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    Electric vehicle charging points

    By on October 22, 2016

    One of our readers, David Moore, has raised the following question: Did we know that Macclesfield is an E.V. (electric vehicle) black spot? He writes: “Despite...

  • Peak District wins top award for accessibility

    By on October 21, 2016

    The Peak District National Park has been named ‘Organisation of the Year’ by Accessible Derbyshire. The award was presented at the inaugural ceremony at Chatsworth...

  • Protect yourself from flu

    By on October 21, 2016

    Cheshire East Council is reminding residents there’s still time to get their flu jab. People at increased risk of severe illness are the elderly, the very young,...

  • Councillor resigns over school bus axing

    By on October 21, 2016

    Conservative councillor Jon Weston has resigned from Cheshire East Council – following the cabinet’s controversial decision to axe free school buses. Cllr Weston, who represented...

  • Town centre revamp commences

    By on October 21, 2016

    The scheme that aims to revitalise Macclesfield town centre takes a step forward as ground investigations commence on Churchill Way car park. Boreholes and trial pits will be...

  • Latest crime statistics released

    By on October 20, 2016

    The latest figures from Office of National Statistics have shown that the number of recorded crimes in Cheshire has increased over the past 12 months...

  • New website for Beresford Adams

    By on October 20, 2016

    Knutsford-based Bella Design and Marketing has recently completed the design and build of the new website for Beresford Adams Commercial. Justin Rice Jones, Director of...

  • Tintwistle murder – do you recognise this suitcase?

    By on October 20, 2016

    An image of a suitcase similar to the one found containing the burnt remains of a murder victim has been released by detectives. The identity...

  • Man charged with dangerous driving following collision in Astbury

    By on October 20, 2016

    On Wednesday 19 October at around 11:45am a heavy goods vehicle was involved in a collision, with a pedestrian, on Newcastle Road, Astbury. A 33-year-old local...

  • Barnaby Autumn bulletin

    By on October 20, 2016

    Welcome to the Autumn Bulletin – from the people behind the Barnaby Festival Summer may be over and we might be celebrating our successes with...

  • Operation targets modern day slavery in Cheshire

    By on October 18, 2016

    Vulnerable people being forced to work in Cheshire are the focus of a special police operation today (Tuesday 18th October). Officers from Cheshire Constabulary have...

  • Fund will protect and support victims of crime

    By on October 17, 2016

    Pioneering projects aimed at tackling and preventing crime in our communities have been given a boost with the launch of a fund backed by Cheshire...

  • Record high for Cheshire East tourism

    By on October 17, 2016

    Above: Quarry Bank Mill Tourism spending has hit a new record in Cheshire East thanks to higher visitor numbers across the borough – which topped 15...

  • Shakespeare’s stand-up

    By on October 15, 2016

    The Churches Conservation Trust are touring a specially tailored stand up show around some of their churches – and its coming to Christ Church on...

  • Teddy Thompson

    By on October 15, 2016

    Regarded as “one of the most gifted singer-songwriters of his generation” by The New York Times, singer-songwriter Teddy Thompson will be in concert at the Pavilion Arts Centre...

  • FLIT

    By on October 15, 2016

    One for the culture fiends of Buxton! Musicians from Lau, Portishead, Mogwai and The Unthanks are joining forces with BAFTA winning animators Whiterobot for a...

  • Shadows, spooks and superstition at Tudor hall

    By on October 15, 2016

    Not quite bell, book and candle but light, books and candle burns feature in a Hallowtide festival at Little Moreton Hall. The ‘Autumn Lights’ contemporary...

  • MP says farewell to historic landmark

    By on October 13, 2016

    Local MP, David Rutley, MP paid a visit to Black Lane’s historic gas holders – before all traces of their existence disappear forever. David was...

  • Council seeks help to identify homeless ‘hotspots’

    By on October 12, 2016

    Cheshire East Council is urging members of the public to help identify ‘hotspots’ where homeless people sleep rough. The aim is to assist a national...

  • Taskforce to tackle fly-tipping

    By on October 12, 2016

    Cheshire East Council has commissioned new officers to tackle the widespread issue of fly-tipping in Cheshire East. The officers will form a team that will...