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  • Council extends Fairerpower energy scheme

    The Skills and Growth Company, Cheshire East Council’s latest arms-length company, has taken its energy offering to Lancashire under the brand name Fairerpower Red Rose. Established...

  • John Askey favourite for Port Vale

    According to Sky Bet, Macclesfield Town manager John Askey is the new favourite for the managerial vacancy at Port Vale  The 52-year-old Stoke-on-Trent born boss...

  • Queen thanks Just Drop-In volunteers

    Above: (left to right) Trustee Steve Oliver, Lord Lt David Briggs and volunteer Jain Dalton. There were smiles and even a few tears as volunteers...

  • Council proposes local levy on construction

    Cheshire East Council has launched a second consultation on a proposed planning levy to help fund new community facilities and infrastructure. The funds raised would...

  • MBs’ Trip Up the Nile

    Image: Miss Marianne Brocklehurst (1832-1898); Unknown artist;  Silk Heritage Trust A special exhibition celebrating Macclesfield’s own Marianne Brocklehurst and her collections will open at The...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    Cinemac Old Sunday School Roe Street Macclesfield SK11 6UT Recorded Information: 01625 423535 Enquiries: 07871 422937 Thursday 21 September Victoria and Abdul (PG) 5.30, 8.00 Friday 22...

  • Bayleaf development approved – and local democracy goes out the window

    When John (now Lord) Prescott took the decision to force unitary authority status on Macclesfield Borough Council and others I wonder if he had any...

  • Chelford Road housing and Park Green plans go in

    Wake up Macc report that the planning application is in for the Robinsons Brewery development of 135 houses on the land between land between Chelford Road...

  • Police investigate Cheshire East Council

    Cheshire East Council has confirmed that concerns about allegations of manipulated air quality data have been referred to Cheshire Constabulary. In addition, the council has...

  • Joining Forces

    A new project has been launchd to support veterans in Cheshire East. Age UK Cheshire East’s ‘Joining Forces’ project, financed from the Government’s LIBOR-funded Aged...

  • Keep your devices and data safe from cyber criminals

    Local communities across Cheshire are being warned to keep their devices safe from cyber criminals. Officers from Cheshire Police and Get Safe Online have joined...

  • Carole Nash Classic Mechanics Show gears up for huge turnout

    It’s just over a month until the world’s biggest and best celebration of classic motorcycles comes to Staffordshire County Showground. The Carole Nash Classic Mechanics...

  • Support for victims of domestic abuse

    An initiative providing specialist and dedicated support to victims of domestic abuse in Halton is being rolled out across the county. Officers at Cheshire Constabulary...

  • Mop Fair arrives with a bang

    Little Moreton Hall: September 23 and 24 Loading and firing an ancient cannon, armed combat, musketry and archery will all be included in a Mop...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    Recorded Information: 01625 423535 Enquiries: 07871 422937 Monday 18 to Thursday 28 September Monday 18 September Victoria and Abdul (PG) 5.30, 8.00 Tuesday 19 September...

  • Concept Life Sciences create more jobs in Alderley park

    Drug discovery business Concept Life Sciences is creating local jobs with a new operating base at Alderley Park. The company has taken laboratory space across two...

  • Chance of a lifetime for young performers

    Ambitions to star in a world famous musical?  Then Buxton Opera House are offering the opportunity. Buxton Opera House is throwing the doors open to young...

  • Storm Aileen set to bring strong winds to Cheshire

    Cheshire Police is warning residents to be prepared after the Met Office issued an Amber weather warning for Cheshire. Storm Aileen is due to arrive...

  • David says “Wear it Pink”

    Wear It Pink, the flagship fundraiser of leading charity Breast Cancer Now, is being supported once again by Macclesfield’s Member of Parliament, David Rutley. David...

  • Boosting business through pedal power

    Tourism businesses in and around the Peak District can learn how to achieve growth by welcoming cyclists. Two free half-day workshops are being run by...