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  • 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...

  • The Royal Cheshire Show – Day two

    By on June 21, 2017

    Another fine day for The Royal Cheshire Show brought thousands more visitors to what has to be the greatest show in the region. Only one thing to do now...

  • Mydel’s 70th birthday

    By on June 20, 2017

    Mydel Ladies Choir celebrated their 70th anniversary on 17th June with an Anniversary Concert, at Macclesfield Methodist Church attended by the Mayor of Macclesfield, Cllr Beverly...

  • The Royal Cheshire Show – Day One

    By on June 20, 2017

    The sun continued to shine for the first day of The Royal Cheshire Show – boosting the thousands of visitors attending what must be the best show ever....

  • Appeal following attempted robbery in Wilmslow

    By on June 20, 2017

    Officers from Macclesfield Local Policing team are appealing for information from the public following an attempted robbery in Wilmslow. At approximately 7.30pm on Tuesday 30...

  • Kirby is missing

    By on June 19, 2017

    Appeal on behalf of Devon and Cornwall police – Investigation into missing woman from Marazion, near Penzance. Detectives are appealing to the public for information...

  • Ensure your child’s online safety

    By on June 19, 2017

    Parents across the county are being urged to ensure their children are safe online as the summer holidays soon get underway. As youngsters spend more...

  • MBE for Bosley disaster fundraiser

    By on June 18, 2017

    A fundraiser who helped her community after four people died in the Bosley disaster has been made an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Sylvia Jenkinson lost...