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Question Time for local MP
All Hallows Catholic College welcomed a special visitor recently, as Member of Parliament for Macclesfield, David Rutley, came to the school to be quizzed by...
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Cheshire Police Band off to the National Brass Band finals
Members of the Cheshire Constabulary band are celebrating after qualifying for the National Brass Band finals in September. The band qualified following success at the...
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Gargantuan stage for Young Company at Buxton
Buxton Opera House’s Young Company has won a place to compete in the National Theatre’s Connections Festival alongside some of the most talented young actors...
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MP disappointed at court closure
Macclesfield MP, David Rutley, has expressed his disappointment that a local proposal to create a Macclesfield Justice Centre has not been taken forward, in favour...
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Champions of Magic
One of Britain’s top professional Mind Readers to visit Buxton Opera House If you like Derren Brown you may want to check out Alex McAleer, one...
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School friends reunited after 70 years
Old school friends were reunited after 70 years for an exhibition that will tell the story of Quarry Bank’s unique gardens. Maurice Earlam and Cyril Bradley,...
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It’s Treacle Sunday today!
Last Sunday of the month means just one thing in Macclesfield – Treacle Market. The sun is shining and visitors will be flooding in to...
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Peppa Pig live on stage
It’s a lovely day and Peppa Pig is playing outside with her friends. Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig has got a surprise for her and...
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Rewind music festival returns to Capesthorne
80’s music fans from across Cheshire won’t have far to travel to attend one of the world’s largest retro music festivals this summer. Following two hugely successful...
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North West businesses to find £53.6 million on 1 April
Local law firm SAS Daniels is warning the region’s businesses that they will need to fund a monthly wage bill that’s likely to rise by up...
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Low oil price hit Bodycote profits
Macclesfield-based Bodycote saw its profits and revenues dip in 2015 as takings in the oil and gas market plummeted. The firm, which provides heat treatment...
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£160m development for Alderley Science Park
Approval has been granted for a £160m development at Alderley Park in Cheshire. The scheme, including a 410,000 sq ft laboratory in addition to more than...
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Council warns against scammers
Cheshire East Council is encouraging residents to support national safeguarding day on February 29 by making a stand against scammers. Cheshire East Trading Standards is...
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Astronomy picture of the day
A Supernova through Galaxy Dust Image Credit: NASA, ESA, and the Hubble Heritage (STScI/AURA); Inset Image: Howard Hedlund & Dave Jurasevich, Las Campanas Obs. Explanation:...
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Dunham’s Lost Years – A Victorian Tale of Love and Abandonment’
Main image: Katie Taylor, House & Collections Manager at Dunham Massey working on costumes for ‘Dunham’s Lost Years’ which opens on 27 February ⓒ National Trust/Dave Jones...
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Volunteers Quality Standard for Just Drop-In
Local charity, Just Drop-In, which is dedicated to helping Macclesfield’s young people, has recently achieved the Investing in Volunteers Quality Standard, recognising the excellent work...
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Apple and the FBI
Not a local story I know, but it’s one that could have implications for everyone. The stories relating to Apple’s refusal to assist the FBI in unlocking...
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Astronomy picture of the day
NGC 2403 in Camelopardalis Image Credit & Copyright: Eric Coles and Mel HelmExplanation: Magnificent island universe NGC 2403 stands within the boundaries of the long-necked constellation Camelopardalis. Some 10 million light-years distant and...
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La Lune at Barnaby 2016
Delve into the spellbinding tale of La Lune this Barnaby Festival and find out why we need to fill the town with starlight. The Astronomer’s Story is an...
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Music festival hits the high notes
Image: David Rutley MP with Cllr Hilda Gaddum, Mayor of Cheshire East (centre), Paul Reed, Deputy Head of the Macclesfield Academy (far left), and students...