News

  • Coronavirus leads to Macclesfield Hospital maternity switch

    By on March 26, 2020

    Maternity facilities are being relocated from Macclesfield District General Hospital to neighbouring maternity units as a safety measure to meet pressures relating to coronavirus and...

  • Geronimo 2020

    By on March 25, 2020

    We realise that we are in a period of massive uncertainty and we all need to look forward to brighter, special days to share with...

  • Help East Cheshire Hospice

    By on March 25, 2020

    At a time of great uncertainty and confusion, we sincerely hope that you and your loved ones are okay. Please ensure that you are staying...

  • Peak Park closes its facilities

    By on March 24, 2020

    In light of the coronavirus pandemic the Peak District National Park has closed all its offices, ranger hubs and visitor facilities – including car parks....

  • McDonald’s franchisee Eddie battles on

    By on March 23, 2020

    Eddie Leligdowicz, the owner of the Macclesfield McDonald’s franchise and a dozen more throughout Cheshire and North Staffordshire has spoken out after his restaurants were...

  • Bollington child kidnap – man charged

    By on March 22, 2020

    A man has been charged in connection with the kidnap of a child in Bollington.  Macclesfield man, Curtis Watson, 28-years-of-age, has been arrested on Water...

  • Cheshire East closes buildings and leisure facilities

    By on March 22, 2020

    Cheshire East Council is closing its buildings and leisure facilities to protect “vital frontline services” and people from the risk of Covid-19. Macclesfield Leisure Centre,...

  • Pride in the Park postponed

    By on March 21, 2020

    Owing to the ongoing concerns and impact of Coronavirus, Cheshire East Council is postponing its Pride in the Park summer event until September. The event...

  • Cheshire East Covid-19 information hub

    By on March 21, 2020

    Cheshire East Council has launched a new Covid-19 information hub – which includes essential information and updates on changes to council services as a result of...

  • Paul’s pics

    By on March 19, 2020

    Two more beautful images from regular contributor, wildlife photographer Paul Beech. Both pictures take in Macclesfield Forest area. The second image is a buzzard carrying...

  • Watch out for scam text messages

    By on March 19, 2020

    With the coronavirus pandemic to deal with many people will have enough on their plate, but having just received what’s evidently a scam text message...

  • Buxton International Festival 2020 cancelled

    By on March 19, 2020

    In light of the current coronavirus pandemic, organisers of the Buxton International Festival have decided to cancel the event. This is the first time in...

  • National Trust gardens and parks opening for free

    By on March 19, 2020

    Above: Lyme Hall The National Trust is intent on keeping as many of its gardens and parks open as it can – free of charge...

  • Hospital visits limited

    By on March 19, 2020

    Macclesfield District General Hospital have announced restricted visiting hours for the second time this week as a result of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Patient visits...

  • Buxton Opera House closes

    By on March 18, 2020

    Buxton Opera House and two other venues have closed ‘with immediate effect’ in light of Government advice on coronavirus. The Opera House along with the...

  • Appeal for witnesses to serious M6 collision

    By on March 18, 2020

    Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision involving a car and lorry on the M6 northbound between Knutsford Services and junction 19.  The...

  • Paul’s pics

    By on March 18, 2020

    Was it the image on the mug or the contents of breakfast that attracted him? If you’re having at home avoiding the coronavirus think about...

  • Silkmen’s penalty reduced to four points

    By on March 18, 2020

    Macclesfield Town’s appeal against the deduction in points for non-payment of wages and the failure to fulfil a fixture has resulted in the penalty being...

  • Top scientific researcher Oliver

    By on March 18, 2020

    AstraZeneca graduate chemist from Macclesfield, Oliver Ring, has been selected to attend the Chemistry section at the STEM for Britain Awards. The STEM for Britain...

  • Cinemac closure

    By on March 17, 2020

    Macclesfield Cinemac, based in the Old Sunday School in Roe Street, Macclesfield, has cancelled all performances with immediate effect, until further notice. The cinema apologised...