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  • Arighi Bianchi raises money for Park Lane Special School

    By on December 17, 2018

    Above: Georgia Edge (10) and Martha Hinchliffe (4) are pictured with friends and staff from Park Lane School – L-R Sue Coveney, Linda Dunn, Paul Bianchi, Angus...

  • AstraZeneca’s volunteer employees

    By on December 17, 2018

    In 2018, employees from AstraZeneca, have helped local charities and community groups by volunteering over 900 days of their time to improve facilities for 35...

  • Recognition for 40 years of service

    By on December 14, 2018

    Image above: (left to right) Chair Andrew McCloy congratulates volunteer ranger Derek Pay on 40 years service, in the company of Peak District National Park...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    By on December 13, 2018

    Cinemac Old Sunday School, Roe Street, Macclesfield SK11 6UT Recorded Information: 01625 423535 Enquiries: 07534 920495 Tickets • can be purchased on the door, subject to demand • can...

  • Macclesfield teenager jailed for manslaughter

    By on December 13, 2018

    A 16-year-old boy has been sentenced to 10 years after being found guilty of manslaughter after a man was fatally stabbed in Macclesfield. A jury...

  • 40% increase for NY-Manchester flights

    By on December 13, 2018

    The arrival of a new Boeing 767-400 means that United Airlines can increase the number of passengers it can fly from Manchester to New York...

  • Romanian man sought by police

    By on December 12, 2018

    Bedfordshire Police has issued a country-wide appeal for information on a Romanian man, following a bank robbery in Luton on Friday (7 December) where a...

  • Cheshire Chief Constable cleared of all charges

    By on December 11, 2018

    The chief constable of Cheshire Constabulary, Simon Byrne – who was suspended after being accused of bullying staff – has been cleared of misconduct. Mr...

  • Anti-social behaviour teenagers in court

    By on December 11, 2018

    Four teenage boys who brought misery to the lives of residents have been punished for their actions. The 15-year-old ringleader of the group, who cannot...

  • Arley Hall season tickets

    By on December 11, 2018

    Arley Hall season tickets for 2019 are now available. Benefits include twelve months access to the Hall, Gardens, Grove & Woodland Walk, Chapel, Adventure Play...

  • MP drops in to thank posties

    By on December 11, 2018

    At this busy time of year, local MP, David Rutley,visited Macclesfield Delivery Office, to thank Royal Mail staff there for all their hard work and...

  • Buxton & Leek students go for gold

    By on December 11, 2018

    The University of Derby and Buxton & Leek College students joined together for the annual Graduation Ceremony at Buxton’s Devonshire Dome Campus recently. Those at...

  • Winter Wellbeing – be a good winter neighbour

    By on December 10, 2018

    Cheshire East Council and its partners are offering a range of advice and support to residents on how to keep warm, well and safe this...

  • Can you offer a home to Teddy?

    By on December 9, 2018

    This is an urgent appeal for a temporary foster home for Teddy the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Teddy’s potential forever home has sadly fallen through and Macclesfield...

  • Silkmen’s new coach – ex-Ireland international Kennedy

    By on December 7, 2018

    Former Republic of Ireland international Mark Kennedy has joined Sol Campbell’s backroom team as first team coach. Campbell and his new coaching staff will take...

  • Deck the halls with the National Trust this Christmas

    By on December 6, 2018

    If you’re looking for somewhere special to escape the high street crowds this Christmas, look no further than the National Trust. See historic houses decked...

  • Driver faces jail following fatal collision

    By on December 5, 2018

    Above: Steve Farrish, known locally as Riverboat Steve, was a well-liked musician. A Leek driver has admitted causing the death of popular Macclesfield musician Steven...

  • Sigma invests in Macclesfield

    By on December 5, 2018

    Leading user experience (UX) agency Sigma are to invest £250,000 in the renovation of its Macclesfield head office. Sigma will upgrade its user research labs and workshopping...

  • New play area for Pott Shrigley Church School

    By on December 5, 2018

    Construction work is underway on the new addition to Pott Shrigley Church School – a wooden-based adventure play area where pupils can perfect their balance...

  • Council’s drive to deliver a clean air

    By on December 5, 2018

    Cheshire East Council has adopted an air quality strategy to deliver a wide range of interventions across the borough in a bid to see clean air...