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  • Auto Trader acquires local business

    By on April 27, 2017

    Manchester-based Auto Trader has acquired Adlington-based Motor Trade Delivery Ltd for an undisclosed sum. Motor Trade Delivery, founded in 2013, provides an online, real-time marketplace...

  • Accident closes Chelford Road

    By on April 26, 2017

    Two people were taken to hospital with serious injuries following a crash on the A537 Chelford Road, between Chelford roundabout and Monks Heath, yesterday, Tuesday...

  • Weight management service

    By on April 25, 2017

    Cheshire East Council is launching a new weight management service to help overweight primary-age children get healthier. Let’s get movin’ is an exciting new referral...

  • Don’t lose your voice – General Election June 8

    By on April 25, 2017

    Cheshire East Council is calling on local residents to ensure they don’t lose their voice in the upcoming General Election. If you are not registered,...

  • Countdown to Buxton’s Big Session Festival

    By on April 25, 2017

    Following its sold-out success last year, The Big Session Festival is back in Buxton this bank holiday weekend, for an extended four days, opening on...

  • Some of the worst children’s jobs in history

    By on April 24, 2017

    Twisting cotton, shovelling coal and sweeping floors probably sounds like a lot of hard work. However, families visiting Quarry Bank will discover it is also...

  • Christ Church springs to life

    By on April 20, 2017

    Local landmark Christ Church, on Bridge Street, in Macclesfield, will re-open to visitors on Sunday 30th April between 11.00am and 4.00pm. Entry to the church...

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    When did our laws stop protecting us?

    By on April 20, 2017

    I own a small commercial property on Brown Street in Macclesfield, occupied by Brassington’s bakery, that effectively represents my old-age pension. The tenants failed to pay the...

  • English Touring Opera heads back to Buxton

    By on April 18, 2017

      English Touring Opera is back in Buxton delivering an exciting double-bill of world famous opera, Puccini’s Tosca on Thursday 4 & Friday 5 May...

  • Robert Cray live on stage

    By on April 18, 2017

    Legendary guitarist and singer-songwriter Robert Cray is returning to the UK, performing Buxton Opera House on Monday 8 May. The concert is in support of...

  • Hawkwind

    By on April 18, 2017

    Psychedelic “space rockers” Hawkwind will be in concert at Buxton Opera House in May. Formed in 1969 by former busker Dave Brock, the group has...

  • Cheshire East connecting to voluntary, community and faith organisations

    By on April 17, 2017

    Cheshire East Council has set out a plan for how it will connect with the voluntary, community and faith (VCF) sector over the next three years. In...

  • Cinemac – National Theatre Live events

    By on April 17, 2017

    Recorded Information: 01625 423535 Enquiries: 07871 422937 This week: National Theatre Live: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead Thursday 20 April, 7pm ★★★★ ‘Hilarious’ The Times  ★★★★ ‘Fizzes with life’ Observer ★★★★ ‘A...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    By on April 17, 2017

    Cinemac Old Sunday School Roe Street Macclesfield SK11 6UT Recorded Information: 01625 423535 Enquiries: 07871 422937 Monday 17 April to Thursday 4 May Monday 17...

  • Rotary Club Swimathon

    By on April 17, 2017

    The Rotary Club of Macclesfield Castle held it’s annual Swimathon at the Macclesfield Leisure Centre on recently. This is the 17th anniversary of this popular...

  • No better place this Easter . . .

    By on April 15, 2017

    There’s not many places better than Tatton to spend a day out over the Easter weekend – especially with a family like mine aged 18 months up...

  • Countdown to Buxton’s Big Session Festival

    By on April 13, 2017

    Above: Blackbeard’s Tea Party Following its sold-out success last year, The Big Session Festival will be back in Buxton this month, taking place for an...

  • Traffic-free reservoir road benefits walkers, cyclists and horse riders

    By on April 12, 2017

    Visitors to the Derwent dams, near Sheffield, are reminded that the weekend and bank holiday road closure, between Fairholmes and King’s Tree, is in force...

  • Fresh look at historic rail route

    By on April 11, 2017

    It was once a major cross-Pennine rail route, steam trains packed with freight or passengers thundering through Peak District tunnels at regular intervals. Now walkers...

  • Easter at Little Moreton Hall – Egg hunts and seed bombs

    By on April 8, 2017

    Help wake the garden with egg hunts and seed bombs this Easter at Little Moreton Hall, Congleton, Egg hunts, Fri 14 – Mon 17 April...