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  • Don’t forget ‘Bring a Pound to work day’ on Wednesday

    By on August 3, 2015

    Don’t forget this Wednesday 5th August is Silk 106.9’s ‘Bring a Pound to Work’ day. The campaign encourages everyone to donate at least £1 to help those...

  • On stage tonight – Sir Henry at Rawlinson End

    By on August 2, 2015

    It is 20 years since the untimely passing of singer/songwriter Vivian Stanshall. Known for his exquisitely off the wall radio saga Sir Henry at Rawlinson End which...

  • Silkmen take on Congleton in charity game today

    By on August 1, 2015

    Macclesfield Town will be helping to raise funds for the Bosley Appeal when they take on non-league Congleton in a match today. Macclesfield were scheduled...

  • Appeal for witnesses following robbery in Wilmslow

    By on July 31, 2015

    Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery on Lacey Green in Wilmslow. The incident occurred at around 10.50pm on Wednesday 29 July near to...

  • MP’s praise for community

    By on July 31, 2015

    Local MP, David Rutley, has thanked Bosley’s local community and the emergency services for their positive response to the tragic explosion at the Wood Treatment Ltd site....

  • Bosley Wood Treatment sponsored walk

    By on July 31, 2015

    On Sunday the 9th August there’s a Sponsored Walk from the Maskery, 6-8 Swan Bank, Congleton at 10.55 am to Macclesfield Town Hall. Everyone is welcome...

  • Bosley Fundraising Evening tonight

    By on July 31, 2015

    If you’re able, go along to the Northern Soul Fundraising Auction and Raffle night at the Queen’s Arms at Bosley – tonight Friday 31st July at...

  • Spirit of the Andes in Prestbury closes

    By on July 30, 2015

    Prestbury shop, Spirit of the Andes, went into liquidation on 20 July 2015, with Daryl Warwick and Mark Ranson of Armstrong Watson appointed joint administrators....

  • Bodycote hit by oil and gas decline

    By on July 30, 2015

    Bodycote has suffered a dip in revenue and profits as a result of falling demand in the oil and gas sectors. In its half yearly...

  • Peak time meeting for MP

    By on July 30, 2015

    Our MP, David Rutley, met the new Chief Executive of the Peak District National Park Authority, Sarah Fowler, to discuss future plans for the National...

  • Council crackdown nets two more benefits fraudsters

    By on July 29, 2015

    Cheshire East Council has secured yet another successful prosecution of two more benefits cheats who fraudulently claimed more than £4,800 of taxpayers’ money. Both offenders...

  • Over 85s to get free telecare

    By on July 29, 2015

    Over 85s living alone in Cheshire East will get free telecare support while many other older people may find their charges for social care packages...

  • MP discusses long term vision of Eye Society

    By on July 28, 2015

    There were a number of items on the agenda, at the recent local meeting between Macclesfield MP, David Rutley, and the Charity Officer for the...

  • Make it Macclesfield Bosley appeal collection

    By on July 28, 2015

    The collection at the Treacle Market and Tesco, organised by Make it Macclesfield, raised more than £2,050 for the Bosley Disaster Appeal. A number of items...

  • Dunham Massey – a summer to remember

    By on July 28, 2015

    Image: Max, Zoe, Hugh and Toby from Poynton are looking forward to a crafty and creative summer at Dunham Massey c. National Trust/Katie Clayton Dunham...

  • Bring a Pound to Work Day

    By on July 28, 2015

    Silk 106.9 have launched ‘Bring a Pound to Work’ day – and ilovemacc is happy to help spread the word. The campaign encourages workers to donate...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    By on July 27, 2015

    Cinemac Heritage Centre
, Roe Street
, Macclesfield SK11 6UT Recorded Information: 01625 423535 Enquiries: 07871 422937 Tuesday 28 July to Thursday 13 August Tuesday 28 July Thomas & Friend’s: Legend...

  • Bosley tragedy – remains found

    By on July 27, 2015

    Emergency services have again been working tirelessly throughout the weekend as the search and recovery effort in Bosley continues. Officers from Cheshire Constabulary, Cheshire Fire...

  • Police appeal for witnesses to serious collision at Tatton Park

    By on July 27, 2015

    Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on Ashley Rd, Rostherne at the junction with Rostherne Lane and Tatton Park’s “Rostherne Drive” gateway...

  • MP welcomes Naturally Different to town

    By on July 27, 2015

    Macclesfield MP, David Rutley, welcomed “Naturally Different” to Macclesfield town centre, when he visited the new shop on the Market Place. David was given a tour of...