All posts by Editor

  • Macclesfield hospital Covid sickness rockets

    Covid-related absences have soared by 400% in a month at Macclesfield District General Hospital. East Cheshire NHS data indicates 160 absences – due either to...

  • Retail park will be good for Macclesfield – LOL!

    *If you didn’t know – LOL means Laugh out Loud! The firm behind the Black Lane/Barrack’s Mill development has defended it – claiming it won’t...

  • Don’t open your car door with the wrong hand!

    Drivers and passengers in the UK have been warned about Highway Code rule changes to how they open their doors. New advice has been put...

  • Deputy Crime Commissioner’s 33% pay rise

    No wonder he’s smiling! We’re guessing you failed to make your thoughts on increasing the police precept element of your council tax – or maybe...

  • Macclesfield Jobcentre opens

    Macclesfield’s new Jobcentre Plus was officially opened by local MP, David Rutley, Minister for Welfare Delivery at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The Jobcentre, on Pickford...

  • Cheshire East to net zero by 2045

    Cheshire East Council has pledged to become a carbon neutral borough by 2045. The council has already committed to both becoming carbon neutral in its...

  • Emergencies only at Macclesfield GP’s

    Park Green Surgery, at Waters Green Medical Centre, has requested its patients to only contact them if they require ‘urgent attention’ Six of Macclesfield’s GP...

  • Arley Hall opening

    Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd January Arley Hall & Gardens, Arley, Northwich CW9 6NA Arley Hall is one of the most interesting and attractive stately...

  • Have your say on cycling and walking

    Cheshire residents are being urged to share their views on proposals to boost cycling and walking in Tytherington and Wilmslow. New active travel schemes are...

  • National Park ranger-led walks

    National Park Rangers are welcoming walkers to a new programme of guided walks. The popular Peak District walks are back and available to book online...

  • Morton Hall seeks new Trustees

    Morton Hall Community Centre, is looking for a new chair-person and additional trustees to help secure its continued place at the heart of local community...

  • B&B café for Chestergate

    A new café, hoping to tap into the lucrative Airbnb market, is to be opened in Macclesfield by Laura Myall. Conversion of the former Lux...

  • de Niese and Spence together on stage

    Friday 18 February 2022, 7.30pm, Buxton Opera House One Night Only, with Danielle de Niese (soprano) and Nicky Spence (tenor), two of our finest and...

  • ONE Project Spring Fest with Roe’s Garden Party

    ONE Project Macclesfield is teaming up with Roe’s Garden to show case the amazing green spaces around the Christ Church building. There will be local...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    Cinemac, Roe Street, Macclesfield Share this... Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Email Reddit Tumblr

  • Record year for local digital design agency

    Macclesfield-based Nexer Digital has reported that revenue surged by £6.9m during its latest financial year – up 68% on its previous 12 months. The digital...

  • Neighbourhood policing week

    Cheshire police will be be targetting issues in the community as part of a Neighbourhood Policing week of action. From Monday 17 January, all nine...

  • Hibel Road accident brings chaos

    An 88-year-old man had to be airlifted to hospital with ‘serious injuries’ after being hit by a car on, near to the junction of Churchill...

  • That’ll be the day!

    The golden age of Rock & Roll Wednesday 9 February 2022, 7.30pmBuxton Opera House That’ll Be The Day reaches another milestone this year as it celebrates...

  • Wedding open day at Arley

    Sunday 16th January 2022 10am – 3pm Come along and see the magnificent Hall set up for a wedding. Your wedding can be as grand or...