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Rambling on
Last week’s short walk was very muddy in places. The walk, 6 miles and a total ascent of 145ft, took us down Old Hall Lane,...
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Free bus days!
Macclesfield Town Council’s Community Transport working group is encouraging people to leave their car at home this Christmas. Meetings were held with D&G, the main bus provider in...
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Improving rural broadband
Rural broadband and connectivity was at the top of the agenda when Macclesfield MP, David Rutley met in Kettleshulme with Jack Douglass, Local Delivery Lead...
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Kinaxia pursues net zero with gas powered trucks
Macclesfield-based Kinaxia Logistics has taken delivery of its first batch of tractor units powered by compressed natural gas. The company has invested over £2m in...
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Celebrate the shortest day at Yuletide
Friday 22nd December 2023 Tatton Park Gardens Families can celebrate the shortest day of the year, otherwise known as the Winter Solstice, at a special...
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Fire & Rescue services under the spotlight
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service has launched a consultation to reshape services across the county. These include replacing on-call services at Macclesfield with full-time crews,...
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Jen brings Christmas to the Peak District
Above: Jen and faithful rescue dog companion, Cookie Adventurous Derbyshire travel writer and chair of charity the Peak District National Park Foundation, Jen Lowthrop recently...
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Macclesfield Emergency Department recruitment event
East Cheshire NHS Trust is hosting a recruitment event at Macclesfield District General Hospital on Tuesday 12th December. The event will showcase the nursing roles...
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EVRI non-delivery scam
When the following image pops into your email box there’s a chance you may be taken in. However, hover your cursor over the email senders...
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Double trouble chimneys not on
Cheshire East council has deferred a planning application for two chimney stacks on Tytherington Business Park More than 100 residents had objected to the application...
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Have you seen this man?
Police are appealing to the public to help trace a wanted man. Brandon Gibbons is wanted in connection to an assault. The 19-year-old is also...
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Appeal for foster carers
Cheshire East Council has launched its Christmas campaign to recruit much needed foster carers. The festive appeal centres around a one-minute film called ‘Wish for...
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Treble Gold for Bosley Tug of War
On Saturday 2 December, Bosley Tug of War Club took part in the 2023 Tug of War Association national indoor championships in Bakewell. Despite having...
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Improvements for Macclesfield Railway Station
Following news that railway station ticket offices will not close, Macclesfield MP, David Rutley, met up with senior members of Avanti West Coast to discuss...
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Rambling on
A beautiful crisp sunny day for a walk led by Brian. From Racecourse Road, through Lindow Common and on to the Bollin Valley Way. We...
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Continuing progress at Park Lane School
Above: David met with Headteacher, Lorraine Warmer, Deputy Head, Emma Shaw and Tandy Palmes, Chair of Governors. Macclesfield MP, David Rutley, recently visited Park Lane...
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Halifax to close its Chestergate branch
The Chestergate branch of Halifax branch is to close next year. Lloyds Banking Group, which owns Halifax Bank, is closing 45 branches across the country...
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Cold Weather Payments for Macclesfield folk
The current cold spell has triggered the Government’s Cold Weather Payment scheme as some areas across the country have seen temperatures dip below freezing Cold...
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Award for hospital receptionist Casey
A member of staff at East Cheshire NHS Trust Emergency Department has been recognised with an award after their quick thinking contributed to saving the life of...
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Athey Street housing plans
Plans to convert Marburae House on Athey Street into flats have been recommended for approval, despite fire safety and parking concerns. Cheshire East’s northern planning committee turned...