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  • Police appeal for witnesses to assault

    By on March 18, 2018

    Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a serious assault in Macclesfield. At around 3.10am on Sunday 12 March 2018 a group left...

  • Stepping out to Mend Our Mountains

    By on March 18, 2018

    Intrepid walkers braved the rain to explore the Peak District National Park’s iconic Great Ridge – and launch the next phase of a major fundraising...

  • Prince’s Trust revamp for local primary school

    By on March 18, 2018

    A primary school has being given a colourful revamp by a group of young people from Macclesfield as part of a Cheshire Fire and Rescue...

  • Telephone Preference scam

    By on March 18, 2018

    Fraudsters are cold-calling victims, falsely stating that they are calling from one of the well-known UK telecommunication service providers. They call victims claiming to provide...

  • Snow forces road closures

    By on March 18, 2018

    Many local roads became impassible following heavy overnight snow falls and high winds. Police closed many roads, asking motorists to avoid driving, due to the...

  • Theft of stone on the increase

    By on March 10, 2018

    There is a steady increase in the theft of stone recently varying from coping stones through to York stone paving. Large quantities are being stolen,  mainly...

  • Bishop William announces his retirement

    By on March 9, 2018

    After 20 years of Ministry at Gawsworth St James, Bishop William Alaha Pwaisiho, OBE, Hon. Assistant Bishop of Chester and Rector of Gawsworth and North Rode has announced he...

  • Second outlet for tyrZ

    By on March 9, 2018

    tyrZ has officially opened its second outlet in Congleton after a successful 2017. The family-run tyre-fitting company began life in 2004 as a mobile service...

  • Seatbelt campaign

    By on March 8, 2018

    Cheshire police officers are taking part in a campaign to remind people to wear a seatbelt when they are in a vehicle. The enforcement campaign...

  • Fourth award for Cheshire Fire and Rescue

    By on March 8, 2018

    Lifesaving work by Cheshire firefighters working with health professionals has won a fourth award in the first year of the innovative and ground breaking Safe...

  • Home team failed to turn up for match

    By on March 8, 2018

    Macclesfield Town’s match was postponed last night after the home team failed to turn up because of traffic – at the Dartford Crossing over the...

  • Residents targeted by iTunes voucher scammers

    By on March 7, 2018

    Cheshire Police are warning residents to remain vigilant following a number of hoax calls from people claiming to be from Government organisations. Over the last...

  • Help shape the Peak District National Park

    By on March 7, 2018

    People who care about the Peak District National Park and how it is managed are being asked to take part in the final round of...

  • Marie Curie’s flower power

    By on March 6, 2018

    At an event in Parliament recently, MP for Macclesfield, David Rutley, joined Cold Feet actress Fay Ripley to help Marie Curie in its task of...

  • Egg-citing Easter fun at Tatton Park

    By on March 6, 2018

    Egg-citing Easter fun awaits you at Tatton Park with a host of activities between Good Friday, 30 March and Easter Monday, 2 April. In the...

  • New chapter for Macclesfield’s past

    By on March 6, 2018

    The latest book authored by respected Macclesfield historian, Dorothy Bentley Smith, is now available for purchase. ‘No Ordinary Surgeon: The Life and Times of William...

  • Firefighter apprentices head to Nepal

    By on March 6, 2018

    Following two years of fundraising to enable the youngest children in a Nepalese village access to an education, 11 firefighter apprentices will be heading to...

  • Learn to paint and draw

    By on March 6, 2018

    An adult-only, part-time 14 week course you will explore four different media: Drawing, Painting with Watercolour, Acrylics, and Oil Pastels, highlighting their individual characteristics, learning...

  • Profit hike for Bodycote

    By on March 6, 2018

    Locally based engineering company Bodycote has gained from a bounce back in its main sector of activity following “negative trends” which have gone on for...

  • Have your say about the town’s services

    By on March 5, 2018

    Wake up Macc are encouraging residents to have their say about local services. Macclesfield Town Council would like to get a feel for whether residents...