All posts by Editor

  • Is this the Macclesfield Superman?

    Speculation in the town says stuntman Gary Connery could be the mystery man spotted ‘flying’ in the skies by a stunned pilot. But Gary, the...

  • Arrest following attempted armed robbery of Park Lane newsagent

    A 29-year-old man has been arrested following an attempted armed robbery. At approximately 19.15, Thursday 23rd October 2014, a man armed with a knife entered...

  • Halloween Happening

    Bring along a pumpkin, knife and nightlight and enjoy a lantern walk down Riverside Park on Sunday, 26th October from 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm...

  • Treacle Market

    It’s that time of month again – the last Sunday. The time to come to Macclesfield town centre to see around 140 stalls of exceptional...

  • Public urged to tell police what they want

    Cheshire′s Chief Constable Simon Byrne and Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire John Dwyer are inviting members of the public to tell them what they...

  • Funding boost for Macclesfield War Graves project

    A scheme to maintain and repair war graves and bring the lessons of armed conflict into classrooms has been given a £4,000 boost by Cheshire...

  • Young people needed to ‘Talk About’ designs

    Dominic Rogers, Youth Ambassador for Cheshire is asking young people across the county to help choose a new brand for projects relating to them. The...

  • Wilmslow Half Marathon

    Registration has opened for the 2015 Wilmslow Half Marathon – to be run on Sunday 22nd March. The very popular and prestigious race has regularly...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    CinemacHeritage Centre, Roe Street, Macclesfield SK11 6UTRecorded Information: 01625 423535
Enquiries: 07871 422937Tuesday 21 October  to Thursday 6 NovemberTuesday 21 OctoberTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (12A) 5.30, 8.00Wednesday 22 OctoberTeenage Mutant Ninja...

  • MP quizzed by Dropper Inners

    Macclesfield MP, David Rutley, took part in a lively “Question Time” event with “Dropper Inners” from Speaking Up, Speaking Out (SUSO) Parachute in Macclesfield. Parachute...

  • Council will protect us from dangerous dogs

    Cheshire East Council has vowed to enforce tough new laws to help prevent violent dog attacks. It follows new legal powers being given to police...

  • Macclesfield Superman spotted at 3,500 ft!

    Pilots of a passenger plane were stunned when a “flying man” zipped past the side of their aircraft at 3,500ft over our town. Aviation experts...

  • Cheshire Police issue warning over telephone scam

    Police are warning people across Cheshire to be on their guard following reports of suspicious phone calls. The caller claims to be an officer from...

  • Arrest following Moss Lane shop robbery

    Cheshire Police responded to a report of a robbery in Moss Lane yesterday morning – Thursday 16th October 2014). A man, armed with a knife, had...

  • Local history lesson from Chancellor

    Chancellor George Osborne showed his knowledge of local history when he attended a lunch on Thursday. Organised by UK Trade and Investment, the celebratory lunch,...

  • A spooky day is promised in the Silk Quarter

    Where do all the Spooks and Ghouls go to relax after a busy Halloween’s haunting? The Graveyard Café on lower Mill Street of course! Join...

  • Cheshire Constabulary wins environmental award

    Chief Constable Simon Byrne, centre, congratulates facilities manager Karen Wickstead, left, and head of facilities Emma Marvell, right. Cheshire Constabulary′s facilities management team were honoured...

  • Cheaper energy for all in Macclesfield

    Macclesfield households could soon benefit from an energy deal aimed at tackling fuel poverty, by buying their supply through Cheshire East Council. Businesses could also...

  • Council leader opposes plan to put Macclesfield on HS2 network

    If the city fathers of Stoke-on-Trent succeed in their quest, Macclesfield could be on the HS2 network. The business and city leaders in Stoke-on-Trent are...

  • MP helps celebrate Old People’s Day

    Macclesfield Member of Parliament, David Rutley, joined in the celebrations for Older People’s Day, at Poynton Civic Hall, where Poynton Town Council held a showcase...