arley Hall

    Live in the Park at Arley Hall, Saturday 15th July 2017 Picnic concert – fantastic firework finale Share this... Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Email...

  • £50bn economy for Cheshire and Warrington

    The Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has unveiled a new blueprint to double the area’s economy by 2040. Cheshire and Warrington, which has...

  • Are you receiving unsolicited texts?

    You may have received an unusual text recently. Two of the text messages purport to come from the website loveislandgames.com and https://www.starwins.co.uk – both online gambling sites. The text messages...

  • Airport City could create 5000 jobs

    A joint venture between property firms TPG Real Estate and Stoford Developments has completed a land acquisition deal paving the way for thousands of employment opportunities...

  • Macclesfield Festival – win an admission ticket

    Time is running out if you want to enter our free competition to win tickets to the inaugural family friendly Macclesfield Festival – which will be...

  • Your Silkmen need you!

    Macclesfield Town are looking for volunteers to help get the Moss Rose ready for the new season. Supporters can go along to the Moss Rose – at...

  • Silkmen sign ex-Celtic defender

    Above: Thompson (right) was part of the England squad that reached the semi final of the Under-19 World Cup in 2010 Macclesfield Town have signed...