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  • New lease of life for The Ivy Leaf

    The Ivy Leaf pub on Ivy Road in Macclesfield has relaunched after a £300,000 investment from owners, Punch Taverns, and local MP, David Rutley, joined...

  • Substation Bouldering centre opens

    A new indoor bouldering and yoga centre, Substation Bouldering, has opened on Queen’s Avenue, Macclesfield Substation Bouldering aims to provide the physical and mental benefits...

  • Another four ‘Connected Communities’ centres

    Local residents and volunteers came together to celebrate the unveiling of four more Connected Communities centres in Cheshire East.  Oakmere Extra Care Housing in Handforth,...

  • Consultation on increase parking charges

    Cheshire East Council is to consult on proposals to increase parking charges across the borough from March 2019.  The proposals aim to ensure that the...

  • Garden waste collection suspension

    Cheshire East Council’s garden waste collection service will be suspended for 10 weeks over the winter. The 10-week period will begin on Sunday 2 December....

  • Learn to become a school governor

    Governors for School, The Aspire Educational Trust and The Fallibroome Trust are holding a school governor recruitment event at Ash Grove Primary School on Thursday...

  • Sol Campbell appointed as manager of Macc Town

    Sol Cambell is the new manager of Macclesfield Town. The club confirmed that the former Tottenham, Arsenal and England central defender takes his first job...

  • Congleton man sought

    Police are asking the public to help them trace a 41-year-old man from Congleton who failed to appear in court. A warrant has been issued...

  • Young volunteer campaigns to curb countryside litter

    A teenage volunteer in the Peak District National Park hopes to inspire other youngsters to look after the countryside, after scooping a national award. Osian...

  • It’s Treacle weekend!

    The last Sunday in every month means just one thing – Treacle Market. This famous Macclesfield market, which pitches up on the last Sunday of...

  • Live on Mars – last night at Buxton Opera House

    I’m old enough to have been around when David Bowie was doing the rounds of the northern clubs – including Stockport’s Poco Poco circa 1970 –...

  • Have a happy and safe Christmas

    Cheshire firefighters are wishing everyone a happy and safe Christmas at home and on the road Christmas is a time for families and friends to...

  • Manchester Airport – new Ukraine route

    A new route connecting Manchester Airport to the Ukraine has been announced. Ryanair has unveiled the new route from Manchester to Kiev, with a twice-weekly service...

  • Council urges employers to tackle domestic abuse

    A campaign to help employers spot the signs of domestic abuse in work colleagues has been launched to help raise awareness of the issue.   A...

  • “Fantastic ambition and conservation”

    Winners of the Peak District National Park Authority’s inaugural Planning Awards have been announced at a special ceremony recently at Thornbridge Hall. The Awards recognise...

  • Silkmen in talks with Sol Campbell

    Macclesfield Town are in talks with ex-England defender Sol Campbell about their vacant managerial position. The 44-year-old has never managed, but recently worked alongside England...

  • Emergency Service Christmas Carol Concert

    Next Tuesday sees the Emergency Services Christmas Carol Concert take place at Chester Cathedral. The magical night on 4 December and will see Cheshire Constabulary,...

  • Christmas events at Tatton

    Tis’ soon the season to embrace the festive spirit and where better to celebrate Christmas than in the magical grounds of Tatton Park? Known for...

  • Buxton’s Christmas panto boasts a 6ft sausage

    A new recruit has just joined the cast rehearsing Dick Whittington at Buxton Opera House.  He’s six foot tall, tanned and just loves being in...

  • Praise for council’s work with children in care

    Cheshire East Council has been praised by two government inspectors over improvements to its children’s social care service.  The  Ofsted focused visit took place over...