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  • Low cost direct flights to Istanbul

    By on April 3, 2019

    Turkey’s low-cost carrier, Pegasus Airlines, is launching a flight programme between Manchester Airport and Istanbul’s Sabiha Gokcen, on July 1. Pegasus’ new flights will take...

  • Millyard and Miller unveil stunning bikes at Stafford

    By on April 2, 2019

    Above: Allen Millyard Velocette – Image ⓒ Allen Millyard With less than a month to go until the next instalment of the world’s biggest classic...

  • Make it a Milkshake this half term!

    By on April 2, 2019

    Tickets are selling rapidly for the two matinee performances of Milkshake! Monkeys Musical on Monday, 15th April – so go online or phone now to...

  • Cheshire’s new Deputy Chief Constable

    By on April 2, 2019

    Following a selection process, Julie Cooke has been appointed Deputy Chief Constable at Cheshire Constabulary. Julie joined the force in February 2019 in an acting...

  • Cricket pavilion memorial will be demolished

    By on April 2, 2019

    One of our readers, incensed by the plans to demolish the King’s School war memorial cricket pavilion writes: Do I detect a skew of morals?...

  • King’s School housing plans challenged

    By on April 2, 2019

    Local residents are calling on other townsfolk to take a close and urgent look at a proposed housing development for the King’s School historic site...

  • Macc Town players fail to be paid – again

    By on April 2, 2019

    The Macclesfield Town supporters’ group has threatened to stop giving money to the club after players and staff were not paid March’s wages on time...

  • Townley Street Chapel to become housing?

    By on April 2, 2019

    Plans have been submitted to demolish the 231-year-old Townley Street Chapel and substitute new homes. Many local residents see development of a site as a...

  • It’s a great time to visit Dunham Massey

    By on April 1, 2019

    Champions of the natural world – from the 19th century to the present day – are currently being celebrated in an exhibition at Dunham Massey....

  • Thorneycroft Solicitors host free Wills and LPA Surgery

    By on April 1, 2019

    SPONSORED ITEM As part of their continued work within the local community, Macclesfield based law firm Thorneycroft Solicitors will be hosting another free Wills and...

  • Macclesfield Town Crier competition

    By on April 1, 2019

    O ye, O ye! Macclesfield will host the inaugural Town Crier competition for the town at the Treacle Market on Sunday 28th April. Visiting Town Crier’s...

  • Trainee firefighters raise money for charity

    By on April 1, 2019

    Trainee firefighters from Cheshire Fire and Rescue service are set to static cycle from Winsford to Grenfell Tower to raise money for two charities. Wearing...

  • Police appeal for witnesses to fatal collision

    By on April 1, 2019

    Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision on the A50 in Knutsford on Thursday evening (March 28). The collision, between a silver Mercedes C220...

  • Bosley Annual Tug of War competition

    By on April 1, 2019

    This Sunday, 7th April, Bosley Tug of War Club will be hosting their annual tug of war competition at Glebe Farm Shop, Astbury, commencing at...

  • The Drifters drift into Buxton

    By on March 30, 2019

    The Drifters are back on tour in the UK with a brand-new show performing all their classic hits from the last six decades and will...

  • Milkshake – live!

    By on March 30, 2019

    Milkshake! Monkey’s Musical, a new all singing, all dancing preschool musical extravaganza starring Channel 5’s iconic Milkshake! Monkey from acclaimed kids’ TV writer Miranda Larson...

  • Celebrate the music of The Carpenters

    By on March 30, 2019

    This highly acclaimed production celebrates the music of one of the most successful pop duos in music history, Richard & Karen Carpenter. First created back...

  • Has your dog got star quality?

    By on March 30, 2019

    If your pet pooch is the canine equivalent of Bradley Cooper or Saoirse Ronan, then they could win a place in our production of Oliver!...

  • Accolade for Macclesfield College

    By on March 30, 2019

    Macclesfield College has been confirmed as the overall best- performing Further Education institution within the Cheshire and Warrington sub-region. The College, rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in...

  • National Garden Scheme opening

    By on March 29, 2019

    Defra Minister Lord Gardiner joined National Garden Scheme President Mary Berry to formally launch the garden visiting season for 2019 at the Royal Festival Hall...