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  • Motorcyclists – caution advised in Withington area

    Motorcycle riders travelling alone are warned to be especially cautious if riding through the Withington area of Manchester after a man was forced off his motorbike...

  • Free tendering training to boost local business

    Cheshire East Council is to hold another series of free workshops to help business people learn how to win public sector contracts.  The procurement training...

  • Award for paperless permit

    Cheshire East Council’s drive to reduce the use of paper has seen the authority scoop a national award.  The council’s waste permit scheme, which is...

  • Alderley Edge bridge closed for two weeks

    Essential safety work starts today (6 August) on the London Road, Alderley railway bridge.  The road will be closed to traffic for a fortnight. According...

  • Wilmslow BMW dealership to close

    Halliwell Jones in Wilmslow faces closure, with 133 jobs under threat, after BMW served it with a notice to terminate its franchise agreement. The company...

  • £20 million worth of class A drugs seized

    A large quantity of class A drugs with an estimated street value of around £20 million has been seized. Police officers stopped two vehicles between...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    Cinemac Old Sunday School Roe Street Macclesfield SK11 6UT Recorded Information: 01625 423535 Enquiries: 07871 422937 Tickets can be purchased on the door, subject to demand can be booked...

  • River Bollin will be brought back to life

    Above: Aerial view of the River Bollin at Dunham Massey ⓒ National Trust Images, Chris Lacy Freshwater wildlife and surrounding habitat will receive a major...

  • Vet’s Day down on the farm at Tatton

    Tatton Park’s Farm and Wright and Moreton vets are excited to welcome budding vets of any age to the Farm, Wednesday 8th August for hands on...

  • Cheshire Game & Angling Fair this weekend

    Don’t forget that the Cheshire Game and Angling Fair is being held on Sunday 5th August, 2018. Established in 1984, Cheshire Game and Angling Fair...

  • Hosepipe ban called off

    United Utilities have called off the hosepipe ban – scheduled to come in on August 5th. A spokesman said: “The recent rainfall has gone some...

  • Apple phishing email

    This email has just reached our desktop – and it’s a phishing attempt – and a quite plausible one. Of major concern in that a...

  • Smoke alarms save lives

    Smoke alarms can be the difference between life and death. Research suggests that you are at least four times more likely to die if you...

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  • Kings School site sold for redevelopment

    The King’s School Macclesfield has sold its Cumberland Street site in the town centre to developer Hillcrest Homes to help fund the delivery of its...

  • Peak District National Park Mend Our Mountains campaign

    Plans to repair two of the Peak District National Park’s most iconic routes have received a boost from generous donations. The Oglesby Charitable Trust has...

  • Quarry Bank Apprentice House anniversary

    Thursday 9 August marks 30 years since the Apprentice House at Quarry Bank officially opened to the public. The house was once a key part...

  • Victim support fund launch

    A new fund for projects which support victims of crime has been launched by Cheshire’s police and crime commissioner.  David Keane has launched his Supporting...

  • Buxton Mountain Rescue annual fundraiser

    Members of Buxton Mountain Rescue Team held their annual fundraising event in Macclesfield Town Centre. Thanks to the generosity of Macclesfield residents, almost £450 was...

  • Family speak out after woman jailed for drink-drive fatality

    The family of a man killed in a fatal collision in Knutsford have spoken of their pain and anguish following the sentencing of the drink...