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  • ‘Transition’

    By on February 5, 2018

    Exhibition: ‘Transition’ focuses on the artwork of Alice Beech, Nichola Eardley and Puff Williams; all HNC Art & Design Students from Macclesfield College. The exhibition...

  • Cycling Saturday returns

    By on February 5, 2018

    On Saturday 10th March from 10am-2pm, Cycle Saturday will return to Macclesfield Town Centre. This free event was first held in 2017 and proved to...

  • Equipment taken from Brassington’s

    By on February 5, 2018

    Following the closure of Brassingtons Bakery Ltd a quantity of bakery equipment and a delivery vehicle were illegally removed from the premises at 58 Brown...

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    Can we still rely on the police to protect us?

    By on February 2, 2018

    If you’ve been told by a police officer that you’ve broken the law – with some reservations you might accept it. You may offer a...

  • Jodrell Bank – a World Heritage Site?

    By on February 2, 2018

    Jodrell Bank has been nominated for World Heritage status. The observatory, part of the University of Manchester, is home to the Grade I Listed Lovell...

  • Mere Golf Resort acquired by Gulf investor

    By on February 2, 2018

    The company which owns The Mere Golf Resort and Spa in Cheshire has been sold to a Gulf-based investor. The business operates the 81-bedroom luxury...

  • A Whiff of the 16th ‘Scent-ury’ at Tudor Hall

    By on February 2, 2018

    Above: Sweet smell of the Tudors! Gentlewoman Anna Fielding carries a nosegay of lavender, rosemary and bay, at Little Moreton Hall ⓒ Alan Ingram/ National Trust....

  • Phantom debt fraud

    By on February 1, 2018

    There has been an increase in the number of calls to members of the public by fraudsters requesting payments for a “phantom” debt. The fraud involves...

  • Eight in custody following drug raids in Congleton

    By on February 1, 2018

    Eight people have been arrested by detectives after early morning drug raids took place on 1 February in Congleton and Merseyside. The raids were carried...

  • Space4Autism school holiday drop in

    By on February 1, 2018

    Space4Autism will be hosting a school holiday drop in on Monday 19th, Tuesday 20th, Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd February Two sessions each day – 10-12noon...

  • Suggs and his realm of Madness

    By on January 31, 2018

    After his first sell out tour My Life Story, Suggs is treading the boards again. Suggs has had an amazing music career spanning more than...

  • Joe Brown heading for Buxton!

    By on January 31, 2018

    Joe Brown MBE is unique, a genuine one off. With a history that spans music hall, rock ‘n’ roll, theatre, films, TV, radio and even...

  • Book now to boost your visitor economy business

    By on January 31, 2018

    Above: Felicity and David Brown with their new bike store Businesses can learn how to make the most of the cycling economy in two Pedal...

  • Peak District walks among Britain’s best-loved routes

    By on January 31, 2018

    The Peak District’s iconic Mam Tor has been named as one of the country’s favourite places to explore. It was voted number 10 in Britain’s...

  • 75 drivers caught using their phones

    By on January 31, 2018

    Over 75 drivers were caught using a mobile phone at the wheel, in Cheshire, during a national week of action. Officers from Cheshire Police were...

  • Man charged with abuse in Knutsford children’s home

    By on January 29, 2018

    A Runcorn man has been charged with a number of non-recent sexual offences following an investigation by Cheshire Police into allegations of abuse at two...

  • Tangomotion transports audience to Buenos Aires

    By on January 29, 2018

    From virtuoso displays of traditional tango dance in stunning costumes to the exquisite sounds of 1930s and 40s Buenos Aires and the powerful Nuevo Tango...

  • The ELO Experience

    By on January 29, 2018

    The ELO Experience presents all the Electric Light Orchestra’s greatest hits in this fantastic tribute tour. The legacy left by Jeff Lynne & The Electric...

  • Your health matters

    By on January 29, 2018

    A reminder for those who haven’t yet booked their space that the next Health Matters talk is being held in the lecture theatre at Macclesfield Hospital...

  • Licensing on the cards for houses in multiple occupancy

    By on January 29, 2018

    Following comments made around calls for a mandatory licencing scheme for landlords of houses of multiple occupancy (HMOs), the council has issued the following statement....