All posts by Editor

  • Voices from the Peak

    Image: Mark Gwynne Jones by Dave Sturt Mark Gwynne Jones is set to release three new audio chapters of his popular series Voices from the Peak....

  • Macclesfield FC 2-0 Stafford Rangers – highlights

    Second-half goals from Tom Peers and Alex Curran helped The Silkmen take all three points at home to Stafford Rangers. Share this... Facebook Pinterest Twitter...

  • Ranger events – October 2023

    There’s a chill in the air and woodlands are transitioning from green to autumnal oranges and browns across the Cheshire East countryside sites. As we...

  • Text messaging reduces patient waiting times

    In a bid to reduce waiting times, East Cheshire NHS Trust is using SMS text messages to contact patients waiting for treatment. Patients will receive a...

  • Car Parking charges increase?

    Cheshire East Council are consulting residents on “changes to the borough’s parking arrangements, which aim to improve fairness and consistency across its towns.” The Statutory...

  • Cheshire East budget deficit of £12.8m?

    Cheshire East Council is set to report financial pressures of £12.8m against its 2023/24 budget. Savings have already been identified to reduce this from £26.6m....

  • Macclesfield FC 2 Buxton FC 0 highlights

    Goals from Captain Laurent Mendy and Luke Duffy helped cap off a brilliant team performance to see Macclesfield FC progress to the Third Qualifying Round...

  • From Pott Shrigley to Peru

    Pott Shrigley’s community cinema, ‘Flix in the Stix’, has recently made its second donation in five years to Project Peru.  Local MP, David Rutley, met...

  • Tom Jones tribute – free tickets!

    To say thank you for all your support over the last few years, Cinemac are throwing a party like no other… and it’s completely free!...

  • Hospital staff to tackle Three Peaks

    Nurses, Health Care Assistants and an Activity Co-ordinator will be taking on the gruelling challenge of climbing Cheshire Three Peaks. The team, from Ward 9...

  • Nature Needs You returns to West Park

    It’s back! As the weather gets colder, it’s time to get our wellies and coats on and enjoy the great outdoors. On the 7th October, come...

  • A spooktacular event

    Things are going to be a little bit spooky around town when Macclesfield Town Council welcome Halloween. On Saturday 28th October between 11-3 pm there’ll...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    Here’s what’s coming up over the next couple of weeks! Monday 18th – Thursday 21st Oppenheimer (15) 3h 5m – 16:15 The Nun 2 (15)...

  • Macclesfield: where the Silk Road ends

    Macclesfield, though only a small town, was once the heart of the silk industry in Europe. It is considered by many to be the western...

  • The Story of Guitar Heroes

    Get £10 off a pair of tickets! Sat 14 Oct, 7.30pm – Buxton Opera House Prepare to be blown away by the most amazing guitar...

  • The Woman in Black – Buxton Opera House

    Tuesday 3 – Saturday 7 October –– Buxton Opera House The legendary production of Susan Hill’s chilling ghost story The Woman in Black arrives at Buxton Opera House in less...

  • East Cheshire Hospice Pie & Pint

    Although online booking is now closed, you’re welcome to come along on the day and take part in this fun, family event. Entry includes a...

  • Five jailed for local burglaries

    An organised crime gang from Manchester have been jailed for more than 21 years following a series of high value burglaries in Cheshire. The four...

  • AstraZeneca goes for natural gas energy

    AstraZeneca, often at the forefront of biopharma’s sustainability efforts, is making a big play to support renewable natural gas in its home country. Through a...

  • Two charged with drug offences

    Detectives from Operation Apollo have charged two men in connection with drug offences following a warrant in Macclesfield. Marcel Yousif, 23, of Park Lane, Macclesfield,...