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  • Janet receives her MBE

    By on February 5, 2019

    Macclesfield and Cheshire East Councillor Janet Jackson, MBE, received her award from Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace last week....

  • It’s Port Vale for Askey

    By on February 5, 2019

    Port Vale have appointed former Macclesfield Town and Shrewsbury Town boss John Askey as their new manager. Askey, 54, whose father Colin played for Vale...

  • Town and parish council governance review

    By on February 5, 2019

    Cheshire East Council plans to undertake a review of the governance arrangements for all town and parish councils in the borough.  Cheshire East is responsible...

  • Macclesfield town centre regeneration

    By on February 5, 2019

    Cheshire East Council is launching a public consultation on a future strategic vision for the regeneration of Macclesfield town centre.The consultation on the ‘strategic regeneration...

  • Another disabled space dodger

    By on February 4, 2019

    Yet another driver, snapped over the weekend, who can’t be bothered to find a parking space a few feet away – there were plenty available...

  • Macclesfield Bikeathon returns

    By on February 4, 2019

    Macclesfield is preparing to welcome back the Bikeathon event which proved popular in the town for almost 20 years. The Bikeathon which is funded by...

  • Namasthe offer a warm welcome

    By on February 3, 2019

    Jordangate restaurant, Namasthe, is offering a helping hand to those who are homeless and forced to sleep out on the streets. Anyone who’s in this...

  • LGBT history month

    By on February 2, 2019

    Cheshire East Council will be flying the rainbow flag with pride to celebrate LGBT History month. The theme for LGBT History Month in 2019 is...

  • Time to Talk day

    By on February 2, 2019

    Cheshire East will be holding a series of Time to Talk sessions for staff as part of a nationwide push to get people talking more...

  • Cheshire libraries are the tops

    By on February 2, 2019

    Photo above: Grace Paton (5) and Finlay Paton (2) in the children’s section at Macclesfield Library – the busiest library in Cheshire East. Libraries across...

  • André Rieu at Cinemac

    By on February 1, 2019

    CinemacOld Sunday School, Roe Street, Macclesfield SK11 6UT Cinemac Live Event Live Event AnnouncementAndré Rieu 2019 Maastricht Concert:Shall We Dance? For 2019 André is asking Shall...

  • Tributes following death of popular schoolboy

    By on February 1, 2019

    Tributes have poured in for a popular schoolboy who was tragically killed after a road accident while riding his bike. Tyler Wolstenholme, 13, collided with...

  • Council tax changes will hit landlords and tenants

    By on January 31, 2019

    Cheshire East’s continual reduction in the council tax discounts on unoccupied and unfurnished properties may result in them facing a backlash from landlords – already...

  • Monster trucks at the Royal Cheshire Show

    By on January 31, 2019

    Above: Big Pete and the Grim Reaper The Royal Cheshire County Show will be featuring Monster Trucks as one of this year’s Main Ring attraction....

  • Take a look at Buxton & Leek College

    By on January 31, 2019

    Buxton & Leek College is welcoming students to attend an Open Day on Saturday 2 March from 10am till 1pm, held at both College campuses based at Buxton and...

  • New wildlife haven for Cheshire

    By on January 30, 2019

    Tarmac have begun to hand over part of their Crown Farm Quarry site in Delamere to Cheshire Wildlife Trust, marked by the presenting of keys...

  • Red means STOP!

    By on January 30, 2019

    Travelling Hibel Road to Hurdsfield Road twice a day I regularly encounter car driving ‘numpties’ at the junction of Hurdsfield Road and Black Lane. I’m...

  • Backlash for Cheshire Police comments on fox hunting

    By on January 30, 2019

    Above: Darren Martland, currently acting chief constable for Cheshire Acting chief constable Darren Martland – who is currently awaiting confirmation of his appointment to Chief...

  • Cheshire Wildlife Trust’s work in Langley

    By on January 30, 2019

    Macclesfield MP, David Rutley, recently visited Sutton End Farm, Langley, to give his support to Cheshire Wildlife Trust’s important work improving water quality and flood...

  • County lines targeted with 30 arrests

    By on January 29, 2019

    A week of action to focus on county lines criminal activity saw more than 30 arrests made in Cheshire as officers prevented and disrupted those...