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  • 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...

  • MP opens new development centre

    By on February 27, 2017

    A new £1 million composite development centre at Senior Aerospace BWT in Adlington was recently opened by the MP for Macclesfield, David Rutley. Dedicated to...

  • Peak District National Park Authority seeks new members

    By on February 27, 2017

    People with specialist experience in engaging with businesses commercially or skills in fund raising and sponsorship to grow engagement and support for the National Park...

  • Northern confirms improved local trains

    By on February 27, 2017

    Local MP, David Rutley, was joined by Liam Sumpter (Northern’s Regional Director), and Matthew Worman (Regional Stakeholder Manager), for a review of the facilities and...

  • Police investigate local fox hunt

    By on February 27, 2017

    Police are investigating after reports a fox was killed during a hunt. Cheshire Police launched the investigation following claims by hunt saboteurs about a fox...

  • Macclesfield Town sign Forest forward

    By on February 25, 2017

    Nottingham Forest have loaned forward James Thorne to Macclesfield Town on a one-month deal. Thorne, who was with the Silkmen on non-contract terms in the...

  • Cheshire East seeks views on development blueprint

    By on February 22, 2017

    Cheshire East Council has launched a consultation on the second part of its blueprint for development in the borough. The authority’s Local Plan Strategy sets...

  • Disabled-friendly National Park camping

    By on February 22, 2017

    More people can get close to nature and enjoy staying and sleeping in the Peak District countryside, thanks to new accessible camping facilities. An accessible...

  • Best of the North West on display in the Grosvenor Centre

    By on February 20, 2017

    Above: Ingrid Katarina Karlsson. Mixed media artist, Ingrid believes art should tell a meaningful story to the beholder Art lovers from across Macclesfield are invited...