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  • RHS Tatton off to a flying start

    The first day of the RHS Tatton Show brought in thousands of visitors – anxious to explore the world of horticulture in 2022. By 10.00...

  • Elaf restaurant trashed

    Photo: courtesy Gary Braid Photography Elaf Lebanese restaurant has suffered extensive damage. The attack on its Jordangate premises, left several windows smashed and graffiti (since...

  • That’ll be the Day

    Tue 20 Sep 2022, 7:30 pm Buxton Opera House Following the huge success of the 35th Anniversary Tour, That’ll Be The Day is back on the road...

  • Bosley mill tragedy 12th anniversary

    Above: Derek William Barks, Derek Moore, Jason Shingler and Dorothy Bailey died in the 2015 explosion Twelve years ago a huge blast rocked the village...

  • Old Macc 16

    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...

  • Peak District project will put down roots

    The Peak District National Park Authority and the Woodland Trust have agreed a landmark collaboration to help increase native woodland in the National Park. The...

  • The War of the Worlds

    Arley Hall, CW9 6NA – 20th July The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons invade the stage in this funny yet faithful open-air adaptation of H G Wells sci-fi...

  • North West gardens open next week

    Above: Laskey Farm, Laskey Lane, Thelwall, Warrington WA4 2TF There are hundreds of gorgeous gardens to visit in the week ahead with the National Gardens...

  • Ruth is the Batonbearer

    Local charity worker, Ruth Williams, has been nominated by Sport Relief and selected to be a Batonbearer in the prestigious Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay.  Ruth Williams, 42,...

  • RHS Tatton Park opens next week

    RHS Flower Show Tatton Park opens its gates next week. The show will be bringing inspiration for grow-your-own and planet-friendly gardening, alongside hands-on family activities,...

  • Kinaxia’s aid for Ukraine

    Kinaxia Logistics has delivered 10 tonnes of aid to Ukrainian refugees. The aid was delivered to Poland, following an appeal for clothing, baby supplies, toiletries...

  • BT email scam

    The scammer behind this email scam is evidently clueless. The email requests the recipient ‘updates their security settings’ by using a hotlink. Unfortunately, the dummy...

  • Macclesfield FC vs Morecambe

    Highlights from last weekend’s match between The Silkmen and The Shrimps The Silkmen continued their unbeaten pre-season run, with a 2 – 2 draw against...

  • Macclesfield Pride 2022

    The sun shone on Macclesfield’s Pride 2022 parade. Maybe not so many folk in attendance as in previous years but the enthusiasm of those taking...

  • First year financial loss for The Silkmen

    Macclesfield FC recorded a financial loss of £349,000 at the end of their first full year of trading. The club, which last season secured promotion to...

  • Gypsy: A Musical Fable at Buxton Opera House

    Curtain Up, Light the Lights – first night. If it’s been a while since you went to the theatre to see a musical, or maybe...

  • North West gardens open next week

    Above: Rowley House, Forty Acre Lane, Kermincham, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, CW4 8DX There are hundreds of gorgeous gardens to visit in the week ahead with...

  • Vaccination service nominated for award

    The Cheshire East roving vaccination service has been nominated for an NHS Parliamentary award, by local MP, David Rutley. This follows on from the fantastic...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    Cinemac Listings Friday 8th July to Thursday 21st July Elvis hasn’t left the building… yet. The King will be on screen for another week due...

  • Local Freemasons support Eye Society

    East Cheshire Eye Society have receive a donation of £870 from Macclesfield freemasonry lodge – The Old Castle Masonic Lodge.  The money was raised at the...