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  • Operation FireWatch underway in the Peak District National Park

    By on June 29, 2018

    The Peak District National Park Authority has implemented Operation FireWatch in collaboration with the Moors for the Future Partnership. Staff from the National Park, partner organisations...

  • Superfast broadband hits 95 per cent coverage

    By on June 29, 2018

    Nineteen out of 20 homes and businesses across Cheshire East can now access superfast broadband – thanks to the council-backed Connecting Cheshire partnership. Investment by...

  • Cigarettes and tobacco seized in crackdown

    By on June 29, 2018

    Cheshire East Council officers seized cigarettes and tobacco worth more than £12,000 during a swoop against suspected fraudsters.  More than 50,000 cigarettes were uncovered during...

  • New drug boost for AstraZeneca

    By on June 28, 2018

    AstraZeneca’s oncology business received a boost as results of a clinical trial show its drug Lynparza helped women with ovarian cancer live longer without their...

  • Dunham Massey is blooming

    By on June 27, 2018

    The rose garden at Dunham Massey is benefiting from the current warmer weather and the roses in particular are putting on a great display. The...

  • Cheshire Three Peaks Challenge

    By on June 27, 2018

    Above: Myerson Solicitors Team who took on the Francis House Cheshire Three Peaks 2018 Tegg’s Nose Country Park in Macclesfield, teemed with ramblers, as supporters...

  • World first for Cagiva at Stafford bike show

    By on June 27, 2018

    For the first time in the 40 year history of Cagiva, a stunning display of eleven of the fire engine red racers will be displayed...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    By on June 26, 2018

    Cinemac Old Sunday School Roe Street Macclesfield SK11 6UT Recorded Information: 01625 423535 Enquiries: 07871 422937 Our auditorium Bar is open 30mins before screenings (subject to the...

  • Macclesfield Parkrun

    By on June 26, 2018

    Macclesfield parkrun held a special run recently to highlight the 70th anniversary of the National Health Service and to promote the benefits of keeping active outdoors...

  • Macclesfield Mayor at the new scout museum

    By on June 26, 2018

    The Mayor of Macclesfield, Councillor Adam Schofield, attended the opening of a new Scouting Museum at Barnswood Scout Camp recently. The camp is regularly used...

  • Macclesfield Town Council commits to play area improvements

    By on June 26, 2018

    Macclesfield Town Council has recently made a commitment to re-vamping two of the town’s play areas. Hall Grove park, in Tytherington, and High Street/St James’...

  • £1.2 million restaurant to open in Alderley

    By on June 26, 2018

    Private equity-backed restaurant brand Victors is to open a 2,450 sq ft venue on the former Alchemist site in Alderley Edge. Victors, (part of the...

  • Best hoof forward

    By on June 25, 2018

    Staff at Hare Hill are welcoming two new team members over the next month, tasked with drastically improving biodiversity through a unique project funded entirely...

  • Appeal for information following Bosley fatality

    By on June 25, 2018

    Cheshire Police are appealing for information following a fatal accident on the A54 – between Bosley and Congleton shortly before 9 pm on Friday 22nd...

  • Health matters – Parkinson’s disease

    By on June 25, 2018

    The next Health Matters talk will be held in the lecture theatre at Macclesfield Hospital on 3rd July 2018. Entitled Parkinson’s disease, past, present and...

  • Acumen Investment Partnership acquired by Newell Palmer

    By on June 25, 2018

    Macclesfield-based independent financial advisers The Acumen Investment Partnership has been acquired by Newell Palmer. The deal – the 50th acquisition in Newell Palmer’s history, will...

  • Altrincham’s House of Fraser to close

    By on June 25, 2018

    Creditors have backed department store chain House of Fraser’s plans to close more than half its stores. Three stores in the North West are to...

  • Cheltenham’s Grimes and Stratford’s Stephens join Silkmen

    By on June 23, 2018

    Macclesfield Town have signed defender Jamie Grimes, from League Two rivals Cheltenham – and forward Ben Stephens, from non-league Stratford Town. Grimes, 27, became Mark...

  • Avoid M6 following accident

    By on June 21, 2018

    Motorists are being warned to avoid the M6 in Cheshire following a serious accident. There are severe delays on the M6 northbound in Cheshire, due...

  • Last chance . . .

    By on June 21, 2018

    The Barnaby goodness continues, with a rich mix of events on offer for Thursday and Friday. Read on to find out more and make sure...