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  • Free activity places for young people

    Thousands of free holiday activity places are available for parents and carers of primary and secondary school aged children who are eligible for income-related free...

  • Danes Moss housing plans refused

    A failure to supply sufficient information on the scheme’s impact on wildlife and highways proved to be the downfall of plans for the 16-acre plot...

  • Men sought in connection with assault

    Police have released CCTV images of three men they want to speak to in relation to an assault in Macclesfield town centre. Shortly after 4...

  • Sheepdog Trials raise funds for local charities

    Ahead of this year’s Macclesfield Sheepdog Trials taking place on 4th and 5th August, local MP, David Rutley, joined the Macclesfield & District Sheepdog Trials Association to present...

  • Garden waste collection charge

    Cheshire East Council has announced a charge for the collection of garden waste.  According to the Council, the charge, which is planned to go live...

  • Six inch tall deer born at Chester Zoo

    Chester Zoo has welcomed a rare baby Southern pudu – one of the world’s smallest species of deer.  The tiny male fawn, named by his...

  • Ranger Events – August

    The end of the school term is upon us and the Ranger Service, and our event partners, have lots of events coming up to get...

  • Cheshire East Councillors vote for pay increase

    Cheshire East councillors have voted to increase their allowances. Currently the councillors receive a basic allowance of £12,351, which will increase by £500 annually, backdated...

  • Save Macclesfield railway ticket office

    Local MP, David Rutley, has given his support to calls to save Macclesfield train station’s ticket office. He recently met with staff and spoke to...

  • RHS Tatton Park Day 4

    Just two more days of The Royal Horticultural Show at Tatton. The show finishes tomorrow with a grand sale of most of the floral displays...

  • A celebration of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons!

    Fri 8 Sep 2023 – Buxton Opera House Featuring stars from the global smash-hit musical Jersey Boys, Frankie’s Guys have become internationally renowned in their...

  • RHS Tatton Day 3

    The Royal Horticultural Show at Tatton Park runs until Sunday 23rd July. RHS Flower Show Tatton Park, is a day out for all the family,...

  • RHS Tatton Day 2

    If a picture is worth 1000 words these images of The Royal Horticultural Show at Tatton 2023 should be worth several books. RHS Flower Show...

  • Cheshire East Libraries consultation 

    In June, a Cheshire East Council consultation took place on proposals for library services. The consultation included plans to reduce the current opening hours of...

  • East Cheshire Hospice Sunflower Wellbeing Centre

    A major project is under way to transform the Sunflower Wellbeing Centre at East Cheshire Hospice. Work on the £1.25m refurbishment began last month and...

  • RHS Tatton Day 1

    ·        Best Show Garden – Constructing Minds ·        Best Construction for a Show Garden – J.Parker’s Chained to Tech Garden ·        Best Young Designer Garden and Best Construction for a...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    Come on Barbie, let’s go party! Monday 17th & Tuesday 18th Elemental (PG) 1h 50m – 11:30 Asteroid City (12A) 1h 45m – 14:00, 17:30...

  • Old Macc 23

    Old Macc was published many years ago by local historian and ex-editor of the Macclesfield Express, Doug Pickford. Doug has kindly given ilovemacc permission to reproduce...

  • 10 weeks, 10 National Parks and 1000 miles

    Adventurous travel writer Jen Lowthrop is stepping out on her biggest challenge yet – hiking across England’s 10 national parks to raise £10,000 for Peak District...

  • Police raid Parkgate Road house

    Two people have been arrested following an early morning raid at a property in Parkgate Road, Macclesfield. At around 6.30am on Friday, July 14, officers...