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  • Council reassures residents over tower block safety

    By on June 25, 2017

    Cheshire East Council has reassured residents about the fire safety of high-rise blocks in Macclesfield. The authority has reviewed its own buildings stock and has contacted registered...

  • Missing Cranage man found safe

    By on June 25, 2017

    Martin Sumner, reported missing from the Carnage area yesterday, has been found safe and well. Cheshire Police have asked us to thank everyone who assisted in locating Mr...

  • Police appeal for missing Cranage man

    By on June 24, 2017

    Police are appealing for help from the public in tracing a 53-year-old man who has gone missing from Cranage. Police are becoming increasingly concerned for...

  • Barnaby 2018

    By on June 24, 2017

    The new Barnaby year launches with an Open Meeting at St Michaels Church, Market Place, 13 July, 8pm. Please come along – whether you’d like...

  • Gone

    By on June 24, 2017

    Macclesfield-born musician and award-winning charity founder Lis Murphy is bringing the amazing, emotional show Gone to her hometown. A uniquely creative blend of music and...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    By on June 23, 2017

    Cinemac Old Sunday School Roe Street Macclesfield SK11 6UT Recorded Information: 01625 423535 Enquiries: 07871 422937 Saturday 24 June to Thursday 6 July Saturday 24 June My...

  • B.E.M. for Peak Park conservationist

    By on June 23, 2017

    The Queen’s birthday honours list has revealed that Peak District National Park ranger Bill Gordon is to receive a British Empire Medal for his work...

  • Walkers say cheers to Pennine Way beers

    By on June 23, 2017

    Above: “Pennine Light” will be launched in Edale, the official start point of the Pennine Way, in the Peak District National Park. The very first ‘Official’...

  • Silkmen sign Ryan Lloyd

    By on June 23, 2017

    Macclesfield Town have signed winger Ryan Lloyd on a two-year contract following his release by Port Vale. Lloyd, 23, came through Vale’s academy but made...

  • Serious collision closes M6

    By on June 23, 2017

    The M6 in Cheshire is currently closed northbound between J17 and J18 near Sandbach, following a serious collision. The Highways Agency said the road will...

  • The Road to Wigan Pier and Macclesfield

    By on June 23, 2017

    Main image: Macclesfield station in Orwell’s day (Photo: Hulton Archive) The Mirror carries details of their project with University of Portsmouth’s A Vision of Britain...

  • RHS Tatton – the greatest garden event in the North

    By on June 22, 2017

    The Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) Flower Show Tatton Park (19 – 23 July), supported by Bruntwood, is set to stun as it celebrates its nineteenth...

  • Derren Brown – Underground

    By on June 22, 2017

    Derren Brown the multi-award winning master of psychological illusion is back on tour – stopping off at Buxton Opera House for three nights – from...

  • Cyclists savour Peak District landscapes

    By on June 22, 2017

    Main image: Peak District National Park chief executive, Sarah Fowler, was impressed by the camaraderie of cyclists on the Eroica Britannia ride. Cyclists from far...

  • How people used to live in the Peak District

    By on June 22, 2017

    Butter making, spinning, weaving, and making traditional reed lights – are just some of the living history experiences on offer at an Open Day at...

  • Car share London to Macc 7th July

    By on June 22, 2017

    Bogusia is driving from London to Macclesfield. DATE: 7th July, 2017 TIME: 08:00am RETURN: 10th July, 2017 TIME: 09:00am 2 spare seats! £14 one way / £28 round trip...

  • Torquay captain joins the Silkmen

    By on June 22, 2017

    Macclesfield Town have signed midfielder Courtney Richards from National League rivals Torquay United. The 23-year-old Jamaican was captain at the Gulls and turned down a new...

  • The James Bond Concert Spectacular by Q

    By on June 21, 2017

    Sunday 20 August 7.30pm Ever wished you lived in the sophisticated world of Bond… James Bond? Buxton is offering the next best thing: The James Bond Concert...

  • Long-distance footpath for National Park

    By on June 21, 2017

    A new long-distance footpath, celebrating Britain’s original National Park, has been launched by Friends of the Peak District. The 190-mile route stretches from South Pennine...

  • Quarry Bank gardens are in full bloom

    By on June 21, 2017

    Gardens that were first planted around 200 years ago have now been restored to their former glory and are blooming. From the glasshouse in the...