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  • Summer Holiday Fun at Macclesfield Museums

    By on July 6, 2017

    Makeshop Macc Family Activities and Events Tuesdays at West Park Museum, Wednesdays at The Old Sunday School, and Thursdays at The Silk Museum throughout August...

  • Macclesfield Town FC Boot Sale

    By on July 6, 2017

    Have you got some items  just collecting dust? Do you want to get some cash for your clutter? Then why not come down to our...

  • Appeal following Bollinbrook Assault

    By on July 5, 2017

    Macclesfield officers are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted in Bollinbrook. At approximately 00.50am on Wednesday 5 July the victim, a 33 year-old...

  • Fallibroome students in Parliament

    By on July 5, 2017

    Pupils from Fallibroome Academy were joined by David Rutley, MP for Macclesfield, for a discussion and a question and answer session on their visit to...

  • Midfielder Scott joins the Silkmen

    By on July 5, 2017

    Macclesfield Town have signed midfielder Scott Burgess on loan from Sky Bet League One side Bury. The 19-year-old has signed a season-long loan deal with...

  • Smoking ban hits 10-year landmark

    By on July 5, 2017

    The number of smokers in Cheshire East has dropped by more than 40 per cent since the ban on smoking in enclosed public places was...

  • Adoption Counts

    By on July 4, 2017

    In partnership with Manchester, Salford, Trafford and Stockport, Cheshire East Council has become part of the second regional adoption agency to be formed in the...

  • Help for ex-service people

    By on July 4, 2017

    Serving and former armed forces personnel across the borough will now be able to access a new help service. The Ministry of Defence has contributed...

  • Councillors allowances published by Cheshire East

    By on July 4, 2017

    Cheshire East Council has published details of allowances paid to all elected members during the last financial year. The Cheshire East website shows the amounts paid...

  • Man charged with drug offences

    By on July 4, 2017

    A man has been charged with importing controlled drugs – and possession with intent to supply – after officers disrupted an illegal importation into Macclesfield. On...

  • Suspicious Bollington man sought

    By on July 4, 2017

    Police investigating reports of a man acting suspiciously at a skate park and recreation ground in Bollington are encouraging people to come forward with any...

  • MP welcomes additional A&E funding

    By on July 4, 2017

    Local MP, David Rutley, welcomed the news that funding from the Government’s £100 million capital investment Accident & Emergency (A&E) fund has been allocated to East...

  • Cash for National Park projects

    By on July 4, 2017

    Image: Stanage Millstones: ⓒ Chris Gilbert Projects to protect or enhance the Peak District National Park have the chance to win a £2000 grant to help...

  • Macclesfield Festival – programme and win tickets

    By on July 4, 2017

    The inaugural premier Cheshire family friendly festival will be opening its doors on 22nd July at Macclesfield Rugby Club on Priory Lane and ilovemacc has two tickets...

  • Hilda got her first break in Macclesfield!

    By on July 3, 2017

    Above: A young Jean Alexander (seated second from left) with the Macclesfield Adelphi Guild Exhibitions at The Old Sunday School and The Silk Museum Jean Alexander: Becoming...

  • Gawsworth Jesters Bike Night

    By on July 3, 2017

    The Gawsworth Jesters annual Bike Night is held on the last Wednesday evening in July – this year 26th – following the theme of the old Whipping Stocks (Knutsford A50) event....

  • Ticket prices for Silkmen-Blackpool match

    By on July 1, 2017

    Admission prices for Blackpool’s pre-season fixture at the Moss Rose on Saturday 29 July have now been confirmed. Admission for the 3pm kick-off are as follows: –...

  • Cycle Saturday

    By on June 30, 2017

    Cycle Saturday 1st July 10 am to 2 pm Macclesfield Market Place Grand depart 10 am for 14 mile guided ride and 10.15 am depart...

  • Witnesses to attempted Congleton robberies sought

    By on June 30, 2017

    Police are appealing for witnesses following two attempted street robberies in Congleton. At 11.55pm on 29 June 2017 a 21-year-old woman was walking along Bromley...

  • Silkmen sign ex-Wolves and Burnley defender

    By on June 30, 2017

    Macclesfield Town have signed defender Keith Lowe following his departure from Kidderminster Harriers. The 31-year-old has agreed a one-year contract with the Silkmen. Lowe began...