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  • East Cheshire Hospital Pancake Race

    By on January 27, 2020

    It’s back!  The ECHO Annual Pancake Race for 2020. Last years event was the best yet with 20 teams participating, but organisers hope to beat...

  • King’s School redevelopment

    By on January 27, 2020

    The fate of Macclesfield’s historic and iconic Cumberland Street site comes before council planning decision makers on Wednesday 29th January. The King’s school is redeveloping this...

  • New CEO for Kinaxia

    By on January 27, 2020

    Macclesfield-based Kinaxia Logistics has appointed Simon Hobbs to the newly-created role of group chief executive. Simon is a leading industry figure having held senior positions...

  • Barnaby Presents: Arts Marketing, Audience Development & Social Media

    By on January 26, 2020

    Join us for a free Barnaby Presents: Arts Marketing, Audience Development & Social Media workshop which will take the form of two mini masterclasses, followed by an...

  • King Arthur and the Knights of the Moss Rose . . . Forest Green Rovers (Home)

    By on January 26, 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 You...

  • Flood report deepens Henbury homes row

    By on January 24, 2020

    Controversy over three proposed schemes off Chelford Road near Macclesfield has intensified following publication of a flood risk report. Developers Bellway, Jones and Redrow plan...

  • Walking to Poynton and Pott

    By on January 24, 2020

    If you desire to get a little fitter in 2020 and wish to venture a tad further afield from Macclesfield head over to Higher Poynton....

  • Approval recommended for King’s School scheme

    By on January 24, 2020

    Plans for the redevelopment of a former King’s School campus look set to be backed next week. It would be the third and final site...

  • Music Mark for Pott Shrigley School

    By on January 23, 2020

    Pott Shrigley Church School has been awarded the Music Mark* following their ongoing commitment to music education in school via a series of initiatives involving...

  • Accolade for local photographer

    By on January 22, 2020

    Above: Kari Sellars’ image, Suburban Warrior 2, which received an Honourable Mention in the international Monochrome Awards Professional photographer Kari Sellars has received recognition for...

  • You’ve got to Pump It Up . . . Crewe (Home)

    By on January 22, 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 When I...

  • Macclesfield Bikeathon 2020

    By on January 22, 2020

    Macclesfield is gearing up to welcome back The Macclesfield Bikeathon event once again which proved popular in the town for almost 20 years. The Bikeathon...

  • One strike started a blaze

    By on January 22, 2020

    In 1995 at Ryles Park High School in Macclesfield, two young people bonded over a passion for theatre and musicals. This friendship has lasted out...

  • Witnesses to suspicious activity in Macclesfield sought

    By on January 21, 2020

    Police in Macclesfield are investigating reports of suspicious activity in the town. Between 9 and 14 January there have been several incidents involving a man...

  • BBC and RHS launch North West garden design competition

    By on January 21, 2020

    Calling all amateur gardeners and aspiring garden designers, BBC Radio Lancashire, Manchester and Merseyside are joining forces with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) to run...

  • Upton Priory Scouts quiz night

    By on January 21, 2020

    3rd Upton Priory Scouts recently held their 13th annual quiz night. With the goal of raising funds for the building of a new scout hut...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    By on January 21, 2020

    Cinemac, Old Sunday School, Roe Street, Macclesfield SK11 6UT Recorded Information: 01625 423535Enquiries: 07534 920495 Tickets• can be purchased on the door, subject to demand• can...

  • Silkmen charged over Plymouth match

    By on January 21, 2020

    Macclesfield Town have been charged by the English Football League for failing to fulfil their December 21 home fixture against Plymouth Argyle.  The League Two...

  • Land Rover Defender thieves targeted

    By on January 20, 2020

    Cheshire Police’s Rural Crime Team is aiming to stop Land Rover Defender thieves in their tracks by handing out stickers –featuring the wording ‘Police Stop...

  • Nominate your favourite Macclesfield development

    By on January 20, 2020

    Above: Kenyons Yard houses on Pierce Street and Bond Street Now’s the time to nominate your favourites for the annual Macclesfield Civic Society Awards Scheme...