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  • Missing Wilmslow woman found

    By on August 14, 2017

    The 42-year-old woman from the Wilmslow area reported missing yesterday (Monday 14 August) has been found safe and well. Thanks to everyone who assisted in finding...

  • Mayor praises Passchendaele commemoration

    By on August 14, 2017

    Cheshire East Council Mayor, Councillor Arthur Moran, has praised the large number of people who turned out for this year’s Passchendaele commemoration service at the...

  • Council to streamline its constitution

    By on August 14, 2017

    Cheshire East Council is to update and streamline its constitution – the legal framework which governs the way the council operates and how its decisions...

  • Borough’s landlords face poor standards penalties

    By on August 14, 2017

    Cheshire East Council’s housing enforcement policy is to be strengthened to ensure residents in rented accommodation get the best housing standards with the right fire...

  • Weave Town Talk with Wayne Hemingway

    By on August 14, 2017

    World-renowned designer Wayne Hemingway MBE, will be the headline speaker at the fourth Weave Town Talk on Thursday, September 7 at Macclesfield Town Hall as...

  • Opening of Peak District visitor centre

    By on August 10, 2017

    Castleton’s new-look visitor centre was given a celebrity launch following a £330,000 investment by the Peak District National Park Authority. Mr William Tucker, HM Lord-Lieutenant...

  • Honour for two Macclesfield D-Day heroes

    By on August 8, 2017

    Two brave Macclesfield residents have been awarded the highest French order of merit for their distinguished service during the Second World War. Kenneth Newton, aged...

  • Solar panel farm for Astra Zeneca

    By on August 8, 2017

    A new solar panel farm installed at AstraZeneca’s Hurdsfield site is believed to be one of the largest in the North West.  Consisting of 658...

  • MaccLaughs in August

    By on August 7, 2017

    August’s edition of MaccLaughs sees Craig Deeley, Hannah Silvester, Eddie Fortune, Amy Vreeke, Ash Preston and MC Clay Nikiforuk take to the stage for a...

  • Cheshire Game & Angling Fair this Sunday

    By on August 4, 2017

    This year’s Cheshire Game & Angling Fair takes place this Sunday, August 6th at the regular venue of Peover Hall, Peover Park, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 9HW Since the...

  • Bogtastic Family Fun Day

    By on August 4, 2017

    Bogs are fantastic! Delve into the amazing bogs and beautiful habitats of the Peak District National Park at the Bogtastic Family Fun Day on Wednesday...

  • Is the Crooner redundant?

    By on August 4, 2017

    Crooner, noun; A Singer, typically a male one, who sings sentimental songs in a soft low voice… “2017 doesn’t have a place for the sophisticated...

  • No prosecution for Cheshire Hunt

    By on August 4, 2017

    A decision has been made not to charge anyone involved in a hunt that spilled onto Penningtons Lane in Gawsworth. Police probed reports of the hunt in...

  • An exhibition in memory of Jane Osmond

    By on August 4, 2017

    Macclesfield landscape artist Jane Osmond, who died in February, is being honoured with an exhibition in her memory. Jane – a stalwart of Macclesfield’s creative...

  • Time for bed at Little Moreton Hall

    By on August 4, 2017

    Above: And so to bed. Tudor gentlewoman Anna Fielding with all the essentials for a good night’s sleep. ⓒ Alan Ingram/ National Trust So, you...

  • Adventure and exploration at Quarry Bank

    By on August 3, 2017

    Above: National Trust ranger, Vicky Naylor, hopes families will explore the great outdoors this summer. A National Trust ranger hopes that a summer of outdoor adventure will inspire...

  • Tales of Juplicity

    By on August 3, 2017

    Phill Jupitus, stand-up comedian, poet and TV stalwart will be at Buxton Pavilion Arts Centre on 16 September with his show Juplicity for over an hour of...

  • Financial boost for school buildings

    By on August 3, 2017

    Above: Goostrey Community Primary School will have a new music room Cheshire East Council is working with schools and children centres on capital programmes aimed at...

  • Midfielder Koby joins the Silkmen

    By on August 2, 2017

    Macclesfield Town have confirmed the signing of attacking midfielder Koby Arthur. The 21-year-old has signed a one-year deal with the Silkmen after a successful trial...

  • Appeal for witnesses to Disley robbery

    By on August 2, 2017

    Officers investigating a robbery in Disley are appealing for witnesses to come forward. At around 18:50 on Monday, 24 July two men forced their way...