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  • As Macclesfield dies, Congleton booms

    Above: The next phase of the Congleton Market Quarter Container Village Macclesfield residents, short-changed in development funding by Cheshire East for many years, will be...

  • Not a usual country house Christmas at Lyme

    After a three-week sleep, Lyme’s grand mansion reopens to the public on Friday 29 November with a raucous winter experience for all ages. This year,...

  • Won’t get fooled again?

    As predicted by ilovemacc at the start of the ‘consultation’ three-weekly black bin collections will be introduced in time for the April 2026 deadline. Cheshire...

  • Firefighter plunged village primary school into lockdown

    A trainee firefighter could face prison for aggravated trespass after he sent Gawsworth Primary School into lockdown when he attempted to collect his two children....

  • Macclesfield 7-day weather

    Macclesfield weather forecast for the coming seven days https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/forecast/gcqqzz3ue#?date=2024-11-28 Share this... Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Email Reddit Tumblr

  • Silkmen’s first league defeat

    Mickleover FC 2 Macclesfield FC 1 The Silkmen fall to their first league defeat of the season, in Derbyshire, as Mickleover take all three points....

  • Opticians Stand up to Cancer

    A team from Specsavers Macclesfield are aiming to help fund cancer research doing 100 squats a day in November. The team of 19 are taking...

  • Macclesfield FC 6 Blyth Spartans 0

    Another great win for the Silkmen – bought to you courtesy of Silkmen TV. Share this... Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Email Reddit Tumblr

  • Tegg’s Nose stargazing evening

    Saturday, 30 November 2024 If you’ve ever looked up at the starry night sky and been enthralled by what you’ve seen then join Macclesfield Astronomical...

  • King’s School celebrates 25 years of Christie fundraising

    On Friday 6 December 2024, The King’s School in Macclesfield will once again transform into a runway as sixth form students present their annual charity...

  • Ukraine aid mission to end if new depot not found

    Ukraine could lose hundreds of tonnes of vital aid unless a charity can find new premises, its Macclesfield founders said. Macclesfield Ukrainian Aid said it...

  • Pet Labrador shot after killing lambs

    A horse seller’s pet Labrador was shot dead by a farmer when the dog attacked and killed his sheep. Victoria Yoxall, 56, was prosecuted after...

  • Crimefighter Honey the rescue dog

    PC Stephanie Allinson from the Cheshire Constabulary and North Wales Police Alliance was on the lookout for a new dog. As her yellow labrador, PD...

  • Macc Lit & Phil – November talk

    Above image: Castlefield, Manchester ⓒ ilovemacc Next Tuesday evening 26th November, sees the third talk in Macc Lit & Phil’s current season. Author Brian Groom...

  • Is the road closed?

    A Cheshire Police officer has posted a warning, on social media, pointing out the dangers of travelling unprepared in winter. “We have had a busy...

  • East Cheshire Ramblers

    East Cheshire Ramblers is a group within the UK-wide Ramblers organisation.  Most of our members live in the area of south-east Cheshire centred around Macclesfield...

  • Rare horse-racing trophy set to be auctioned

    A historic memento from one of the oldest races in history is set to go under the hammer. The silver Manx Derby trophy was awarded...

  • Cheshire East black bin collections revisited

    Cheshire East has amended its proposals for changes to black bin collections. The council said on social media this was “following feedback from our recent...

  • Macclesfield rapist gets 12 years

    Robert Houghton, of Moss Lane, Macclesfield has been sentenced to 12 years and six months in prison for multiple sexual offences against two women. The...

  • Curzon Ashton 2 Macclesfield FC 2

    Penalties victory for high flying Silkmen The Silkmen knock out higher opposition in the Isuzu FA Trophy on penalties after recovering from the heartbreak of...