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  • Barnaby 2018 – last chance for . . .

    By on June 19, 2018

    The Big Weekend might be over – but Barnaby isn’t! Here’s what’s happening tomorrow – Tuesday 19th June. All planned so you can fit in...

  • Cheshire’s shrinking police presence

    By on June 18, 2018

    Cheshire’s police and crime commissioner has welcomed the constabulary’s newest recruits – 20 mini police officers from Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School in Runcorn. The...

  • National award for Arighi Bianchi

    By on June 18, 2018

    Above: Nick & Sarah Bianchi (ⓒ Fiona Bailey) Arighi Bianchi has been crowned Retail Family Business of the Year at the Family Business United Awards...

  • Mobberley Rose Queen festival

    By on June 17, 2018

    Whilst most Macclesfield folk were watching the Barnaby festival parade on Saturday, Mobberley’s residents were setting off on their own annual Rose Queen Festival parade....

  • Barnaby Parade 2018

    By on June 16, 2018

    2018 will probably go down as one of the best Barnaby Festival parades in recent years. Hundreds of local volunteers had worked tirelessly to build,...

  • Prepare for battle this Father’s Day weekend

    By on June 14, 2018

    The much anticipated Medieval Fayre comes to Tatton Park on Saturday, June 16 and Sunday, June 17. The Fayre, in association with EventPlan, is one...

  • Cheshire East contract referred to CPS

    By on June 14, 2018

    A police investigation into the awarding of a historical contract by Cheshire East Council has led to a file being submitted to the Crown Prosecution...

  • £6 million boost for local health

    By on June 14, 2018

    A six million pound fund to help boost local health outcomes has been approved by Cheshire East Council. Nine schemes will benefit from the fund...

  • Summer drink-drug drive campaign launched

    By on June 14, 2018

    Cheshire Roads Policing team and Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service have today, Thursday 14th June, launched their joint annual crackdown on drink and drug drivers....

  • Time to pay a visit to Quarry Bank

    By on June 13, 2018

    Quarry Bank’s gardens are a testament to the hardworking staff and volunteers who ensure the gardens always look at their best whatever the time of...

  • Scout museum opens its doors

    By on June 12, 2018

    Members of Macclesfield and Congleton District Scouts enjoyed the reopening of the District Scout Museum at Barnswood Scout Camp recently. The ceremony at the well-attended...

  • British Heart Foundation coffee morning

    By on June 12, 2018

    The Macclesfield & District Fundraising Group of the British Heart Foundation (BHF) held its first coffee morning of the year recently at Macclesfield Conservative Club....

  • £2m fund approved to improve local communities

    By on June 12, 2018

    Cheshire East Council’s cabinet has approved a scheme to provide funding that will assist communities where new housing developments have been built. The new homes...

  • MBE for Janet

    By on June 12, 2018

    Former mayor of Macclesfield, Janet Jackson, has been awarded an MBE for services to the community in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List Janet has worked...

  • Kinder Choirs delight

    By on June 11, 2018

    The renowned Kinder Choirs present their annual summer showcase, featuring the magic of youthful voices singing in harmony. Kinder Choirs have a reputation as one...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    By on June 8, 2018

    Cinemac Old Sunday School Roe Street Macclesfield SK11 6UT Recorded Information: 01625 423535 Enquiries: 07871 422937 Our auditorium Bar is open 30mins before screenings (subject to the...

  • Lifesaving equipment heads for Romania

    By on June 8, 2018

    Above: On Call Watch Manager at Sandbach Fire Station John Brownrigg, left, and Sandback firefighter Luke Draycott, right, hand over much needed equipment to members of...

  • Miles “can’t wait to get going”

    By on June 8, 2018

    Macclesfield Town Football Club’s website report that new signing Miles Welch-Hayes says he can’t wait to return to the EFL after signing a two-year contract...

  • Witness appeal following Adlington rape

    By on June 7, 2018

    Detectives are urging witnesses to come forward after a woman was raped in Adlington. The 27-year-old victim was attacked on London Road, Adlington, at around...

  • Work starts on new 861,000 sq ft taxiway at Manchester Airport

    By on June 7, 2018

    Above: Left to right – Andrew Cowan, Graham Mallett and Chris Scoffield Work has started on a new taxiway at Manchester Airport. The project, part...