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  • It’s Treacle Sunday tomorrow

    By on September 26, 2015

    Last Sunday of the month means just one thing in Macclesfield – Treacle Market. The sun will shine hopefully) and visitors will be flooding in to...

  • A call to action from Macclesfield Artspace

    By on September 24, 2015

    Centuries ago we were strong, we were world leaders, part of a revolution and we were linked by a silvery thread to the centre of...

  • From Boats to Bollington

    By on September 24, 2015

    Image: Clarence Mill, Bollington (c) Lunar-ai Luxury sailing yacht team captain Greg and chef Jinny Chivers, have finally come ashore – only to take to the...

  • Council urges residents to switch

    By on September 23, 2015

    As many fixed energy tariffs come to an end, Cheshire East Council is urging residents to sign up to Fairerpower and save up to £250...

  • MP supports artisan fair

    By on September 22, 2015

    Local MP, David Rutley, joined in the fun for all the family, as he supported the Poynton Village Fair, along with Pegga Pig and the...

  • Have your say on Council Tax support

    By on September 22, 2015

    Residents are being urged to have their say on proposed changes to Council Tax support for those on low incomes. Local people are being encouraged...

  • Green award for Cheshire Furniture Reuse Forum

    By on September 22, 2015

    A scheme which provides a new home in the Borough for that old wardrobe or kitchen table has just won a major green award for...

  • Beer Festival brewing next weekend

    By on September 20, 2015

    The first Alderley Edge & Wilmslow Beer & Wine Festival takes place next weekend – Saturday 26th September – at Lindow Cricket Club. The event, which promises to...

  • Cases of drug resistant gonorrhoea found in Macclesfield

    By on September 19, 2015

    A nationwide alert has been issued following the discovery of a strain of drug-resistant gonorrhoea in Macclesfield . Fifteen cases of the sexually transmitted disease...

  • Proposed re-development of The Bay Leaf in Bollington

    By on September 18, 2015

    You’re hopefully aware, that there’s an open meeting next week – to discuss the demolition of The Bay Leaf restaurant in Bollington, to be replaced by a...

  • ‘Mop Up’ a trade at Little Moreton Hall

    By on September 18, 2015

    If you’ve ever fancied learning a traditional trade, a Mop Fair at Little Moreton Hall could provide an ideal opportunity. Over two days visitors of all ages will...

  • New SUV for Bentley

    By on September 17, 2015

    Crewe-based Bentley Motors has presented its much-anticipated SUV, Bentayga, to the world. The Bentayga, the luxury car maker’s first ever SUV (on sale next year – with prices starting...

  • Appeal for Bosley Disaster Fund golf day sponsors

    By on September 16, 2015

    Macclesfield-based ingredients distributor, Direct Food Ingredients, is calling for Cheshire businesses to join them as sponsors on a charity golf day the company is holding in...

  • The Christians and Roachford

    By on September 15, 2015

    The Christians and Roachford are appearing together for a double headline tour this month. The two acts, in Buxton on Friday 25 September, have both...

  • Rogue gardeners in Macclesfield – police appeal for information

    By on September 15, 2015

    Police are appealing for information following an incident of rogue gardeners in Macclesfield. On Friday 4 September, at approximately midday two unknown men went to...

  • Waters Corp – a good neighbour to Quarry Bank

    By on September 14, 2015

    Main image Ciara and Liam Stead A company at the forefront of science innovation has invested in a project that will bring industrial achievements of the...

  • Police issue warning following bogus phone calls

    By on September 13, 2015

    Residents from across Cheshire are being warned to be vigilant following a recent scam involving bogus phone calls which has led to the combined loss...

  • Open meeting to discuss controversial plans to demolish The Bay Leaf

    By on September 12, 2015

    As we have reported on a number of occasions (http://www.ilovemacc.com/2015/07/08/6300/, http://www.ilovemacc.com/2015/07/13/bay-leaf-public-consultation-myth/, http://www.ilovemacc.com/2015/08/17/adolph-wasnt-such-a-bad-man/, http://www.ilovemacc.com/2015/08/24/bay-leaf-planning-application-our-response/) developers are planning to demolish the old and iconic Waggon & Horses pub...

  • Cheshire East best for NEETs!

    By on September 10, 2015

    Cheshire East Council has yet again outperformed in the North West – achieving the lowest level of  NEETs in the region. The latest figures (for July) show...

  • The Roe-naissance Project – Christ Church open weekend

    By on September 8, 2015

    Christ Church will be open this weekend for the national Heritage Open Days programme. As well as a chance to see Macclesfield’s Georgian gem and...