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  • From school dropout to top of the watch

    By on August 2, 2017

    Local lad, Karl Massey, who having dropped out of school, went on to become a leading Patek Philippe and Rolex watch dealer. Karl’s family ran a second hand...

  • Bond in Buxton

    By on August 2, 2017

    The sounds of the suave spy will be here at Buxton Opera House for you to relive your favourite tracks from the 007 movies. The...

  • Jail for Wilmslow armed robbers

    By on August 2, 2017

    Three Merseyside men are now behind bars for a combined total of 26 years following an armed robbery in Wilmslow. Ian Hughes, 52, was sentenced...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    By on August 2, 2017

    Cinemac Old Sunday School Roe Street Macclesfield SK11 6UT Recorded Information: 01625 423535 Enquiries: 07871 422937 Cinemac’s website: cinemac.org.uk is being completed but online bookings for Despicable...

  • MP is Inspired by India

    By on July 31, 2017

    The Inspired by India exhibition currently running in Macclesfield’s Silk Museum was visited recently by local MP David Rutley. The exhibition, open until 8th September,...

  • Organisation sought to run special needs school

    By on July 31, 2017

    Cheshire East Council, in partnership with the Department for Education (DfE), has launched a search to find a high quality organisation to run a new...

  • Tug of War features at Game and Angling Fair

    By on July 31, 2017

    Tug of war teams from around the country will be gathering at the Cheshire Game and Angling Fair at Peover Hall this Sunday 6 August...

  • Rotary Jamboree

    By on July 29, 2017

    Image above: Members of the Houghton Weavers with Keith Dobson (centre) President of Macclesfield Castle Rotary Club. The Rotary Club of Macclesfield Castle held a Jamboree last...

  • Gime Toure joins Silkmen

    By on July 29, 2017

    Macclesfield Town have announced the signing of French forward Gime Toure. The 23-year-old has agreed a one-year contract with the Silkmen after impressing during a...

  • Air quality data was misreported

    By on July 28, 2017

    Cheshire East has said it is taking action to improve air quality monitoring procedures following concerns raised at a Cabinet meeting on 12 July 2016. A report,...

  • Threadmill at The Silk Museum

    By on July 28, 2017

    New textile art exhibition by Threadmill at The Silk Museum The Silk Route: A Never-Ending Journey The Silk Museum, 16 September – 10 November 2017 ...

  • Hairspray is heading for Buxton

    By on July 28, 2017

    Hairpsray is on its way, with Opera House Chief Exec directing the National tour! The big, bold and beautiful production of the much-loved musical comedy Hairspray will...

  • Tributes ‘flo’ as Patrick retires

    By on July 28, 2017

    Image: L-R, Paul Davies, Gareth Fry and Patrick Hurst. Macclesfield-based engineering company Statiflo has appointed a new group financial controller following the retirement of Patrick...

  • Remember Passchendaele

    By on July 28, 2017

    Cheshire East Council is to hold a ceremony of commemoration to mark the centenary of the start of the Third Battle of Ypres – more...

  • Local Plan approved

    By on July 28, 2017

    Cheshire East Council has sealed the formal adoption of its landmark Local Plan. The decision yesterday (Thursday, July 27) comes after a planning inspector last...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    By on July 28, 2017

    Cinemac Old Sunday School Roe Street Macclesfield SK11 6UT Recorded Information: 01625 423535 Enquiries: 07871 422937 The new website at cinemac.org.uk is being completed but online bookings for...

  • By ‘eck it’s a comedy hotpot

    By on July 27, 2017

    This year’s Buxton Comedy Festival sees favourite flat-capped wearers The Lancashire Hotpots, celebrate ten years of songs. Lancashire institutions such as Chippy Teas and Shopmobility...

  • Furry Friends Festival

    By on July 27, 2017

    Thursday, 24th August at Stockley Farm Well Heeled Dog Club Mike and his lovely dogs will be providing training advice with an agility demo and...

  • A ‘Walk to the Park’ with Bollington Brewing

    By on July 27, 2017

    Image: Paul Norman, the inspiration behind the Walk in the Park Bollington Brewing Co. is inviting people to don their walking boots for a 10.5...

  • Controlled explosion in Wimslow

    By on July 27, 2017

    Officers from Macclesfield Local Policing Unit are currently assisting EOD with a controlled explosion which is set to be carried out in the Browns Lane...