All posts by Editor

  • Macclesfield rapist jailed

    A violent and manipulative bully, found guilty of raping, assaulting and coercing three women, has been sentenced to 33 years imprisonment. A violent and manipulative...

  • Britain’s oldest worker works in Macclesfield

    At the incredible age of 96, Britain’s oldest shop worker, Irene Astbury lives and works in Macclesfield. After more than 40 years Irene still works...

  • Macc Canal Society in full flow

    The drought conditions in summer 2022 brought a number of challenges for the Macclesfield Canal. However as Duncan Learmond, Secretary of the Macclesfield Canal Society,...

  • Ryan has now been found safe and well

    Ryan Ward, 25, from Manchester, has now been found safe and well. Ryan had been reported as missing and Cheshire police appealed for information to...

  • Second Macclesfield house closed down

    A second property in Macclesfield has been closed down by Cheshire police. Residents of the house on Goathland Way brought misery to the local community...

  • Police release CCTV image following Macclesfield assault

    Police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to following an assault in a Macclesfield night club. A 28-year-old...

  • Old Macc 18

    Old Macc was published many years ago by local historian and ex-editor of the Macclesfield Express, Doug Pickford. Doug has kindly given ilovemacc permission to reproduce...

  • What’s on at Arley

    Check out the many events being held at Arley Hall over the next couple of months. TOTALLY ROARSOMEFriday 17th – Sunday 26th February then weekends in MarchA...

  • Macclesfield hospital welcomes the cameras

    East Cheshire NHS Trust welcomed ITV News this week to film special report on how it’s working to improve patient experience East Cheshire NHS Trust...

  • The solution to Macclesfield’s woes may be “right under their noses”

    Having been responsible for it’s deterioration, Cheshire East councillors now seek ways to reverse the decline of Macclesfield town centre. Can I suggest the solution...

  • LSH Auto apprenticeship evening

    There are currently 7 apprentices based at Mercedes-Benz of Macclesfield and if you want to join them read on. LSH Auto is launching a recruitment...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    Cinemac’s website is now back up and running! Tickets for all film shows can be booked online using: www.cinemac.org.uk The best part is… It’s running quicker...

  • Bold ambitions for Peak District transport

    Quieter roads, well-used bus networks and more walking and cycling opportunities were among the topics discussed at a roundtable event held to consider new approaches...

  • Drugs and weapons found in Macclesfield dawn raids

    Police have arrested a man and seized a quantity of illegal drugs following a series of warrants in Macclesfield. A co-ordinated action on Thursday 2...

  • Northern Ballet’s Ugly Duckling

    Wednesday 22 February As seen on CBeebies, Northern Ballet’s sell-out productions for children are not to be missed. Retelling the famous Hans Christian Andersen fairytale, Ugly Duckling is...

  • Parade Coordinator wanted for Macclesfield Barnaby Festival

    Macclesfield Barnaby Festival is looking for Parade Coordinator February – June 2023.  Macclesfield Barnaby Festival is a small, community-based, volunteer-led charity who have successfully delivered...

  • Council to discuss auditor’s report into Cheshire East

    Cheshire East will hold a meeting of the full council today (Wednesday) to discuss the auditor’s report into the culture of the authority under the...

  • Winter walks and snowdrops

    As February begins the gardens taking part in The National Garden Scheme’s annual Snowdrop Festival are throwing open their gates. You can find over 100...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    Tuesday 31st Empire Of Light (15) 2h 17:30 Plane (15) 1h 47m 20:15 Wednesday 1st Matilda: The Musical (PG) 1h 47m 11:00 Children go free...

  • Cheshire Police 6.4% precept increase approved

    Out of a total of around 700,000 Cheshire council tax payers just 3,978 responded. No increase – 958 (24%) Up to 6.4% increase – 1737...