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  • Buxton International Festival 2020 cancelled

    By on March 19, 2020

    In light of the current coronavirus pandemic, organisers of the Buxton International Festival have decided to cancel the event. This is the first time in...

  • National Trust gardens and parks opening for free

    By on March 19, 2020

    Above: Lyme Hall The National Trust is intent on keeping as many of its gardens and parks open as it can – free of charge...

  • Hospital visits limited

    By on March 19, 2020

    Macclesfield District General Hospital have announced restricted visiting hours for the second time this week as a result of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Patient visits...

  • Buxton Opera House closes

    By on March 18, 2020

    Buxton Opera House and two other venues have closed ‘with immediate effect’ in light of Government advice on coronavirus. The Opera House along with the...

  • Appeal for witnesses to serious M6 collision

    By on March 18, 2020

    Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision involving a car and lorry on the M6 northbound between Knutsford Services and junction 19.  The...

  • Paul’s pics

    By on March 18, 2020

    Was it the image on the mug or the contents of breakfast that attracted him? If you’re having at home avoiding the coronavirus think about...

  • Silkmen’s penalty reduced to four points

    By on March 18, 2020

    Macclesfield Town’s appeal against the deduction in points for non-payment of wages and the failure to fulfil a fixture has resulted in the penalty being...

  • Top scientific researcher Oliver

    By on March 18, 2020

    AstraZeneca graduate chemist from Macclesfield, Oliver Ring, has been selected to attend the Chemistry section at the STEM for Britain Awards. The STEM for Britain...

  • Cinemac closure

    By on March 17, 2020

    Macclesfield Cinemac, based in the Old Sunday School in Roe Street, Macclesfield, has cancelled all performances with immediate effect, until further notice. The cinema apologised...

  • Climate change a priority for Peak Park

    By on March 17, 2020

    Above: left to right, Macclesfield MP David Rutley, Ms Sarah Slowther, Frances Arnott, Peak District National Park Authority Engagement Ranger, Sarah Fowler Peak District National...

  • Man who repeatedly raped a young boy jailed

    By on March 16, 2020

    A 54-year-old Congleton man, who raped a boy on several occasions at his home has been jailed for nearly 13 years. Gary Street, of Mill...

  • Don’t panic Captain Mainwaring.

    By on March 15, 2020

    Ex-Macclesfield Express editor, raconteur and all-round nice guy posted the following on FaceBook and in the midst of all the hysteria and panic buying we...

  • The Corona Era

    By on March 14, 2020

    Jen Kelly – a.k.a. Cheshire’s Revenge / The Word Nerd – brings ilovemacc her own take on the highs and lows of The Silkmen The...

  • Macclesfield Rotary Swimathon postponed

    By on March 14, 2020

    The decision has been taken to cancel the Rotary Swimathon which was to be hold on Sunday 15th March – until a future date due...

  • Paul’s pics

    By on March 14, 2020

    Another stunning photograph of a robin, taking breakfast, from local wildlife photographer Paul Beech. Share this... Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Email Reddit Tumblr

  • Macclesfield Beer Festival postponed

    By on March 14, 2020

    Owing to the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak, Macclesfield Beer Festival 2020 has been postponed and will be rearranged for later in the year. The event was...

  • First case of coronavirus in Macclesfield

    By on March 14, 2020

    The first case of coronavirus in Macclesfield has been confirmed. It brings the  cases of the coronavirus in Cheshire to three, with a case in...

  • First coronavirus case in Cheshire

    By on March 12, 2020

    Following on from the announcement made by the World Health Organisation that the coronavirus is now officially a pandimec, a Warrington resident has tested positive...

  • Mayor puts spotlight on support for the elderly

    By on March 12, 2020

    Mayor of Macclesfield, Councillor Janet Jackson recently hosted the HOPE in East Cheshire organised Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, at Macclesfield Town Hall, which put the spotlight...

  • ROC your community

    By on March 12, 2020

    The ROC Conversation community engagement event is coming to Macclesfield on 23rd March between 7 pm and 9 pm at Holy Trinity Church, Hurdsfield. The Conversations...