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  • Tytherington School are National Champions!

    By on May 16, 2019

    Above: Champions Esther, Anna, and Amelie with Headteacher Mr Botwe, Teacher Mrs Burke and Rotarian Mary Grant.  At the Rotary National Youth Speaks Intermediate (Age 11-13)...

  • Beer Festival success

    By on May 15, 2019

    The 25th Macclesfield Beer Festival was another huge success with over 4,000 attending over the weekend and is expected to have raised around £34,000 for...

  • New on-call firefighter for Macclesfield Fire Station

    By on May 15, 2019

    A new recruit has joined Macclesfield Fire Station as an on-call firefighter after successfully completing his training. Macclesfield resident Sean works in a dual role...

  • MP seeks to ban unscrupulous pet breeders

    By on May 14, 2019

    Local MP and Animal Welfare Minister, David Rutley, has introduced new legislation to help in ending unscrupulous puppy and kitten breeding practices. Known as ‘Lucy’s...

  • Bollington Railway History Day

    By on May 14, 2019

    Above: This superb photo appears in Basil Jeuda’s latest book on the Macclesfield, Bollington & Marple Railway.  The photo was taken at Macclesfield Central station...

  • ‘Good’ rating for Pott Shrigley School

    By on May 14, 2019

    Following a two-day inspection in March, Pott Shrigley Church School received a rating of GOOD from Ofsted. Head teacher Joanne Bromley commented ‘I am really...

  • Barnaby Festival 2020

    By on May 11, 2019

    A quick reminder that the third Open Programming Session is being held this Monday, 13th May… Huge thanks to all those who’ve already contributed ideas exploring...

  • Macc-Pow! 2019

    By on May 11, 2019

    Comic event MACC-POW! returns for its 4th year bigger, bolder and brighter than before. Within the programme for the town’s Barnaby arts festival – MACC-POW!...

  • Macclesfield man appears in Exeter courtroom

    By on May 11, 2019

    Paul Collins (aged 37), of Beech Lane, Macclesfield, appeared at Exeter court this week charged with stealing various items of cosmetics, DVDs and childrens clothing,...

  • Is this your stone?

    By on May 10, 2019

    The image above shows stone that has been recovered and is believed to be stolen – could it be yours? If so, please contact PC...

  • The Star Wars Force in Macclesfield

    By on May 10, 2019

    On Saturday May the Fourth, the Force was in Macclesfield, was visited by some well-known Star Wars characters to join in with the international Star...

  • Macclesfield Festival 2019

    By on May 9, 2019

    Andy Kleek and his team are going all out to ensure that the 2019 Macclesfield Festival will be the biggest and most successful one yet....

  • Finalists for anti-knife crime video competition

    By on May 9, 2019

    The finalists for a competition where young people make a video or audio recording about knife crime went to a celebration event in Cheshire last...

  • Geronimo 2019 will be a corker!

    By on May 9, 2019

    Just over two weeks to go for the fabulous Geronimo Festival – its a Glastonbury for kids! More children’s entertainment, activities, music and food than...

  • Silkmen considered boycotting final match

    By on May 9, 2019

    Macclesfield Town players say they have still not been paid their wages for April and considered boycotting the club’s final game of the season. The...

  • Over one Cheshire road death each week

    By on May 9, 2019

    Chief Officers from the three top emergency services speak out about their concerns in the number of people being killed on the roads in Cheshire....

  • Passion, ideas and emotion at TEDxMacclesfield 2019

    By on May 8, 2019

    TEDxMacclesfieldreturned to Townley Street Chapel on Saturday 5 May once again collating a diverse array of inspiring speakers confronting engaging ideas with energy and insight. The...

  • Rotary shoebox collection

    By on May 8, 2019

    Above: Shoeboxes from St. Oswald Bollington with Rev’d Canon Veronica Hydon and Beverley Nixon, Children and Families Officer.  Thank you to St. Oswald Church, Macclesfield...

  • Cheshire East leader resigns

    By on May 8, 2019

    Following the decimation of Conservative councillors at the recent election Cheshire East Council leader Rachel Bailey has resigned as Conservative group leader. A statement issued...

  • Macclesfield Town chairman steps down

    By on May 8, 2019

    Macclesfield Town chairman Mark Blower is stepping down after five years. Blower, who has led the club on behalf of majority shareholder Amar Alkadhi since...