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  • Derbyshire Open Arts exhibition

    Sat 28th to Sun 29th May 2022, 10-5pm Rob Wilson will be showing his art alongside textile artist Sally Wilson, Jeweller Rosie Kent and artist Nelson. www.derbyshireopenarts.co.uk...

  • An explosive night of dance and music

    Thursday 9 June 2022, 7.30 pm – Buxton Opera House Join Strictly Come Dancing 2019 and 2020 champion Oti Mabuse in her brand new production....

  • The nanny state is alive and thriving

    Despite low levels of pet theft, Cheshire Police are reminding residents to take some simple steps to protect their pets. You may be surprised to...

  • Potential transport problems in Manchester this Sunday

    Taking part in the Great Manchester Run or attending the Manchester City vs Aston Villa game? Whether you are taking part in the Great Manchester...

  • Police appeal for witnesses to fatal collision

    Police are appealing for information following a fatal collision in Pexhill Road , Macclesfield. Police officers were called to Pexhill Road at around 4.30 pm...

  • It was forty two years ago today . . .

    On the anniversary of Ian Curtis’ death – a tribute. A day before going on tour to the United States, Ian Curtis committed suicide. He...

  • Wingwalk for the Hospice

    Places are available for the East Cheshire Hospice’s second wingwalk event due to take place on Monday 11th July! Flown by a professional wingwalking display...

  • Maccplas skydive for Cheshire Hospice

    The brave Maccplas team raised over £4,500 for Cheshire Hospice. At the end of April, John Gee and a team from Maccplas were finally able...

  • Red Hot Chilli Pipers live at Buxton

    Saturday 4 June 2022, 7.30pm – Buxton Opera House There has never been anything quite like the Red Hot Chilli Pipers, from their formation in...

  • Hospice to Hospice Hike

    Saturday 2nd July Please sign up to join us for this exciting & challenging walk between East Cheshire Hospice and St Rocco’s Hospice! The Hospice to...

  • King’s School developers scale back plans

    Manchester developer, PJ Livesey Group has acquired the Kings School site at Macclesfield from regeneration company Nikal. Nikal, under its luxury homes banner Hillcrest Homes,...

  • Rush-hour Manchester/Macclesfield train axed

    One of the rush-hour train services between Manchester and Macclesfield has been axed. The 8.02 am service – which had eleven carriages – was removed...

  • Macclesfield man sought by police

    Police are appealing to the public to help trace a wanted 31-year-old man from Macclesfield. Lewis Spink, of Great King Street is wanted in connection...

  • Fraudster targeted Cheshire caravan park homeowners

    Fraudster, William King, pocketed more than £250,000 for work that was never needed or poorly completed. King was jailed following a joint investigation from Cheshire...

  • Bollington’s Peak Park marker

    Above: Cllr Andrew Gregory and Graham Barrow with the new boundary stone Bollington is celebrating its proximity to the Peak District National Park with the...

  • Safe Space for domestic abuse victims

    Macclesfield’s HSBC UK branch has launched a Safe Space within its Castle Street branch for victims of domestic abuse. Macclesfield’s MP, David Rutley, went along...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    National Theatre Live Returns to Cinemac The National Theatre returns to Cinemac! Tickets for these shows will be available soon. Cinemac membershipCinemac Memberships are now...

  • Online paedophiles targeted

    Cheshire’s Online Child Abuse Investigation Team, (OCAIT), have executing multiple warrants to arrest prolific offenders across Cheshire. Over the past four years, it’s estimated that...

  • This day 204 years ago

    On May 5, 1818, a man attended at Macclesfield market with his wife wearing a halter around her neck; he was offering her for sale!...

  • What happens if?

    What happens if you add the activity above to the space below? Find out on the evening of Saturday, May 14th. Singing tutor Siobhan Donnelly...