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  • What’s on at Cinemac

    By on July 28, 2017

    Cinemac Old Sunday School Roe Street Macclesfield SK11 6UT Recorded Information: 01625 423535 Enquiries: 07871 422937 The new website at cinemac.org.uk is being completed but online bookings for...

  • By ‘eck it’s a comedy hotpot

    By on July 27, 2017

    This year’s Buxton Comedy Festival sees favourite flat-capped wearers The Lancashire Hotpots, celebrate ten years of songs. Lancashire institutions such as Chippy Teas and Shopmobility...

  • Furry Friends Festival

    By on July 27, 2017

    Thursday, 24th August at Stockley Farm Well Heeled Dog Club Mike and his lovely dogs will be providing training advice with an agility demo and...

  • A ‘Walk to the Park’ with Bollington Brewing

    By on July 27, 2017

    Image: Paul Norman, the inspiration behind the Walk in the Park Bollington Brewing Co. is inviting people to don their walking boots for a 10.5...

  • Controlled explosion in Wimslow

    By on July 27, 2017

    Officers from Macclesfield Local Policing Unit are currently assisting EOD with a controlled explosion which is set to be carried out in the Browns Lane...

  • Gooseberry growers prepare for battle

    By on July 27, 2017

    The Dunkirk spirit will be needed by rival growers poised this week for the annual battle of the bushes as gooseberries come under attack from...

  • Bodycote sees upturn

    By on July 27, 2017

    Macclesfield-based Bodycote has seen half year profits increase 27% as its general industry division enjoys recovery. Group pre-tax profits for the heat-treatment and engineering company...

  • Latest news from Wake up Macc

    By on July 26, 2017

    Barracks Mill The Barracks Mill enquiry was held last week. I couldn’t get there, but I understand the arguments were pretty well balanced for and...

  • Tatton celebrates birth of Tabitha’s Secret

    By on July 26, 2017

    A very unique arrival was born at Tatton Park on Sunday 16 July. Named Secret Sensation (after her great-great grandmother, Arclid Sensation), the rare female...

  • Arley Hall Autumn plant fair

    By on July 26, 2017

    Sunday 1st October 10am – 4pm Enjoy a day out browsing the specialist plant nurseries selling unusual plants, shrubs and bulbs and gather great ideas for...

  • Police appeal over Knutsford hit and run

    By on July 26, 2017

    Police are appealing for witnesses after a car failed to stop following a collision on Manchester Road, Knutsford on Monday, 10 July 2017. A 37-year-old woman had...

  • Parliament tour for All Hallows students

    By on July 26, 2017

    Students and staff from All Hallows Catholic College visited Parliament recently, where they were met by David Rutley, MP for Macclesfield, for a tour and...

  • Shrigley Hall bought by private investor

    By on July 26, 2017

    Grade II-listed country house hotel, Shrigley Hall Hotel, Golf & Country Club has been acquired by a private investor. Set within 262 acres of private...

  • Police seek Congleton man

    By on July 25, 2017

    Police are appealing for the public′s help in tracing a man wanted on suspicion of burglaries in Congleton and Biddulph Moor. Michael Smart, (39), from...

  • Worst children’s jobs in history – at Quarry Bank

    By on July 24, 2017

    Above: Kit Crane ‘caught’ a mole during a recent go at the Worst Children’s Jobs in History at Quarry Bank Keeping the children busy during...

  • Macclesfield Sheepdog Trials

    By on July 24, 2017

    The Macclesfield and District Sheep Dog Trials Association will be holding their annual trials at Sutton Hall on August 4th and 5th. But you don’t...

  • What’s on at Buxton Opera House

    By on July 24, 2017

    Buxton Opera House’s new autumn/winter what’s on brochure has arrived telling of theatre treats, as the nights start to close in. Among the celebrity names...

  • Charities benefit from Sheepdog Association fundraising

    By on July 24, 2017

    Five local charities have been awarded grants totalling £1,840, thanks to the active fundraising of the Macclesfield and District Sheep Dog Trials Association. Cheques to...

  • Police appeal for witnesses to fatal car crash

    By on July 24, 2017

    Police have appealed for witnesses to a car crash on Sunday, 23rd July in which a young woman died. The collision occurred on the A34...

  • Be scam aware

    By on July 24, 2017

    “Play Your Part and Act on Scams” is the call from Macclesfield MP David Rutley, as part of July’s Scams Awareness Month. Scams Awareness Month,...