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  • What’s on at Cinemac

    Cinemac’s website is now back up and running! Tickets for all film shows can be booked online using: www.cinemac.org.uk The best part is… It’s running quicker...

  • Bold ambitions for Peak District transport

    Quieter roads, well-used bus networks and more walking and cycling opportunities were among the topics discussed at a roundtable event held to consider new approaches...

  • Drugs and weapons found in Macclesfield dawn raids

    Police have arrested a man and seized a quantity of illegal drugs following a series of warrants in Macclesfield. A co-ordinated action on Thursday 2...

  • Northern Ballet’s Ugly Duckling

    Wednesday 22 February As seen on CBeebies, Northern Ballet’s sell-out productions for children are not to be missed. Retelling the famous Hans Christian Andersen fairytale, Ugly Duckling is...

  • Parade Coordinator wanted for Macclesfield Barnaby Festival

    Macclesfield Barnaby Festival is looking for Parade Coordinator February – June 2023.  Macclesfield Barnaby Festival is a small, community-based, volunteer-led charity who have successfully delivered...

  • Council to discuss auditor’s report into Cheshire East

    Cheshire East will hold a meeting of the full council today (Wednesday) to discuss the auditor’s report into the culture of the authority under the...

  • Winter walks and snowdrops

    As February begins the gardens taking part in The National Garden Scheme’s annual Snowdrop Festival are throwing open their gates. You can find over 100...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    Tuesday 31st Empire Of Light (15) 2h 17:30 Plane (15) 1h 47m 20:15 Wednesday 1st Matilda: The Musical (PG) 1h 47m 11:00 Children go free...

  • Cheshire Police 6.4% precept increase approved

    Out of a total of around 700,000 Cheshire council tax payers just 3,978 responded. No increase – 958 (24%) Up to 6.4% increase – 1737...

  • Witnesses to Moss Estate assault sought

    The victim of a serious assault sought help from a Maple Avenue resident. The 38-year-old man was taken to hospital shortly afterwards with serious injuries....

  • Airport aims to recruit 1,500 new staff

    More than 1,500 jobs will be on offer at a Manchester Airport jobs fair being held next week. The event – at the Greater Manchester...

  • Avanti West Coast trains hit by strike action

    Avanti West Coast customers are being advised not to travel as strike action by train drivers will mean no services on 1 and 3 February....

  • Cheshire East Ranger events

    On Wednesday the 1st of February at 8am, the 2023 Ranger Service event programme will be published on the Cheshire East Council website. This first tranche...

  • Cheshire sees lowest rise in crime

    Figures released by the Office of National Statistics show that Cheshire saw the lowest increase in crime across England and Wales between October 2021 and...

  • Tributes paid to swimming teacher Mia

    Tributes have been paid to a “kind and caring” 19-year-old woman who died suddenly after suffering a cardiac arrest. Mia Jennings tragically passed away over...

  • Closure order for Moss estate property

    Cheshire Police have been granted a closure order for a property on the Moss estate, in Macclesfield, that caused misery to local residents. Numerous reports...

  • And another pub bites the dust

    Developers have unveiled plans to demolish The Golden Lion, on Moss Lane, and build 13 new apartments The planning application, submitted by Storm ADF Developments...

  • Prince Albert pub to become HMO

    Plans to transform the old Prince Albert pub on Newton Street have been approved. The pub, once a hotspot for anti-social behaviour, will be turned...

  • Local election candidate briefings

    Cheshire East Council’s election team will host a number of briefing sessions for potential borough, town and parish council candidates. Seven sessions relating to borough...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    We’ve got some great films coming onto our screen over the next couple of weeks including: Plane, Puss In Boots: The Last Wish, Knock At...