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  • 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....

  • WWI Centenary exhibition

    By on January 29, 2018

    Local MP, David Rutley, dropped into a local exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armistice signalling the end of the Great War recently. Aftermath100...

  • Silk is as strong as ever

    By on January 29, 2018

    Both ends of the Silk Road converged in Parliament recently, when local MP, David Rutley, met with Macclesfield silk manufacturer, Ron Smart, and two of...

  • Take care with the pancakes!

    By on January 29, 2018

    It’s all about food and cooking this February – not just pancakes on Shrove Tuesday – and firefighters want to make sure that everyone enjoys...

  • Helping businesses secure investment

    By on January 29, 2018

    Image: Cllr George Hayes (left) with local business people at the launch of Access2Finance Cheshire East Council’s Skills and Growth Company has established a dedicated...

  • Macclesfield Museums – forthcoming events

    By on January 29, 2018

    Above: West Park Museum. Macclesfield Museums have got a range of activities to keep the kids happy over the holidays – February half term, Easter...

  • Geronimo Festival announces awesome 2018 headliners

    By on January 28, 2018

    Justin Fletcher and Mr. Bloom return to the biggest Children’s Festival in the UK Geronimo Festival has announced their exciting 2018 headliners and families are...

  • Langley Land Rover wheel stolen

    By on January 28, 2018

    A Land Rover Defender, parked in a driveway in Langley, has had the rear wheel removed. If anyone has witnessed any suspicious activity in regard...