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  • Appeal for information following Hurdsfield collision

    By on November 1, 2019

    Cheshire Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a Volvo car collided with a 61-year-old local man, who sustained serious injuries. The collision,...

  • No wages again for Silkmen

    By on October 31, 2019

    Macclesfield players and staff are seeking legal advice and looking to cancel their playing contracts after being told by the club that they will not...

  • Premier League Kicks

    By on October 31, 2019

    Macclesfield Town Council is working with Macclesfield Town Football Club on a new football programme called Premier League Kicks.  The programme uses the reach and...

  • LIT – a weekend of stories and light

    By on October 31, 2019

    Image ⓒ Simon Buckley LIT is a weekend of stories and light in Macclesfield, the first edition of which will be held between Friday 22...

  • Chelford crash leaves car in a hedge

    By on October 31, 2019

    A car driver escaped with minor injuries, after a crash on Wednesday morning, which left his vehicle stuck in a hedge. The accident happened at...

  • An Inspector Calls

    By on October 30, 2019

    The National Theatre’s landmark production, directed by Stephen Daldry. Stephen Daldry’s multi award-winning production of JB Priestley’s classic thriller returns to Buxton Opera House after...

  • The Simon and Garfunkel Story 50th Anniversary Tour

    By on October 30, 2019

    Direct from a week-long run in London’s West End at the Vaudeville Theatre, a sold-out worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon...

  • Journey into the mind of the Rock ’n Roll alien

    By on October 30, 2019

    Take an incredible two hour trip through the finest work of David Bowie with The Bowie Collective. This group of rock musicians, artists and performers...

  • Barnaby presents

    By on October 30, 2019

    Barnaby Presents is a new series of free talks and workshops about a wide range of arts & culture producing skills, and will take place...

  • The ‘Drome’ is reborn

    By on October 30, 2019

    The ‘Drome’ – officially the ‘Picturedrome’ – reopened its doors yesterday as a food market hall. The brainchild of the team behind Manchester’s Mackie Mayor...

  • First All Hallows headteacher has passed away

    By on October 29, 2019

    We are saddened to report that Mr William (Bill) Blackledge, who was the very first headmaster of All Hallows School, has passed away. Mr Blackedge...

  • Christmas shopping scams to watch out for

    By on October 29, 2019

    Shoppers are being warned about fraudulent messages being sent out by scammers pretending to be from parcel delivery companies and online purchasing sites. One of...

  • What’s On at Cinemac

    By on October 28, 2019

    Tuesday 29thABOMINABLE (U) 11:00 MALEFICENT: THE MISTRESS OF EVIL (PG) 13:30, 16:10 JOKER (15)  19:00 ZOMBIELAND 2: DOUBLE TAP (15) [1h...

  • Appeal for witnesses to fatal Poynton collision

    By on October 28, 2019

    Cheshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died following a collision in Poynton town centre around 7 pm on Sunday 27 October when...

  • “P*** up in a Brewery”?

    By on October 28, 2019

    It’s probably a waste of anyone’s time reporting this to Cheshire East highways department, but the temporary traffic lights at the bottom of Hurdsfield Road...

  • Rotary Club Christmas Bazaar

    By on October 28, 2019

    Put a note in your diary, Macclesfield Rotary Club’s 44th Annual Charities Bazaar for local charities opens its doors on Saturday 2nd November – and runs...

  • Macclesfield Tamils celebrate Deepavali

    By on October 25, 2019

    Macclesfield Tamil Association recently organised a warm and memorable evening to celebrate Deepavali, the ‘festival of lights’. Hosted at Townley Hall on Townley Street, Macclesfield,...

  • Peak Park volunteer’s 30 years of service

    By on October 25, 2019

    A volunteer ranger has received recognition for 30 years of service to the Peak District National Park. There are not many causes that can inspire...

  • Helping protect rural communities

    By on October 24, 2019

    Earlier this month Cheshire Police held a week of action focussing on rural and wildlife crime. The week, which ran from 6 – 13 October,...

  • Macclesfield College students day in Parliament

    By on October 24, 2019

    Business students from Macclesfield College, taking part in a National Citizen Service (NCS) Urban Programme, had their day in Parliament for a question-and-answer session with...