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  • Man sought in relation to shoplifting incident

    Cheshire police, investigating a shoplifting incident at a store in Macclesfield, have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to....

  • NatWest scam

    The email scammers are out in force. Their sole aim is to part you from your hard-earned funds – so keep your wits about you...

  • Purse ‘dipping’ on the increase

    Police are urging members of the public to be vigilant after a number of ‘purse dipping’ incidents across Cheshire East. The first report was a...

  • Cheshire East leaders and committee chairs

    Cheshire East Council has appointed its leader, deputy leader and the chairs and vice-chairs of its service committees and other standing committees. The Annual Meeting...

  • New mayor for Cheshire East

    Cheshire East Council has elected its new mayor for the borough. Councillor Marilyn Houston, who represents Crewe West, was handed the chain of office by...

  • Silkmen to welcome Chester FC

    Chester FC will visit Macclesfield in pre-season on Saturday 3rd August, 3pm. The match will take place at The Moss (Leasing.com stadium) seven days prior...

  • Have you seen Nicholas?

    Police searching for a missing man from Macclesfield are appealing for help from the public in locating him. Nicholas Flood, 51, was reported missing on...

  • Trapped barn owl released

    A barn owl that became trapped in an abandoned farmhouse has been rescued after being spotted by passing walkers. The bird had strayed down the...

  • Stage details for Women’s Tour of Britain

    Image: ‘SW pix’ The Women’s Tour of Britain race is coming to Cheshire East! On Saturday 8 June, the third stage of the four-stage race,...

  • The Lovell Quinta Arboretum

    Bird watching at the arboretum The arboretum is looking absolutely stunning at the moment, with rhododendrons and azaleas making a beautiful show. It’s the perfect...

  • It was 44 years ago today . . .

    On the anniversary of Ian Curtis’ death – a tribute by Manuel Sánchez Gómez On 18 May 1980, a day before going on tour to the...

  • Cheshire Show – Late at the Show

    Great live music, wonderful artisan food and family fun! The Royal Cheshire County Show presents “Late at the Show.” Promising to offer entertainment for all...

  • ilovemacc What’s On column

    Don’t forget to check out our What’s On columns for what’s happening in and around Macclesfield. If you have an event planned send details to...

  • Prolific shoplifter banned from stores

    A prolific shoplifter has been banned from entering several shops across Macclesfield after officers secured a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO). Jack Collins, of no fixed...

  • Goostrey Open Gardens 2024

    All ticket sales raise vital funds for East Cheshire Hospice. The gardens range in size, setting and style from sweeping lawns to colourful courtyards and...

  • East Cheshire Hospice Quiz night

    Join us this June at Marlborough Primary School for a spectacular quiz night! Get your thinking caps on and join us for the Hospice Quiz....

  • Rossendale Trust’s WorkTaste programme

    MP for Macclesfield, David Rutley, visited King’s School to see first-hand their involvement in Rossendale Trust’s WorkTaste programme. Rossendale Trust’s WorkTaste initiative allows businesses and...

  • Local gardens open to the public

    Parvey Lodge, in Sutton, will be opening its doors to the public this weekend, May 18th and 19th. As part of the National Garden Scheme...

  • Darren’s race against time

    Cyclist Darren Smith is involved in a race against time to complete a million metres in May. At the halfway stage he is well on...

  • AstraZeneca awarded National Chemical Landmark blue plaque

    AstraZeneca’s Macclesfield Campus has been awarded a prestigious Blue Plaque by the Royal Society of Chemistry in recognition of a contribution of almost sixty years...