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  • 90th season for Bowling Club

    By on March 12, 2019

    With the new bowling season upon us, local MP, David Rutley, joined members of Macclesfield Bowling Club, for the officially ‘opening’ of the Green for...

  • Brass Band Spectacular

    By on March 11, 2019

    Hosted by The Rotary Club of Macclesfield Castle, the talented young people of Macclesfield Youth Brass Band conducted by Louise Renshaw and the accomplished Silk...

  • Wilmslow firefighters splash out

    By on March 11, 2019

    Firefighters in Wilmslow will be swapping buckets of water for buckets of cash as they get ready to raise money for The Fire Fighters Charity...

  • Quarry Bank reopens

    By on March 10, 2019

    Quarry Bank will reopen to visitors on Monday, 11th March The National Trust owned site had to be closed to the public after a number...

  • Barnaby Festival 2020

    By on March 10, 2019

    It may be wintry and grey outside, but the good news is that the planning for next year’s biennial Barnaby Festival is about to begin!...

  • Macclesfield Print Fair

    By on March 8, 2019

    Original, contemporary art from some of the best local printmakers. March 31st, 10 am to 4 pm at the Old Sunday School, Macclesfield Heritage Centre,...

  • Armed robbery suspect charged

    By on March 8, 2019

    A 32-year-old Liverpool man has been charged following an armed robbery at Subway sandwich shop, Mill Street on Sunday 3rd March and robbery at Subway,...

  • Increased revenues for Bodycote

    By on March 8, 2019

    Leading provider of heat treatment and specialist thermal processing services, Bodycote, has reported better revenues and profits for the year to December 31, 2018. The...

  • Stub out the bad habit

    By on March 7, 2019

    Smoking is not only bad for your health, it can also cause fires that put lives at risk. That is why Cheshire Fire and Rescue...

  • A screen on the green at Tatton

    By on March 6, 2019

    The Luna Cinema, a touring outdoor cinematic experience will be in Tatton Park this August, showing three huge box office hits – A Star Is Born,...

  • Drug dealer jailed for five years

    By on March 5, 2019

    Kabo Masalila, aged 27, of Cherry Avenue in Manchester pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply and dangerous driving at Chester Crown Court and...

  • Prayer breakfast brings community together

    By on March 5, 2019

    The annual Macclesfield Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast was attended by the Mayor of Macclesfield, Councillor Adam Schofield, the Mayor of Cheshire East, Councillor Lesley Smetham, local...

  • 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...