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  • 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...

  • Gooseberry growers prepare for battle

    By on July 27, 2017

    The Dunkirk spirit will be needed by rival growers poised this week for the annual battle of the bushes as gooseberries come under attack from...

  • Bodycote sees upturn

    By on July 27, 2017

    Macclesfield-based Bodycote has seen half year profits increase 27% as its general industry division enjoys recovery. Group pre-tax profits for the heat-treatment and engineering company...

  • Latest news from Wake up Macc

    By on July 26, 2017

    Barracks Mill The Barracks Mill enquiry was held last week. I couldn’t get there, but I understand the arguments were pretty well balanced for and...

  • Tatton celebrates birth of Tabitha’s Secret

    By on July 26, 2017

    A very unique arrival was born at Tatton Park on Sunday 16 July. Named Secret Sensation (after her great-great grandmother, Arclid Sensation), the rare female...

  • Arley Hall Autumn plant fair

    By on July 26, 2017

    Sunday 1st October 10am – 4pm Enjoy a day out browsing the specialist plant nurseries selling unusual plants, shrubs and bulbs and gather great ideas for...

  • Police appeal over Knutsford hit and run

    By on July 26, 2017

    Police are appealing for witnesses after a car failed to stop following a collision on Manchester Road, Knutsford on Monday, 10 July 2017. A 37-year-old woman had...

  • Parliament tour for All Hallows students

    By on July 26, 2017

    Students and staff from All Hallows Catholic College visited Parliament recently, where they were met by David Rutley, MP for Macclesfield, for a tour and...