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  • Witness to attempted Chester Road robbery sought

    By on February 13, 2020

    Following an attempted robbery on Chester Road, Macclesfield, detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward. At around 1.30 pm on Monday, 10 February, a...

  • Gradus continues to make the grade

    By on February 12, 2020

    In recognition of the important role that it continues to play in the local economy, Macclesfield-based business, Gradus PLC, was visited by local MP, David...

  • You’re never too old to get fit

    By on February 12, 2020

    A group of residents from The Bridges, on Buxton Road in Macclesfield, have started 2020 with a focus on fitness to improve their physical and...

  • Support East Cheshire Hospice this Valentines

    By on February 11, 2020

    International artist Susie MacMurray has created an extraordinary artwork, ‘Gathering’, inspired by the work of the Hospice, to help raise vital funds for our patients....

  • Hospice@Home to go 24/7

    By on February 11, 2020

    East Cheshire Hospice’s highly successful Hospice@Home service is being extended, on April 1, to provide round-the-clock care to local patients. As a result, the dedicated...

  • Shareholder committee members sought

    By on February 10, 2020

    Cheshire East Council is looking to recruit two residents to sit on a committee that helps govern three of its companies established to seek better...

  • Increase in cost of policing approved

    By on February 10, 2020

    Cheshire’s Police and Crime Panel have approved an increase in the  budget for 2020/21 and the council tax precept increase. An additional 90 officers, funded...

  • Cheshire East bin wagons will run on gas

    By on February 10, 2020

    Cheshire East Council are implementing a £1m scheme which will see bin wagons converted to take home-produced hydrogen. The scheme funded by C.E.C. and Storengy...

  • Rolex service centre at Wilmslow Prestons

    By on February 7, 2020

    Above: Gerard Kerr, head of after-sales at Rolex UK and Prestons head watchmaker Steve Tilson cut the ribbon on the 55 square metre workshop where...

  • Police appeal following Poynton burglary

    By on February 6, 2020

    Cheshire Police are investigating an aggravated burglary which took place in a house on London Road North in Poynton at around 1 pm on Wednesday,...

  • Pott Shrigley School pupils start hearts

    By on February 5, 2020

    The children of Cheshire-based Pott Shrigley Church School have recently been trained in First Aid via the British Heart Foundation’s HEARTSTART programme. The first session...

  • Fine Lines + Borowski, Hammill, Mora and Moylan

    By on February 5, 2020

    In 2018 and 2019, Fine Lines + Borowski, Hammill, Mora and Moylan, performed sellout concerts at Sutton Scout Hut, to wildly enthusiastic audiences. Local musicians...

  • Al Murray – the one and only Pub Landlord

    By on February 5, 2020

    Al Murray the one and only Pub Landlord will be bringing his extended sell-out tour of Landlord of Hope And Glory to Buxton Opera House....

  • Car park pay-stations targeted by thieves

    By on February 5, 2020

    Over 20 pay-and-display machines in Macclesfield, Crewe, Nantwich and Congleton have been targeted by thieves. An estimated £15,000 has been stolen to date, with some...

  • The Wizard Inn at Alderley to close

    By on February 4, 2020

    Local landmark, The Wizard Inn at Alderley Edge, will close its doors for the last time on Sunday, 9th February, 2020. Following the closure, The...

  • Macclesfield Oriana Choir celebrate 90 years

    By on February 4, 2020

    Macclesfield’s much-loved Oriana Choir is celebrating its 90th season this year, with a commemorative dinner held in honour of this impressive milestone. Over sixty people...

  • Arighi Bianchi host Macclesfield Christie fundraiser

    By on February 4, 2020

    Above: Nick Bianchi was joined by David Rutley MP, Christie staff and patients at the Macclesfield Christie fundraising event. Plans to develop the new The...

  • Medal success for Bosley Tug of War

    By on February 3, 2020

    Above: Bosley Tug of War team England squad with their bronze medals This weekend Bosley Tug of War Club took part in the British and...

  • King’s School plans deferred

    By on February 3, 2020

    Plans to construct 115 homes on the King’s School site has been deferred amid concerns over lack of affordable housing provision and potential impact on...

  • Apprentice strategy for Metro Rod

    By on February 3, 2020

    Above: Metro Rod managing director, Peter Molloy Following a successful year since the initial launch of its apprenticeship programme, Macclesfield-based Metro Rod is now aiming...