News

  • Death of local showman

    By on December 16, 2023

    Above: Phillip and Carol Gandey with daughters Mariska and Hayley.Phillip and Carol had just been presented with the CFA Lifetime Achievement Award at Nottingham September...

  • Few sign up for green bin scheme

    By on December 16, 2023

    Fewer than a quarter of households in Cheshire East have signed up for the council’s paid-for garden waste collection service starting in January. It will...

  • Athey Street flats approved despite safety concerns

    By on December 15, 2023

    Plans to convert an Athey Street office block into flats have been approved despite councillors expressing safety concerns. The application to convert Marburae House on...

  • Cheshire East council facing bankruptcy

    By on December 15, 2023

    Cheshire East Council says it is facing potential bankruptcy due to the impact of the cancellation of the northern leg of HS2. Cheshire East says...

  • Historic structure restored to its former glory

    By on December 14, 2023

    A Victorian structure that has stood for more than 140 years in a village near Bakewell has been restored by the landowner in partnership with...

  • Rambling on

    By on December 13, 2023

    Last week’s short walk was very muddy in places. The walk, 6 miles and a total ascent of 145ft, took us down Old Hall Lane,...

  • Free bus days!

    By on December 13, 2023

    Macclesfield Town Council’s Community Transport working group is encouraging people to leave their car at home this Christmas. Meetings were held with D&G, the main bus provider in...

  • Improving rural broadband

    By on December 13, 2023

    Rural broadband and connectivity was at the top of the agenda when Macclesfield MP, David Rutley met in Kettleshulme with Jack Douglass, Local Delivery Lead...

  • Kinaxia pursues net zero with gas powered trucks

    By on December 12, 2023

    Macclesfield-based Kinaxia Logistics has taken delivery of its first batch of tractor units powered by compressed natural gas. The company has invested over £2m in...

  • Celebrate the shortest day at Yuletide

    By on December 12, 2023

    Friday 22nd December 2023 Tatton Park Gardens Families can celebrate the shortest day of the year, otherwise known as the Winter Solstice, at a special...

  • Fire & Rescue services under the spotlight

    By on December 9, 2023

    Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service has launched a consultation to reshape services across the county. These include replacing on-call services at Macclesfield with full-time crews,...

  • Jen brings Christmas to the Peak District

    By on December 8, 2023

    Above: Jen and faithful rescue dog companion, Cookie Adventurous Derbyshire travel writer and chair of charity the Peak District National Park Foundation, Jen Lowthrop recently...

  • Macclesfield Emergency Department recruitment event

    By on December 8, 2023

    East Cheshire NHS Trust is hosting a recruitment event at Macclesfield District General Hospital on Tuesday 12th December. The event will showcase the nursing roles...

  • EVRI non-delivery scam

    By on December 7, 2023

    When the following image pops into your email box there’s a chance you may be taken in. However, hover your cursor over the email senders...

  • Double trouble chimneys not on

    By on December 7, 2023

    Cheshire East council has deferred a planning application for two chimney stacks on Tytherington Business Park More than 100 residents had objected to the application...

  • Have you seen this man?

    By on December 6, 2023

    Police are appealing to the public to help trace a wanted man. Brandon Gibbons is wanted in connection to an assault. The 19-year-old is also...

  • Appeal for foster carers

    By on December 5, 2023

    Cheshire East Council has launched its Christmas campaign to recruit much needed foster carers. The festive appeal centres around a one-minute film called ‘Wish for...

  • Treble Gold for Bosley Tug of War

    By on December 5, 2023

    On Saturday 2 December, Bosley Tug of War Club took part in the 2023 Tug of War Association national indoor championships in Bakewell. Despite having...

  • Improvements for Macclesfield Railway Station

    By on December 4, 2023

    Following news that railway station ticket offices will not close, Macclesfield MP, David Rutley, met up with senior members of Avanti West Coast to discuss...

  • Rambling on

    By on December 4, 2023

    A beautiful crisp sunny day for a walk led by Brian. From Racecourse Road, through Lindow Common and on to the Bollin Valley Way. We...