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  • Silkmen’s penalty reduced to four points

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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.

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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...

  • Born Survivor Capesthorne Hall 2020

    Born Survivor returns to Cheshire for The Assault On Capesthorne Hall 2020 on May 2nd. This is the Ultimate Military Obstacle Course designed and delivered...

  • Manchester Bike Show postponed

    Owing to concerns over the coronavirus outbreak, Manchester Bike Show is being postponed. Up to just a few days ago organisers were planning to go...

  • The Drifters are heading for Buxton

    The Drifters will be back on tour in the UK with a brand-new show performing all their classic hits from the last six decades. Following their...

  • Contractors support local autistic boy

    Macclesfield-based contracting company, Novus, has adapted a construction site in Hurdsfield to accommodate the needs of a local autistic resident. The site, which will see...

  • Health Matters postponed

    As a precautionary measure, East Cheshire NHS Trust have decided to postpone the Health Matters series of talks indefinitely. Once we have details of when...

  • The Black Veil

    A chilling play based on Charles Dickens’ classic Victorian thriller. Newly qualified doctor Stephen Ruggles has just arrived home on a stormy winter’s evening and is...