All posts by Editor

  • Isn’t nature wonderful

    Last week the daffodils, magnolias, camellias and helibores at Bodnant Garden were still slumbering. With just a few days of warm weather the whole 80 acres of...

  • Macclesfield IT firm warns of the dangers of cybercrime

    Above: Graham Fern, Technical Director for Axon Macclesfield based IT solutions firm Axon is urging local businesses to look at their cybercrime prevention strategies following...

  • MP pays tribute to “outstanding” school

    Macclesfield’s MP, David Rutley, recently paid a visit to Park Lane School to learn more about how the school helps pupils achieve their full potential....

  • Police staff member wins Role Model of the Year award

    A Cheshire Constabulary employee has won a regional award for her ‘wonderful’ work championing equality and diversity. Kat Stock, Positive Action HR Advisor at the...

  • SHIFT Macc Hack #BeBoldForChange

    To celebrate International Women’s Day yesterday on Wednesday 8 March, User Experience Design & Digital Agency Sigma set a design challenge focused on the social challenges women face in society today...

  • Men jailed for attempted Handforth ATM attack

    Three men have been jailed for almost 20 years in relation to an attempted attack on an ATM cash machine. Carl Hargin, 31, Kieran Patrick...

  • Another record year for Manchester Airport

    Manchester Airport continues to break records with more than 26 million passengers passing through the airport over the last year. After 35 months of consecutive growth, the UK’s...

  • Police appeal for witnesses to Congleton robbery

    Police in Congleton are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in the town. At 9.20pm on 4 March 2017 two women were walking along Fox...

  • Taking a break for Fairtrade

    Local residents who attended the annual Fairtrade Fortnight Coffee Morning, held on 4th March at Macclesfield Library, were joined by the group’s Patron, the Mayor...

  • More about Buildings and Trees

    Macc Art Lounge opens its latest exhibition – More about Buildings and Trees on March 9th. The exhibition is open every Thurs, Friday Saturday 11:00am...

  • Puppy gets life saving surgery thanks to Cheshire Police

    A puppy rescued by a Chester animal charity has had lifesaving surgery after Cheshire Police raised the final amount needed to pay for the operation....

  • Science meets art meets commuters at Crewe Station

    Cheshire East’s inspiring and creative SHIFT programme – full of hands-on and innovative activities to do, see, create and learn around all things digital – continues its...

  • MP supports Eating Disorders Awareness Week

    MP for Macclesfield, David Rutley, supported the launch of Beat’s Eating Disorder Awareness Week last week in Parliament. The event was an opportunity for MPs to...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    Cinemac Old Sunday School, Roe Street
, Macclesfield SK11 6UT Recorded Information: 01625 423535 Enquiries: 07871 422937 Monday 6 to Thursday 16 March 2017 Monday 6 March Logan (15) 5.00, 8.00 Tuesday...

  • Local team wins Rotary competition

    Local team Chairperson won ‘Best individual Chairperson’ Award athlete The Rotary District Final –  held at Frodsham for the 10 successful winners of the Heat Competitions with 62 teams...

  • Appeal following attempted ATM attack

    Police in Macclesfield are appealing for witnesses after an attempt was made to break into a cash machine.  Officers were called to reports that offenders...

  • Businesses urged to take up free expert advice and support

    Businesses are being urged to attend a briefing which provides information on changes to environmental legislation and rules on business standards. The breakfast briefing at...

  • Council awaits Supreme Court planning ruling

    Cheshire East Council is awaiting the ruling of five Supreme Court judges in its joint appeal over the interpretation of the National Planning Policy Framework...

  • Take your (even more comfortable) seat, and enjoy the show!

    Major investment into The Old Sunday School on Roe Street by public, business and supporters Reputedly salvaged when the former Derby Playhouse closed in the...

  • Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast

    The Mayor of Macclesfield, Cllr Alift Harewood-Jones presided over the annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on 24th February at Macclesfield Town Hall. This year’s impressive event was also...