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  • D.I.B. Community Car service

    By on August 9, 2019

    Disability Information Bureau (DIB) is looking for more volunteer drivers to support its new Community Cars initiatives. Community Cars enables residents in the Macclesfield area...

  • M62 closed this weekend

    By on August 9, 2019

    One of the biggest ever motorway emergency exercises will take place on the M62 this weekend. Greater Manchester and Cheshire’s emergency services will work with...

  • Going for Gold – moves to Dunham Massey

    By on August 8, 2019

    Owing to extensive flooding at Lyme at the end of July, the Sensory theatre performance ‘Told in Gold’ will now be held at Dunham Massey...

  • Smoke alarms save lives

    By on August 8, 2019

    Smoke alarms save lives is the message from Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service as they urge members of the public to purchase a smoke alarm....

  • Lyme set to reopen after flooding

    By on August 7, 2019

    Above: National Trust Staff inspect damaged pipes and drains in the garden. National Trust Images ⓒ Mark Waugh Lyme is planning to reopen to the...

  • Will wishes come true at Tatton’s Tanabata Festival?

    By on August 7, 2019

    The ancient Japanese festival of Tanabata tells a charming legend about the lovers Orihime and Hikoboshi, represented by the stars Vega and Altair, who live...

  • Guns handed in during firearm surrender

    By on August 7, 2019

    Owners of illegal firearms in Cheshire handed in a total of 59 weapons during a two-week surrender.  Overall 20 shotguns, 21 air rifles and air...

  • Mayor’s Autumn Charity Quiz

    By on August 6, 2019

    Entry Form Team name:………………………………………………………………………………………………… (if you wish to be partnered with others to make a team of four, please let us know) Number of people...

  • Health Matters lecture series

    By on August 5, 2019

    The next talk in the Health Matters series is “How Serious is Intensive Care ” and will be presented by Dr David Banks, Consultant in Anaesthetics and Intensive...

  • What’s On at Cinemac

    By on August 5, 2019

    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•...

  • Pochin goes into administration

    By on August 5, 2019

    Above: The Hilton Garden Inn is currently under construction as part of Hanley’s Smithfield development Grant Thornton have been appointed joint administrators to eight businesses...

  • Buxton Mountain Rescue fundraiser

    By on August 4, 2019

    Buxton Mountain Rescue Team’s annual fundraiser in Macclesfield town centre was another clear success – with an impressive £404.67 raised – thanks to the generosity...

  • Man sentenced for dealing in park

    By on August 3, 2019

    A county lines criminal who assaulted a member of the public after they photographed him dealing drugs in Congleton Park has been sentenced to three...

  • The Vikings are coming to Tatton!

    By on August 3, 2019

    Are you ready for a terrific afternoon out at Tatton Park’s Viking Sunday, featuring all the excitement and drama of the Viking era, vividly brought...

  • Gawsworth Rector named

    By on August 3, 2019

    The Revd Colin Wilson is to be the new Rector of Gawsworth with North Rode. Revd Wilson takes over from Bishop William Alaha Pwaisiho, OBE, Hon. Assistant Bishop...

  • 150th anniversary commemorated with Blue Plaque and exhibition

    By on August 1, 2019

    A Blue Plaque commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the opening of the Macclesfield, Bollington & Marple Railway, that took place on 2nd August 1869,  has...

  • Lyme hit by major flooding

    By on August 1, 2019

    A massive clean-up operation is underway at Lyme today after the National Trust estate suffered serious flooding during the heavy rainfall on Wednesday 31 July....

  • Flooded roads – latest

    By on August 1, 2019

    Poynton yesterday – ⓒ James Hanson Emergency services have confirmed that the localised flooding affecting parts of Cheshire has largely subsided. The flash flooding caused major...

  • Fun for all at Tatton Farm this summer!

    By on July 31, 2019

    Join in the fun this summer at Tatton Park’s Farm, with oodles of activities to delight the entire family though until August 23rd 2019.  Set...

  • Local car finance firm’s £7m funding deal

    By on July 31, 2019

    Macclesfield-based car finance firm Zuto has secured £7m of funding to fuel additional growth. The funding comes from existing investors Scottish Equity Partners (SEP) which...