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ilovemacc is the one-stop news, information and business website for Macclesfield and the ‘golden triangle’ of Prestbury, Alderley and Wilmslow.

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  • Support for Autism awareness

    At a well-attended event organised by local charity Space4Autism, David Rutley MP took part in a question-and-answer session on issues affecting those with autism spectrum...

  • Bonfires & Firework Displays in Cheshire

    It’s much safer to attend an organised community bonfire – so please attend an organised event this Bonfire Night. Most injuries throughout the bonfire period occur as...

  • Countryside Ranger Service events

    Half Term & Halloween Events Reminder With the school Half-Term holidays around the corner, Cheshire East Countryside Rangers have lots of great family events for...

  • Brickbats over cost of Council newsletter

    Following a number of comments on social media about the cost of the new newsletter for residents, The VoiCE, Cheshire East Council has issued the...

  • £1m European funding for Council’s energy programme

      Cheshire East Council has secured £1m of European funding to help establish a landmark community heating pilot scheme. The European Investment Bank funding will...

  • Garden waste collection ends in December

    The garden waste collection service in Cheshire East will be suspended again this winter to cut unnecessary costs and rationalise resources. Cheshire East Council’s wholly-owned...

  • Aaron Slight brings the sun to Stafford

    Ex-World Superbike star Aaron Slight showed that he really is ‘The People’s Champion’ as thousands of visitors packed into the huge annual event to meet...

  • iPhone Scam

    Received an email from Marian – regarding delivery of your new iPhone 7? Don’t tell me – like me you haven’t ordered an iPhone 7....

  • Growing skills at Community Garden Centre

    Macclesfield Community Garden Centre continues to go from strength to strength, as local MP, David Rutley, saw for himself on a recent visit. Set within...

  • Anniversary face-lift for Peaks & Plains

    Macclesfield-based Peaks & Plains Housing Trust’s head office has undergone a radical £773,000 re-fit.  The 1,000 sq m (10,763 sq ft) space at the Ropewalks...

  • Another Amazon scam

    Another  email came through this morning claiming to be from Amazon – promising me a $50 voucher. A quick check to see where the email...

  • The spookiest wedding of the year

    A ghost bride is inviting the public to be her guests at the spookiest wedding of the year. She will be joined by a host...

  • Council to consult on new school travel policies

    Cheshire East Council has agreed to consult the public on a suite of policies for supporting travel to school. The proposals would bring the authority...

  • Leisure services – record levels of use

    The take up of leisure services offered by Cheshire East’s charitable trust – Everybody Sport and Recreation – has reached an all-time high. The borough’s...

  • Stafford Classic Bike Show this weekend

    Cancel your plans and clear your diary. This weekend is the Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show at Stafford, the weather’s set fair… and you...

  • Amazon scam

    You may have received this email claiming to be from Amazon – if so, consign it to your Junk folder immediately. As usual – to...

  • James Berresford joins Peak Park Authority

    James Berresford has been welcomed as a Member of the Peak District National Park Authority. He has been appointed for a four-year term by Secretary...

  • Police & Crime Commissioner recruits independent observers

    Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, David Keane, is offering an exciting opportunity to get involved in policing by volunteering to independently observe the policing...

  • Big Brand Ideas scores regional business award for Macclesfield Town FC

    Macclesfield-based marketing agency, Big Brand Ideas, has been presented with the Creative Impact Award at the Trinity Mirror Cheshire Business Awards following its ‘We’re Going’...

  • Memories of Disabled Living

    Memories of Disabled Living – were you involved with one of Manchester’s oldest charities? Throughout 2017, Disabled Living – one of Manchester’s oldest charities – is celebrating 120 years of...