Welcome to I Love Macc



ilovemacc is the one-stop news, information and business website for Macclesfield and the ‘golden triangle’ of Prestbury, Alderley and Wilmslow.

If you have an event in the region – or a local news item you want to share – let us know.

If there's anything you would like to see featured regularly on our pages – you’d like to write a regular column for us, or have images you want to share – drop us a line.

Granville Sellars
Web editor
editor@ilovemacc.com

DISPLAY ADVERTISING

If you're interested in advertising on ilovemacc – email editor@ilovemacc.com and we'll get back to you with rates.

For RECRUITMENT ADVERTS search for JOBS on any page

  • Calling Junior Rangers!

    By on February 13, 2019

    Exciting new opportunities are beckoning for young people keen to look after the Peak District National Park by becoming junior rangers.  We are looking for...

  • MP fights for Parkinson’s patients

    By on February 13, 2019

    Macclesfield MP, David Rutley, is working alongside local Parkinson’s patients, their families and carers, supporting their action to retain a dedicated Parkinson’s nurse service in...

  • Keyless entry thefts on the increase

    By on February 13, 2019

    Following a rise in the number of vehicle thefts in the Macclesfield area Cheshire Police are warning owners of cars and vans with keyless entry...

  • Rogue airport parking targeted

    By on February 13, 2019

    Be extra careful who you leave your car with next time to you fly – Manchester Airport is clamping down on rogue parking firms. The...

  • Planning power to develop Macclesfield brownfield sites

    By on February 13, 2019

    Cheshire East Council has approved a new planning power for two main areas in Macclesfield that will see brownfield sites become residential and commercial areas. ...

  • Your Health Matters!

    By on February 12, 2019

    The next of this years Health Matters programme is being held in the lecture theatre at Macclesfield Hospital on 5th March (pancake day!). The title is “Diabetes in Children” and...

  • Pott Shrigley play area opens

    By on February 12, 2019

    Pott Shrigley Church School’s new play area is finally open for adventurers Mayor of Bollington, Jon Weston, officiated at the opening ceremony of Pott Shrigley...

  • Careful with those candles!

    By on February 12, 2019

    The Nanny State is proving to be alive and well as Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people ahead of Valentine’s Day about the...

  • Cheshire Three Peaks Challenge

    By on February 12, 2019

    Join in a popular walking challenge in the picturesque Macclesfield countryside. The Cheshire Three Peaks Challenge, which starts at Teggs Nose Country Park at 8.00...

  • Don’t miss the snowdrops

    By on February 12, 2019

    With just two weeks left to enjoy the Snowdrop Festival, there is no better time to get out and embrace the first signs of spring....

  • Far East expansion for Statiflo

    By on February 12, 2019

    Statiflo Managing Director, Gareth Fry  Macclesfield-based engineering company Statiflo has extended its presence in the Far East with the appointment of two new business partners...

  • Macclesfield composting tech woos Paris

    By on February 12, 2019

    Organic waste expert Tidy Planet – based on Tytherington Business Park in Macclesfield – has expanded its globally-acclaimed range of Rocket Composters, with the creation...

  • Awards for local railway stations

    By on February 12, 2019

    Knutsford and Goostrey railway stations picked up awards – and Chelford was commended – in the Cheshire Best Kept Stations awards scheme. The awards ceremony...

  • Disabled space dodgers

    By on February 12, 2019

    As these three vehicles were parked at the rear of Macclesfield Library we assume that’s where the drivers were. We could only conclude they were...

  • Miles without Stiles in the Peak District

    By on February 11, 2019

    Image: Left to right: Andrew McCloy (chair of Peak District National Park Authority), Geoff Thomas (Yorkshire Water), Jane Cooper (Accessible Derbyshire), Sue Smith, Gillian Scotford...

  • Cheshire’s new chief constable confirmed

    By on February 11, 2019

    Darren Martland has been confirmed as Cheshire Constabulary’s new chief constable – following a confirmation hearing by Cheshire’s police and crime panel. Mr Martland has...

  • Chinese New Year in Macclesfield

    By on February 11, 2019

    ‘Silky’ introduces the year of the pig. Last Saturday (2nd February), Macclesfield families came along in their hundreds to help celebrate Chinese New Year. To welcome...

  • Should we go back to move forward?

    By on February 11, 2019

    Above: shops with overhead apartments are a common sight on the continent. We may need to go back and revisit the past before we’re able...

  • Police target bad drivers

    By on February 11, 2019

    More than twice the number of people died on Cheshire’s roads in 2018 in comparison to the previous year – and the majority of those...

  • Virginmarys

    By on February 9, 2019

    Virginmarys news from Ally and Danny Hit the hotlink and all will be revealed: https://www.thevirginmarys.com/so/a8MYbRUtG?cid=7762dd7f-51d6-4a97-81c1-553759ee7a93#/main Share this... Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Email Reddit Tumblr