News

  • Release of the art-beer – Estival

    Barnaby Bright is a collection of midsummer events that will take place this June around the summer solstice in the historic spaces of Macclesfield town...

  • Warning over toxic blue-green algae in local lakes

    Scientists are warning about the dangers of blue-green algae, which proliferates in ponds and lakes during hot weather, and can be fatal for pets and...

  • Cars collide in Macclesfield town centre

    Sections of Great King Street and Bridge Street were cordoned off and closed to through traffic this afternoon, Saturday (12th June) following a collision between...

  • Buxton Opera House on-air

    Fans of Buxton Opera House will be able to hear more from their favourite theatre with the launch of their new podcast. The Cast from...

  • Our Future is Ancient

    by Not Quite Light Barnaby Bright presents Our Future is Ancient by Not Quite Light in celebration of the summer solstice. Barnaby Bright is a collection of...

  • Police warn Sutton reservoir swimmers

    Visitors have been flocking to Sutton Reservoir, off Leek Old Road, during the spate of hot weather – but some have literally been taking to...

  • Saving Grace

    Thursday 29 July 2021, 7.30pmBuxton Opera House Saving Grace: a co-operative featuring Robert Plant and Suzi Dian (vocals), Oli Jefferson (percussion), Tony Kelsey (mandolin, baritone...

  • Three years for Macclesfield drug dealer

    Nathan Clarke, of Sanders Square, Macclesfield, has been sentenced to three years in prison after admitting drug dealing in the town. The 24-year-old was sentenced...

  • Doorstep Parties for the NHS

    Macclesfileld Town Council are giving out party packs to help people celebrate pandemic front line workers. The first NHS, Social Care and Frontline Workers’ Day...

  • Puss Bank pen pals

    A group of local primary school children and residents of a retirement community have been exchanging cards and letters as part of a letter-writing project....

  • Drug dealer hid cocaine in his underwear

    Following the stop and search, of a car in Alderley Edge, a Manchester drug dealer has been jailed for two years and eight months. Reece...

  • Cheshire Three Peaks Challenge in aid of Francis House Children’s Hospice

    Francis House Children’s Hospice is inviting people to tackle three of the highest peaks in Macclesfield on a walking challenge this June. The Cheshire Three...

  • Our Future is Ancient

    Barnaby Bright presents Our Future is Ancient by Not Quite Light in celebration of the summer solstice Barnaby Bright is a collection of midsummer events that will...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    Cinemac Film Ticket PricesCinemac Classic Film Ticket: £5 each all day, everydayArighi Bianchi Luxury Sofa for 2: £17.00Arighi Bianchi Luxury Sofa for 3: £25.50Cinemac Recorded...

  • Pott Shrigley lambs killed by dog

    Dogs attacked sheep and their lambs in Pott Shrigley leaving several lambs dead and injured. The first attack took place in fields in Pott Shrigley...

  • Gawsworth Shop seeks volunteers

    Image above: Molly Ross, Gawsworth Shop volunteer Gawsworth Shop is appealing for more volunteers so it can extend its opening hours and run a range...

  • Art for Charity – a new gallery for Barnardo’s

    Barnardo’s is launching a new gallery – Art for Charity – on Tuesday June 1 in Barnardo’s Thornton Square charity shop. Artists featured have donated...

  • Catalytic converter thefts

    Cheshire Police is investigating the thefts of a number of catalytic converters, in broad daylight, and are appealing for information from members of the public....

  • EU Business Register scam

    If you or someone you know is just starting a business they’ll be anxious to gain as much publicity as possible. Included will be the...

  • Cheshire East biodiversity plan

    Cheshire East Council is inviting comments on a planning document that would provide further advice to developers and property owners on how they can improve...