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  • Quarry Bank Mill remains closed

    By on March 5, 2019

    Quarry Bank Mill has been had to be closed to the public after a number of members of staff fell ill to a mystery virus....

  • Most get first choice of secondary school

    By on March 4, 2019

    Parents of Cheshire East school children have received confirmation of the allocation of secondary school places on national offer Day. The majority of parents of Cheshire...

  • Vandals wreck children’s cemetery garden

    By on March 4, 2019

    Greaving relatives and cemetery staff have been left shocked and saddened by the latest spate of vandalism at a borough cemetery – which includes extensive...

  • Don’t lose your vote!

    By on March 4, 2019

    Cheshire East Council is asking people to ensure they are registered to vote – so they don’t miss out on having their say in the...

  • County Lines campaign

    By on March 4, 2019

    Above: Crimestoppers, Cheshire police and Cheshire PCC launch the County Lines campaign. From left to right: Gary Murray, regional manager at Crimestoppers, Superintendent Peter Crowcroft...

  • Transitions Dance Company

    By on March 4, 2019

    Above: Transitions Dance Company. Image by Rachel Cherry Transitions Dance Company returns to Buxton Opera House with a brand new triple bill of short, innovative dance...

  • King’s will provide over 100 homes

    By on March 4, 2019

    More than 100 homes are to be built on The King’s School grounds. Building firm Hillcrest Homes has submitted plans for a new development of...

  • Bollington Festival returns in May

    By on March 3, 2019

    The Bollington Festival returns this May 10th to 27th when up to 15,000 people will be enjoying more than 100 events over 17 days. Justin...

  • Janet Jackson to retire from Cheshire East

    By on March 3, 2019

    Above: Janet Jackson MBE, after receiving her award from Prince William, pictured with husband David Ex-mayor of Macclesfield, Janet Jackson, Labour member for Macclesfield central...

  • Local MP hits the gin trail

    By on March 2, 2019

    Macclesfield MP, David Rutley, visited Macclesfield Forest in Wildboarclough to meet the team behind Forest Distillery – a family-run business producing unique gin and whisky...

  • Macc Town players not paid again

    By on March 2, 2019

    Some Macclesfield Town players have received only part or, in some cases, none of their February salaries. It’s understood some playing staff have received less...

  • Sutton Big Night of Music

    By on March 1, 2019

    All tickets for Sutton’s Big Night of Music on March 23rd have sold out. There’s a waiting list for return tickets – if you want...

  • Nation’s favourite garden

    By on March 1, 2019

    Nominations open in The Nation’s Favourite GardenFrom large country estates and picturesque cottage gardens, to urban hideaways and ancient woodlands, the National Garden Scheme opens...

  • St George’s Day celebrations

    By on March 1, 2019

    On Sunday 14th April, the town will be celebrating St George’s Day with an event organised by Macclesfield Town Council. The celebrations are taking place earlier...

  • CCTV images of missing Gawsworth man

    By on March 1, 2019

    CCTV images from Macclesfield railway station have been released which show a missing Gawsworth man – last seen more than a week ago in Macclesfield....

  • United Airlines increase capacity from Manchester

    By on March 1, 2019

    As part of its plans to replace its Boeing 757-200 aircraft with newer 767-300 and 767-400 planes, United Airlines is increasing its capacity at Manchester...

  • Tesla to close local showrooms

    By on March 1, 2019

    Tesla’s sites are under threat after chief executive Elon Musk announced plans to move sales online. The electric car manufacturer has 19 showrooms in the...

  • Revolution bar struggles

    By on March 1, 2019

    Yet another Macclesfield’s business could be falling victim to the economy. Revolution, on Mill Street, Macclesfield, has announced it has put new openings on hold...

  • Install a smoke alarm

    By on March 1, 2019

    Encouraging households across the county to purchase and test smoke alarms will be the focus of a national month-long campaign supported by Cheshire Fire and...

  • How would you like to contact police?

    By on February 28, 2019

    Image: @mistergrist It seems like a ludicrous question to us – but Cheshire Constabulary are asking residents to give their views on how they can...