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  • Award will fund youth anti-crime project

    By on June 27, 2019

    The Home Secretary has awarded Cheshire £410,000 to spend on an early intervention youth project. The project will involve a new outreach team to work...

  • Wright Marshall crashes into administration

    By on June 27, 2019

    Wright Marshall estate agent and auction house has crashed into administration putting 130 jobs at risk. Just under 40 people have already lost their jobs...

  • Silkmen settle tax debt – winding-up case adjourned

    By on June 27, 2019

    Macclesfield Town have said they have paid their outstanding tax bill but the club are due back in court over a winding-up petition. While Her...

  • ‘Pledge, Protect, Connect’ green action

    By on June 26, 2019

    Would you like to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle…but not sure where to start? For inspiration, look no further than the Pledge, Protect, Connect event...

  • Local nature champions photography exhibition

    By on June 26, 2019

    What small changes are local people doing to make a big difference to nature? A new photography exhibition at one of Greater Manchester’s largest green...

  • Stamp of approval for Alan and Lisa

    By on June 25, 2019

    Alan and Lisa Bolshaw, owners of Sutton Post Office and General Stores were Highly Commended in the national Countryside Alliance Awards. The store was nominated...

  • Temporary move for Manchester Jewish Museum

    By on June 25, 2019

    Manchester Jewish Museum is making a temporary move next month – as building work starts on the major extension of its historic Cheetham Hill building....

  • Fallibroome Academy students in Parliament

    By on June 25, 2019

    Over 60 students from Fallibroome Academy’s Year 8 spent the day in Parliament recently, and on their visit met with local MP, David Rutley, for...

  • Marriage service toasts second award

    By on June 24, 2019

    Above: Councillor Jill Rhodes (front row second from left), Cheshire East Council cabinet member for corporate services, with members of the council’s successful registrations service.  Cheshire’s...

  • ‘Space Chase’ Summer Reading Challenge

    By on June 24, 2019

    Cheshire East libraries will be celebrating the 20th annual Summer Reading Challenge beginning on Saturday 6 July The theme this year is ‘Space Chase’ –...

  • Recognition for volunteer ranger’s 50 year service

    By on June 21, 2019

    Above: Peak District National Park Authority chair Andrew McCloy presented volunteer ranger Margaret Anderson with a certificate in recognition of 50 years’ service. A volunteer...

  • Cheshire Fire Authority new members

    By on June 20, 2019

    Councillor Bob Rudd has been re-elected as Chair of Cheshire Fire Authority for the fourth year running at the Authority’s Annual General Meeting on June...

  • PIVA in concert at Little Moreton Hall

    By on June 20, 2019

    On Thursday, 27thJune, Little Moreton Hall, near Congleton, will be brought to life when Piva performs an evening concert in the stunning setting of the...

  • Rotary Castle news

    By on June 19, 2019

    2019 saw the 20th year of the Macclesfield Castle Rotary Swimathon which raised the outstanding amount of £10,500 for Rotary charities – a fantastic achievement...

  • Inconsiderate or plain dangerous?

    By on June 19, 2019

    I think Macclesfield Town Council should invest in a new mask for their new Lone Ranger – I have to assume the one they’ve provided...

  • On yer bike!

    By on June 19, 2019

    Cheshire East Council have appointed a cycling and walking champion – “to help spearhead moves to get more people more active”. The new council leader,...

  • Cheshire’s finest voted Best in Show

    By on June 19, 2019

    Despite the constant complaint that shortage of money has led to police cuts – the lack of those funds didn’t stop Cheshire Constabulary pulling out...

  • Thieves targeting shoppers

    By on June 19, 2019

    Cheshire Police are encouraging the public to be extra vigilant as thieves target shoppers across the county. Offenders are known to visit cafes and supermarkets...

  • Macclesfield Dance academy’s 10th anniversary

    By on June 19, 2019

    A dance academy based in Macclesfield recently celebrated a decade in the business. Macclesfield’s Sylk Dance Academy was established on an informal basis in 2009...

  • No fears of Brexit up North?

    By on June 19, 2019

    Businesses in the Northern Powerhouse region have cast aside their Brexit fears to outperform the rest of the UK with the latest figures showing the...