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  • Car parking charges suspended

    Parking charges in Cheshire East-run car parks have been suspended as part of a number of service changes made in response to Covid-19.  While following...

  • Waste recycling sites closed

    Following the announcement by the Prime Minister on Monday, Cheshire East Council have closed all its household waste recycling centres until further notice. Residents are...

  • Paul’s pics

    Local wildlife photographer, Paul Beech, captured a dunnock looking a little confused with the pottery robin. Isolating yourself at home needn’t mean getting bored –...

  • Coronavirus leads to Macclesfield Hospital maternity switch

    Maternity facilities are being relocated from Macclesfield District General Hospital to neighbouring maternity units as a safety measure to meet pressures relating to coronavirus and...

  • Geronimo 2020

    We realise that we are in a period of massive uncertainty and we all need to look forward to brighter, special days to share with...

  • Help East Cheshire Hospice

    At a time of great uncertainty and confusion, we sincerely hope that you and your loved ones are okay. Please ensure that you are staying...

  • Peak Park closes its facilities

    In light of the coronavirus pandemic the Peak District National Park has closed all its offices, ranger hubs and visitor facilities – including car parks....

  • McDonald’s franchisee Eddie battles on

    Eddie Leligdowicz, the owner of the Macclesfield McDonald’s franchise and a dozen more throughout Cheshire and North Staffordshire has spoken out after his restaurants were...

  • Bollington child kidnap – man charged

    A man has been charged in connection with the kidnap of a child in Bollington.  Macclesfield man, Curtis Watson, 28-years-of-age, has been arrested on Water...

  • Cheshire East closes buildings and leisure facilities

    Cheshire East Council is closing its buildings and leisure facilities to protect “vital frontline services” and people from the risk of Covid-19. Macclesfield Leisure Centre,...

  • Pride in the Park postponed

    Owing to the ongoing concerns and impact of Coronavirus, Cheshire East Council is postponing its Pride in the Park summer event until September. The event...

  • Cheshire East Covid-19 information hub

    Cheshire East Council has launched a new Covid-19 information hub – which includes essential information and updates on changes to council services as a result of...

  • Paul’s pics

    Two more beautful images from regular contributor, wildlife photographer Paul Beech. Both pictures take in Macclesfield Forest area. The second image is a buzzard carrying...

  • Watch out for scam text messages

    With the coronavirus pandemic to deal with many people will have enough on their plate, but having just received what’s evidently a scam text message...

  • Buxton International Festival 2020 cancelled

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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...