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  • Cheshire businesses stay ahead of the digital curve

    By on September 1, 2017

    Businesses across the region will come together at The Business Club’s Autumn event later this month to find out what’s next in digital marketing. On...

  • Nominate your National Park local heroes

    By on September 1, 2017

    UK National Parks are calling for nominations to the Volunteer Awards 2017. The annual awards celebrate the hard work and commitment of people who regularly...

  • Rogue traders are out there

    By on August 31, 2017

    Cheshire police officers are warning residents to remain vigilant following reports of rogue traders operating in the area. Over the last few weeks officers have...

  • Macclesfield southside plans approved

    By on August 31, 2017

    Plans to develop 135 acres to the south of Macclesfield, between Congleton Road and the Macclesfield to London railway line, have been approved  by Cheshire East’s strategic planning board. The...

  • Local solicitor defends lasting powers of attorney

    By on August 30, 2017

    Following comments from a former senior judge that power of attorney orders are open to financial abuse, local solicitor, Justine Clowes, has defended lasting powers of...

  • Hats off for the National Trust . . . or Cheshire East?

    By on August 30, 2017

    Our Portugal-based twitter correspondent has told us that the Twittersphere has been buzzing with excitement and controversy following the revelation that “Future Footballers Wife” hats  were...

  • Rose King Stan boosts Hospice funds

    By on August 29, 2017

    The generous fundraising efforts of an Eaton village schoolboy has seen East Cheshire Hospice receive a donation of over £4,000. 8-year-old Stan Taylor-Lankester began his...

  • Cycle Maintenance workshops for tourism businesses

    By on August 29, 2017

    Help is on hand for Peak District businesses to better understand the needs of their cyclist customers. Pedal Peak for Business, supported by the Peak...

  • AstraZeneca set to expand Hurdsfield site

    By on August 27, 2017

    AstraZeneca is to ramp up production at Macclesfield – its biggest manufacturing site in Britain. The investment at the Hurdsfield campus – thought to be in...

  • Summer reading challenge a huge success

    By on August 26, 2017

    This year’s Summer Reading Challenge is more popular than ever, with over 960 local children are taking part. A national event, the Challenge, which takes place...

  • An Autumnal look for Dunham Massey

    By on August 25, 2017

    Dunham Massey, Altrincham, 2 September – 15 November With the autumnal season fast approaching, Dunham Massey is kicking off A Taste of Autumn season with...

  • Déjà vu tarmac

    By on August 25, 2017

    Back in the day, when I was editing Macclesfield Community News, we were given a lead to a story involving tarmac. It was alleged that...

  • 50 year reunion of Christ Church Turkish adventure

    By on August 25, 2017

    A reunion of young people who joined an intrepid overland trip to Turkey in 1967 takes place at Christ Church on Saturday 9th September, 2-4pm....

  • Major development plan goes before planners

    By on August 25, 2017

    Plans to develop 135 acres to the south of Macclesfield look set to be approved  by Cheshire East’s strategic planning board. The project, proposed by the council’s development...

  • Alderley Edge mines open weekend

    By on August 24, 2017

    Derbyshire Caving Club are hosting an open-weekend – on 2nd and 3rd September – providing visitors with an opportunity to explore Wood Mine or Engine...

  • The future may be right for Revolution

    By on August 24, 2017

    Revolution bar on Mill Street may be facing a brighter future – following its closure, without warning, earlier this year. Owners, Revolution Bars Group, have received a £101.5m conditional...

  • Walk ‘from Peak to Park’ with a National Park Ranger

    By on August 23, 2017

    Walkers are invited to join Peak District National Park rangers for a rural to urban odyssey, exploring the Sheffield Moors, Padley Gorge and Porter Valley,...

  • Chief Constable suspended

    By on August 23, 2017

    The Chief Constable of Cheshire, Simon Byrne has been suspended from duties. The following statement has been issued by Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, David Keane...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    By on August 23, 2017

    Cinemac Old Sunday School Roe Street Macclesfield SK11 6UT Recorded Information: 01625 423535 Enquiries: 07871 422937 Wednesday 23 August – Thursday 7 September Wednesday 23 August Cars...

  • New home for local crafts group

    By on August 22, 2017

    Newly-opened wool and haberdashery shop Crafty Corner in Macclesfield town centre has given a new home to Serenity Crafts, a local arts and crafts group....