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  • Rural community policing remain a high priority in Cheshire

    By on March 4, 2016

    Rural communities remain a high priority in Cheshire as volunteers are praised for their work to tackle and prevent rural crime. Cheshire Constabulary has enlisted...

  • £1 billion for Manchester Airport transformation

    By on March 4, 2016

    Manchester City Council’s planning committee has approved part of a transformative £1bn plan to improve services at Manchester Airport. With consent secured, the Manchester Airport...

  • Swing a club for Macmillan

    By on March 4, 2016

    Fancy raising money for charity and have fun at the same time? On Thursday 14th April Phillip Saunders is holding a charity golf event at Mottram...

  • Rotary youth speaks

    By on March 4, 2016

    The Rotary club of Macclesfield Castle’s programme for schools reached its climax this week when the Primary Youth speaks challenge took place at Ashgrove School.  ...

  • Blood Brothers

    By on March 3, 2016

    Following a sell-out autumn tour, the international smash hit musical Blood Brothers is set to come to Buxton Opera House  this month from Monday 7 to Saturday 12 March. No...

  • Local families score well with first choice secondary school places

    By on March 3, 2016

    Cheshire East Council, working with all the Borough’s schools, has offered first preference places for 95 per cent of secondary school applicants this year. This...

  • Heart warming or what?

    By on March 2, 2016

    Fishermen save an American Bald Eagle from drowning – heart warming or what? Fishermen Save Eagle From Drowning   Share this... Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin...

  • Please – keep your dogs on a short lead

    By on March 2, 2016

    Dog owners are being urged to keep their pets on short leads to protect wildlife in the Peak District National Park. During the breeding season...

  • Macclesfield Barnaby Festival 2016

    By on March 2, 2016

    Macclesfield Barnaby Festival 2016 has set SPACE as the theme for 2016. The multi-faceted, science-based programme of activities will include opportunities for aspiring astronauts of...

  • New jewellery shop will boost town centre ‘re-gem-eration’

    By on March 2, 2016

    MP for Macclesfield David Rutley, joined other guests to celebrate the opening of D.J. Massey & Son’s new jewellers shop in Macclesfield Market Place. The jewellers asked David...

  • It was 50 years ago today . . .

    By on March 2, 2016

    An exhibition by six artists who studied together at Stockport Art College in the 1960’s opens today at Stockport Art Gallery. The spirit of Stockport...

  • Another jobs boost for Alderley Park

    By on March 2, 2016

    North West agrochemical firm Redag Crop Protection Ltd has secured over $2m (£1.43m) in funding which will be used to help create 20 new science...

  • New defender for the Silkmen

    By on March 2, 2016

    Former York City centre-back John McCombe has joined Macclesfield Town until the end of the season. The 30-year-old was recently released by the York City having...

  • New Leader names her Cabinet

    By on March 1, 2016

    The new Leader of Cheshire East Council has named her new Cabinet following her election to the leadership of the 82-member Council.Councillor Rachel Bailey, ward...

  • Rural crime

    By on March 1, 2016

    Rural community members joined together on Monday as Cheshire Constabulary outlined its commitment to tackling rural and wildlife crime. More than 100 people attended the Rural...

  • Something afoot at Brassingtons?

    By on March 1, 2016

    We hear that Macclesfield’s oldest independent bakery is going through some changes. We like what we see. Watch this space. Share this... Facebook Pinterest Twitter...

  • Building a greener business

    By on March 1, 2016

    Peak District and Staffordshire businesses have the chance to boost their green credentials at a free networking event with a difference on 23 March. 5...

  • £1m Lottery grant to boost Tatton Park farm

    By on March 1, 2016

    Cheshire East Council has been awarded a £1m grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund to revitalise Tatton Park’s farm attraction. Tatton Dale Farm offers families...

  • And you think you’re having a bad day . . .

    By on February 29, 2016

    . . . just so you know, it isn’t only you who has bad ones! Share this... Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Email Reddit Tumblr

  • Health Matters

    By on February 29, 2016

    The next talk in the Health Matters programme – Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) – will be held tomorrow night – Tuesday 1st March 2016 and will be presented by Dr Saravanan, Consultant Gastroenterologist, and...