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  • Cheshire East tops Vibrant Economy Index

    A new report has placed Cheshire East as the top performing area in the North West for ‘economic wellbeing’. The Vibrant Economy Index also placed Cheshire...

  • Local Hero Awards

    Acts of courage, outstanding achievements and inspiring individuals were all recognised during last night’s Cheshire Local Hero Awards. Hosted by Cheshire radio station Silk 106.9...

  • Food operator convicted

    A Macclesfield food operator has been prosecuted on two charges relating to food hygiene offences. Abdul Sami Nazari, 37, of Sefton Road, Sale, a food...

  • Radio 4 will be at Cinemac’s Follies

    There have been rave reviews for the National Theatre’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s legendary musical FOLLIES. Mark Lawson and BBC Radio 4 will be at...

  • Immigration centre abscondee

    The appeal below has been issued on behalf of Police Scotland – If you have any media enquiries please call 01786 895980 Officers from Police...

  • Charles Tunnicliffe: a Cheshire Countryman

    Between Floors Gallery to open at The Silk Museum with a new exhibition dedicated to acclaimed local artist Charles Tunnicliffe. From 11 December 2017 onwards Charles...

  • Spooktacular fundraiser for SUSO

    Members, volunteers and staff of Macclesfield charity SUSO were joined by local MP, David Rutley, for the organisation’s annual fundraiser recently. This year, the well-attended...

  • National firearms amnesty

    Cheshire Police is urging residents to help make Cheshire even safer by handing in unwanted firearms or ammunition as part of nationwide firearms surrender. It...

  • Royal appointment for Macclesfield sailors

    HRH The Princess Royal, President of the Royal Yachting Association, will present a Macclesfield couple with one of the RYA’s most prestigious awards this month,...

  • Rotary Club of Macclesfield Castle Charities Bazaar

    The Rotary Club of Macclesfield Castle are holding a Charities Bazaar where you’ll find any number of ideas for Christmas gifts. There’ll be a variety of...

  • M6 shut after fuel spill

    UPDATE 15.50 hours: A second lane on the M6 southbound has been reopened. Traffic is beginning to build on the M6 and we would urge...

  • Seb’s a third generation engineer

    Above: L to R John Baron, Gareth Fry and Sebastian Freke-Morin A local teenager plans to become the third generation of his family to work...

  • Cheshire police officer charged with rape

    A serving Cheshire police officer has been charged following a police investigation into an allegation of rape. Ian Naude, 29, of Market Drayton in Shropshire...

  • Heads up from Wake up Macc

    Some important updates Business-focused meeting about the town centre 5- year plan – tomorrow, 8th November. 5.30 till 8 at AstraZeneca in Hursdfield. Sorry about...

  • Side by side but worlds apart

    Above: Exterior of Oak Cottages in Styal – the row includes the worker’s cottage Side by side but worlds apart: new spaces at Quarry Bank tell...

  • Mullings joins Silkmen on loan

    Macclesfield Town have signed striker Shamir Mullings from Forest Green. The 24-year-old has signed an initial two-month loan deal with the Silkmen and will be...

  • Red card for taxis refusing guide dogs

    Macclesfield MP, David Rutley, met with representatives from the charity Guide Dogs to hear about the real problems assistance dog owners face across the country...

  • The Siege of Christmas

    The festive season is once again under threat and your mission – should you choose to accept  – is to enter the depths of the...

  • The force is with Marc

    Local cartoonist Marc Jackson has produced a unique poster to promote the midnight screening of The Last Jedi, at Macclesfield’s only independent cinema CINEMAC. Marc has produced...

  • Share trading in Redx Pharma resumes

    Following the company’s exit from administration, trading in shares of Alderley-Park-based Redx Pharma are to resume at noon today. In a letter to shareholders, the...