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  • Local team wins Rotary competition

    By on March 6, 2017

    Local team Chairperson won ‘Best individual Chairperson’ Award athlete The Rotary District Final –  held at Frodsham for the 10 successful winners of the Heat Competitions with 62 teams...

  • Appeal following attempted ATM attack

    By on March 5, 2017

    Police in Macclesfield are appealing for witnesses after an attempt was made to break into a cash machine.  Officers were called to reports that offenders...

  • Businesses urged to take up free expert advice and support

    By on March 3, 2017

    Businesses are being urged to attend a briefing which provides information on changes to environmental legislation and rules on business standards. The breakfast briefing at...

  • Council awaits Supreme Court planning ruling

    By on March 3, 2017

    Cheshire East Council is awaiting the ruling of five Supreme Court judges in its joint appeal over the interpretation of the National Planning Policy Framework...

  • Take your (even more comfortable) seat, and enjoy the show!

    By on March 3, 2017

    Major investment into The Old Sunday School on Roe Street by public, business and supporters Reputedly salvaged when the former Derby Playhouse closed in the...

  • Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast

    By on March 3, 2017

    The Mayor of Macclesfield, Cllr Alift Harewood-Jones presided over the annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on 24th February at Macclesfield Town Hall. This year’s impressive event was also...

  • Which dog will star in La Boheme?

    By on March 3, 2017

    You may recall our item last month – La Boheme needs your pet – http://www.ilovemacc.com/2017/02/18/pet-star-quality/ This was about award-winning opera director and producer Ellen Kent’s search for...

  • Bernadette found safe and well

    By on March 3, 2017

    Alderley Edge resident, Bernadette Atkinson, has been found safe and well. The 57-year-old lady, who went missing from Macclesfield Hospital on 2nd March, was found earlier today in...

  • Make every daffodil count

    By on March 2, 2017

    Macclesfield MP, David Rutley and actor Jason Isaacs have joined forces to ‘Make Every Daffodil Count’ this March, and help Marie Curie provide care and...

  • Ansa to deliver savings for two more authorities?

    By on March 2, 2017

    Cheshire East Council’s award-winning company Ansa is in discussions with two other authorities to create a new joint venture partnership to deliver waste collection and...

  • Appeal to trace missing Alderley woman

    By on March 2, 2017

    Police are appealing for information to help trace a missing woman from Alderley Edge.  Bernadette Atkinson, 57, was last seen at Macclesfield District Hospital at...

  • £10m highways improvements

    By on March 2, 2017

    Cheshire East Council is to invest a further £10m in highway improvements over the coming year. The council’s approved budget for 2017/18 secured this highway...

  • Brian Kennedy

    By on March 1, 2017

    First and foremost a live performer and songwriter, Kennedy’s constant touring of Ireland, the UK, Australia, Germany and the US has resulted in an ever-growing...

  • Council to demand development levy

    By on March 1, 2017

    Cheshire East Council has launched a consultation on a proposed planning levy to help fund new community facilities and infrastructure to support local development. The...

  • New retirement development for Buxton Road

    By on March 1, 2017

    Developer, Adlington, has acquired land on Buxton Road in Macclesfield, where it is set to build a new £11m luxury retirement development. The site, which...

  • Mobile phone penalties double

    By on March 1, 2017

    Penalties issued to motorists caught driving whilst using a mobile phone will double from today, 1st March. Anyone who is caught driving whilst using a...

  • Make your marketing matter – The Business Club

    By on March 1, 2017

    The Business Club’s Spring event will show guests how internal culture and external reputation are fundamental when creating a meaningful brand and how it is...

  • Tatton Farm Staff are counting sheep!

    By on February 28, 2017

    There are sleepless nights ahead for the farm staff at Tatton Park as the much-loved farm in Cheshire East heads into lambing season. How do...

  • Hawkwind at The Opera House

    By on February 27, 2017

    Tuesday 23 May 7.30pm Formed in 1969 by former London busker Dave Brock, Hawkwind have seen numerous line-up changes throughout the years, but Brock remains at...

  • SAS Daniels are Investors in People

    By on February 27, 2017

    Local law firm SAS Daniels LLP has been awarded the Investors in People Gold Standard, joining the top 13% of accredited organisations across the UK that...