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  • Hedgehogs are thriving in Macclesfield

    By on May 2, 2018

    Since opting to go the organic route for ridding our garden of slugs and leaving food out for hedgehogs they’ve become regular visitors. On one...

  • Free wifi at Macclesfield hospital

    By on May 2, 2018

    Macclesfield District General Hospital has introduced wifi access in and around the hospital building using O2’s secure public wi-fi service. The unlimited free service appears...

  • Third time lucky for Biki?

    By on May 2, 2018

    Could football-loving Border collie Biki be the perfect pooch for you? Biki is full of life and bursting with energy – which seems to have...

  • Praise for council’s support for care leavers

    By on May 1, 2018

    A national adviser has praised Cheshire East Council after a visit to supporting young people leaving care. The visit from Mark Riddell MBE – the...

  • Council action keeps over £500,000 from crooks

    By on May 1, 2018

    Cheshire East Council’s trading standards investigations team prevented more than £596,000 falling into the hands of criminals last year and seized tens of thousands of...

  • Celebration of girl-guiding at Tytherington

    By on May 1, 2018

    Thinking Day is an important day in the Girlguiding calendar, when members across the world explore and celebrate their participation in the wider guiding movement....

  • DHL phishing scam

    By on May 1, 2018

    Phishing emails are being sent out purporting to be from DHL. The emails read as follows – but with the inevitable hotlink which will take...

  • Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales

    By on May 1, 2018

    Under the sea, out on the farm and in the jungle is where you will find Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales. Woven together with live...

  • Danny Baker bids farewell, again

    By on May 1, 2018

    Comedy writer, journalist and radio DJ, Danny Baker is back on the road again and calling into Buxton with his Good Time Charlie’s Back tour....

  • From strength to strength for Macclesfield business group

    By on May 1, 2018

    Macclesfield Chamber of Commerce & Enterprise has completed its successful rebranding to become North Cheshire Chamber of Commerce & Enterprise and Macclesfield’s MP, David Rutley,...

  • Residents urged to replace old smoke alarms

    By on May 1, 2018

    Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents living in homes built between 1992 and 2008 to have their hard-wired smoke alarms replaced. Research into...

  • MP opposes mental health move

    By on May 1, 2018

    Local MP, David Rutley, has written to over twenty local Town and Parish Councils to seek their active support in highlighting strong local concerns about...

  • Link road will bring 1,000 new homes in Macclesfield

    By on May 1, 2018

    Cheshire East is set to start the land assembly process to build a £20m link road south of Macclesfield, which could help unlock the construction...

  • Etrop Grange in administration

    By on May 1, 2018

    Boutique hotel Etrop Grange, near Manchester Airport, has been put into administration. It continues to trade as normal and is now up for sale. Last month...

  • TV providers fraud

    By on April 30, 2018

    The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) are reporting an increase in fraudsters offering a discount on Television service provider subscriptions. Fraudsters are cold-calling victims, purporting...

  • Foraging and Wild Food Cookery Course

    By on April 30, 2018

    Sunday, 13th May A full day of foraging and wild food cookery at Macclesfield Riverside Park, with a professional forager from Totally Wild UK. Book...

  • Spring walk to Lawton Woods

    By on April 30, 2018

    A 6km (4 mile) countryside ramble, with Ranger Matt, to see the extensive bluebell displays in Lawton Woods. Suitable for adults and accompanied children over...

  • Fun dog show & behaviour clinic

    By on April 30, 2018

    A Fun Dog Show, in aid of Animal Support Volunteers, plus an informative Dog Behaviour Clinic from local dog trainer Vic Barlow. 10.00am to 2.00pm....

  • Over 1,000 Cheshire motorists caught speeding

    By on April 30, 2018

    A European-wide week of action to combat speeding in Cheshire saw police deal with over 1,000 offending motorists. A total of 1,142 offences were dealt...

  • The English National Park Experience Collection

    By on April 30, 2018

    Tourism providers in and around the Peak District National Park are being invited to apply to be a part of The English National Park Experience...