All posts by Editor

  • Ken is the new Peak Park Authority chair

    Above: Ken Smith ⓒ Tom Marshall The Peak District National Park Authority has announced a new chair, following its Annual General Meeting. Secretary of State-appointed member,...

  • Closing Cheshire East HQ ‘good for the environment’

    Having spent millions on its Sandbach headquarters East Council is considering closing its HQ and operating out of Crewe and Macclesfield. The plans, outlined in...

  • East Cheshire NHS 75th birthday celebrations

    Above: The winning cake was baked by Aurora Bautista, a Healthcare Assistant Staff, patients and visitors came together earlier this week to celebrate the 75th...

  • Rythm of the Dance

    Wednesday 26 July 7:30pm – Buxton Opera House Rooted in Ireland’s rich culture and heritage, this show takes a different perspective on all things Irish. Featuring...

  • Summer gardens to visit

    Above: RowleyHouse, Forty Acre Lane, Kermincham With summer in full swing there’s plenty to explore in the week ahead. Whether you’re looking for historic gardens...

  • Jailed after breaching Macclesfield C.B.O.s

    Two women from Macclesfield have been jailed after breaching Criminal Behaviour Orders. Lauren Wilson and Nicola Gregory were each given a four-week custodial sentence after...

  • Railway station ticket office to close

    Plans have been announced to close nearly every railway station ticket office across England. Travellers will be forced to use train operators’ ‘phone apps or...

  • Macclesfield man sought

    Cheshire Police are appealing for help from the public to locate a Macclesfield man. Kane Billinge, 23,  is currently wanted in relation to a domestic...

  • East Cheshire Hospice Sunflower Raffle

    There are just THREE DAYS left to enter our Sunflower Raffle for your chance to win £1000! It’s your final chance to take part in our...

  • Live in the Park at Arley

    Arley Hall is the stunning backdrop for our live music concert, where you can picnic before we bring you tributes to some of the greatest...

  • Sunderland Street car crash

    An apparent contretemps between the drivers of a Ford Fiesta and a Range Rover resulted in one of the vehicles crashing into a Sunderland Street...

  • NHS@75 – Wednesday 5 July

    Here’s how we’re celebrating this milestone at East Cheshire NHS Trust and how our local communities can join in. Patients and visitors on the day...

  • Buxton International Festival

    Thursday 6 – Sunday 23 July 2023 We’re now less than a week away from another fabulous year at Buxton International Festival, with a selection...

  • Fallibroome are Faraday Challenge Winners 2023

    The competition involved 178 national events with over 1000 teams competing. Each team comprised six year-eight students – with 6400 students participating in the competition this...

  • Arley Hall & Gardens

    Summer Blooms Watercolour Painting Tuesday 4th & Wednesday 5th July   Join Allie, our experienced Cheshire artist who will teach you how  to draw and how to observe....

  • Richard joins the ABTA board

    Henbury Travel’s Richard Slater, has been appointed to the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) board of directors. Richard is the managing director of Henbury...

  • First baby born at reopened Maternity unit

    The first baby in three years to be born at a maternity unit has arrived. Maternity services were halted at Macclesfield District General Hospital, during...

  • Stricken swan rescued

    An injured swan was rescued from a lake at Capesthorne Hall after a fishing hook became embedded in its neck. The swan was close to...

  • Boots presence on the cards

    Boots has announced plans to shut 300 of its stores over the next year. The retailer revealed the extent of closures despite posting stronger sales...

  • East Cheshire Hospice Trek Iceland

    Come along to our Trek Iceland open evening at the Hospice on 6th June to have a chat and find out more! 13th – 18th November 2024!Discover...