All posts by Editor

  • New jewellery shop will boost town centre ‘re-gem-eration’

    MP for Macclesfield David Rutley, joined other guests to celebrate the opening of D.J. Massey & Son’s new jewellers shop in Macclesfield Market Place. The jewellers asked David...

  • It was 50 years ago today . . .

    An exhibition by six artists who studied together at Stockport Art College in the 1960’s opens today at Stockport Art Gallery. The spirit of Stockport...

  • Another jobs boost for Alderley Park

    North West agrochemical firm Redag Crop Protection Ltd has secured over $2m (£1.43m) in funding which will be used to help create 20 new science...

  • New defender for the Silkmen

    Former York City centre-back John McCombe has joined Macclesfield Town until the end of the season. The 30-year-old was recently released by the York City having...

  • New Leader names her Cabinet

    The new Leader of Cheshire East Council has named her new Cabinet following her election to the leadership of the 82-member Council.Councillor Rachel Bailey, ward...

  • Rural crime

    Rural community members joined together on Monday as Cheshire Constabulary outlined its commitment to tackling rural and wildlife crime. More than 100 people attended the Rural...

  • Something afoot at Brassingtons?

    We hear that Macclesfield’s oldest independent bakery is going through some changes. We like what we see. Watch this space. Share this... Facebook Pinterest Twitter...

  • Building a greener business

    Peak District and Staffordshire businesses have the chance to boost their green credentials at a free networking event with a difference on 23 March. 5...

  • £1m Lottery grant to boost Tatton Park farm

    Cheshire East Council has been awarded a £1m grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund to revitalise Tatton Park’s farm attraction. Tatton Dale Farm offers families...

  • And you think you’re having a bad day . . .

    . . . just so you know, it isn’t only you who has bad ones! Share this... Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Email Reddit Tumblr

  • Health Matters

    The next talk in the Health Matters programme – Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) – will be held tomorrow night – Tuesday 1st March 2016 and will be presented by Dr Saravanan, Consultant Gastroenterologist, and...

  • Question Time for local MP

    All Hallows Catholic College welcomed a special visitor recently, as Member of Parliament for Macclesfield, David Rutley, came to the school to be quizzed by...

  • Cheshire Police Band off to the National Brass Band finals

    Members of the Cheshire Constabulary band are celebrating after qualifying for the National Brass Band finals in September. The band qualified following success at the...

  • Gargantuan stage for Young Company at Buxton

    Buxton Opera House’s Young Company has won a place to compete in the National Theatre’s Connections Festival alongside some of the most talented young actors...

  • MP disappointed at court closure

    Macclesfield MP, David Rutley, has expressed his disappointment that a local proposal to create a Macclesfield Justice Centre has not been taken forward, in favour...

  • Champions of Magic

    One of Britain’s top professional Mind Readers to visit Buxton Opera House If you like Derren Brown you may want to check out Alex McAleer, one...

  • School friends reunited after 70 years

    Old school friends were reunited after 70 years for an exhibition that will tell the story of Quarry Bank’s unique gardens. Maurice Earlam and Cyril Bradley,...

  • It’s Treacle Sunday today!

    Last Sunday of the month means just one thing in Macclesfield – Treacle Market. The sun is shining and visitors will be flooding in to...

  • Peppa Pig live on stage

    It’s a lovely day and Peppa Pig is playing outside with her friends. Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig has got a surprise for her and...

  • Rewind music festival returns to Capesthorne

    80’s music fans from across Cheshire won’t have far to travel to attend one of the world’s largest retro music festivals this summer. Following two hugely successful...