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  • New Peak District cycle jersey

    Visitors to the Peak District National Park on two wheels can now share their passion for the area thanks to a newly designed cycle jersey...

  • Eye Society Vision Day

    Macclesfield Eye Society held its well-attended annual Vision Day recently at Macclesfield Town Hall. Vision Day is an important opportunity for residents in and around...

  • Lucie’s in training for the Manchester 10K run

    Above: l-r, Rossendale Trust Care Team member Jodie, Lucie’s mother Ros, Lucie Bevan, Rossendale Trust Care Team member Jenny and Macclesfield MP, David Rutley Lucie...

  • Elderly residents targeted by scammers

    Detectives are urging Cheshire residents to be vigilant after an elderly woman and elderly man were scammed out of large quantities of money. They both...

  • MP hears real-life experiences of mental health issues

    Macclesfield MP, David Rutley, met recently with local resident, Mrs Moira Harris, to learn more about her family’s experiences of local mental health services and...

  • Council quizzed on £45k payment to officer

    The Crewe Chronicle report that three long-serving Cheshire East cabinet members have been asked to explain why a £45K payment was made to a senior...

  • Health Matters

    The sun may have deserted us, but Health Matters goes on. The next Health Matters talk is being held in the lecture theatre at Macclesfield...

  • TEDxMacclesfield event a sell-out success

    Image: Travelling Simon Photography The inaugural TEDxMacclesfieldwas a spectacular sell-out success, showcasingspeakers tackling some of humanity’s biggest questions with humour, optimism and insight. The eight...

  • Hunt for panto juvenile chorus

    Talented young dancers are invited to sign up to take part in juvenile chorus auditions for Dick Whittington at Buxton Opera House on Saturday 9th...

  • Britain’s Got Talent choral juniors

    Join the fun as we take a trip to wonderland with the Pitch Perfect Choir. Following on from last year’s successful production of Annie Junior, Pitch...

  • See the hatching of the Ugly Duckling

    Don’t miss Northern Ballet’s hugely popular Ugly Duckling as it returns to Buxton Opera House stage. On bright sunny day four little ducklings hatch, one...

  • Teenager charged with Macclesfield murder

    A teenager has been charged in connection with the death of a man in Macclesfield. The 15-year-old was remanded in custody and appeared at Crewe...

  • Gawsworth Classic Car & Motorcycle Show

    The rising mercury brought out visitors in their thousands to Gawsworth Hall for the annual Classic Car & Motorcycle Show. Each year the show attracts more...

  • AstraZeneca chemist wins major Award

    Holly Carter, who works at AstraZeneca, is the Royal Society of Chemistry Chemical Sciences Apprentice of the Yearwinner for 2018. Holly was born in Middlewich...

  • Lancaster to fly over Derwent reservoir

    A Lancaster bomber will be flying over the Peak District next week. Organised by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, the flight takes place on...

  • Art by those with learning disabilities

    Macclesfield Library will host a two-week art exhibition of work by people with learning disabilities. The artists attend three Macclesfield-based day service centres – Brocklehurst,...

  • Businesses encouraged to join Digital+ programme

      Cheshire East Council’s arms-length Skills and Growth Company has launched a new business support programme called Digital+. The Digital+ programme offers fully-funded support and...

  • Elderly residents targeted by scam

    Detectives are urging Cheshire residents to be vigilant after an elderly woman was scammed out of a large quantity of money. The pensioner from Warrington...

  • Don’t leave valuables in vehicles overnight

    Cheshire Police received a number of reports relating to car break-ins on Wednesday, 2nd May in the Delamere Drive/Sandgate area of Macclesfield. Several vans were broken...

  • What’s the future for Macclesfield’s shoppers?

    The carnage on the high street is showing no sign of easing with yet another big name announcing major problems. Fashion firm Bench, which was...