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  • 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...

  • Tribute to ‘treasured’ accident victim

    By on February 28, 2019

    The family of a “treasured” man killed in a collision in Congleton have released a moving tribute.  George Grocott, 83, from Congelton, was killed on...

  • Ben Fogle – Tales From the Wilderness

    By on February 28, 2019

    Thursday 14 March 7.30pm Thrilling tales from a modern day journeyman. From crossing Antarctica to conquering Everest, Ben will take the audience on an inspiring...

  • Shakin’ Stevens Greatest – Hits and More!

    By on February 28, 2019

    The UK’s biggest-selling artist of a decade, with 33 hit singles and four UK No. 1s to his name, and chart-toppers around the world, recently...

  • Gradus mill to be demolished

    By on February 27, 2019

    Peaks & Plains will soon commence the demolition of the derelict mills at Park Green – to make way for a new 67-apartment development. The...

  • Did you witness Wilmslow robbery?

    By on February 27, 2019

    Officers from Macclesfield CID are appealing for witnesses to an attempted robbery on 24th February just before 2am on Albert Road, Wilmslow. The victim, a...

  • Peak Park urges fire safety

    By on February 27, 2019

    The Peak District National Park is asking visitors to be ‘fire aware’ after a period of unseasonably warm weather, and recent wild fires. This week,...

  • Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

    By on February 27, 2019

    Get ready for an evening of inspirational adventure films coming to Buxton Opera House from the wildest corners of the globe! In this selection of...

  • Jon Boden & The Remnant Strings

    By on February 27, 2019

    In 2017 former Bellowhead front-man and multiple BBC Folk Award winner Jon Boden introduced the new big band Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings. Supported...