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  • The Christians and Roachford

    The Christians and Roachford are appearing together for a double headline tour this month. The two acts, in Buxton on Friday 25 September, have both...

  • Tennis Club Golf Day a huge success

    Macclesfield Tennis Club were blessed with beautiful weather for their Golf Day at The Tytherington Club. Seven teams took part in the competition – won by Ian Worrall’s...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    Cinemac Heritage Centre Roe Street Macclesfield SK11 6UT Recorded Information: 01625 423535 Enquiries: 07871 422937 Monday 14 to Thursday 24 September Amended schedule Please note...

  • Rogue gardeners in Macclesfield – police appeal for information

    Police are appealing for information following an incident of rogue gardeners in Macclesfield. On Friday 4 September, at approximately midday two unknown men went to...

  • Waters Corp – a good neighbour to Quarry Bank

    Main image Ciara and Liam Stead A company at the forefront of science innovation has invested in a project that will bring industrial achievements of the...

  • Police issue warning following bogus phone calls

    Residents from across Cheshire are being warned to be vigilant following a recent scam involving bogus phone calls which has led to the combined loss...

  • Chris needs my help

    I had an email today from Chris Parr, and he appears to be in a terrible fix: Hello, Sorry for any inconvenience, I’m in a terrible...

  • Open meeting to discuss controversial plans to demolish The Bay Leaf

    As we have reported on a number of occasions (http://www.ilovemacc.com/2015/07/08/6300/, http://www.ilovemacc.com/2015/07/13/bay-leaf-public-consultation-myth/, http://www.ilovemacc.com/2015/08/17/adolph-wasnt-such-a-bad-man/, http://www.ilovemacc.com/2015/08/24/bay-leaf-planning-application-our-response/) developers are planning to demolish the old and iconic Waggon & Horses pub...

  • Homes, Stones, Walks and Windowsills

    Macclesfield based artists have responded to the Barnaby 2016 festival theme ‘Space’ with a clutch of fascinating and imaginative proposals including film, photography and embossings....

  • New contract for Silkmen goalie

    Macclesfield Town goalkeeper Shwan Jalal has signed a new contract which will keep him with the National League side until January. Baghdad-born Jalal signed for...

  • Poor summer proves a record-breaker for Manchester Airport

    No doubt due to the poor summer weather, a record-breaking total of 2,688,133 people travelled through Manchester Airport in August 2015, making it both the busiest...

  • Cheshire East best for NEETs!

    Cheshire East Council has yet again outperformed in the North West – achieving the lowest level of  NEETs in the region. The latest figures (for July) show...

  • Police issue warning following spate of burglaries across Cheshire

    Police are urging owners of licensed premises to be vigilant following a spate of burglaries at pubs in Northwich, Tarporley and Holmes Chapel. The four...

  • The Roe-naissance Project – Christ Church open weekend

    Christ Church will be open this weekend for the national Heritage Open Days programme. As well as a chance to see Macclesfield’s Georgian gem and...

  • For rural business, Cheshire is best

    Cheshire has been named the best county in the country to set up a rural business. The finding emerged from a new study by the...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    Cinemac Heritage Centre Roe Street Macclesfield SK11 6UT Recorded Information: 01625 423535 Enquiries: 07871 422937 Tuesday 8 September to Thursday 24 September James Bond returns in Spectre on Monday...

  • Barnaby 2016 – Live Events open call

    Barnaby is calling for ‘Live Event’ proposals on the theme ‘Space’ to be part of the 2016 festival taking place in Macclesfield town centre from...

  • Talent show gives ROAR the X-factor

    Member of Parliament for Macclesfield, David Rutley, took on the role of Simon Cowell, when he participated as a judge on a panel for a...

  • Sounds of the times at Quarry Bank Mill

    Image above: Manchester-based artists Elizabeth Atherton and Laura Blake Noise was a big part of apprentice life at Quarry Bank Mill. For at least 12 hours...

  • Leo Sayer – Restless Years Tour – 2015

    Grammy award-winning, international chart-topping, British music legend Leo Sayer is performing throughout the UK this autumn, showcasing his latest album Restless Years. Known the world over...