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  • Teens charged with criminal damage

    By on July 14, 2020

    Two 18-year-old men from Macclesfield have been charged with causing criminal damage in the town. The charges relate to an incident in High Street, Macclesfield,...

  • Silkmen thank Chris

    By on July 14, 2020

    Lifelong Silkmen fan Chris Edge, has stepped down as the club’s Deputy Safety Officer and the club has convey its thanks on its website.  The...

  • Paul’s pics

    By on July 13, 2020

    Local wildlife photographer Paul Beech caught this image of a parent feeding its baby swallows in Siddington over the weekend. Share this... Facebook Pinterest Twitter...

  • Attempted robbery in Knutsford

    By on July 13, 2020

    Image: @mistergrist Cheshire Police are appealing for witnesses following an attempted robbery in Knutsford. At around 3.45 pm on 7 July a 15-year-old boy was...

  • Boosting Bollington’s eateries

    By on July 13, 2020

    Bollington’s vibrant pubs and restaurants were well represented at a recent meeting hosted by Bollington Town Council and the Bollington Business Forum, where supporting the...

  • Liverpool man jailed for Macclesfield robbery

    By on July 10, 2020

    A 42-year-old man from Liverpool who committed a robbery at a convenience store in Macclesfield has been jailed for more than four years.  Andrew Monaghan,...

  • A new Mayor for Macclesfield

    By on July 10, 2020

    The sixth Mayor of Macclesfield Town Council, since its inception in 2015, is Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake who was elected on 29th June, 2020. Cllr Bennett-Wake’s...

  • Virtual Bollington Nostalgia Hill Race

    By on July 10, 2020

    This year’s annual Bollington Nostalgia Hill Race took place virtually for the first time, with local MP, David Rutley, taking part to help raise funds...

  • Doris’ 100-day fundraiser

    By on July 9, 2020

    Despite the easing of lockdown across the country and non-essential businesses opening up charities continue to struggle owing to the lack of fundraising events. Compassionate...

  • Silkmen hope to retain coach

    By on July 9, 2020

    Macclesfield hope to hold on to head coach Mark Kennedy and assistant Danny Butterfield, who are out of contract. Former Wolves and Republic of Ireland...

  • Tackling pavement parking

    By on July 9, 2020

    Cheshire East Council is evaluating options to tackle the issue of pavement parking in the borough.  The Department for Transport (DfT) is undertaking a review...

  • Netflix scam

    By on July 9, 2020

    Yet another email scam is currently doing the rounds – this time purporting to come from Netflix. The scammers haven’t even thought to copy the...

  • Peaks & Plains appoints chief executive

    By on July 8, 2020

    The Peaks & Plains housing trust has made Mark Howden permanent chief executive after he stepped into the role on an interim basis following the...

  • Tatton Farm & Mansion re-open

    By on July 8, 2020

    Tatton Park’s Farm will reopen on Wednesday 8 July and the Mansion on 15 July.  Free chocolate for children To celebrate free chocolate will be...

  • Gawsworth pub tackles social distancing

    By on July 8, 2020

    The Harrington Arms, on Church Lane in Gawsworth, has found a way to safely serve customers – by setting up drinking and dining ‘pods’ in...

  • Local E-scooter business going global

    By on July 7, 2020

    Dynamic Macclesfield-based business, AER Electric (AER), is gearing up for growth with its award-winning AER 557 premium adult electric scooter. Local MP, David Rutley, recently...

  • Australian derma company HQ’s in Knutsford

    By on July 7, 2020

    Australia’s largest privately-owned dermatological skincare company, Ego Pharmaceuticals, is setting up its UK headquarters on Regent Street in Knutsford. Ego will create 17 jobs immediately,...

  • Don’t you find developer ‘speak’ amusing?

    By on July 6, 2020

    In a report from developers looking to convert two floors above Lazeez restaurant on Sunderland Street they state the following: “Due to the highly sustainable...

  • EFL will appeal Macclesfield Town decision

    By on July 4, 2020

    The English Football League has said it will appeal against the sanctions imposed on Macclesfield Town in June. The Silkmen were given a two-point deduction,...

  • Family pay tribute to girl who died in collision

    By on July 3, 2020

    The family of a 17-year-old girl who died in a collision in Astbury at around 2.30 am on Thursday 25 June have paid tribute to...