All posts by Editor

  • Local MP on the rails

    Macclesfield MP David Rutley and Cheshire East Councillor Harold Davenport have seen first-hand the scale of the repairs needed to reopen the railway between Buxton...

  • Tribute issued to Knutsford cyclist

    This tribute has been issued by the family of Miroslaw Chlap, 48, who died on Sunday 4 September following a collision on Manchester Road, Knutsford: “Miroslaw...

  • Tour of Britain hits Macclesfield

    The Tour of Britain cycle racers power through Rainow just after 2 pm The upload from Stannard’s Garmin Edge 1000 GPS computer calculated that he averaged...

  • Tatton’s farm animals prepare to say thank you at Home Farm

    Tatton’s Home Farm animals will be wriggling into their Sunday best for Harvest Festival weekend. This annual festival, one of the Farm’s favourites, is a...

  • Disabled Ramblers celebrate Peak District access

    Outdoor enthusiasts from across England and Wales have been taking advantage of work to help make the Peak District National Park more accessible. A group...

  • Yet more thoughtless drivers

    And we thought disabled parking abuse was limited to the town centre. Two more cars spotted using disabled bays – without displaying a blue badge – this time in Aldi...

  • Marcus Brigstocke – Why the long face?

    People have been asking the comedian Marcus Brigstocke, “Why the Long Face?” The answer? He has been looking so glum because of such troubling matters...

  • Wychcraft Big Band – ECH fundraiser

    Wychcraft Big Band will be belting out the classic tunes of Frank Sinatra, Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington and Michael Buble – in their inimitable style...

  • Under Macclesfield skies

    Friday brought yet another glorious sunset in Macclesfield. Why would you want to live anywhere else? Share this... Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Email Reddit Tumblr

  • The Hollies

    With their soaring, distinctive harmonies, brilliantly crafted songs and passionate performances The Hollies are one of the defining sounds of the sixties. The group are...

  • An Evening of Burlesque

    Leave your inhibitions at the door and prepare to experience the UK’s biggest burlesque extravaganzas. With a bevy of beautiful burlesque stars, speciality variety artists...

  • Buxton Film launches young programmers project

    Buxton Film is being funded by Film Hub North West Central to run a project to engage young people in the programming and marketing of...

  • More disabled bay cheats

    Friday 2nd September and two more drivers who either couldn’t read or chose to ignore the ‘disabled parking only’ signs. The driver of the van...

  • Free training to boost local businesses

    Cheshire East Council is to hold a series of free workshops to help business people learn how to win public sector contracts. The award-winning procurement...

  • Cheshire East Council pays tribute to hero Tom

    Cheshire East Council Leader Rachel Bailey has paid tribute to hero Tom Jackson who died after trying to save a fellow backpacker as she was...

  • Cafe closure mystery

    Mystery surrounds the sudden closure of Livesey’s cafe and sandwich shop in Chestergate. The business appeared to be thriving and had been receiving excellent reviews...

  • Under Macclesfield skies

    You don’t have to go to Jamaica for sensational sunsets. How about these images taken in Macclesfield on Thursday evening.   Share this... Facebook Pinterest...

  • Historian to play his part in Quarry Bank’s future

    One of the country’s best-loved historians is to play a part in the future of a historic place in Wilmslow. ‘An Evening with Michael Wood’,...

  • Your Health Matters – Cardiology

    A reminder that the next Health Matters talk will be held on Tuesday – 6th September 2016, 7-8pm. This month’s talk is about Cardiology  People can learn...

  • Help solve the puzzle of Christ Church’s box pews

    Can you help solve a puzzle about the Christ Church pews? Macclesfield’s grade II* listed Georgian church built by entrepreneur and industrialist Charles Roe in...