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  • 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...

  • The first day of the Royal Cheshire County Show

    By on June 18, 2019

    Whilst the sun didn’t exactly shine the rain held off and it was warm and dry for the thousands of visitors who poured into the...

  • Exhibition of Macclesfield and Bollington railway photographs

    By on June 18, 2019

    Possibly the largest exhibition of railway photographs ever to go on display in Macclesfield will be held at Macclesfield Library between 1st  and 16th August...

  • Police appeal for info following pub burglary

    By on June 18, 2019

    Image: @mistergrist Detectives investigating a pub burglary in Wilmslow are appealing for information from the public. At around 4.15 am on Wednesday 12 June someone...

  • Neighbourhood Watch Week 2019

    By on June 17, 2019

    Today marks the start of Neighbourhood Watch Week 2019 where the amazing work that volunteers do in their communities will be celebrated. Featured will be...

  • Cheshire Show – gates open tomorrow

    By on June 17, 2019

    It appears prayers have been answered and there’ll be a change in the weather for tomorrow’s opening of the Royal Cheshire County Show which runs...

  • Biker Down passes the 2,000 mark

    By on June 17, 2019

    Over 2,000 people have attended Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service’s free Biker Down educational course since its launch five years ago. Biker Down is a...

  • Gardener’s World Live

    By on June 16, 2019

    Above: Watchmaker’s Garden – Best in Show at Gardener’s World Live 2019 You have just one more day to catch BBC Gardeners’ World Live which...