News

  • Are you using too much water?

    United Utilities appear to be targeting some householders accusing them of excessive water usage. Cenergist/United Utilities have written to homes in Macclesfield offering a ‘free...

  • Cheshire police officer who stormed Normandy

    As the country commemorates the anniversary of the D-Day landings, we look back at the life of Ernest Mather, a Cheshire Police Officer and army...

  • National Volunteers’ Week: Make a difference

    This National Volunteers’ Week, Cheshire East gives a massive thanks to all volunteers who support it, but highlighting a new service that helps people in...

  • Career changers to be celebrated at RHS Tatton

    Above: The Safe Space Garden – designed by Chris Reynolds, as a nourishing and inclusive space to aid victims of crime in their recovery. The...

  • Sole mistake by burglars leads to their arrest

    Two people have been arrested after officers recovered a shoe following a burglary in Macclesfield. At around 2.35 am today (Thursday 6 June) police were...

  • Wanted

    Police are appealing for help in tracing a wanted Macclesfield man. Callum Lord, 24, is wanted for breaching his bail conditions and failing to appear...

  • Henry’s ‘daft’ walk to Ibiza

    Macclesfield plasterer, Henry Moores, is trekking more than 1,400 miles on foot from England to Ibiza for charity. He said he always wanted “to do...

  • Bollingtonians to fight library closure

    Around 120 people went along to the Civic Hall in Bollington to discuss controversial proposals to close the town’s library. Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council has...

  • Lifeline for West Park café?

    Cheshire East Council has entered into negotiations to secure the future of two of its park cafes. It would have been three, but Macclesfield Town...

  • Constabulary volunteers hailed

    Cheshire Constabulary is shining a light on its volunteers. The recognition coincides with Volunteers’ Week 2024 (3 – 9 June) and National Specials Weekend also...

  • Bike thieves threatened boy with knife

    A second bike theft has occurred in the area, involving men threatening their victim with a knife. Cheshire Police investigating the second robbery, which took...

  • Men arrested in Percyvale Street car park

    Macclesfield police blocked a car park entrance, following reports of suspicious activity. On Monday morning, 3 June, officers attended the car park off Percyvale Street,...

  • New felt friends at the Silk Museum

    Silk Museum welcomes some new felt friends as it launches summer exhibition programme inspired by textiles. Macclesfield’s Silk Museum has opened its doors to a...

  • Cirque: The Greatest Show

    Sat 8 Jun, 2.30pm & 7.30pm – Buxton Opera House A night like no other, where the very best of musical theatre showstoppers meets jaw-dropping...

  • Fire officers swap pump for pedal power 

    An assistant chief fire officer, an area manager, two group managers and a station manager (recently retired) from Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) are...

  • Discover, learn, and play at the Royal Cheshire Show!

    The Royal Cheshire Show will offer a wonderful line-up of attractions designed for children, promising a memorable and fun-filled experience for children of all ages...

  • EVRI email scam

    Thinking of heading to Nepal this year? Even though the hotlinks in the email pointed to a potentially innocuous holiday company: https://excitingnepalholidays.com/ – it’s a...

  • Election briefing for candidates and agents

    Cheshire East Council is holding a briefing session for candidates and agents interested in standing in the UK Parliamentary Election on 4 July. The session...

  • ‘Home from Hospital Good Neighbour’ programme

    Cheshire East council are seeking kind and compassionate people to join their ‘Home from Hospital Good Neighbour’ programme.  This new initiative, in collaboration with the...

  • Calling all young runners!

    Junior Fell Race   Saturday 8 June 2024 The popular Wincle Trout Run sold out months ago for seniors, but places are still available for juniors, (who...