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  • Anniversary of Charles Tunnicliffe

    Above: Charles Tunnicliffe (courtesy of Photo : (left) A kingfisher by Charles Tunnicliffe (courtesy of the C.F. Tunnicliffe Estate) (right) A shire stallion by Charles Tunnicliffe...

  • Have a say in protecting your environment

    Two new planning guides have been published by Cheshire East Council. The guides give residents and developers an opportunity to voice their views on how...

  • MP supports hospitality businesses jobs drive

    Above: David Rutley MP with Div Lad, Area Manager at Caffé Nero. Local MP, David Rutley, is helping bolster Macclesfield Jobcentre Plus team’s  drive to recruit people...

  • Mini-motor for Macc FC

    Above: Robert Smethurst, Martyn Webb and Robbie Savage with LSH Auto tiny car The latest addition to Macclesfield FC’s fleet of vehicles is a tiny...

  • Our Readers Write

    Open letter to Mr David Rutley MP, and Councillors of Macclesfield regarding Bellway Homes development, Chelford Road Dear Mr Rutley & Councillors We are writing...

  • ‘Pimmy’s’ family pays tribute

    The family of a 58-year-old Alan Pimblott, who died in a collision  on Chester Road on Friday 1 October, have paid tribute to him. Mr...

  • Old Macc 5

    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...

  • Halloween fun at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House

    Sunday 24 October to Sunday 31 October At a time of year when cats come into their own, there is a lot of feline focused...

  • A Christmas message from Macclesfield Town Council

    We know how much everyone looks forward to the Christmas Light Switch on in Macclesfield.  A cold November day, huddled together in the Market Place,...

  • Council combats rising school Covid cases

    Cheshire East Council has introduced a set of temporary measures in schools in areas where Covid rates are high. Measures such as the wearing of...

  • Rotary community charities Christmas bazaar

    The annual and ever-popular Rotary Club of Macclesfield Castle Charities Bazaar will be back next month encouraging everyone to support a number of local charities. As...

  • Castle Street re-opens for business

    Castle Street has reopened following a £1.6m refurbishment which includes bespoke kerbstones, incorporating extracts from the poem ‘A Love Letter To Macc’, compiled by Jacqui...

  • Hate crime shouldn’t be tolerated

    Saturday 9 October to Saturday 16 October, marks Hate Crime Awareness Week. Hate crime is typically under-reported in Cheshire, but Cheshire Police are using this...

  • Walkers sought following Alderley Edge assault

    Cheshire police investigating a sexual assault in Alderley Edge are appealing for three witnesses to come forward. Shortly after midnight on Friday 8 October a 21-year-old...

  • Chelford care home plans recommended for refusal

    Plans for a major mixed-use development in Chelford look set to be knocked back next week after concerns were raised about the scheme being “inappropriate”...

  • Information sought on fatal collision

    Cheshire Police are appealing for information following a fatal collision, involving a pedestrian, a mint green Fiat 500 and a red Volkswagen Polo, on Chester...

  • Old Macc 4

    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...

  • A cause for concern for all

    Cheshire Police has issued a statement detailing its revulsion at the actions of rapist and murdering police officer, Wayne Couzens. It’s likely every force in...

  • Barnaby AIR

    Images ⓒ Fabric Lenny Where you are the artist in residence. Where you have the power to influence what art people see on Macclesfield’s streets....

  • The Sensational 60’s Experience

    The biggest and best 60’s show is at Buxton Opera House for one night only. Monday 22 November 2021, 7.30pm Buxton Opera House With a...