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  • Volunteers brave the elements to plant sphagnum moss

    Above: Staff and volunteers get a tutorial in plug planting from Partnership manager Karen Shelley-Jones. A major planting project in the Staffordshire Moorlands will help...

  • Honorary Rotary membership for Bishop William

    The ex-Rector of Gawsworth, Bishop William, has been awarded Honorary Membership of the Rotary Club of Macclesfield Castle in recognition of support for the community...

  • One Step Forward?: Walsall (Away) 14.12.2019

    Jen Kelly – a.k.a. Cheshire’s Revenge / The Word Nerd – brings ilovemacc her own take on the highs and lows of The Silkmen So,...

  • Murder victim identified – man charged

    A body discovered in Ashley has been identified as that of 15-year-old Alex Rodda. The body was discovered outside in Ashley Mill Lane shortly before...

  • Bosley Tug of War Club are champs again!

    Bosley Tug of War Club recently took part at the Tug of War Association National Indoor Tug of War Championships in Birmingham. Indoor tug of...

  • Silkmen deal in question

    Macclesfield Town’s prospective buyer, businessman Joe Sealey, has said he will pull out of his takeover deal if the club is hit with a points...

  • David Rutley elected

    David Rutley will remain as the Conservative Member of Parliament for Macclesfield having taken a 52.5% share of the votes cast. Conservative – David Rutley...

  • Amazon Gift Card scam

    Ensure you – and any of your vulnerable friends and relatives – don’t drop their guard this Christmas. The latest scam is an email advising...

  • Paul’s pics – full moon over Macclesfield

    Local photographer Paul Beech caught this image of the full moon over Macclesfield last night. Share this... Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Email Reddit Tumblr

  • Deal almost done to buy Silkmen

    Walsall expect their home game against Macclesfield to go ahead as planned on Saturday after learning that Joe Sealey has agreed a deal in principle...

  • DVLA warns motorists

    The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency tells you what you need to know to remain safe and legal Three key warnings Protect your driving licence...

  • Bollington ATM theft

    Macclesfield police are appealing for information after thieves targeted a cash machine in Bollington. At around 4am on Monday 9 December police received reports of...

  • Joe Brown in concert

    Premier rock ‘n’ roll legend Joe Brown takes to the road to celebrate 60 years in the business. Combining timeless classics, rockabilly, gospel, country, bluegrass,...

  • The club is dead. Long live the club. Crewe (Home) 7.12.2019

    Jen Kelly – a.k.a. Cheshire’s Revenge / The Word Nerd – brings ilovemacc her own take on the highs and lows of The Silkmen I...

  • Peak District National Park Foundation

    Above: Bradwell Community Hydro leaders Richard Patton, Mike Joseph and Andy Nash Wildlife, hedgerow conservation and hydro electricity projects are the first to benefit from...

  • Is respect for the police at an all time low?

    Rural crime, knife crime and bullying were on the agenda in Macclesfield as residents met with Cheshire’s police and crime commissioner and chief constable last...

  • Kinaxia sponsor St Helens 2020 shirt

    L-R Paul Prior, senior transport manager at Mark Thompson Transport, Gary Wilton, sales manager at St Helens, and Kinaxia Logistics director Mark Stevenson Macclesfield-based Kinaxia...

  • Paul’s pics

    Local wildlife photographer Paul Beech snapped this blue tit in his garden. It’s evident the bird didn’t know what to make of the Christmas elf....

  • Christmas Tree Collection

    Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th January 2020 When buying your real Christmas Tree this month, don’t forget to also register it for collection in January!...

  • Macc Town FC deal imminent?

    Macclesfield Town owner Amar Alkadhi is in “advanced negotiations with various third parties” over a possible takeover of the League Two club. In a brief...